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iridesenescenceNero card story — Tonight, We All Drink Together
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
Nero card episode — The Reason for Grape Juice
Chapter 1
Shino: Hey, it's the market. We're on our way back anyway, let's take a look around.
Heathcliff: Haha, I bet you're just hungry, Shino.
Faust: Well, we can if you want — we completed our mission with no problems, and we have time to spare.
Nero: Then, mind if I drag you guys to a store up ahead?
Heathcliff: Of course not! Is there something you're looking for?
Nero: There's a herb I like that's in season right now, and I was hopin' to use it for some snacks that go with alcohol.
Faust: ... Was it what you used in the snacks from the other night?
Nero: That's the one. Has a unique flavour, but once you try it, you'll keep comin' back for more.
It pairs great with alcohol, so anyone who drinks can't get enough of it.
Faust: I can imagine why. The slight bitterness in its overall light and refreshing taste was delicious.
The cheese you paired it with originally had a rich flavour and a bit of a strong smell...
But thanks to that herb, it became easy to eat while still maintaining its flavour. You outdid yourself there, Chef.
Nero: Haha, well, thank you. Glad ya liked it. I can make it again if you want, since we're bringin' some of that herb home anyway.
Shino: ......
Heathcliff: Shino?
Faust: What is it? You look like you have something to say.
Shino: It's not fair that you guys are secretly eating tasty snacks on your own, just because you're grown-ups.
Faust and Nero: Wha?
Nero: We ain't doin' anything secretly, though...
Faust: It's not as if we've been hiding it from you two...
Heathcliff: That's right, Shino. It would be strange for them to invite us when they're drinking alcohol, anyway...
Besides, they're probably also discussing missions and other topics that they can't talk about in front of us.
Nero: Well, that's...
Faust: I guess we might... Sometimes...
Shino: Which is it?
Whatever. Then let's all gather for a drink tomorrow night.
Heathcliff and Nero: Huh?
Faust: Drink? With you two?
Shino: Yeah. If it's weird for you guys to invite us, then we'll be the ones to invite you.
So make some of that herb and cheese snack for us too.
Heathcliff: Shino, you... You're just after Nero's snacks, aren't you.
Shino: And what about it.
... But I know Nero doesn't mind getting requests like this.
Nero: ... Heh, you got me.
Alright then, come to my room tomorrow night.
I'll make some tasty snacks just like you asked, so let's all drink together.
Chapter 2
Shino: Alright, we're all here. Time to start the Eastern wizards' fun drinking party.
Nero: Uh... Before that, can I ask somethin'?
Shino: What?
Heathcliff: Shino, you chose our dress code for tonight because you wanted us to wear something fitting for a gathering of adults, right?
Shino: Yeah.
Faust: And we came dressed as you asked, but..
Nero: Why'd you want us to wear pyjamas...?
Shino: I heard that in the Sage's world, real adults drink wine while dressed in loose, intimate-feeling clothes like bathrobes.
The closest thing we have to that is pyjamas, isn't it?
Faust: ... Is it?
Heathcliff: I think you might be a little off, but as long as you're fine with it...
Nero: Alright, let's just leave it at that. I've got our snacks ready here, so shall we toast?
Faust: You picked out a fine bottle of red wine for us tonight, I see. It's got a wonderful fragrance.
Nero: Shino, Heath, your grape juice is over here. You guys get wine glasses just like us, so make sure ya don't drink from the wrong one.
Shino: 'Kay.
Heathcliff: Thank you, Nero.
Nero: Right, I think we're all set. Everyone get your glasses ready...
The Eastern Wizards: Cheers.
Shino: ... This is nice. Just drinking from this glass makes me feel like I've grown more mature.
Nero: Glad to hear it.
Here, try this too. It's the snack you requested.
It's meant for mature palettes, though, so I dunno if it'll suit your tastes.
Shino: Hmph, we'll see. I'm not as immature as you think, you know.
Heathcliff: Here we go.
Shino and Heathcliff: Munch...
Faust: ... What do you think?
Shino and Heathcliff: ......
Shino: Yum!
Heathcliff: It's delicious...
Nero: Woah... You guys can actually appreciate this?
Shino: Yeah. I get what's tasty about the herb.
But I can see why you were worried. I dunno if Riquet or Mitile would be ready for this flavour yet.
Heathcliff: This is made by mixing the cheese and herb with olive oil, right?
They all have pretty distinct flavours, but somehow they've come together perfectly. This is really easy to eat.
Nero: I knew you'd get it, Heath.
Faust: I suppose if you two are able to appreciate this flavour, then you can consider yourselves as mature adults tonight.
Shino: Heh.
Heathcliff: Hehe...
