After calming down, I let Eris know I'm ready, and she raises her hand to call the waitress over.
"Lilly, we're ready!"
"Coming!!!" the waitress calls back, finishing up at another table before heading our way.
Now, I can see her clearly.
Oh wow!
She's so cute!
Lilly's a sheep-girl waitress, with short blonde hair and big, curvy sheep horns atop her head, dressed in an adorable maid outfit complete with thigh-high knee socks. I'm pretty sure medieval waitresses on Earth didn't dress like this though, and it's only something you'd expect to see in a modern-day maid café in Japan.
BUT I'M NOT COMPLAINING!!!
Lilly is absolutely adorable!
The way she smiles just melts my heart.
"Alright, my order is already in the making. What do you want, Felicia?" Eris asks.
I clear my throat and open the menu again, pointing to the dish names so Lilly can take my order more easily.
"Can I have the medium-sized dinner combo for one, please? Green salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cherry vinaigrette sauce, a side of mashed potatoes with double cream, creamy mushroom soup, and five lamb skewers!" I say proudly.
This should be enough for me.
But when I look up, I notice Lilly and Eris staring at me, both tilting their heads in confusion.
Some of the other people sitting nearby are also staring, blinking in surprise.
Huh???
WHAT???
"I-Is there something on my face?" I whisper, feeling a bit self-conscious.
"No, nothing," Eris smiles, though she still looks amused. "But… are you sure you can eat all of that?" she asks.
"Huh?" I blink in confusion.
OH RIGHT!!!
How could I forget about that???
Silly me!
I'm a girl now, so I probably can't eat as much as I used to.
It's probably not a good idea to waste food!
"T-then… c-can I get the smaller combo, with the same things but less potatoes and meat?" I ask, trying to correct my order.
I love eating healthy, so I won't be cutting down on the salad. Without vegetable, I may get constipation, and who wants constipation when living in a medieval fantasy world, right?
However, Eris and Lilly exchange a quick glance, both still looking a little puzzled.
"Let's go with the normal combo, please. Double the meat," Eris says, grinning.
"Alright!" Lilly chirps cheerfully, jotting down the order before heading off.
Eris then turns to me, still smiling. "Come on, Felicia, I know you're being considerate because I'm paying, but you need to eat properly! Don't hold back, okay?"
"O-Oh!!" I respond, nodding, though I'm still trying to make sense of their reactions.
I don't get it.
What the heck is happening?
Was I being weird or something?
——————
Even during this busy hour, the kitchen and service are impressively fast. In less than twenty minutes, my food arrives.
The green salad looks fresh and crisp, the mashed potatoes creamy and steaming hot. And then there are the meat skewers—ten whole, delicious-looking skewers, perfectly grilled.
Everything is super-sized too.
Oh my!
I don't even know if I can finish all of this.
The smell alone—it's absolutely mouthwatering, like heaven on a plate.
I'm literally drooling as I stare down at the feast before me.
However, Eris's food still isn't ready yet.
I want to wait for her so we can eat together, but my stomach has other ideas.
Bbbbbbbrrrrrrr! It growls impatiently, demanding attention.
Eris chuckles softly.
"You don't need to wait for me. Just dig in!" she says with an easy grin.
"T-then… you can have some of mine while you wait! Here, try this skewer!" I offer, handing her one of the skewers, feeling a bit guilty for starting without her.
"Hehe, sure!" Eris smiles, accepting it. "Thanks, Felicia."
"Hihi," I giggle, handing it over. "You don't need to thank me—it's your money, after all!"
"Oh, right," Eris laughs. "Anyway, eat up before the food gets cold!"
"Yeah!" I reply cheerfully, feeling the hunger gnawing at me. Without any more hesitation, I dive into my meal, my appetite in full force.
But then…
Moments later…
…..
"Huh? What's wrong?" Eris asks.
"N-n-nothing!" I , still trying to chew on the salad.
Nomnomnomnom…
It's just a regular salad—green lettuce, tomatoes, nothing fancy.
But… for some reason…
It's so bitter!
I almost have to spit it out but somehow manage to force it down.
I remember reading somewhere that the more bitter the vegetables, the more antioxidants they have.
So… this is actually good for me, right?
Determined, I convince myself to take another bite.
I can do this!
I swallow the second mouthful, though it's harder than the first.
The soup, on the other hand, is a little bit too salty.
And the potatoes? They taste off—something's not right, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
It's just…
Kind of gross.
But on the bright side, the meat skewers are absolutely delicious!
Eris had one, and before I know it, I've devoured the remaining nine in record time!
Yeah, I feel a little embarrassed by how gluttonous I must have looked…
But I was so hungry!
And the meat was too good to resist!
Suddenly, Lilly pops by to check on our table.
"Well, how is everything?"
"E-everything is great! So tasty!" I lie through a forced smile.
I don't want to complain—it feels rude, especially after the quick service.
"I see, I'm glad you like it!" Lilly smiles.
And then, right at that moment, Ding!
The small kitchen bell ring.
"Oh, I think your food is ready!" Lilly says to Eris. "I'll be right back!"
"Alright!" Eris replies casually.
As I sit there, it hits me—I don't actually know what Eris ordered. She just asked for her "usual."
She must eat this dish all the time.
Now I'm really curious.
What kind of food does Eris like the most?
But before I can ask, something else catches my eye.
"Wait, Eris, where are your utensils?" I ask, noticing her side of the table is completely empty.
"Utensils? Nah, you don't need those for drumsticks!" Eris says with a smirk.
"Oooooh! Drumsticks!" I exclaim, imagining some nice chicken drumsticks.
So, Eris is a fan of chicken—makes sense!
She's a catgirl after all!
But when Lilly returns with Eris's food…
My eyes widen in shock.
AYO!
What the heck?!
Those aren't chicken drumsticks!
More like dinosaur's drumsticks, absolutely gigantic!
Each piece is bigger than my arm, and there are a whole freaking three of them!