Atelier Tanaka

Book 2: Chapter 18 (1)

Alchemist Edita 2

Morning of the second day in the dorm.

Tanaka-san, its morning..

I was awoken by the sound of someones voice. Sophia-chan was standing beside my bed dressed in her maid uniform. Is this real life? Is there a beautiful girl dressed in a maid uniform waking me up in the morning?

I got up in an instant.

By the way, my bedroom was separate from the living room. This dorm has three bedrooms including mine and the maids room. Although the number of bedrooms isnt extraordinary, the size of these rooms cant even be compared to those in Edita Senseis house. Theres even a toilet and bath here.

Ah, good morning.

Breakfast is ready, you can come get it yourself.

T-Thank you.

Her attitude was still unpleasant. However, she still seems to do her job properly. Ill be sure to take advantage of that. Shes definitely cold compared to the maid I met earlier, but this is still nice.

With a small bow, she quickly left my room.

I quickly changed clothes and hurried after her into the living room.

The freshly prepared breakfast was set out on the dining table.

There was a small metal, two-tiered cart next to the table. Just like everything in this dorm, it had a beautiful design. It looks like there are hot water and empty cups for tea on the lower shelf.

AAhh~.

This isnt good. I can feel such strong emotions welling up inside me.

Im just too happy. I can feel tears forming in the corners of my eyes.

Such a great morning banquet made just for me.

I never thought something like this would be possible in my life.

..Is there something wrong?

Eh? Ah, no its nothing. Im fine.

I quickly wiped the tears from my eyes and took a seat.

I looked at the food laid out before me and suddenly felt a sense of doubt.

Did you make this, Sophia-san?

This meal was prepared by a professional chef. Though each room has its own kitchen, so some students have their maids or a chef they brought from their family home cook for them.

I see.

The personal wealth of each individual student plays an even bigger part in school life than I thought. Even if a commoner were able to, somehow, pay the enrollment fee to enter this school, theyd still be treated poorly by most of the other students.

Still, Id like to be able to eat Sophia-chans homemade cooking at some point. For that to happen, wed need to start getting along.

By the way, is this meal only for me?

Yes.

Then, Sophia-chans meal is..

I will eat in my room after Tanaka-san finishes eating.

That sounds like what every maid would say.

Or does she really hate the idea of eating with me that much?

..

In a normal situation, it would be the former, but based on how she reacts to me, the latter seems to be the case.

A delicious meal prepared by a beautiful maid is every mans dream. It is something I hope to experience several times in my new life. Ah, theres nothing that can equal this.

However, this dream would only be possible if I had a maid that had received a proper education.

For someone like Sophia-chan, who was born into a lower class family, Im not sure this dream can become a reality. As Im just about to start eating my meal, Sophia-chan is staring at me with dead eyes. Ill honestly feel more guilty than hungry if this situation stays like this.

Thats why I came up with a plan. This would also, hopefully, reduce the distance between us.

If its not too inconvenient for you, would you like to eat with me?

I was told that is not part of a maids job..

Then, you can just consider this to be part of your work.

Work?

Sophia-chan looked as if she were growing more and more impatient.

Are you against doing that?

But

If we eat the same meals together, it will be easier to clean up. I also feel like it would be troublesome for you to have to always bring your meals into your room. And, more than anything, I feel uncomfortable enjoying this meal while you just have to stand there.

.

After trying to explain somewhat, Sophia-chans expression froze. I dont know why she reacted like this, but I think I can see her face twitching somewhat. Was she at a loss for words?

She must be thinking, Id never want to eat with an ugly old man like you.

But I wont give up. I want to eat a meal with Sophia-chan.

How about it? We ate together on the airship.

If thats the case..Umm, if its with you.Im sorry..

No, I dont think its anything you need to apologize for.

Sophia-chan ran off into the kitchen while pushing the metal cart with her. She must have gone to grab her own meal.

She soon returned with her own meal that was similar to my own. I guess she already had her meal ready.

She quickly set out the dishes opposite me and sat down at the table. She started eating but would frequently glance up at me. It seems she cant fully enjoy her meal because the middle-aged mans soy sauce face is being reflected in the plate.

By the way, the meal today is something like bread, fried eggs, a salad, chicken saut, and soup. Very extravagant. The reason I said its something like is because I dont really know much about the food of this world, but it closely resembles those foods from Earth.

Its very good, isnt it?

.Yes.

The dressing on the salad is delicious.

.Yes.

T-The soup is also seasoned nicely.

.Yes.

The time passed with almost no conversation between us.

Ill try to talk with her more during this evenings meal.

Someday, I will eat a meal with Sophia-chan while we talk comfortably with each other.

After I finished eating, I left to visit Edita Sensei.

I had to walk there on foot all the way from the student dormitory. The warm temperature didnt help and after walking for some time, I was sweating a little. I decided to take a short rest at a caf near her house.

After catching my breath, I went straight to her house and knocked on the front door. My sensei that was now living in my old home stared at my face. It was the face of the middle-aged man that she only met yesterday. She didnt say anything as she let me in through the familiar front door. She then led me to my old living room.

Im glad she let me in so easily. I honestly thought shed refuse me.

