Girls' Frontline: The 'Casual'

3. Home Sweet Home

3rd P.O.V

The trio, Lace, Zas and Les got into their house which is just behind the convenience store. Finally got into their new place after searching for the keys for hours until midnight, only to find out that the new we're in Lace's pockets which he overlooked at.

Earlier, they created a bit of trouble to themselves and the head of G&K, Kryuger... by accidentally sprayed toilet water.

Fortunately enough, Kryuger laughed it off with a warning. Because military discipline does not apply to them because they are solely under the business part of G&K where the rules are different.

[Zas?] - Lace

The manager asked his blue-haired t-doll worker. Turning his attention onto her after finishing up his late dinner and relaxes his arms on the dining table.

[Yes manager Lace?] - Zas

She quints her eyes a few times. Flinching slightly as she was focussing on a small piece of paper before her name got called out.

[Actually, drop the 'manager' stuff. Our work just ended a while ago] - Lace

[Why is that manager Lace? Manager Lace is our manager of the store?] - Zas

Her head slightly tilts. One of her index finger closing the small game of her mouth after questioning.

Lace's smile stiffens as his expression became lax. Thinking that he has to go through another round of her million questions again, just to convince Zas.

[About that... I'm the manager of the store but, after the job is done, it's more relaxing to call me Lace without honorifics] - Lace

Zas blinks once before letting out an 'eh?'. She was confused about Lace's explanation before getting up from her chair and sat closer, which is next to him.

[Is this something related to the item called d***x?] - Zas

Lace could feel his own face straighten in response to this bizarre turn of conversation. Rubbing his chin a few times to give himself some comfort.

[No, Zas. This is more like, to smooth out the potential tension between us] - Lace

[Sorry manager Lace, I have been under your command for 10 years. I'm sure there is no tension between us anymore] - Zas

Lace slumps onto the table, and push away the empty plates along with the utensils. Trying to think of another way to explain this concept he has in his mind.

[I know what you meant by that, but this is like something which people who are close usually do] - Lace

[Hm? Close... people? As in, something closer than between a soldier and a leader?] - Zas

One of his hands balled into a fist of triumph. After able to make her understand a portion of his intention and explanation.

[Yes, now you're getting the gist of my points] - Lace

He nods a few times in satisfaction, before crossing his arms.

[Oh! Something like between a secretary and a leader!] - Zas

Lace staggered forward due to the wrong reply from Zas. Feeling slightly frustrated in trying to explain her in the right way. If not, she would misunderstand his words, like just now.

An Idea crossed his mind involving the shows displayed on the television. Turning his head around and settled his gaze on the television in the living room from the kitchen.

[I think it's better to show you some examples] - Lace

He tenderly grips her shoulders before standing up and grab onto one of her wrists. Inviting and waiting for her to stand up and follow him.