Nero: I've got nuts and ajillo for us too, so eat as much as ya like.
Shino and Heathcliff: Yay!
Faust: Thank you. We'll take you up on that offer.
[Scene cut]
Shino: Munch munch... This is great.
Heathcliff: Munch... This is delicious too.
Faust: ......
Nero: ......
Shino: ......
Hey, what else do you do when drinking?
You guys are just sitting in silence as you eat and drink.
Nero: I mean, 's not like there're rules or anything. You can just quietly savour your alcohol and snacks like what we're doing now...
Or you can talk — like, about stuff that happened that day.
Chapter 3
Shino and Heathcliff: Talk about stuff that happened that day?
Nero: Yeah. ... Somethin' like, y'know how Heath and I went shopping yesterday?
On the way back, Heath was in a real good mood after gettin' his hands on some good coffee beans. He was even crackin' the bag open while walkin' to get a whiff of the beans' scent... Sharin' about that kinda stuff.
Faust: Like how Shino was doing his utmost not to fall asleep during class today, so he resorted to pinching the back of his hand till our theory lesson ended.
Shino: So you noticed...
Heathcliff: Ah, I didn't think I was being watched...
Nero: Haha, look at you gettin' all shy. Nothin' to be ashamed of, it was a cute lil' moment.
Shino: ... Hm. I think I get how to enjoy these drinking parties now. I've got stories like that too.
Nero: Ooh, let's hear 'em.
Shino: It happened this morning. One of the squirrels from the forest had come all the way out to the courtyard.
Nero: ...... ... A squirrel...
Shino: I was hiding up in the trees so I wouldn't scare it away.
Then Nero came along, and he noticed the squirrel and bent down.
Faust: Oh?
Heathcliff: What happened next?
Nero: Er, okay, Shino, I think we've heard enough.
Shino: He was squeaking at it and trying to get it to come over, but it ran away immediately. He looked really depressed when it did.
Faust: Haha... Better luck next time.
Heathcliff: How cute, Nero.
Nero: Look, I wasn't depressed. I was holdin' back a yawn.
Heathcliff: Oh, if we're sharing cute stories about Nero, I have something too.
Nero: Heath?!
Faust: It's not often we're all drinking together. Let's hear what Heath has to share.
Shino: Yeah. You're the one who said this is what drinking parties are like, Nero.
Nero: I mean, I did, but...
Heathcliff: Earlier this evening, I headed to the kitchen to make a brew with the coffee beans I bought yesterday.
Nero: Wait, you're just gonna keep goin'?!
Heathcliff: Oh, uh, I'm sorry.
Shino: Don't mind him, Heath. He's just being shy.
Faust: Don't worry, you can continue. ... Right, Nero?
Nero: ... Yeah, go ahead, Heath.
Heathcliff: Okay, then I will.
... So I peered inside the kitchen, and I saw Nero taste-testing our dinner for tonight...
I decided to wait outside and watch for a while, and that's when Nero said this to himself.
"I might actually be a genius."
Nero: Ah, man...
Shino: Heh, you've got a pretty cute side to you.
Faust: Well, you weren't wrong. Our Chef here is indeed a genius.
Nero: Okay, I'm startin' to realise that it's embarrassin' when you're the one bein' discussed...
Shino: You're always watching us, but this shows that we're watching you too.
Nero: Yep. Got that message loud and clear...
Shino: Why's everyone suddenly going for a second round of drinks?
Nero: Can we do another toast, just to start things over?
Faust: Haha, as you wish.
Shino and Heathcliff: Sure.
Nero: ... Alright, once again. To the Eastern wizards all gathering for a drink.
The Eastern Wizards: Cheers.
Nero card episode — The Reason for Grape Juice
Akira: Nero, I heard from Shino that the Eastern wizards gathered together for a drinking party recently.
Nero: Haha, yeah. Shino was sayin' it ain't fair that only us adults would meet up.
I was kinda worried about whether they'd see the fun of it, but I think they ended up enjoyin' themselves too.
Akira: It's true that the younger wizards wouldn't have many chances to participate in a drinking party.
If I recall correctly, Shino and Heath drank grape juice instead of wine, right?
Nero: Yeah. We actually talked about lettin' em have wine with the alcohol magically removed at first, but...
When Shino had a sip, he just went quiet. So I suggested they stick to grape juice this time.
Akira: Ahaha, maybe it was too mature of a flavour for him.
Nero: Guess so. Teach, Heath and I all decided not to ask about it.
Well, the fact that he can't come out and say what he really thinks just goes to show he's still a kid with room to grow.
Akira: (What a sweet story, typical of the Eastern wizards...)
(Someday, when they're all able to share a toast with real wine, I'm sure they'll think back on this drinking party.)