And like that, we were now sitting opposite each other in the living room. There were two cups of tea on the table in-between us. The steam from the tea Sensei prepared gently rose into the air.

So? You want to know how to make the elixir of youth?

Yes. If you wouldnt mind, can you please teach me?

The only reason I came to visit her was to learn this.

It was the only reason I decided to even learn alchemy.

Youth.

I want to be young.

If I can be young, Im sure I can find a girlfriend.

Sensei, among all of your writings, that was the only page missing.

You read through everything?

Im sorry. At the time I didnt think you were alive.

Fu~n, so you want me to tell you?

Sensei, the blonde lolita, was acting haughty with her legs crossed in the chair.

Today, as well as the other day, shes wearing a robe with a mini skirt. I can clearly see her panties.

I can see her exposed thigh and if I follow that up, I can see everything clearly.

It truly is a beautiful sight.

Someday, I want to give her a black garter belt as a present.

It would absolutely suit her.

Though, it is possible Ive forgotten a lot of what I read. I would like to go through it once more if possible.

Hmm?

The panty flashing alchemist showed a cruel smile.

That cruel expression is a strangely good fit for her face. Its so cute.

What is the neutralizing agent used when preparing the sulfema solution?

Its an alchemists riddle.

Luckily, this was something I remembered.

There was something about that written in one of your works about the Zanme solution, but another work, wrote two years later, said that if you mix the oil from the raffe fruit in a ratio of 2:1, you can greatly improve the efficacy of the solution.

..

How about that?

.Decent, for a human.

Her expression now changed to show I had piqued her interest.

Senseis face like this is also cute.

I dont know if I can control myself when it comes to this loli and her plump thighs.

I want her to smother my head in-between those healthy legs.

Youre not as good as me, but at least you have some education.

She doesnt think Im amazing, but she also doesnt think Im stupid.

Im normal. Average.

It certainly is as you said. There is a page missing with the recipe.

Why?

..Its not like theres any special reason for it.

If you dont mind, Id like to know more details.

.

I asked this, but Sensei seemed to hesitate.

It looked like she was worried about something.

Of course, there is always one or two things a person wants to keep secret. Maybe its hard for her to tell me if I ask so directly. However, the only way for me to reach my goal is for me to create this elixir of youth.

Im sorry..I apologize for looking through your notes without permission, but I just want to know if there are other conditions I need to meet. Please, tell me.

You dont need to apologize.

Really? Then..

Edita Sensei was clearly anxious.

After all, there really is a reason for the missing page.

At the very least, can you just tell me what I need?

.

I asked again and I could see her shoulders tremble.

Sensei, are you still not feeling well?

N-No, thats not it! Youre wrong!

Really? Then, it should be fine.

Should I stop asking about it?

I feel like Im asking about a sensitive subject to her.

However, contrary to my own concerns, she responded.

About the page, Im still having some trouble remembering things. I want some time to organize my thoughts. Can you give me some time to do that?

Is that okay?

Of course. I owe you a lot for yesterday anyway.

Ah, I dont want to force you though.

S-Shut up. Be good and wait quietly.

Sure, but.

Theres definitely something wrong with Edita Sensei.

It seems like shes become a lot more docile compared to yesterday, Even if shes acting like shes okay, she could still be sick and she may not have fully recovered yet. Its also possible that my face isnt helping her get any better.

When I think about it, the chances of my face being the cause are high.

Its unlikely that, as I am now, Ill ever be able to live with a woman. This girl is an excellent alchemist. If possible, Id like to have a good relationship with her for the rest of my life. I should probably say goodbye before my face causes her to feel any more disgust.

Then, I think Ill be leaving for today.

Sure.

Thank you for this valuable LoliTalk.

Thank you very much for today, Edita Sensei.

I didnt do much. Although finding the recipe for that elixir may be hard, if theres anything else you need, Ill help if I can. If you want to use the atelier for anything, or even look through some of my books, feel free to ask me whenever.

This is your atelier. This is your home. I would never want to take that away from you. Hopefully, someday Ill be able to get my own house. And, at that time, Ill invite you over.

I want my own home.

Not a second-hand house that doesnt really belong to me.

Really?

Yes.

If thats the case, I have a request for you.

What is it?

Id like it if you could brew a hot cup of tea when I come to visit. Oh, and dont think I havent noticed you staring at my chest and thighs. Just exactly how much of a lolicon are you? Well, I dont mind. Feel free to look as much as you like, you pervert. Also, you absolutely have to stop calling me sensei.

But, Sensei is a teacher. Didnt you teach alchemy?

She found out I was intensely staring at her chest and thighs.

She knew and started putting on a show for me.

Its a similar feeling to being told its okay to do it without a condom just this once.

It makes me feel sick. Are you trying to mock me?

No, of course not.

If you call me that again, even if I remember the recipe for the elixir, I wont teach you it. Do you understand?

..I-I understand. Ill only call you Edita.

Hmm

I was turned on calling Edita Sensei, so Im a little disappointed not to be able to call her that anymore.

Then, Ill be leaving, Edita.

Sure.

She nodded to me and I left her house.