I don't mind.

"Really?

The duke agreed with a smile, and the young lady's face lit up. Really?
I covered my face with my hands. Even though the duke has a soft spot for his daughter, he's a sensible man. I was hoping he'd reject it.

I was hoping you'd dismiss it. "Um, ......, I think I'm dancing a little funny. ......?

"I like the way you dance, Isak, it's funny. I like the way he dances, it's funny, and I'm more comfortable with him than with some strange insect.

"I see.

The duke's smile is dazzling and powerful. The Duke's smile was dazzling and powerful, and I was strangely convinced of his parental stupidity. Why does he hate it so much when we just dance together?
During the dance rehearsal, the young lady asked the Duke, who was observing, if she could have me stand in for her at the party, and he easily gave her permission.
The invitation to Leo's birthday party arrived a little while ago, and there was a second one addressed to the young lady, a potential fiancée. The other potential fiancé would have received the same invitation, stating that Leo would not dance with anyone. Me and the young lady knew about it beforehand, but to actually go through with it, he's a man of action.

"Well, if you're going to dance on behalf of the prince, you can't just settle for this level!

"Huh, please go easy on me, .......

I cowered at the sound of Ella's voice, clearly on fire. She's a gutsy person, even for her. I'm afraid she's going to make me train harder. I'm afraid he'll be forced to train.

There's a problem before that.

The voice of Heinz-san, the master butler, who had not uttered a single word, interrupted me. I'm not sure what to do.

"Master?

The Master walked up to me and asked a question.

"Isak. What do you think a nobleman's party is like?

"Where there's good food but you're not allowed to eat your fill?

After answering the questions, the master held his forehead as if he had a headache, the duke turned his head back and started shaking, and the lady gave him a disappointed look.

"Zak. ......

"Yeah. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not, but it's a good thing.

You're right, but your focus is too limited.

It was almost at the same time that the young lady said this in disgust and the master let out a sigh.

The first thing I want you to do is to correct your language and learn the minimum etiquette for a squire. I'll give you some time to practice.

"What?

When I couldn't hide my shock at the interruption of my physical training, my master's sharp gaze pierced me.

It's no problem if you don't miss the basic training. I just don't have the time.

I nodded my head firmly, "You understand.

Yes, thank you!

I had been taking time out of my busy schedule to practice with my master. If the smart master decided that I needed to use all of my time to practice, then I had no choice but to obey.

"Practice?　Speaking of which, why does Zaku call Heinz master?

He looked at the puzzled young lady and remembered that he had been hiding the fact from her that he was being trained in physical arts by his master. It's not that I'm hiding it, it's just that I haven't told her because she hasn't asked me.
What should I do? It's not that I'm hiding it, it's just that I don't want her to know.
It's just that I wanted to protect the girl and I realized how unworthy I was. I don't know what to do, but I'm not sure if I can do it. Either way, I guess I have a long way to go before I can ask her to go downtown.
I was about to open my mouth, wondering how to explain what had just happened in my mind, when the sound of clapping hands occupied the practice room.

No more small talk, please. Your time is limited. Let's get back to practice.

"Yes!

At the sound of Miss Ella's voice, the young lady straightened her back and I saluted her.
It was a conditioned reflex for me and the young lady not to disobey Miss Ella during practice. We didn't talk any more and went back to practice.
A few days later, Ok-sama invited me to a tea party, and I was having sweets with her sister Flora on my lap, whom I hadn't seen in a long time.
The place was a pavilion in the middle of a pond where water lilies bloomed like a painting. Even though it's far away from the house, Ok-sama always uses this pavilion for her tea ceremony at least once in this season. It makes me happy to have someone to look after the garden.

"Isak, are you going to the party with Dia?

"Oh, yes.

I replied as I picked up the financier at Flora's insistence. I don't know how a financier is different from a madeleine. I don't know how they are different from madeleines, except for the shape, which is a little different in taste. At any rate, they are delicious, so that's all that matters.

Why don't you go, Master Ok?

If you're going, I'm not going. Flora will miss you.

Why me?

I understand the latter reason, but why are you judging me? When I tilted my head, Flora also tilted her head in the same direction while eating a financier.



