After three of Elise's teachers became Emilia, after about two months of reprieve.

Along with this year's Descent Festival, an announcement was made about the selection of the Shannak witch daughter.That evening, Emilia was informed of the first selection task by the Shannak temple officials.

Basically, the candidate is still in the secret stage, but I was also informed by the cohabitation escort.There is also a relationship where educational arrangements are entrusted to them.Although it is not clearly documented.

Candidates seem to be able to participate in the first task and participate in the second task.Participants are selected by the appointor, and those recommended by the Miyagi or the Queen, who will be the highest appointee, are exempted from the first task.

In the game, I feel that Emilia was a part of the second challenge.However, I feel that in some cases I participated from the first task under some conditions.It may have been different in two and three years.In short, I don't remember.

Anyway, the first challenge is in two months.

The content is a song, but it is not just a song.

They are expected to create songs, produce scores, and prepare accompanying instruments, players, and costumes for the day.

Accompanying instruments can be lent from the temple.Apply at least half a month in advance.

Accompanying persons can be selected by students from one month onwards.Prepare the costume as well.

Costumes are distributed with cloth and thread.It shall be machined and tailored to the appropriate shape.

Other detailed provisions for songwriting.

... you want me to do this in February?While ripe for lectures and assignments?

I see. It feels pretty harsh.

Perhaps there are fewer issues than usual.

Seeking Elise's help with scheduling right away, she muttered, confirming the assignment.

"The production of costumes is usually a task combined with the holding of a tea ceremony, but it is unusual for cloth and thread to be distributed, so... I think that the elements that make up the tea ceremony are included in other issues.The idea of preparing accompaniment costumes has been tested by combining men's and women's outfits. ”

"Does the candidate have to think about the design and sew it himself?"

“No, it's usually a needle in a house that's in a dormitory.If I'm not there, I have to do my best. "

No, that's quite a special case.

Dresses are specified in the dress code for female students.Even if it is not as heavy as the one at the evening party, there is also a part that passes the needle in the usual dressing, and the needle is also decorated with corsages and the like.

"... that means Lord Emilia has to work very hard."

Emilia's needle is missing.For the sake of escort, I can't leave it to Mrs. Heidemann's servant, but Tira can.

But Tira, who also serves as me and Emilia's maid, doesn't have time to tailor clothes.

"However, Emilia-sama needs to focus on the song."You can talk to a musician about orchestration, but basically, Emilia needs to think about the composition and do the singing. ”

"Is that the main thing?"It's a question of how much time to devote to what kind of work. ”

"Yes," Elise nodded, placing her hand on her cheek like she was in trouble.Even though she was completely a woman, she could see her fingertips sinking softly.

“Completion of the stage is important, but what counts is what songs are made and how they are sung.Fortunately, even Lindar seems to have a thriving musical culture, and he seems to be highly educated. ”

"Lindar's Music Culture..."

It is both Emilia's strength and her weakness.

If a culture unfamiliar to Arksia emerged, it would have been eccentric and exposed to rudeness and indoctrination.However, if you get into Arksia's form, it will act as Emilia's ingenuity and sensibility.

"If you think about it normally, it would be disadvantageous..."

“That's right, so let's stop looking for accompaniments to gain time.”

Yes?

Elise insisted on something.

"Grand Duchess Lindar, accompanying H.R.H. Emilia.I think there are a limited number of students who can shake their heads vertically. ”

That's true.At the very least, it is the children of the Earls who have a matching identity.Ideally, it is the Prince Wang who is desirable.And the two of the Grand Duke.And then... hm?

Eliza-sama, Emilia-sama has a high status in school after Prince Emilia-sama, right?

Little by little, Elise laughs. Thinking of the intention of the statement, it blinked twice.

Ah.

............ It's me.

It seemed that Elise hadn't thought about the possibility either, so she had no choice but to look at her smile in the form of a bitter smile.