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
Nero card episode — The Reason for Grape Juice
Chapter 1
Shino: Hey, it's the market. We're on our way back anyway, let's take a look around.
Heathcliff: Haha, I bet you're just hungry, Shino.
Faust: Well, we can if you want — we completed our mission with no problems, and we have time to spare.
Nero: Then, mind if I drag you guys to a store up ahead?
Heathcliff: Of course not! Is there something you're looking for?
Nero: There's a herb I like that's in season right now, and I was hopin' to use it for some snacks that go with alcohol.
Faust: ... Was it what you used in the snacks from the other night?
Nero: That's the one. Has a unique flavour, but once you try it, you'll keep comin' back for more.
It pairs great with alcohol, so anyone who drinks can't get enough of it.
Faust: I can imagine why. The slight bitterness in its overall light and refreshing taste was delicious.
The cheese you paired it with originally had a rich flavour and a bit of a strong smell...
But thanks to that herb, it became easy to eat while still maintaining its flavour. You outdid yourself there, Chef.
Nero: Haha, well, thank you. Glad ya liked it. I can make it again if you want, since we're bringin' some of that herb home anyway.
Shino: ......
Heathcliff: Shino?
Faust: What is it? You look like you have something to say.
Shino: It's not fair that you guys are secretly eating tasty snacks on your own, just because you're grown-ups.
Faust and Nero: Wha?
Nero: We ain't doin' anything secretly, though...
Faust: It's not as if we've been hiding it from you two...
Heathcliff: That's right, Shino. It would be strange for them to invite us when they're drinking alcohol, anyway...
Besides, they're probably also discussing missions and other topics that they can't talk about in front of us.
Nero: Well, that's...
Faust: I guess we might... Sometimes...
Shino: Which is it?
Whatever. Then let's all gather for a drink tomorrow night.
Heathcliff and Nero: Huh?
Faust: Drink? With you two?
Shino: Yeah. If it's weird for you guys to invite us, then we'll be the ones to invite you.
So make some of that herb and cheese snack for us too.
Heathcliff: Shino, you... You're just after Nero's snacks, aren't you.
Shino: And what about it.
... But I know Nero doesn't mind getting requests like this.
Nero: ... Heh, you got me.
Alright then, come to my room tomorrow night.
I'll make some tasty snacks just like you asked, so let's all drink together.
Chapter 2
Shino: Alright, we're all here. Time to start the Eastern wizards' fun drinking party.
Nero: Uh... Before that, can I ask somethin'?
Shino: What?
Heathcliff: Shino, you chose our dress code for tonight because you wanted us to wear something fitting for a gathering of adults, right?
Shino: Yeah.
Faust: And we came dressed as you asked, but..
Nero: Why'd you want us to wear pyjamas...?
Shino: I heard that in the Sage's world, real adults drink wine while dressed in loose, intimate-feeling clothes like bathrobes.
The closest thing we have to that is pyjamas, isn't it?
Faust: ... Is it?
Heathcliff: I think you might be a little off, but as long as you're fine with it...
Nero: Alright, let's just leave it at that. I've got our snacks ready here, so shall we toast?
Faust: You picked out a fine bottle of red wine for us tonight, I see. It's got a wonderful fragrance.
Nero: Shino, Heath, your grape juice is over here. You guys get wine glasses just like us, so make sure ya don't drink from the wrong one.
Shino: 'Kay.
Heathcliff: Thank you, Nero.
Nero: Right, I think we're all set. Everyone get your glasses ready...
The Eastern Wizards: Cheers.
Shino: ... This is nice. Just drinking from this glass makes me feel like I've grown more mature.
Nero: Glad to hear it.
Here, try this too. It's the snack you requested.
It's meant for mature palettes, though, so I dunno if it'll suit your tastes.
Shino: Hmph, we'll see. I'm not as immature as you think, you know.
Heathcliff: Here we go.
Shino and Heathcliff: Munch...
Faust: ... What do you think?
Shino and Heathcliff: ......
Shino: Yum!
Heathcliff: It's delicious...
Nero: Woah... You guys can actually appreciate this?
Shino: Yeah. I get what's tasty about the herb.
But I can see why you were worried. I dunno if Riquet or Mitile would be ready for this flavour yet.
Heathcliff: This is made by mixing the cheese and herb with olive oil, right?
They all have pretty distinct flavours, but somehow they've come together perfectly. This is really easy to eat.
Nero: I knew you'd get it, Heath.
Faust: I suppose if you two are able to appreciate this flavour, then you can consider yourselves as mature adults tonight.
Shino: Heh.
Heathcliff: Hehe...
Nero: I've got nuts and ajillo for us too, so eat as much as ya like.
