So, at long last-- I am Cecily's mother. Welcome to the house, Master Conjurer.
You can call me Kurohiko.
Then, as before, I'll call you Kurohiko-san, shall I?

　I'm in the dining room of the Arkwright family now.
　Cecily had originally planned to introduce me to Société while we were having a cup of tea.
　But before that, she snuck into my room, and as a result, we met for the first time in that way.
　Well, I was defeated by the unexpected sleepiness, and I'm also responsible for that.
　Cecily pulled her chair over to me and whispered to me.

I'm sure your mother has the ability to use both sides of the coin, or perhaps a surprisingly inedible part of her, so please be careful, okay?
Do you say that?
"-What?　I mean, that's the way it is, isn't it?　Oh, Kurohiko's teasing........

　He yelled at me with a whispering volume, while his elbow snickered and gouged at my armpit.
　It tickles.........

''Hmm, it's good that you're so close.

　Société said, smiling.
　There was a large table with seating for twelve people in the dining room.
　There was one seat at each end of the table, which was reserved exclusively for Aruji, and that seat was occupied by Société.
　I was sitting diagonally across from her, and next to me was Cecily.
　Describing it as being sandwiched between two beautiful women sounds wonderful (and it is).
　Cecily has already changed her clothes and is now wearing a red and white sleeveless dress.
　It's like a house-dressed version of her search clothes.
　Perhaps because of the heat, the skirt length seems to be a bit short....

　Anyway, this outfit is also dainty and beautiful without question.
　The first time I saw it, it still made me nervous.
　He's someone who will always hold my heart and never let go.

　The person you are going to tie up with Cecily will have no trouble asking for your opinion on the way you dress.
　Well, there will be cases where the repertoire of rhetoric will be exhausted.

By the way, I have something important to tell you two lovebirds.

　The socier cut him off.

'A story?　What is it, Mother?

　From the reaction, it looks like it's something Cecily-san doesn't know about.

''What I'm going to tell you is about the rules I would like you to follow in regards to Kurohiko-san's stay at this mansion today.

　A common one would be that there are rooms that you're not allowed to enter.
　Is it possible that this is forbidden between what time of day and what time of day it is, or some other aspect of it?

　The father, Mr. Badias, is said to be absent until the day after tomorrow on an errand.
　A man who is not part of the family will be staying in this house where a beautiful mother and daughter live, so he must make sure that the rules of the house and moderation are strictly observed.
　I have a number of other things to protest to Mr. Sosie, but it's only polite to know the rules of the house first.

　I responded seriously.

'Yes, please say whatever you want.
'I'm going to have you two spend your time as husband and wife while you're in this mansion.

　Hmm?
　Hmm?
　The wrinkles that create a question mark are carved into my brow.

''Well, what did you say...?''

　When I asked back, with a smile that encompassed everything like an earth mother goddess, Socie said calmly.

''No questions asked,''

　That intimidating technique that produces a black aura while maintaining a smiling face....
　The technique that Cecily sometimes uses was handed down directly to her by Societé?
　A gravitational pressure descends on me.

''Why do you have to do that........''

　Maintaining her smile, the wife bends her head adorably.

'No questions asked, sir.'

　It's not working.
　Our path of retreat is blocked.
　I look at the girl sitting next to me to ask for help.

Are you sure you want to?
What?

　Cecily lowered her gaze and fumbled with her legs inwardly.
　Blushing.

'I don't mind, though,'

　Cecily-san glances at me with a feverish gaze, glancing at me.

''Kurohiko...don't you want to?''
Ugh!

　The daughter didn't know about the proposal to play husband and wife beforehand, but--

　The result was an exquisite father-son tag-team move.

　Before I knew it, the retreat was blocked from both sides.
　If I refuse here, there's a chance I won't be allowed to stay.......?

　I feel that the nuances sprinkled into Mr. Saucier's demeanor and words already hint at this....

　Cecily seemed to be very much looking forward to today's sleepover.
　I can guess that from observing the situation so far.
　It is obvious that Cecily would be depressed if this nightingale were to end here.

　Societé, you didn't mean to know that this was going to happen........?

　It's not working.
　I can't think of a workaround.
　No sign of help.

　I give up.

Okay ... and just for the night, right?

　Société puts her hand to her mouth in satisfaction and smiles with a chuckle.

'Yes, just for the duration of my stay.
'And just so you know, there's no guarantee I'll be able to act the way you want me to act as your husband?　Nah, I've never been anyone's husband.
Yes, Mr. Kurohiko, you just need to do what you do best.

　'Mmm,' I groaned, feeling mixed.

　To tell the truth, I'm not entirely unhappy about it.
　Even if it's just a game, I can still feel like a married couple with Cecily Arkwright.
　Moreover, the other party is in a groove.
　The one thing that's tricky is the fact that I feel like I'm dancing on the palms of Socie-san....

''Hmm?''

　Suddenly, the faint citrus scent became stronger.
　The warmth I feel is that of a stranger.

'That,'

　Halfway up my ass, Miss Cecily was twisting into my chair territory.

'Suddenly, w-what's going on?'
'Hmm?　Hmmm.

　Cecily, in a good mood, came swooping down on me.

'Why, Miss Cecily!
Not "Mr. Cecily," but "Cecily," right?　Well, because Kurohiko will be my husband for a while........right?

　I was immediately in a groove.

　I remember a long time ago I refused to call him names because I still had some resistance - but I didn't expect him to rekindle it in this way.
　I tried to resist.

"Isn't there a tendency for husbands to call their wives 'sans'?

　I don't know what's going on in this other world.

"Dame.

　Ah.
　The way you look up at me.
　I'm the one who can't resist.
　...or it's just a matter of self-imposed despair.

"All right, all right. I'll try to be a good husband today and tomorrow cecily.
Okay.

　However, aren't they too close together?

Well, what should I be called?　You?　Sir?
'What?　Either way, whichever way you like it.
Yeah, well...

　Cecily looked at me with enraptured eyes as I giggled.
　She looked so happy.

"I'm going to take care of you as my wife for the next two days, okay?

　Cecily's index finger twitched mischievously as the words were uttered one letter at a time.

'A, na, ta?'

　If I'm going to be honest and confess I felt like my brain was going to torch with the way I just called out to him.
　I spit while pulling my upper body to retreat.

　What's going to happen........this sleepover.......