I can go to the party without worrying if Isak, who I miss so much, will take care of me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry." I apologize to Ok-sama, who smiles softly. It is true that Flora would be lonely without her daughter, the duke, and even without Ok-sama. I'm often asked to babysit in the town, so if I can help, that's fine.

It's okay. I'm looking forward to it.

"Fun?

I don't understand why Ok-sama is looking forward to the party when we're not going. Ok-sama narrowed his eyes and looked at the girl, as if he was enjoying himself.
The young lady, who had been sipping her tea and looking at us warily as we chatted, tensed up at the look. So why are you like a stray cat who is always on the lookout for people like that?

"Hey?　Dia.

I'm not ......

Oh, yeah. I'm rather worried.

The lady tilted her head at Ok-sama's comment as if she had just noticed it. I'm a commoner, so I'm afraid I'll get into trouble. I don't want to embarrass you or the Duke, so I'll do my best.

I need to get dressed up.

"I'll help you," said Ok-sama happily. He was the embodiment of elegance, so the word "fancy" didn't seem appropriate. While I was thinking about this, the lady raised her eyebrows a little, trying to figure out the meaning of the word. She pauses for a moment, and then suddenly stops looking at me and gasps. She paused and I tilted my head. Flora follows suit.

"Miss?

"Neesha?

I don't know if it's because I called out to her or not, but she's holding her head in her hands and propping her elbows on the table. I don't know if it was because I called out to her, but she was holding her head with both hands and propping her elbows on the table. I don't know why she's moaning, but what's wrong with her? I wonder what's wrong with her. Should I tell her to at least stop growling because Flora is imitating her cry?
The young lady, who was struggling with something, paused for a moment and then asked Ok-sama.

............ Mother, I need your help.

Yes.

Ok-sama smiled softly and did not seem to be forcing her. But it was strange that she seemed so frustrated that she felt compelled to say it.
But, well... Going to the party means she's going to do some dress-up stuff. If so, it might be fun to see a girl I never get to see.

"If she's always so beautiful, it must be amazing.

"Wow. She's beautiful.

"Aww!

The girl turned red and started to shake uncontrollably. I think I'm going to get pissed. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Zak......, 'beautiful' and 'pretty' are not allowed at parties.

Okay.

I see. I guess aristocratic parties have some weird rules.

But I can't be flattered, so I don't think I'll say it often.

The lady looked at me with an expression like, "What's she talking about? Ok-sama smiles and asks me.

By the way, I picked out Dia's dress today. What do you think, Isak?

"It's pretty.

It's a one-piece dress with pale green and white stripes. There's not a lot of lace, but the color is fresh for the season, and the hair is tied in two at the bottom, with a honeycomb wrapped around it instead of a ribbon. I didn't know there was such a thing as a striped dress, but it looks great on the young lady.
For some reason, Ok-sama seemed to get a kick out of my answer and started giggling. If a beautiful girl wears a dress that suits her, she'll be pretty. What's so funny is that I'm just telling the truth.
The next thing you know, your daughter is lying on the table.

"...... Zaku, you'd better shut up now.

Apparently the exchange had made her wonder if I could properly use honorifics at a party. I wonder if there was something wrong with my manners. As I held Flora's forehead and torso to prevent her from rolling over in an attempt to mimic the young lady, I thought I would do my best to attend the master's retinue.
Looking back on it now, that tea party was the last time I felt at peace.
Needless to say, Ella's dance instruction turned into a special training, and Master's follower's class was also short and severe.
Master said that he only taught briefly. Normally, you need to memorize the names and faces of the attendants and understand the relationships between the factions so that you can advise them. What's with the super secretary? I'm not good at memorization. If I had studied history hard in my previous life, I might have been able to make use of it, but I always got just barely average scores. I'm really glad you skipped that part.
The month leading up to Leo's birthday passed like a raging storm.
On the day of his birthday, I was allowed to ride in the carriage of the Ernst family, but I didn't have time to look outside because I was reviewing in my brain what my master had taught me so that I wouldn't make a mistake. When we arrived, I got off first and quietly helped the lady get off. Inwardly I felt that there was no turning back, and for a moment I wanted to leave.


