There are two soldiers of the escort Al called me. They followed us a little before and after us.
"... ahhh"
"What's wrong, Chloe?"
Almost there was a place called the carriage station, where Chloe, who had not spoken a word until then, exhaled heavily.
"... he was such a nice guy"
…… Um, who are you talking about?
For a moment, I didn't know who Chloe was talking about. Asking back, Chloe says as she dyes her cheeks.
"Dear Victor. Um... I'm surprised you look so good."
"... ah... yes. About your brother."
After all, I clapped it out because I just thought Prince Wilfred was scared or something that would be talked about.
Apparently, for Chloe, meeting Brother Victor was more important.
Well, you seem fine, though that's good.
I asked Chloe carefully.
"... did Chloe like her brother?
"Nah! Nah, I guess!
"That's a lot."
Calmly pointed out, Chloe seemed not to be the other way around, staring at me with a ghoulish face.
"How did you know!?"
"I was so out of attitude that I thought it was stranger not to know,"
"Liar!
Chloe turned bright red as she looked around. It's very easy to understand.
"Or, could Victor have noticed!?"
"It's okay. Because your brother didn't notice at all. But it looks like everyone else was guessing, so be careful."
"Eh... everyone..."
"At least Al and I noticed. And maybe His Royal Highness Wilfred has noticed."
"... not everyone really"
"That's why you said it, right?
Staring at Chloe with her face about what she was going to do with a lie, she was groaning with her head "Wait... wait".
"What do you say that almost everyone who was there has noticed? Embarrassing. Uh, it would be a lie. Me, that easy to understand?
"Unfortunately"
"Oh no..."
Disappointed, Chloe looked at me.
"Hey, Lili.... What do you think of me falling in love with your brother? I knew you were disqualified as a friend?
"What are you talking about?"
Tilt your neck to Chloe's words. I didn't know what she was talking about.
"How can that disqualify me as a friend? Nothing to do with you liking your brother and me and you being friends, right? No?"
"Yes... yes, right"
Chloe nodded over and over again about the point being made. Watching her like that is strange because she somehow wants to match her brother again. Open your mouth as you wish.
"... Chloe. Why don't you come visit us soon?
"Suddenly what?
I said to Chloe, who is Kyoton.
"There have been more and more times lately when I go to an orphanage, and your father and mother said that if you made friends, you could bring them. I've never invited a friend home before, so I'd be happy to come if I could."
As a tea party, I have never invited a 'friend', even if I have ever invited a courtier I know. Sad story, but true. But I was hoping that the first person to remember it would be Chloe.
"What... are you sure, good?
"Yeah. You don't have to be shy. Luke's here, too. You haven't even been busy lately, have you? So I was wondering if this would be an opportunity. And they want us to pick a book to read to the kids together. Can't you do that?
"I can't! Glad to hear it! I'm coming! Absolutely! Wow, you can go visit Lili's house!
Looking at Chloe who makes her eyes shine and rejoice, I'm glad she invited me.
Chloe doesn't even think about "maybe seeing my brother," what fine dust. He is simply delighted to be able to go and visit my house. I was only glad to see that.
Though, maybe, if I'm good, I should see my brother.
My brother has been home a lot lately. I ran into him by chance, or so, he wouldn't be annoying to his brother, nor would he mind.
After making an appointment with Chloe and delivering her to a carriage owned by the Count, I returned to the nightclub venue with the soldiers of the escort.
"Al, thank you for waiting"
Returning to the venue, Al also hit a wall near the entrance, waiting for me.
He put his arms together and was closing his eyes. He opened his eyes softly and stared at me.
"Oh, welcome home. Miss Carlisle's safe, can you get in the carriage?
"Yes, thanks to you. I was surprised earlier."
"Oh, you must be wearing that cat, right? Will has always been good at that kind of belly art."
"Really?"
"Was it a surprise?
"... Yes"
Replying honestly, Al laughed meaningfully.
"He's also the prince of the kingdom of Roseblade. There are a lot of people in our family with a belly black personality."
"Belly black, is it?
"Yes, I think I'm better than Will, by the way, by the way."
"Al? No way......"
Always honest with me, Al is belly black, etc. - I just thought about it, and I remembered that at a point in time, I felt like I might be a scary person.
……
Shut up, Al looked mean.
"Ah, your face says you have a verse that comes to mind. But it's too late to regret it, isn't it? I said I wouldn't let you go anymore, and you snorted" yes. "
"I know, I know."
If they let me go, it's this one who's in trouble. When he nodded hastily, Al stroked my cheek. Zokri and spine tremble at the motion.
"Yeah. It's good if you know what I mean. My precious Lili. From now on, it's finally time for both of us. Victor shunned me, too, so why don't we both just take it easy?
"Oh, brother...?
Speaking of which, my brother, who was supposed to be with me until just now, disappeared at some point.
If you look around, you don't look like your brother.
"Victor's going to the castle library now. I need to look into something. You're a really enthusiastic man to this point."
"That's my brother."
