It is spring.
　We don't enjoy the change of the seasons very much because there are countries with four seasons and countries without them scattered all over the world.
　Conversely, however, it is the people who enjoy it who enjoy it. Yisheng is a case in point. Nearly 70% of the people of Brunhild are from Eschen, so naturally they are very keen on it. And thankfully, Brunhild had four seasons.
　And when the roads leading from the castle to the castle town, lined with cherry blossom trees transplanted from Eschen on a trial basis, were in full bloom, there was only one thing to do. A feast.
　Adventurers are festive by nature. In no time at all, a group of people were forming under the cherry blossoms to drink and sing. Well, as long as they weren't causing any particular problems, we decided to tolerate a little commotion this time. The townspeople also went out to see the cherry blossoms and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Of course, the person who went too far and made a foolish or violent disturbance will be put in the pig pen for a day's reflection.
　And when people gathered, of course they would set up stalls, too. It was just like a Hanami party in full swing.
　Of course, we had no choice but to take advantage of this. The young cherry trees that Julio had planted in the courtyard and the ones I had replanted in Yisheng were in full bloom. The fluttering cherry blossom petals were falling onto the castle's dugout, creating an indescribable atmosphere.
　Just after the meeting of the East-West Alliance was over, we had a seat at the table.
　I wish I could have invited the kings of Felsen and Lyle, who are not allies, but as expected, I decided not to do so today, as I knew it would be impossible to do so now.
　Even so, Brunhild, Belfast, Regulus, Lefries, Regnier, Mismid, Lamish, Restia, Rhodomea, and representatives of nine countries were present at the banquet, and so on.
　The tables set up in the courtyard are crammed with the masterpieces prepared by the kitchen team led by Claire.
　As the representative of the group, I hold the sake cup and I lead the discussion.

Now then, I wish you all continued growth and happiness.........
Cheers.

　The liquor we have in our possession is a gift from Iatai-san of Yisheng. I've got some fruit water or juice. You are underage.
　Our knights are also taking turns attending the banquet. The seats are separated from the kings, though. Of course, those who have guard duty afterwards are not allowed to drink.
　All the knights of the other kingdoms also attend the banquet, except for a few who guard the king and his men. However, those who drink alcohol are asked to remove their weapons. But I won't let them do anything in front of me.

But not long ago, this would have been an unbelievable sight.
'Quite so. The knights of Belfast and Regulus are drinking together. The beastmen of Mismid and the holy knights of Lamish are sharing food on the same plate. Oh no, so many things have changed so drastically since I met Lord Fuyu, I don't know what's normal.

　The two daughters sit down beside Emperor Regulus and the King of Belfast as they are talking about it.

'This is normal for you, Fuyao-san, father. Birth, status, race and nation are just trivial matters.''
Lady Fuyao-sama will make you happy and keep you close. After all, she is our fiancé, our fiancé!

　The two fathers laugh at Yumina and Lou's words. It's too embarrassing, so please keep it to that........

''Fuyu-dono! Can you get a frame unit out of here? I'd like to play against the Knight King for a moment!

　In response to Miss Mid Beast King's request for such a thing, several frame units and a large monitor were set up in the courtyard for the match. Since the aircraft are set up the same, the match is decided purely on the basis of prowess. Well, it also depends on the choice of weapons and other factors.
　In the blink of an eye, the winner-take-all battle of the knights began, and each of them showed off their skills. The people of the other countries are getting quite familiar with the controls, aren't they? Well, it's no surprise when you're thrown into such a fierce battle with the Frays.
　I've been drinking, and someone asked Morohana, who was drinking, to give me some pointers. It is the knights from other countries who are offering to do so. They want to fight with our strongest swordsman as a fellow swordsman. Our knights laugh at that and give you a look of sympathy. You will be broken. The pillar of confidence. Poor thing.
　On the other hand, Hanakoi's sister is blowing something into the female knights. Probably, or rather, it's the only way to go, but it's probably a romantic matter.
　She's probably consulting with them, but.........huh? Is that Mr. Limit, the Knight Commander of the Lordmare? You look so serious and are biting into Hanakoi's story, but.... I wonder if there's someone in love with her.
　Instead of Limitt-san, there was another person attached to the guard of the Governor of the entire state. The Knight Commander should stretch his wings once in a while.
　Like me, the All-State Governor didn't drink alcohol. I wonder if Pope Ramish and the two women together are underdogs.