The duke will dismount and escort the young lady. I just follow them. I look behind me and notice that the Duke and the young lady are attracting attention. I try not to show it on my face, but I'm inwardly impressed. It's amazing how good-looking they are in full gear. Thanks to them, my presence is blurred and I can breathe easily. I was worried that I would stand out, but it seems my fears were unfounded.
But it's hard to be a squire. It's the first time I've been to the royal castle, but I can't look around, and my master has warned me not to smile, so I have to struggle to keep a straight face without becoming expressionless.

Your appearance is as flamboyant as ever, Gerald.

I don't think you've done anything out of the ordinary.

I thought I heard a boisterous voice, and then an aristocratic man with a beard came towards me. He seems to be an acquaintance of the duke. Is there such a thing as a wild nobleman?

It's been a long time, Mr. Zinvalka and Ms. Tordelise.

The young lady picks up her skirt and lightly bows to the bearded man and the girl behind him. I remember this one's name. Cartesian or something.

"Well, well, Master Ludia. You look even more beautiful today.

"Long time no see, Master Lydia.

They both greet each other. The girl gave the girl a happy look. I've never seen her before, but I know this girl. She's a rabbit girl. She's a friend of the lady who talks about rabbits a lot, like she showed her a snow rabbit or her favorite stuffed animal is a rabbit.

"Hmm?　Who's this?

The bearded man's eyes landed on me once. I silently bowed my head. Since the question was directed at the Duke, not me, I had no right to answer.

He's a servant of the house. He's Dia's dance partner.

He's a servant of the house. He's Dia's dance partner. ...... How much do you have to pay for your own daughter's dance partner?

The duke's answer left the bearded brother dumbfounded. The duke's family idiocy is quite famous. But for a nobleman, he's got a casual way of speaking.

There's someone unusual here.

Who is it?

Who is it?" The bearded man raised his hand and turned around, just as the man he had called was arriving.

Duke Augustus is as fast as ever.

"What do you mean, Duke Veidt? My daughter is catching up. I think your strength is failing you.

You might want to take a look back.

It was Daniel who smiled back at the bearded man. The rabbit girl, who must have been chasing after him at a speed that would have prevented her from running, was slightly breathless and her cheeks were flushed. It must have been difficult for her to follow her father, who seemed to be walking with his legs wide open.

Come in.

A waiter was just passing by, so I got a non-alcoholic cocktail that seemed to be a mixture of apples and tea, and offered it to the rabbit girl.

Oh, ......, thank you.

No.

She was a little freaked out, but when she realized that I was the lady's valet, she accepted the drink with relief. Perhaps she was uncomfortable with men outside her family. But she seemed to be a kind girl who thanked me politely even as a servant. I'm glad her friend is a good girl.
For some reason, the rabbit girl was staring at me. I wondered if there was something wrong with me, and then I realized it. For a moment, I let my guard down and slackened. Inwardly panicking, I tightened my expression and called out to the young lady.

How can I help you, Miss?

Not now.

Yes, sir.

She bows her head and steps back. I thought I'd overstepped my bounds, but she wasn't staring at me, so I should be fine. She said she'd give me a look or something if it came to it. My master also taught me to be considerate of the lady, so it's probably safe for me to make a move like this.
The young lady is talking to the rabbit girl, and the Duke is talking to the bearded brother and Daniel. Once my eyes met Daniel's, and he smiled kindly at me. I returned the smile with a slight bow. I have to be careful, but it's a little comforting.
While I was trying to avoid listening to the conversation of the girls, I naturally overheard the conversation of the dukes.

You can't refuse an invitation from the royal family twice. Well, I'll leave after a minimal greeting.

Gerald should be surprised, then.

The bearded brother gives the Duke a half-hearted look, but the Duke passes it off with a smile.

I've met him a few times, you know.

I've met him a few times. ......, I don't blame you. I can't say anything clever if I go there.

The Duke smiled at the awkward bearded brother, saying it was typical of you, and Daniel narrowed his eyes in delight. It seems that the three of them are friends. It's no surprise, but it's nice to know that there's someone other than the Duke who cares about Daniel.


The dukes were chatting peacefully, the ladies were chatting happily, and then solemn music began to play and everyone bowed their heads to the two doors on the other side of the stairs. As I followed suit, I heard the door open, the footsteps of several people approaching the hall, and the voice of a man in the street. He asked me to look up, and I did so, expecting to see the king of my country for the first time.

What?　Where's the crown?

