After the nightclub in the basement of the Aldis family, I wondered if there was any contact from anyone, especially nothing back to my usual routine. Even my family behaves as if nothing had happened in that basement. Most of the time, I've been looking at this one like I heard something.
That's how nearly a month went by and we were supposed to head to school.
"Starting tomorrow, Lilia's in her third and final year."
On the day we headed to school, my father said at the breakfast table. It's a very serious look, and my mother sitting next to me has the same look.
"You know what I'm trying to say."
Lilia nodded at his father's confirming words.
"You mean after graduation."
"That's right. Succeeding to Ardis is a cross. Regardless, neither I nor Cross will tell you to decide what to do right away just because you graduate. No, I'd rather take care of it for the rest of my life..."
"Kelvin."
My mother calls my name and my father coughs it up. My brother held his temples and sighed.
"Often, I often marry, but I'm not going to force myself. If you want to do something, respect it."
So he punctuated the words, and his father, after a short stroll, said:
"However, depending on my position, I cannot support you. Consider that, too."
"Yes, thank you, Father"
When Lilia thanked her, her father distorted her expression a little. Lie your eyes down and sigh.
"With Lilia now, I can successfully defend Her Royal Highness..."
"Your Highness would be fine now."
A month after that engagement announcement, in the meantime, I'm still going to teach my studies. Chris is with me, naturally, but so far he seemed to be doing well. There are still a lot of things to do, but Chris would be able to support the prince.
"Anyway, we have a year left. Think about it."
"Yes."
Lilia snorted firmly, but still my father kept looking at Lilia anxiously.
Ride the carriage with Alisa and head to the dorm. Cynthia apparently headed to the dorm first, as an example. Only Lilia and Alisa are inside. Alisa sits quietly because Lilia is closing her eyes.
- So, what do I do?
Lilia's talking to you, naturally. Sakura says like she's fallen in love.
- What?
- About the future. Like your father said, it's time to decide.
School teachers will always listen. I don't have to answer, but they're going to ask me like every day until I answer. I'd like to avoid that, if I may.
- You know, Lilia. I know how Lilia feels too...... Can't we wait another six months?
- Six months? Is there a reason?
To Lilia's inquiry, Sakura seemed to snort. I guess you're just not willing to say why, and then you're silent. I want you to at least tell me why, but Lilia nodded as usual.
- All right. Six more years, let's wait.
- Hmm...... Thanks.
Besides, Sakura didn't say anything.
Reach the dorm room, sit at the chair and drink Alisa's prepared tea. Alisa's tea was delicious from the start, but I think I've raised my arms even more recently. I don't think there's anything unusual about Alisa.
- Why don't you try Lilia?
- I don't think Alisa needs me to brew something delicious.
- No, yeah. That's right, though.
Sakura smiled bitterly, okay, but sighed.
The door is knocked and Alisa responds immediately. I looked back immediately and was told that it was Master Tina. Lilia just arrived earlier, but was she waiting?
Lilia nods and Alisa opens the door. There was something like a letter in Tina's hand that came in. When Alisa showed me to sit opposite Lilia, I immediately embarked on myself.
"Lilia! Listen!"
"Just calm down because I ask. Alisa."
Alisa prepares tea and serves it before Tina. Tina received it and said something. And while she did, she slowly poured it down her throat. Place the cup on the table and take a breather. I said with a happy smile on my face.
"Ha...... Delicious…"
"It's an honor."
I bow my head as Alisa leaks a bitter laugh. Lilia is still watching Tina, but Tina seems obsessed with tasting tea and forgot her initial story. I even put the letter I had on the table and was obsessed with tea.
- I wonder if it's that important.
- That's why I'm curious when it ends like this.
When Lilia slapped the table with her fingers, Tina turned back to me and blinked. After Lilia's gaze, she immediately remembered the matter and gained momentum.
"Lilia! This!"
That's what I'm going to say and give you a letter. Surprised to see if I could, I spread it out and read it.
It was a letter from the prince. There was a text of greeting and an invitation to the tea party. I narrowed my eyes, wondering if you hadn't learned, but if you go ahead and read it, it's apparently just personal for Prince and Chris, and Tina. Still, if the prince were to call me personally, I think there would be a lot of problems.
- But if you also have Chris' name, that means Chris gave you permission, right? I wonder what you mean.
- Lilia. The last of the letters. It says I'll ask Lilia too.
- Oh. I haven't heard that yet.
Strangely tilting his neck, the door knocked. Alisa answers and will be right back. There was an envelope in his hand.
"Um, Master Lilia. They say it's from His Highness."
"Oh...... I see."
I received it, and if I read it, it was still an invitation to the Tea Party.
"Is that it? Could I have come too soon?
Tina asked anxiously, and Lilia nodded, like so.
"You don't have to worry about it. So? What's Tina gonna do?
It's an invitation from the prince. Normally, you can't say no. But as for Tina, turning her down won't be a big deal. Although the prince is going to be depressed.