''Looking at beautiful flowers like this, I'd like some music. Speaking of which, Your Majesty. Don't you have an orchestra in this country?'

　The governor of all the provinces of Rhodomea asks me as we watch the cherry blossoms fall.

'We don't have an orchestra, do we? Even if there were, I don't think there would be much work for them, would there? We don't do a lot of parties and stuff like that at home.

　After all, there's no nobility or anything like that. We don't have dukes and counts like Belfast and Regulus, and we don't have dukes and counts to call on. I wonder if we should consider a title sooner or later.
　Either way, hiring an orchestra is a waste of time...Oh, but we can do music, can't we?
　I open the gate and pull the piano out into the courtyard. The Governor is surprised by the sudden appearance of a black object.

"Wow, you play something?!
"Oh, I love the piano in winter nights. What song are you going to play for me?

　I sat down on the piano couch and Linse and Sue came running up to me. They pressed a key or two and checked the sound. The governor of the state seems to understand that this is a musical instrument.
　The Governor of the whole state seems to have understood that this is an instrument. Well then, it's going to be for the girls.

　I begin to play quietly. A gentle melody flows through the air like cherry blossom petals, and everyone turns to look at me.
　It's "Greetings from Love," a song supposedly composed by British composer Edward Elgar and presented to his fiancée.
　The song tells the story of his fiancée, who was eight years older than him, and who overcame fiercely opposed relatives to marry him because of religious and status differences.
　He also wrote other songs such as "Majesty", which is said to be the second national anthem of England, but I prefer "Love's Greeting".
　After the short performance, he was applauded by the audience. I was so moved that Sue suddenly jumped on me and managed to catch me in her arms. 'That was close.

'This is amazing. The performance is the same, but this instrument is amazing..... Fuyu-sama, what is this?''
It's called a piano. It's an instrument that produces various sounds by striking the keys.

　He explains with a laugh to Pope Ramish as he looks at the piano. Well, if it's a church, do they have hymns or something? I lower Sue to the ground and ask.

'Do they have any accompaniment to church hymns in Lamish?'
It's a simple instrument. It's not the kind of thing that can produce such a wide variety of sounds on its own.
Then I'll give you one. I'm sure you're a musician, and I'm sure you know how to play it.
Really?

　You can duplicate it in the workshop and add a bit of magic to it. Unfortunately, teaching them how to play it is a pain in the ass, so I don't want to bother.

"Your Majesty...
Hmm? What is it, Sakura?

　Before I knew it, Sakura had come to the side of the piano. Ember followed at her feet.

'I'll sing too. 'Play that.'
'What? Is that the one you taught me last time? But that song title means 'September,' which I don't think is appropriate for the season.
I want that. Play it.

　You're a pushover when it comes to singing! It's quite difficult to play that song.
　Normally, I'd like to add some brass or drums, but it's not an option. It's essentially disco music, though.
　I activate the non-attribute magic "Speaker". A large magic circle and two small magic circles float in the air, and the small one, about 10 centimeters in diameter, stops near Sakura's mouth and in front of the piano.