I imagined a crown, a long, dragging cloak with fluffy fur, and a full set of scepters that I didn't know what they were for. I was shocked to find that it was not what I had imagined.
It is true that they are wearing costumes that seem to be of higher quality than any of the nobles here, but the basic design is the same. The only difference between royalty and nobility is that they wear cloaks. There are two queens, but the women's cloaks seem to be part of the decorations, with metal chains fastening the front from the jeweled fittings on the shoulders, and the elbow-length fabric is very thin or see-through.
To me, he looks less like a king and more like Leo's father, a stage actor. Because of his flamboyant appearance, the royal family looks more like an entertainment family than a political family. Because of their position, you feel like you are watching a play. But the king looks older than his father and the duke. He must be in his early or mid-thirties.
As I was thinking about this, I noticed a problem. It's hard on my eyes. It's too bright. It flickers.
Being a duke and being so close to the royals has been bad for me. I used to be able to avoid looking at Leo because we only met off the record, but now I can't because it's disrespectful. When the principal's wig flew off in the wind and a dazzling scalp appeared at the school assembly in my previous life, I stared at it. I wonder why the king isn't the bald father. Then I can watch.
The least I could do was that the king's speech was short, unlike the headmaster's long and drowsy speech, and Leo's speech was also short. I didn't listen to the speech properly, but I think Leo said something like he was the president of the student council. At any rate, the opening ceremony, which was like a school morning assembly, was over early, and I was able to hold my eyes just in time. Why are the aristocrats so unconcerned? Maybe because they're used to seeing precious metals.
I was inwardly relieved as the background music of the party started to play from the orchestra, and everyone started to move about in their own way. If I could, I'd give you an eye massage right now. I know exactly how the old man feels when he puts a hot hand towel on his eyes. Now all I had to do was meet my quota of dances with the girl. She said she only needs one song. Considering that I've been dancing all the time in Ella's training, this will be very easy.

It's been a long time since I've seen you.

Congratulations, Your Highness. You're taller than you were a year ago.

Thank you. I hope you've grown in stature as well.

Humble.

Oh, I forgot. Leo's meet and greet included the duke and the lady. The set of the Duke and Leo was so sparkling that for a moment I almost stiffened like a frog stared at by a snake, but somehow I managed to keep my composure and endure. All around me, the ladies and ladies of the nobility are glowing yellow. It's hard for me to see them, and I'd like to borrow their filters for a while.

"It's been a few days since I've seen you, Miss Lydia. You look even more beautiful today.

"Yes. Congratulations, Your Highness. I'm honored by your compliment. But I'm not as well dressed as you.

Thank you. You're the star of the party. I'm the star of this party, and I didn't want to be overshadowed by all the beautiful ladies.

Leo's dazzling smile and quick delivery of such a line elicited a yellow scream, not a flush. At least, I wish you had done it when I wasn't around. Not only my eyes but also my ears were damaged.
I was hoping that he would go elsewhere soon, when Leo took one look at me. It's been a long time since I've seen those honey-colored eyes straight on. For a moment, the honey eyes narrowed in a funny way.

"He's the one today?

"Yes. He's one of our servants.

"I see. I'm sorry, but it's nice to meet you.

I bowed deeply, trying to look reverent. The glare disappeared from my vision, and I felt relieved inside.

I know it's a big role, but I'll do my best.

I felt the exchange between Leo and the lady was a bit silly, but I still felt my back creeping from the uncomfortable feeling of using honorifics with Leo. When you go out into the world, it's not uncommon for a friend or junior colleague to become your boss. I wonder what those people are doing. At any rate, I decided to avoid encountering Leo in public as much as possible.
Just as the music changed, I held out my hand to the lady.

"Miss, please take my hand.

The young lady put her hand on top of his in a dignified manner as if she were a duchess. I escorted her to the dance area and stepped to the music.

"............, miss, are your ears all right?

I asked in a low voice that the other dancers could not hear. The lady replies with a slight falter in her voice while maintaining her dancing smile.

You're still in the middle of a party, so don't use that language. ...... but honestly, it's a big help.



You're deaf, young lady.

"Don't use that word, ......?

She seems to have a good sense of pitch and a high ability to hear sounds. Her piano teacher praises her for it. Even when we are in the garden, she is the first to notice the chirping of birds in the distance. However, she is not sensitive to loud noises. The yellow scream earlier must have done more damage than I did.

