I cut my hair, I dressed myself.
　And.

"...... was delicious. Thank you.
"If you can eat like that, you don't need to worry about table manners!　Be careful when eating with the princess.
Oh, yeah.
You can't help it.

　The dishes were placed on the side table in the room.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　I thought yesterday's meal was great, too.
　She had paid the full 50,000 in advance, and it was the first decent meal she had had in a month.
　How could it not be good?

　But today's meal was something else.

Yesterday and today were the first and second best meals of my life. ......

　What kind of life is this?" Futa mocked himself, but it was true.
　I've never felt so happy to be able to eat.

"Wow. By the way, which one is number one?
"Huh?

　I noticed that Corona's small face was looking at Futa from the side.
　Her two tassels of gold thread fluttered.

"Today's bento or yesterday's rice. Which one is number one?　I'll kick you in the shins if I have to.
"Why?　No, that's the hard part.
"Oh?

　Corona raises one eyebrow.

It was the first decent meal I've had in ......1 months. If it weren't for the princess's request, I wouldn't have been able to eat, and I might have died.
"I see. So, what's today's?
Today's, I guess. Yeah. In all likelihood, today's tasted better. And, you know what? It's not like we ate together, but Corona was there, so it was kind of like ......
"What do you mean?
What do you mean? - Well, it's nice to eat with other people.

　It's been years since I've had dinner with someone.

　It's not that Corona was eating in front of him, but the very fact that he was eating while talking to someone else made him happy.

I don't know... That's right. I'm going to stop kicking you in the shins.
Thank you ......?
Hmm. That's the one.
"Which one?

　Corona crossed her arms in front of her.
　Corona crossed her arms in front of her and laughed with a very bad face.

"If I fast for a month and then eat today's lunch with my maid, I can break the record.
Please give me a break.
"Just kidding!　For now!
I hope it's always a joke!

　I wasn't fasting because I wanted to.

By the way, do you have a favorite food you'd like to share?　I can put it in the corner of my mind.
What?　...... Is that the way you say it, Corona is making it?
Yes, but... That's obvious. Have you forgotten the reason why the princess called Corona-chan all the way here?
To keep her in the dark until she's ready to look good? I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... climbed up the wall.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I've worked hard.　What's with the little pouty face?
No, the maid who climbed up the wall carrying a furoshiki (wrapping cloth) had too strong an impact. ......

　But, Huta shook her head.

But," Futa shook his head, "Corona went to the trouble of making it for you? Sorry, I stand corrected.
"What?
"First place goes to today's lunch.

　He meant what he said.

　Corona rolled her eyes in surprise, her cheeks reddened a little, and then she raised the corners of her mouth in triumph.

"Huh.

　She looked at her empty lunch box and said happily. 　

He looked at the empty lunch box and said happily, "This is a worthwhile meal. From tonight onwards, I'll be sure to bring it to you on the serving table!


"Oh. Thank you.









What's your favorite food, Mr. Futa?
I like anything edible.
"...... is a worthless piece of work.
What?














And yet...
Hmm?

　A little while after dinner.
　A few moments after the meal, Corona finished cleaning the shower room and Huta mumbled to her.

I don't know what I'm supposed to do.
What am I supposed to do, jump into bed and soak up the scent of the princess?
You're a pervert!
I'm supposed to go through the wardrobe and pick out the princess's underwear.
You're a pervert!
Well, this isn't a normal room, so even if I jumped into bed, I wouldn't smell the princess' scent, nor would I find her underwear in the wardrobe.
Then why did you suggest it? ......
"I thought I'd tell you if you really jumped in or fished around.
No, I won't!

　I'm not sure what to do.

It's not a problem at all if you want to wait like this, but it's hard for me to sit around while Corona is working.
"Why don't you just play fetch or something?
It's like the ultimate game for people with too much time on their hands. ...... Are you having fun?
I was a maid once when I was little.
What?
I was reminded of it when I saw Futa-sama looking so bored.
"You can just tell me straight up that it was boring. ......"

　Futa's shoulders slumped as if he was about to cry.

"It can't be helped. Don't you have any hobbies?

　As she mopped, Corona tilted her head.

Hobbies, .......

　At the mention of hobbies, Futa thought back to his own life.

　If I had the time, I would work out all the time.
　If I get stronger, it might pay off. If I become stronger than I am now. If he became stronger, he might even be cheered at the Colosseum.

　So, with faint hopes. I've been doing it over and over again.

　All I can think of is training.
　I ridicule myself for being such a boring person.

"I've been working out in my spare time.
"Hmm. Then why don't you do it?　I have so much free time now, Master Futa.
You don't have to say "great", I know. ....... But there are more hobbies, like cooking, sewing, fishing, etc., right?
Yes, there are!　There are many hobbies. I'm going to sew up your mouth!" or "I'm going to hang you! And so on.
The hobbyists around Corona are very rowdy. ......

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a little nervous about the whole thing.

Well, I thought that working out in that way was amazingly haphazard. ......
I thought, what is it?

　Futa laughed at Corona, who had a hatchet in her head.

You're right. Yeah, let's work out. Let me.

　This girl had no preconceived notions.
　Her way of thinking had just saved my life.

　It's okay if your hobby is working out.

　For you, training is the most convenient way to spend your time, so you should train.
　Your body is starving from the long trip. I want it back.



All you can do is... Let me hope so much that I will want to tell you everything about me.


　I don't want to disappoint my benefactor.




　With that in mind, I stood in the middle of the room to move my body.


　Just then, the door opened.