It's more like he's not my brother attending a nightclub. That's what Al said as he reached out to me.
"That's why I really enjoy our time alone. First things first - right, Lili, my dear fiancée. Would you dance with me, please?
Fluffy and smiling Al. I couldn't help but feel my chest.
"... Yes"
Put your own hand on Al's hand.
Proceed to the dance hall with Al's escort.
Move your body to match the music. It's a relaxed tune, so I could dance enough whispering and talking.
"Hey, dress of the day. I've always thought it would look great on you."
Al as he dances, turns his gaze on the dress. Today, the dress I was wearing was one I had for a long time, but only one time I put my sleeve through it. I tried to get my hands on that, but apparently Al liked it.
"Thank you. The... the maid was excellent. Lately, I've left it up to my maids."
"Oh, speaking of which, you said that before when you heard it."
"Did you remember that?
I told Al about the maid when he gave me his engagement brooch. "It's obvious," Al laughed when he was surprised he didn't expect you to remember until that time.
"You won't forget the conversation I had with you. I want to know everything about you."
That's this dialogue.
I want to know more about Al. I always think so.
"A dress that you like is like the one you wore the first time we met, right? Sure, I think that's what he said."
"... Yes"
Cute is cute, but d flashy red dresses are hard to reach nowadays. I'm confident it suits me, but it stands out awful and evil. I used to take that for granted, but now I'm embarrassed and I want you to give me a break.
"I tend to see flashy designs. If you choose in my hobby, it won't be much of a busy thing.
So I'm fixing it up a little bit while the maid picks it out. "
"Fixed?"
"Yes, Al, you said you should change it to a dress like you're wearing right now, too, right? If you want to get away from the image of the Villain Warrant Lady."
Align with Al's movements and twirl for one spin.
The hem of the dress, made of soft material, crackled.
"Oh, you care because I said so. But wouldn't that be good enough? 'Cause you're not a villain's warrant anymore, are you? I don't think I need to worry about the image anymore. You're cute in whatever you're wearing, and if you can't change yourself, I don't think I care what you looked like before."
"Really?
I never thought of it that way.
But...
"You like Al better dressed now, don't you?
"Huh?"
When asked at a time when his body had become intimate, Al blinked his eyes.
"Oh, no, that's..."
"I want Al to be happy for me. I'm more than happy to hear you say you like Al for being cute. That's why I'm not pushing it. Because I want to change myself for me."
From other people's point of view, that may be the kind of behavior you think you don't have. But I was serious.
If you're going to wear a dress anyway, I want to pick something Al thinks is cute. Because the moment he looks at me and glares at me, I'm glad I wore this.
Al, who heard my words, looked at me and looked like he was swinging.
"- Oh, already, sweetie, Lili. I love it."
"Huh! Al"
Dance moves. He whispered so at the time I was drawn to him, his face turned red. Everyone is obsessed with each dance and no one will be listening to our whispering conversations or anything, and they won't notice my face turning red, but they still feel ashamed.
Seeing me turn red, Al smiles happily ever after.
"... here we go. I was stunned because I didn't think you'd say that. But I'm so happy for you."
"Al......"
"Oh, yeah. Then why don't I try dressing like you, too? Lili, do you have any requests?
"Huh..."
To my sudden suggestion, I was about to accidentally take the wrong steps.
- Al? Will you dress up for my taste?
Staring at Al as he manages to regain his position. He has stared back at me sweetly.
"I think I'll try the same effort as you. I want you to like me, and I want you to think I look good."
"What? So, but... Al is much nicer and... you know, even if they say he likes it"
I get in trouble.
If it's a preference, Al himself is my preference. I can only answer that he doesn't mind whatever outfit he asks me to wear.
Because I really think any Al would be nice.
"Too bad," he muttered, although following that.
"What. I wanted Lili to like me more because of me."
"Also, I like it enough already......!
What more, I can't stand it in so many ways that I'm dead.
The dance is finally over.
I'm obsessed with talking to Al, and I feel like I was almost unconscious dancing around the end.
I almost made a few mistakes, and Al pretty upset me. I looked down at the dress I was wearing, hoping that wasn't looking odd to the tourists.
Beautiful dress, chosen by my maid Lotte, the one that Al liked.
Until now, I've thrown a round at Lotte. Her aesthetic eyes are a certainty, in fact, because she never picked the wrong dress.
Though I have been satisfied with that.
- Maybe it's time I picked my own dress.
Well, I thought.
For the most part, my taste must have changed. Then it should be time for you to choose your own dress. The dress I chose. I want Al to compliment me in that dress.
That's what I thought.
- Because then, I'm sure I'd be happier.
Let's talk to Lotte next time.
Let's say I'll try and pick my own.
It may fail at first, but then, you just have to get the maid to fix it, so it should be the first time you've tried it.
- Might be good.
"Lili, shall we go to the balcony?"
Al, who had stepped down from the dance floor and had received a glass of wine from a nearby squire, called my name.
Besides, I replied and after a little talk on the balcony with him, I went back to the mansion before it was too late.