The North PacificBoard

Steamed Hams reference intended.

The success of the flight testing of STRATOS Model S01 has been a subject of cheers with the Mirai Project's top scientists and inventors. However, its combat abilities are still unknown, with most of combat modules still under construction. Nonetheless, the unit itself proved that it works. Yui, who had received the evidence and other data from Aika, was exalted and invited them for a luncheon in the Royal Shimako Palace.

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ROYAL SHIMAKO PALACE
Dining Hall
Rastelia City, Shimako
5 February 2020
11:45 a.m.

After a fast chartered flight via a two-seater F/A-44E Variant B Shinden trainer aircraft with Mirai Project colors, the Yuuki sisters arrived at Rastelia Air Force Base (GCAC: RRAB) at 11:15. To quickly get there, the two rode a bus that plies the route where the Royal Shimako Palace is. They were the subject of attention by the general public, which the two tried not to give much attention.

By 11:35, they had arrived within Xylvania Plaza, the large central park that adorns the front of the palace. The two made their way as fast as possible, as the Empress capitalizes on being punctual. They arrived 10 minutes later with Yui waiting for them at the doors of the building.

"Wow. You two really took time." Yui chuckled.

"Of course, Your Royal Highness... we don't want to be reprimanded for being late," Aika replied.

"Well, you are still both just in time. Come with me." Yui then went inside.

The two sisters followed the Empress into the portions of the palace that are off-limits into the public. They were briefly stopped by Imperial Guards for fingerprint and iris recognition. They then punched in their ID numbers, which had specific special characters. The database then showed their profiles, which then the two confirmed. After that process, they then took the elevator up to the dining hall for the royal family on the fourth floor of the palace, the same floor where the throne room is located, along with the office of the Prime Minister.

Only a handful of Shimako personalities have managed to enter the fourth floor. Aika and Kanashi were very lucky to have done so.

"You haven't stepped up here, have you?" Yui asked both.

"We only saw these on pictures." Kanashi said.

"I concur with my little sister," Aika said too. "We have never stepped up here."

"Well, consider yourselves lucky for you are part of those very lucky Shimako personalities to ever have set foot here." Yui smiled.

The floor was relatively quiet and had very majestic ornaments. The footsteps of the three only were the disturbance in the silence of the place. Yui then opened a mahogany door and there it was- the dining hall. A very lavish luncheon was set for them all. Aika and Kanashi tried their best to not drool on the sight of the very delicious food that had been prepared for the occasion.

To make it better, Yui had commissioned her pastry chefs to make an extravagant cake that had an edible figure of Kanashi on her S01 gear. Kanashi was impressed and wanted to grab it, but Aika prevented her to.

"It's a nice cake, isn't it?" Yui asked.

"Yes... it's quite... majestic," Aika replied.

"I want to eat the S01 cookie!" Kanashi requested.

"You can have it once we begin eating," Aika told her.

"Now, Aika. Kanashi, you may take it." Yui smiled.

Kanashi then took the figure and ate it, beginning from the bottom so that it doesn't look weird. The three sat down after, and began to eat their luncheon. Yui then expressed her interest in ramen, in which she has been often seen in public going into restaurants that serve such and eat. More importantly, the two sisters' attention was on the Faerie Utopia dress of the Empress, instead of the usual royalty one.

"Your Royal Highness, may we ask why you're wearing your band gig dress?" Aika asked as she was eating.

"Hm? Oh, this." Yui looked at herself. "I have to go somewhere soon, that's why. But I thought of my schedule being fine so I decided to slide you two in there."

"Your songs are great, err..." Kanashi was fumbling for words. They were not sure what to address Yui at this point.

"Yui-san is fine. Our fans... or rather, loyal subjects call me Yui-sama as well. It's your choice, I don't really mind at this point. The Yuuki family is a prominent one, and I presume our families have crossed paths a long time ago or something," Yui said and went back on eating.

"Oh..." Kanashi chuckled.

The three continued eating until 12:30. Most of what they prepared was literally finished off; the two were stuffed while Yui checked her sugar levels and all. Yui then talked to someone on the phone, leaving her chair and going to a nearby window and proceeding to finish the conversation there. Aika and Kanashi then stood up and waited for Yui to finish her conversation so that they can get some rest.

After Yui finished her conversation, she approached the two.

"If you have time later this evening, see me at Shinoda." Yui then gave them two tickets.

"Eh? What is this for--" Aika asked.

Yui simply smiled and went inside her personal quarters. Aika and Kanashi got a glimpse of the room.

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YUI'S ROOM
Royal Shimako Palace
12:42 p.m.

"Meow." Shiro called upon Yui entering. She had forgot to close the door, allowing Aika and Kanashi to see what she was doing.

"Oh, yeah... Shiro, wait here, okay?" Yui then patted the cat. She then put a fresh batch of sushi on the food bowl and refilled the water bowl. Shiro did not waste any time and began to eat. Yui then went off to pick her backpack that was hanging on the wall. After that, she exited the room.

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Outside of Yui's room...

"Oh. You two finally saw glimpses of my room." Yui said to them as she shut the door locked.

"Yeah... we never knew you had a white cat, Yui-sama." Aika chuckled.

"Oh, that cat? It's Shiro. Everyone knows him." Yui said. "He's been my pet for two years. A very thick cat, I have to say."

"Ohhh." The two sisters looked at themselves.

"Well, let's all go, shall we?" Yui said.

"Yes, Your Royal Highness!" the two replied.