I'm glad I got away from Leo too.

I'm glad I could get away from Leo. ............ Well, for a Zaku, you did a good job of keeping your eyes open.

I was expecting to be warned of disrespect, but after a pause, I was told in a dumbfounded voice. When the three of us are together, I often use the young lady as a shield, so I guess she knows how bad I am at glare.

There's a lot of glare at noblemen's parties. It would be so much easier if I could just look at the lady.

While most of the ladies dress up with precious metal accessories, the young lady wears a minimum of earrings and hair ornaments. Even though there are few precious metals, the embroidery on the hem of the dress is terribly detailed, and the mainly artificial flower decorations give the dress a gorgeous and luxurious look. In fact, it's a very expensive dress, but I'm very grateful for the minimal light source.
At first, I was disappointed that I couldn't look around, but after a while, the crystal chandeliers and gold candelabras came into view, and I realized that it was better to have a restricted field of vision. Even the interior was dazzling.
By the way, the lady has been silent for a while now, what's going on?
I wondered what was wrong. As I looked at her, I suddenly noticed a flower blooming around her neck.

"You're using my good luck charm. ......

The ribbon with a white baby rose charm that I had given her as a good luck charm was being used as a choker. You'll find a lot of people who've been in the same situation for a long time.

This ...... party is a great way to work out your facial muscles.

Yeah, really ............, remember that later.

Yeah. Can I tighten it?

You sound like you're trying to control your anger, but Miss Ella has trained you to keep smiling. I don't know, that gap is scary. My teacher had told me not to let my guard down until I got back to the mansion, so I guess I lost some points for speaking in a whisper as usual.
When the song was over, there was an outpouring of applause and cheers. I was surprised, though I tried not to change my expression. I hadn't expected such applause after every song. As I escorted the young lady to the duke, I noticed that she was the center of attention. When I returned, the duke greeted me with a smile.

As always, your dancing style is as beautiful as the sepals that support the petals.

The duke seemed quite pleased. I thanked him. Oh, I see. The reason why the duke likes the way I dance so strangely is because the lady comes first.

So that's what ...... you can't imitate.

Leo muttered admiringly. You're still here. I thought you'd gone elsewhere to say hello.
After the dance, several ladies came up to the young lady. They were all praising her. I don't care if I don't exist, but Leo is a prince, right? The young lady stands out more than the prince (Leo). When I looked at him and asked him if it was okay that it was your birthday, he smiled happily and said no to the duke and went on to greet the next person. I couldn't quite figure out what Leo was amused about.
When I looked back at the young lady, I saw that she was still surrounded by excited young ladies with shining eyes. Although she didn't show it on her face, she seemed to be in trouble because of her shyness. The noblemen's sons, who seemed to be late to the party, were staring at the young lady from a distance. I guess young ladies are popular with both men and women. It's amazing what a beautiful girl can do.
While I'm reaffirming that she's a beautiful girl, the ladies are calling out to her, wanting to get close to her.

Master Ludia, you're so beautiful. My name is Erika von Diestel of the Marquise family.

My father works for the Ministry of Magic and I am indebted to you, Gerald. My name is Countess Florenzia von Maurer.

"My mother sends her regards to Master Octavia. I'm Countess Margarete von Leverenz.

I'm .......

Oh, I can't. I can't remember. Master, I can't. Your names are too difficult. The parade of biting sounds broke my heart as I stood by.

I'm not sure what to do.

The reddish-blonde-haired lady asked in a tone of surprise, her cheeks tinted. The young lady's eyes widened in surprise, though it was small.
While she was wondering how to answer, the response was dichotomous. A discriminating whisper that tells her to mind her own business, and a look of longing and expectation for an answer from her, just like the girl who asked the question. Perhaps, from the atmosphere around her, she was no more than a count, maybe even a baron. At the sound of the voice she heard, her cheeks flushed with shame.
She sees the meaning of red change, and a swarthy light dawns in her pale blue eyes.

"My Master.

I whisper softly into her ear. She didn't look at me, but her eyes were no longer swollen.
She stepped closer to the lady who had asked the question.

"May I touch you?



"Yes, .......

