But.
If she was only delivering drinks.
As long as she kept her head down and walked a little faster, she probably wouldn't be noticed.
"..."
At that thought, Ryu took a deep breath and steadied her breathing.
"Yes, Mama Mia."
Ryu took the tray.
And so.
Just like that.
While the atmosphere around the group was lively.
A figure with pale green hair hurried along the aisle beside their table, carrying a tray with her head lowered.
She walked very quickly, seemingly trying to minimize her presence as much as possible.
Ideally, she could drift past like air.
However.
Murphy's Law took effect at that very moment.
"Huh?!"
"Isn't that the elf lady from this morning?!"
The sharp-eyed Onigawara Rin still recognized the figure at a glance.
After all, that pale green hair and the dignified air that even a maid uniform couldn't conceal were simply far too distinctive.
"Huh?"
Ryu abruptly stiffened.
Her feet came to a forced halt.
But.
Before Ryu could react.
"It really is!"
"Good evening, elf lady!"
After spotting Ryu, Kikakujō Mary and the others also waved enthusiastically, one after another.
After all, in their eyes.
Although this elf lady's cooking skills were downright destructive, turning sandwiches into charcoal.
She at least seemed quite familiar with Lord Haimo, and had even made a special trip over that morning to prepare breakfast.
Although it wasn't edible.
Since she was one of their own, greeting her when they met was only natural.
"..."
However.
In contrast to their ease.
Ryu, who had been called out to.
Only felt all the blood in her body rush to her cheeks, her originally pale elf ears instantly turning crimson, almost red enough to drip blood.
Even her hands holding the tray trembled slightly, making the glasses on it