Shino and Heathcliff: Yay!
Faust: Thank you. We'll take you up on that offer.
[Scene cut]
Shino: Munch munch... This is great.
Heathcliff: Munch... This is delicious too.
Faust: ......
Nero: ......
Shino: ......
Hey, what else do you do when drinking?
You guys are just sitting in silence as you eat and drink.
Nero: I mean, 's not like there're rules or anything. You can just quietly savour your alcohol and snacks like what we're doing now...
Or you can talk — like, about stuff that happened that day.
Chapter 3
Shino and Heathcliff: Talk about stuff that happened that day?
Nero: Yeah. ... Somethin' like, y'know how Heath and I went shopping yesterday?
On the way back, Heath was in a real good mood after gettin' his hands on some good coffee beans. He was even crackin' the bag open while walkin' to get a whiff of the beans' scent... Sharin' about that kinda stuff.
Faust: Like how Shino was doing his utmost not to fall asleep during class today, so he resorted to pinching the back of his hand till our theory lesson ended.
Shino: So you noticed...
Heathcliff: Ah, I didn't think I was being watched...
Nero: Haha, look at you gettin' all shy. Nothin' to be ashamed of, it was a cute lil' moment.
Shino: ... Hm. I think I get how to enjoy these drinking parties now. I've got stories like that too.
Nero: Ooh, let's hear 'em.
Shino: It happened this morning. One of the squirrels from the forest had come all the way out to the courtyard.
Nero: ...... ... A squirrel...
Shino: I was hiding up in the trees so I wouldn't scare it away.
Then Nero came along, and he noticed the squirrel and bent down.
Faust: Oh?
Heathcliff: What happened next?
Nero: Er, okay, Shino, I think we've heard enough.
Shino: He was squeaking at it and trying to get it to come over, but it ran away immediately. He looked really depressed when it did.
Faust: Haha... Better luck next time.
Heathcliff: How cute, Nero.
Nero: Look, I wasn't depressed. I was holdin' back a yawn.
Heathcliff: Oh, if we're sharing cute stories about Nero, I have something too.
Nero: Heath?!
Faust: It's not often we're all drinking together. Let's hear what Heath has to share.
Shino: Yeah. You're the one who said this is what drinking parties are like, Nero.
Nero: I mean, I did, but...
Heathcliff: Earlier this evening, I headed to the kitchen to make a brew with the coffee beans I bought yesterday.
Nero: Wait, you're just gonna keep goin'?!
Heathcliff: Oh, uh, I'm sorry.
Shino: Don't mind him, Heath. He's just being shy.
Faust: Don't worry, you can continue. ... Right, Nero?
Nero: ... Yeah, go ahead, Heath.
Heathcliff: Okay, then I will.
... So I peered inside the kitchen, and I saw Nero taste-testing our dinner for tonight...
I decided to wait outside and watch for a while, and that's when Nero said this to himself.
"I might actually be a genius."
Nero: Ah, man...
Shino: Heh, you've got a pretty cute side to you.
Faust: Well, you weren't wrong. Our Chef here is indeed a genius.
Nero: Okay, I'm startin' to realise that it's embarrassin' when you're the one bein' discussed...
Shino: You're always watching us, but this shows that we're watching you too.
Nero: Yep. Got that message loud and clear...
Shino: Why's everyone suddenly going for a second round of drinks?
Nero: Can we do another toast, just to start things over?
Faust: Haha, as you wish.
Shino and Heathcliff: Sure.
Nero: ... Alright, once again. To the Eastern wizards all gathering for a drink.
The Eastern Wizards: Cheers.
Nero card episode — The Reason for Grape Juice
Akira: Nero, I heard from Shino that the Eastern wizards gathered together for a drinking party recently.
Nero: Haha, yeah. Shino was sayin' it ain't fair that only us adults would meet up.
I was kinda worried about whether they'd see the fun of it, but I think they ended up enjoyin' themselves too.
Akira: It's true that the younger wizards wouldn't have many chances to participate in a drinking party.
If I recall correctly, Shino and Heath drank grape juice instead of wine, right?
Nero: Yeah. We actually talked about lettin' em have wine with the alcohol magically removed at first, but...
When Shino had a sip, he just went quiet. So I suggested they stick to grape juice this time.
Akira: Ahaha, maybe it was too mature of a flavour for him.
Nero: Guess so. Teach, Heath and I all decided not to ask about it.
Well, the fact that he can't come out and say what he really thinks just goes to show he's still a kid with room to grow.
Akira: (What a sweet story, typical of the Eastern wizards...)
(Someday, when they're all able to share a toast with real wine, I'm sure they'll think back on this drinking party.)
