General 2.1

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Chapter 2.1. Sweet Treats!

A week had passed since the first strategic operation.

Hayami-san and I tirelessly traversed the battlefield even after that.

However, thanks to Hayami's Soul Armor ability for dimensional teleportation in the morning, we simply traveled around battlefields worldwide, systematically crushing the main forces of various countries one by one. In the afternoon, all we had to do was sit and wait for the results confirmation reports.

If we had properly gone through immigration procedures, our passports would have been filled with immigration stamps.

"Did we tour 20 battlefields today? I'm getting used to it, so the number of missions we can handle is increasing."

Leaning on the desk in the office, I voraciously indulged in snacks and chocolate while waiting.

"As for the afternoon results observation report, do we really need to be present in the command room?" 

I suggested. So now we receive reports via email, and if there's an issue, we'll be called.

Thanks to this, the afternoons became break times in the office.

"Major Kamiya, do you have a sweet tooth?"

"There are few opportunities to enjoy them on the battlefield. I've become quite fond of sweets."

Even during our time on the battlefield, occasional care packages arrived, but being underage, I couldn't touch alcohol, so inevitably, we turned to sweets.

"Do you have any interest in the latest sweets, Major?"

"Absolutely! I'd be delighted with fresh confections!"

Despite returning home, we couldn't leave this military headquarters building due to the ongoing operation. 

Snacks were only available in the building's store, which had a selection similar to a downsized convenience store. 

Initially, I was impressed that I could eat as many sweets as I liked, but the limited options became somewhat tiresome.

"Well, soon we'll have dealt with most of the enemy forces, so this setup will probably be lifted. Oh, but at that time, you and I will probably be allowed to go out at the same time."

"In that case, there's not much point in me going to buy..." 

Hayami-san said, feeling dejected.

She had come up with a good idea, but sadly, she couldn't leave the building either, being an essential figure in the ongoing operation, just like me.

"Well, once we're allowed to go out, let's go eat at a sweets shop or something together."

"Huh..."

Seeing Hayami-san's reaction, I realized I made a mistake.

Ah, darn it.

I recalled a certain topic; the training file for when I became a general had quite a few pages dedicated to it.

Come to think of it, being with a superior officer all the time, both on and off duty, might not give Hayami-san a chance to relax.

"Sorry. Forget what I just suggested, Hayami-san."

"Absolutely, let's go! I'll look into a famous nearby sweets shop!"

"Are you sure? You don't have to force yourself, Hayami-san. It doesn't have to be with me..."

"What are you talking about, Major!? Since the Major has returned home after a long time, you may not know much about Japan. I'll be your guide!"

"Alright, understood. Then, please."

Hayami-san's unexpectedly enthusiastic response somewhat overwhelmed me.

"Oh, I'm looking forward to it. While it's already a pleasure to be on a mission alone with Major, thinking about the additional reward of a date with Major after the mission, I feel even more motivated."

Hayami-san had a dreamy expression, restraining some impulse. She held her arm, shaking her body and muttering something.

Seeing Hayami-san even more delighted, I decided to take it as a good sign. 

At least for now.