She nodded with an immediate response that may or may not have made sense to her. The lady reached for her hair ornament and pulled it out. The moment her hair came undone, her eyes flashed with fear. But the lady didn't care, she combed her hair with her hand comb and put the hair ornament to the side. A pearl flower bloomed above her left ear.

"Oh, .......

She hurriedly tried to hold her spread hair. The lady stopped her hand and looked into her anxious eyes.

You'll be fine. You're beautiful.

She smiled softly after her strong words. Her curly hair turned bright red and her eyes watered. You're so cute, girl. I silenced all the girls around me.

"You don't have to be like me.

The curly-haired girl shook her head.

The curly-haired girl shook her head. "Well, ......, could you at least ask one of Master Ludia's attendants to dance with you ......?

What?　I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. I didn't show my face because my master would scold me. Did they even know I existed?

"Wow, I don't have a ...... dance partner, so ......

"Wow, I don't have a dance partner, so ". Or maybe I'm just a follower of the girl of my dreams, and I'm treated as if I'm a piece of merchandise.
However, it's kind of sad that a girl would despise herself. The young lady feels the same way, which is why she seems to have a hard time saying no. It's usually the guy who asks her to the dance. She's probably using what little courage she has from the girl.

It's a great honor. Master of the Red and Yellow Grass.

I smiled and bowed to reassure her that her courage would not be wasted. But I don't know her name, or rather I don't remember her name, so please allow me to call her by her dress and appearance.
I escorted the curly-haired girl to the dance, surprised that she had agreed to it, even though she had said so herself. It was the first time for me to dance with someone other than a young lady, so I had to be careful not to let her fall while leading.

"Well, why ......?

I was just following the lady's wishes.

I replied as she danced around me, still in disbelief. The reason why the lady didn't know whether to say no or not was because she cared about both her and me. But the young lady, who was sad to see her maid, Katrin, belittle herself for a while, couldn't overlook this girl.

Also, is it because your daughter has the same problem?

The same?

Do you know the family's wife?

Yes. I've seen her from a distance. Her straight hair is really beautiful. ......

She stopped speaking, apparently realizing that she had just said that. She stopped speaking, apparently realizing that she had the same concern for him.

Please don't tell anyone that I told you.

I chuckled at the scolding, and she laughed, a small, surprised laugh. Her mood softened, perhaps because she felt closer to the person she admired.

"Speaking of which, what did you say to Master Ludia?

She asked me, her expression brightening as the song came to an end. She seemed to be curious about what I whispered to her.

I told her that it is better for a flower to be in bloom than in bud.

Before the young lady untied her hair, she used to tie it up at the top like a ballet dancer. She wore a dress with a puffy skirt with overlapping petals like red and yellow grass, which made her silhouette look unbalanced, probably because of her complex about her curly hair. When my father prunes the trees in the garden, he cuts them with the overall silhouette in mind, so I just gave her that image.
It's better to leave the curly hair as it is now, so that it looks like a flower is blooming, rather than having the top too neat like a bud.
When I answered the question, the song had just ended, so I went back to the girl and found that the attitude of the people around her had changed a little towards the girl with curly hair. The girl with straight hair was looking envious as she touched her own hair, and some of the sons were glancing at her.
At any rate, as before, she's not paying attention to me, so I quickly go to the lady's side.

I'm back now.

You've gone too far.

She warned me in a whisper so that no one else could hear. What was she talking about? Obviously, she was the one who stood out too much and had a strong influence on the ladies.

"Squire, will you dance with me next?

"That's not fair. Dance with me next at .......

No, with me!

Apparently, I'm perceived as being on the side of the lady. Well, I'm on the edge of my vision when I see her, so there's that. But what the hell is going on when it's rare for a woman to ask me to dance? Is it because she's a servant and the hurdle is low, or because she's just a practice partner and doesn't count?

Calm down, please. Master Phalaenopsis, Master Kaiyou, Master Jersey Peony.

I'm afraid of his spirit. I know you're trying to get some kind of advantage, but what do you want with a servant? I don't know what he means, but I'll try to keep my voice calm and wait for him.


When I called them by their outward features again, the ladies stopped. Even though I would be scolded later for not calling their names properly, I was relieved to have a moment to catch my breath.

"So what kind of flower am I?

