--Evening. Futa's private quarters in the royal castle.


"Mr. Futa, Mr. Futa, Mr. Futa!
What's wrong?

　You'll be able to find a lot of people who'll be able to help you.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.

I'm not sure what to do.

"...... Um?
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.　The maids have no time for you, you know.
Don't talk to me like I'm a princess. You sound like a princess.
"A generic term for maids who have nothing better to do than roll around in Master Futa's bed!
There's only Corona. ......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm sure you'll agree.
You're too high-minded to be twirling a man of your time!
I have no respect for you. ....... What do you want?
I don't care what it is, just help me pass the time with my maid!
I guess so.

　I'm not ready to show you my cooking yet.
　You look better than you did when I met you in the kitchen.
　Then I wanted to ask you something simple.

"Corona, do you know the president of the Chamber of Commerce?
"Oh, that twisted businessman with the twisted personality?"
Is that a common language?
What's wrong with that guy?　He doesn't seem to have any money.
He doesn't seem to have any money. ...... Well, actually, he doesn't. ......

　It's not that I'm shocked, but the fact that I'm not related to the president of the commerce and industry association because of my lack of money is something that really gets to me.

"Well, I'm curious to hear about a 'manager' with a twisted personality. What do you have to do to get people to talk like that?
"Well, you're at an age where you're curious about women's secrets, aren't you, boy?
I just found out I'm a woman.
Well, you know. She's the kind of person who's all about righteousness and humanity. He's got no sense of romance!
Is he dry?
Dry, I mean. It's like the rich get richer.　It's your fault for being deceived!　You're the ones who got cheated!　People like that.
People like that.
"Yeah, yeah. People like that.

　The next moment, Corona was fine. She lowered her voice and spoke like a stage villain.
　She was acting normal as usual.

"Oh, and...
"Is there anything else?
You're the princess's partner, aren't you?
I'm really nervous about hearing that after everything we've been through. ......
I enjoy talking to him sometimes. Wasn't that the case today? Two people in front of the fireplace, cross-legged in easy chairs, giggling and giggling.
Scary, scary, scary.

　I'm sure Lilac can handle such a dangerous person.
　I thought this because I trust him, but I don't like it because I don't think it's a very benevolent scene.

"Well, they won't tell me what they're talking about, though...
"Oh, really?
It's a secret that the princess and the man are connected. It's almost like they know, but there's no proof?
I see. Maybe Corona can get some evidence?
If the maids get the evidence, they'll just get the maids' orders. ...... Young boy. ......
Who came out this time?

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"I'm an unemployed ...... swordsman ...... named Futa .......
I'm not sure I've ever heard of that.
It was drier than that.
"It's so tepid. ......?

　He was shocked.

　Then there was a knock at the door.

"Futa, come in.
Meido!
"So why is Corona answering?

　When Corona opened the door, she saw Lilac, who had changed out of her dress into a simple military uniform that was easy to move around in.

　It's time for the usual handfasting.

"Lilac-sama. As I always say, if you call me, I'll come to your room.


I don't like letting untrustworthy people run errands for me. That goes for guards as well.
That's what ...... I understand.

　I'm not sure how many people in her life she can trust.
　It's not like Futa doesn't know that, so he had to nod.

I'm not sure what to do.
I'm with Futa-sama by order of the princess!　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that the princess is finished with her work.

　Corona sticks her tongue out at him.
　But Lilac's eyes, looking at her, did not show much emotion.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand. I see.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa.　The maid can't hear the princess's heart.

　Corona put her hands over her ears and pulled Lilac close to her chest, her expression mischievous.
　But it just didn't feel right to Futa.

　It was as if there was a real wall between Lilac and Corona.

"My heart is not in it.
"You've put up a wall, princess!

　I thought about it, and then stopped.

　If this was an innocent guess, it would be a joke that would not amuse anyone.
　The two of them have been acting strangely, especially Corona, lately, and I can't see myself stepping on the tiger's tail.

　But Futa couldn't just sit back and watch.

　It was completely unacceptable to Futa that two people who were so important to him were creating a dark atmosphere at the same time.

　It was completely unacceptable to Futa.

If you can hear my voice, you can't leave Corona alone, can you?
I'm not sure what the maid is going to do to me.　What will they do to the maid? There's no demand for an undressed maid anywhere.
"Well, I don't know. There might be a demand for it, but ......, it doesn't even matter to you, does it?
"Well, yeah.

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm going to try.

"Futa. Shall we go? If we stay too late, we'll have problems the next day.
"Oh, yes.

　Futa followed Lilac as she walked briskly through the door.
　He looked back at Corona.

"Princess, Futa-sama, come on!　I hope you two go at it!　Let's have a hot friendship after the duel!

　Corona waved her hand with the same smile.
　She looked down the hallway and saw Lilac walking straight away.

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

"Sir!　Lilac-sama!
"...... What is it?
In ten days, I'm going to serve Corona my cooking. You know, as a token of my gratitude. So...


"Ten days from now?


　Lilac's gaze turned sharply to the back of Futa's head.
　Corona, on the other hand, is unconcerned.

"...... Yes, in ten days. Did you have plans?
No. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I see. And?
So, uh...
"Futa.

　I'm sure you've heard of it.
　The voice was unexpectedly gentle.
　If you look straight at him, you'll see Lilac with a loose smile.

I'm waiting for you to say something clever.
"Oh, ......, if you don't mind. I'd like you to have some, Lilac.
............ That's a fair point. Good. I'll join you in 10 days.

　She smiled and turned on her heel again.

"Here we go, Futa.
Yes!

　As soon as she started walking, she looked back at Corona.

The maids love to have the princess with them, Futa-sama.
"Thank you!　I'll be back!

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

It was a bigger send off than I expected. I'm sorry.