The structure inside the castle is complicated.

　Even on the same first floor, there are places that can be reached directly from the entrance hall, and others that must be passed through the second floor to reach.
　The dungeons are more obvious, requiring a maze-like route that requires you to go down to the third basement, up to the second basement, and then down again to the third basement to finally get there.

　The hidden passage from the princess's private room to the common graveyard in the capital was also designed with the same kind of careful preparation as in the royal capital.

　On the third floor of the castle, there is a courtyard.

　From the third floor, the castle is divided into three towers, each of which is connected by an outer corridor.

　The courtyard was designed by the ancestors of the "nobles" to create a landscape that would not be bland when walking along the outer corridors.

　This is the place where the duel between Richter and Huta took place, and it is also the place where the "nobles" relax.

　It was unusually empty today, and the gentle evening sun was shining on the plants.

"......

　After finishing her work, Lilac suddenly stopped at the sight.

　She was going to go back to her room, and after that she would have a handfasting with Futa.
　But if she hurried back, Futa would be out with Corona today.

　I had a little time to spare, as I had finished my work earlier than expected.

　The plants in the garden, dressed in healthy greenery, announced that the cherry blossom season would soon be over.

　Lilac loved this season.
　The color of the plants seemed to stretch out and give her hope for the future.

　The fresh greenery in the morning sun was nice, but the leaves reflecting the setting sun were also beautiful.

　I walked quickly out of the corridor and towards the garden.

...... Hmm.

　The tall plants form a lush landscape.
　At the end of the courtyard, there was a light view of the castle, though not as great as the balcony.
　The sky is blue and red at sunset. The whites of the clouds are mixed in, like a palette that is struggling to decide what to paint.

　While I was wondering what to paint, the sun was setting.
　By the time I decided to paint the sunset, it was too late.
　By the time I decided to paint the sunset, it was too late... I laughed to myself, remembering how many times this had happened to me in the past.

　Well, let's go back.
　As I turned on my heel, I almost tripped over my feet.
　This happens sometimes because the heels I'm wearing are not the easiest to walk in.
　This was especially true since I rarely wore long heels until recently.

　I almost lost my balance and reflexively looked down at my feet.

　The lilac was the first thing I noticed, with small white flowers here and there.

　Shiro clover.
　It was not a flower that interested me much.
　But for some reason... The flowers on the ground suddenly caught her attention, and she crouched down.

　Like her namesake, Lilac, she was not very interested in flowers.
　She enjoyed the courtyard and the entire botanical garden as a landscape, but she never paid attention to individual flowers. I never did.

　But for some reason, I was curious about this white clover that I had kicked over and squinted at it.

　I poked it, and it leaned easily.
　But soon the stem regained its shape and straightened up again.

　I've heard that before.

　The leaves of the white clover are also called clover.
　The four-leaf clover, which is said to bring good luck, is not born with four leaves, but changes its shape when someone steps on it.

　They get stepped on, but they still get up. And then it catches people's eyes.

......

　A little annoyed, she poked the white clover again.


"Maid, I have a few thoughts.
"What?


　It was then that she heard a familiar voice.

　If they were going out and coming back, they would certainly take this path.
　One of the guest rooms on the third floor, a short distance from the outer corridor, was Futa's private room.

　I tried to talk to him in a normal way, but I had a mischievous thought that I might surprise him.

　The fact that I was squatting was also an advantage.
　I made a small arc of my mouth, not expecting the princess to be hiding in the courtyard. Not that she was trying to hide.

　At the same time, I had the small pleasure of surprising them from behind as they stormed down the outer corridor.

"Futa-sama, don't you think you're some kind of goddess or something?

　The conversation made her stop in her tracks.

　She hadn't thought it was about her.
　Lilac didn't know it, but there was a high probability that the pimp would mention her name - and all this without her.

　Apparently, it's the same for both sisters when they lose their source and listen.

That's not true.
Yes, there is. You don't seem to believe that the Princess goes to the toilet.
Lilac-sama would never go to the toilet.
Look. ！！！！
You've got to be kidding!
The fact that it doesn't sound like a joke shows how Hootsu-sama usually acts!
Yeah. ......


　What are you talking about?" Lilac let out a sigh as her cheeks turned red.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm going to have to.

　If they heard her, they might inadvertently send her to the frontier.
　Lilac, who was not in the mood to be startled, thought about calling out to her, but she had no choice.

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I'm not sure what to make of that. Let's get him to apologize.


That's what I'm talking about. ！！！！！！

　You can't see the expression on Futa's face.
　You can't see Futa's face, but he was certainly in a complicated mood.

　I understand that he always stands up for me.
　I understand that we are in different positions.

　But still, I couldn't shake the complicated feeling.

　It's not that I want to be the kind of person who gets grabbed by the neck by Futa and makes a fuss about it.
　It's just that Corona is right.
　It was true that they seemed to get along better.

　And.

