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　The manager looked into Vian's eyes and said in a low voice, "Your Highness.

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　There was a tense atmosphere between us. I watched them in silence.

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　A gentle breeze came in through the window, caressing my skin. The curtains swayed softly.

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　Viane's shiny blonde hair is silky smooth. It's like a scene from a movie.

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"You've never looked at me before."

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　Vian's tone is male. The manager says nothing.

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"How do you like it?　Do you think I look ......,weird in the dress you made me?"

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　When Vian asked this with a slightly twisted face, the manager looked surprised. I can feel her expression even if she doesn't say it out loud.

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　......This means that there must have been a misunderstanding between us somewhere.

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I told you a long time ago that I'm not interested in my dress. But you've been happy to see me in other people's dresses. Were you unsure of the dress you made for me?　Or did you pretend not to despise me and think I couldn't see you in a man's dress?"

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　Seeing Viane get emotional, I understand that the connection between this manager and Viane is strong.

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　It's not my place to say this, but I think the dress Vian is wearing right now is a masterpiece.　

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　I don't mean to interrupt, but I think the dress that Vian is wearing right now is a masterpiece, and I can tell that it was made with Vian in mind.

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　After a moment of silence, the manager finally spoke up.

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"I have considered your position, Your Highness."

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"......, you can use your usual tone of voice."

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"I should have treated Vian as a friend. But I thought that the true character of the first prince of the land should not be shown to the common people. I was shallow. I did not think I was hurting Vian by doing so. Disgusting?　...... Vian, you are the most beautiful woman in the world. You're wearing my dress."

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　The manager suggests with a glance that Vian turn toward the large full-length mirror.

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　Vian slowly turned his head to the side to see his reflection.

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　I wonder what I look like to his eyes. She looks like a strong goddess to me.

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　I could see Vian's eyes dilate. Quietly, the manager moves closer to Vian.

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"How do you like that?　Beautiful, isn't she?"

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　Without answering, Vian stands silently in front of the mirror.

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　Isn't that kind of thing what heroines do, ...... like overcoming trauma?　

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　It's going to be hard to make a name for yourself as a bad girl in this country. I can't wait to build my unit.

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　......I wonder if there are any good people in this town.

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"Thank you."

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　Vian muttered. The manager smiled, sounding very pleased to hear her voice. The space was beautiful.

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"Oh, by the way!"

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　Suddenly, as if remembering something, the manager turned to me.

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"What's your name, young lady?"

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　I totally forgot about ......!　

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"Um, I'm Alice."

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　Oh, my God. I quickly mumbled a feminine name derived from Alicia, but my name is becoming more and more common.

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　Why didn't I just say my normal name, Alicia? ....... Am I an idiot?

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　No, wait. It's cool to have so many names, it's like being a spy!

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"Alice, that's a good name. I'm Lilton Benn."

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　That's why this place is called Lillington. I wish I could open a store named Williams.

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"You work for Vian, even though you're blind?"

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"Yes. I can fight."

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　I reply with a pout.

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"A natural magnet for the best and the brightest."

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　The words were supposed to be addressed to Vian, but Ben looked me straight in the eye and said so.

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　Was it my imagination that I felt ...... that he was saying it to me somehow?

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　Ben's brown eyes meet mine, with a black vertical roll wig and satin cloth wrapped around my eyes.

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　He must have realized that I am the boy who fought the lion that made him a little famous in this country.

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　Not many blind men work in the palace.

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"We'd better get going."　

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　With that, Vian puts on his cloak. I put on the cloak as well as Vian so that he cannot see my face.

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　I am in front of Ben, but he has been talking like this for a long time.

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　I follow Vian to the door and Ben grabs me by the arm.

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"You little brown-skinned boys who escaped from the arena, you're showing early signs of spotted fever," he said.

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　He said that in my ear.

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"How did you know that ......?"

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　If he bothered to tell me that, he must know that the men of the castle have captured them. .......

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　You mean you're not a regular dressmaker?　Maybe that's why Vian trusts me so much.

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　I wonder if he is like Mr. Paul, the plant shop owner in Durkis country.

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"Well, take care of yourself."

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　Ben lets go of my hand.

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　Vian goes to open the door, but stops himself. Then she turns to Ben.

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"Thank you for making me who I really am, Ben.

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　His smile is sure to charm people of all ages.

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　What a happy smile! And this gentle tone of voice, Vivien.

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　I glance sideways at Ben. He was just transfixed by Vivien's figure.

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　I bet that's the nicest thing anyone who made Vivian's dress has ever said to her.

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　Vian pulls his cape over his head and we leave.

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