To ensure absolute secrecy for the cleanup operation at Gray Scales Division, Kenji chose not to submit a memorial to Pluvia, but instead decided to present the matter to her in person at her bedchamber.
Upon hearing of Kenji's sudden visit, Pluvia, who was eating watermelon in her chamber, awkwardly put down the half-eaten slice and had her attendants bring him in.
As soon as Kenji entered, he caught the fresh scent of watermelon. Looking at the table, he indeed saw a half-eaten slice of watermelon...
He glanced outside at the weather—indeed, it was autumn, wasn't it? Eating watermelon in late autumn? Your Majesty certainly had unique tastes.
"Ahem, it's autumn now, and soon it will be cold with no more watermelon to eat," Pluvia waved her hand awkwardly. "I'm just enjoying some watermelon while it's still sweet in these final days. I won't eat any in winter."
In truth, if Pluvia really wanted watermelon, she could still have it in winter.
