Chapter 2, Episode 23: Together with Cyril and Libelle!

"From today, Cyril, Libelle, and Farne-sama, we're all going to sleep in the same room?”

"Right. Libelle-sama and Cyril-sama will be there too."

　Farne-sama said and smiled.

　The priests are preparing a place for Libelle and Cyril to sleep.
　I'm happy, happy, happy.
　It's just like when I was in the forest of Eldia.
　I'm also happy because I'll be able to see Farne-sama sleeping.
　He has beautiful eyelashes and silky hair that flows out in a fluffy way. He's so beautiful.

"Riese's bed is so soft and fluffy! So soft! So big!”

"Do you want to sleep with me, Libelle?”

"I want! I want! I want! Together with Riese!!”

　She said and happily danced around on the bed.
　But I won't be jumping around anymore. I'll get in trouble with Lars-sama if I break the bed.

　I played around with Libelle.
　We played by rolling around together.

　As I thought, it's great. Having fun with your friends is great.
　It's fun when I'm with Libelle.

"I can't wait for tomorrow's ball!”
　
　When I said it, Cyril spoke.

『Are you sure you want to go? 』

"Yup! I'd like to just see the atmosphere.
　I want to see everyone dancing!”

『……I guess there's nothing we can do about it. Only up to the dance.』

　Cyril sighed with resignation, so I nodded.
　I'm looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to it.
　I really wanted to dance with Farne-sama, but I heard that he was too old to participate.
　That's why I'm only planning to go and have a look around.
　I'm going to give the cookies I made for Farne-sama the other day to him when I see the dance.
　Would Farne-sama be pleased?
　I was so happy that I hugged Libelle verーーーry tight.

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"It's been a while. Claire."

"Alberto-sama."

　The person who appeared in front of Claire's shop after a long time was Claire's boyfriend, Alberto.
　He stopped his horse in front of Claire's shop while still wearing his armor.

　Claire ran over to him, smiling, and then Alberto continued.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
　I couldn't get away because I was Loteccia-sama's bodyguard.
　But I managed to sneak out today."

　Claire smiled back, happy to see his smile.

"This year, I am escorting Loteccia-sama, who is hosting the Harvest Festival Ball."

"Loteccia-sama?”

"Yeah. I'm turning 18 this year.
　Loteccia-sama is supposed to perform the ceremony to preside over the harvest festival as a member of the royal family.
　Therefore, there are many things to prepare, and I'm busy, so it's hard to get away.
　Once that's over, I will have more time."

　She felt reassured by Alberto's gentle smile.
　He said that the reason he hadn't come to see her recently wasn't because he had lost interest in Claire.

"Claire, you're going to be in the harvest festival this year, right?
　I'm looking forward to it.
　So…… It's just a harvest festival dance, but would you like to dance with me?”
　
　Claire's face flushed with embarrassment as Alberto smiled.

"B-But, weren't you supposed to be working as security, Alberto-sama?"

"I've asked them to let me be a little absent at that particular time.
　This is also my last year, since I'm 18 years old."

　Alberto's smile, which made Claire smile, was the Alberto that Claire knew very well.
　She was so happy, Claire hugged Alberto.

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