　He sits back in his chair and begins to play at an up-tempo pace. The prelude was lightly punctuated with the sound of the piano echoing from the magic circle of "speakers". It's a good song to get into, so naturally my body moves and I start to enjoy it. Sakura was also swaying her body from side to side.
　Sakura started to sing to the little magic circle. It's not her usual light voice, it's a voice that resonates in her stomach.
　As if drawn in, the bodies of everyone listening began to sway from side to side. The lyrics are in English, so I shouldn't be able to understand the meaning, but the music doesn't seem to have anything to do with borders, let alone other worlds. The group name "Earth, Wind, and Fire" seems to fit the other world though.
　As the song rises to the chorus, a soulful voice that I can't imagine from the usual cherry blossoms is heard. Oh man, I'm getting more and more into it. It was fun.
　Everyone sang along with the lyrics of the song, even though they didn't understand them. There was a natural clapping of hands and everyone was in the mood for Sakura's song. A whirlwind of enthusiasm enveloped everyone as if it were a live concert venue.
　When the song ended, we were given even louder applause and cheers than before. The cherry blossoms seem somewhat happy.

'It's a great song! Who is this guy?
She's our diva.

　Answering Pope Ramish, Sakura returned to her usual blank expression and gave a small bow and immediately hid behind my back. I'm not sure how she can stand out like that, despite her shyness. You look a little embarrassed.

"Heh, Your Majesty!

　Hmm? Spica-san from our Order comes running up to me. As a dark elf, she is very noticeable. No, it's also because she's beautiful.

"What's wrong?
Uh...! Sakura-sama has lost her memory, hasn't she!
Yes?

　While staring at the cherry blossoms hidden behind me, Spica-san opens her mouth.

''Is it Farnes-sama...?''
?

　Spica looks at Sakura, who is scowling, and slumps her shoulders. What is it?

Who's Master Farnay?
Oh. Oh. I'm sorry. This is the person I served in the Demon Kingdom of Xenoas. Mr. Farnese Forneus. She loved to sing and her voice just like the one you just heard. And I couldn't help but think. I'm sorry. I apologize for the impossible. Farnes-sama is no longer in this world.......his face and hair color are different.......

　Spica-san smiled sadly and I could tell that she was very important to him. Is there any relationship between that person's death and Spica-san's departure from Xenoas?

'This flower with the same name as Sakura-sama reminds me of Farnes-sama. That person's hair was also this beautiful pale peach color.

　Thinking of someone far away, Spica's eyes follow the cherry blossom petals dancing in the wind.
　I see. I heard a singing voice that sounded just like that, so I misunderstood.......hmm?

"...wait a minute. "Pale pink"? Did Lady Farnay have light pink hair?
Yes, but so what?
No, because earlier you said my hair is a different color than Sakura's.
Yes. I was crazy to mistake it for Sakura-sama's beautiful black《...hair》.

　What do you mean? Does Spica's cherry hair look black to you? Pale pink and cherry-red, although there is a difference in expression, they are the same in terms of being pale pink.
　Is there some kind of power at work? Is it magic that distorts your perception of your face, hair color, etc.?
　But it doesn't seem like Sakura is using magic........

What do you mean...?
Um... what is it...?

　Quizzically, Spica-san looked at me quizzically. Ignoring that, I called out to Sue, who was next to me.

''Suu. What color does your cherry blossom hair look like?
"? Isn't it cherry red? It's the same color as this flower, that's why Fuyao named it that, right?
"? Oh, no...! Your Majesty! Didn't Sakura-sama have some kind of medal or something!

　Sue's answer reminded me of something, or maybe Spica asked me about that.
　Is that a medal?

''........This?''

　From her chest, Sakura pulled out a silver medallion about 10 centimeters in diameter with a string attached to it.

'........could you take that off, please?

　In a thirsty voice, Spica-san calls out to Sakura. She nodded her head, unsure of her intentions, but when I urged her, Sakura obediently removed that medal from her neck.

''Ah, ah.......''

　Large tears flowed incessantly from Spica's eyes. She knelt in front of the cherry blossom, took her hand carefully and pressed it to her own forehead.

'Farnes-sama........ There is no doubt........this is Farnese Forneus-sama. He was alive.......
Farnay...?

　In front of Sakura, who was still craning her neck, Spica-san continued to cry.