"The Master of the Ezo Chrysanthemum?

The other girl asked me curiously, so I reflexively gave her the name of the flower that came to mind. For some reason, the other girls were all excited and squealing. I wondered if we were going to play a game to see what kind of plant it was. A few people asked me again, so I gave them the name of the plant by appearance. The girls were happy to hear that. I don't understand girls.

"What kind of flower is it, Master Ludia?

Someone asked.

"Eh?

It was either me or the girl. I don't know which one.
"What kind of flower is she?" ......

"You're like a flower yourself.

Yeah. She is a lady. A girl who smiles like a flower blooming.
Suddenly my arm was pinched tightly through the sleeve. The slight pain is noted and you realize your expression has relaxed. I pretended to clear my throat and tightened my expression.
For some reason, the ladies let out a yellow scream. I wondered if Leo had passed nearby. I looked sideways to see if the young lady's ears were okay, but only her ears were red. She's mad at me. You're pretty handy out there, aren't you? I was strangely impressed, and relieved that her ears seemed to be okay.
After that, I ended up dancing with several people. I wonder if I'm a goody-two-shoes or something.
I moved more than I had planned, and I got hungry late in the party. All I had to do was follow the lady and keep quiet because no one was talking to the servants, but my conscious mind was too busy trying not to get hungry. I should have eaten before I went.
The young lady who had been chatting with the rabbit girl left and went to a place where there was a standing buffet of food that was barely touched. I wondered if she was tired from talking to so many people. I thought she was going to eat some fruit, so I took her plate and fork instead.

"What would you like?

"That one, that one, ...... and this one, .......

You pick up the salad, meat, fish, etc., as instructed by the young lady, and put them on your plate, taking care of their placement. I guess she was hungry, too.

Here you go.

Hold the plate at a comfortable height for her to eat. Picking up her fork, she ate some of the salad and chewed some of the strawberries.
After eating that much, she put down her fork. As I tilted my head inwardly, she wiped her mouth with a napkin and turned away with a pout.

I don't need it anymore. Get rid of it.

My eyes widened for a moment.

"Thank you.

She was kind. She mumbled something about not wanting to make an out-of-place noise, but she remembered that I was disappointed that I couldn't eat the food.
I whispered a pre-dinner greeting and "Itadakimasu" before picking up my fork and starting to eat.

"Hey, ......, that's .......

As I chewed my food, feeling that it was delicious, the lady said something in an impatient voice. You'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the following article.

It's nothing, .......

While turning away, she waited for me to finish eating. I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
When I left the castle after meeting up with the Duke, the sun was setting and the sky was turning orange. I boarded the Ernst family carriage for the last time, and after a while the carriage started to run.
I let out a long sigh of relief that it was finally over. Then the Duke smiled, half amused, half concerned.

"Good work, Isak.

"Oh, I'm sorry. We haven't even arrived at the estate yet.

He straightened up hurriedly and the Duke allowed him to do so.

You're not used to wearing clothes. You're not used to wearing clothes.

"Well, I'll take your word for it.

I untied my tie and undid two of the buttons on my shirt to breathe more easily.

"...... Miss?

When I felt her eyes on me, I looked at her, and she looked at the carriage window with a start. You can't see out the window because of the curtains, is that okay?

It must be hard for the dukes to do this all the time.

"But today was fun.

But I had a good time today." I truly felt that I could not imitate them. The duke's smile shines brightly. I scrutinized his eyes honestly.

"Really?

What did I do that was so strange? I'm sorry if I couldn't be a proper squire after all the hard work Master taught me. I tried my best to be respectful...



"Oh. Ma'am, can I go now?

What?　What's that?

I forgot the most important thing. The young lady tilted her head curiously.
She didn't seem to understand what I was asking, but she was back to her usual self, so I decided it was okay.

"You look beautiful today, girl.

I was relieved to be able to smile and say what I thought. I've always felt uncomfortable not being able to say what I was thinking.
The duke nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.
The lady scolded me, not only with her face, but with her whole body turning red, probably because she had been holding back her anger.

"Are you stupid, Zaku?

She hit me with this and that, but I couldn't tell which one she was referring to because they were pronouns.
After a while of taking her painless blows, the rocking of the carriage felt good on our tired bodies, and we found ourselves asleep.