　If I close my eyes, I can still vividly remember the semi-final that I was so disappointed in.

　Who was the victory for?
　Who was I looking at when I challenged them?
　The wounds I suffered that day are not likely to heal in a short while.
　However, he couldn't take it out on Futa while Corona was still convinced that the princess was at fault.

　When I saved Corona, I thought lightly that maybe I should have turned it off, but that's all it is.

　But it's only a myth. It's just a myth, and there's nothing I can do about it.

　It was also a kind of realization.
　Futa can show his face like that to someone.

　In both good and bad ways, Futa makes up for it in front of Lilac.
　She's happy that he's taking care of her so that she can be comfortable with him, and she's also happy that he's showing respect for her.

　Is this too greedy?

　Such a question sometimes arises.

　But I do.

"Then what? Do you want me to treat Master Lilac like pasta?
"If you do that, Princess, you never know what she'll do to your noodles. ...... Think a little!
That's pretty reckless, isn't it?
I'm not!　It's like piling noodles on top of the princess's back!　Even the maids don't like it!
I don't want to be a maid!" "It's difficult. ...... No, but Lilac-sama doesn't really want that, does she? I'm not sure what to say.
That's ...... true, but...

　Corona!　Good luck with that. ！！！！！

　I'm not sure what I'm doing here.

But considering what happened last time, I don't think I'm missing the point. But I don't think you're out of line, considering what happened last time. You didn't think about the princess's feelings, that's why it happened.
That's what ...... you're right about. Lilac's feelings or .......

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I'm not sure what to make of this.
"Oh, Corona?

　I was disappointed in you.

　I'm disappointed in you, Corona.

　Lilac looked away from them with her light-dimmed eyes.
　But there was something else on her mind.

　The way he treated her, and the distance between them.
　I told him to stay next to me, but...

　Then he just smiled and nodded.

　She gently brushed her lips, wondering what to do.















I'll send you to the gallows.
I'll send you to the executioner's block.

　A few days later.
　A few days later, Lilac came to visit Corona in the kitchen, where she was preparing breakfast.

　They hadn't been alone since the semi-finals of the finals.
　Lilac's words startled Corona, who had been standing tall to get the pepper mill from the shelf above the kitchen table, and she looked back at her with a shocked expression.

I want to get to know Huta a little better.

　She turned her eyes away and said the words with less pride.
　Corona's reaction to the words was to hold back the fire of shallowness that threatened to burst from her face.
　It's not hard to see why she would want to guillotine her with a smile. Wouldn't you?

You don't want to go out with me like a noodle, do you?
That's right. That's fine, as long as they stay close siblings for a long time.
You've grown up, princess. I thought you were going to ask me to put the noodles in the noodle maker!
I'm not going to ask Corona for advice on that.
Just deny it.

　The look in Corona's eyes did not bother me.

　I'm not going to talk to Corona about it.

"Meh.

　Cut the food.

"Mmm.

　Seasoning another ingredient.

"Mmm.

　Put the sandwich on the plate and heat it up.

"Mmmm~......

　Stir the pot to prevent the soup from burning.



"Meido.

　Placing the leftover terrine on the plate.


　I was both impressed and relieved that it wasn't a distraction.

However, there was no way out.
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
"...... Well. It's easier to take over King's Landing. ......
I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

But why did you suddenly do that?
It's ...... not like there was a big trigger.
...... Oh, I knew something about the maid.
"What?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.

You've been eavesdropping on the conversation between Master Futa and the maids, right?
"...... Well. I don't know what you're talking about.
I didn't say anything that would get me in trouble, so that's fine.
It was a conversation that annoyed me. Next time you say "bathroom" in public, you'll be executed.
"Maids are scary.
You don't have any feelings for her, do you?

　A small sigh of relief.
　In fact, she's right, and it's nothing to hide.
　You can't be blamed for eavesdropping, or rather, for accidentally overhearing - you were talking in a place like that. I can't be blamed for that.

Just...
"Just?

　Just, what is it?

　I still think back to the semifinal.
　I want us to be equal as warriors. That wish will not come true until Lilac's skill reaches him. So that's okay for now.

　As I said before, I don't want to be like that woman (Pasta). I'm not trying to be like her.

　But.
　What really made me jealous of her was...

　--The thought that I should be the one to share the victory.

　The rebellion against this world that I swore to the stars.
　That victory should be his and mine.

　And yet, at this rate, it will be.
　The fear that she was the only one getting excited poked at her heart.

　Oh, yes, she thought.

I want to 'share' the ...... victory, but I'm not sure I can."

　She murmured softly as she hugged her elbow.

　There are things we want to accomplish together. But looking back, I wonder about now. He'll support me, he'll be there for me.
　But I'm sure he'll only respond to me.

"Well...

　As Corona returned the hot sandwich, she suddenly remembered something.
　The reflection of her face in the clear consommé soup she was stirring made her think of something.



"Then, maid, I have an idea.