Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!!

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"It was fun." Please invite me again if you have the chance. "

"Thank you very much."

After the tea ceremony, which is only questioning what is being said, the attendees are sent off in turn.

I only talked about Freed every time, but I thought it was really good, but I decided not to think deeply if everyone was satisfied.

--Yeah, if you think about it, you'll lose.

Tomorrow's tea party will feel similar to today, anyway.I was better prepared to imagine what would happen.

"... Princess Lydiana"

"Ah! Hah, yes."

I was called out and I replied.

"Ah......"

I was talked to by the mother of Ilya, the wife of the representative of Arcanum Island.

If you look closer, you'll see that Ilya looks a lot like her.I wonder if it's because I'm a cat beastman.My height is very low. His ears were concealed, so he was like Ilya, and he could only see man with a glance.

She is the only one left in the tea table.Looks like she's the last one to leave.

I stretched my spine and greeted the last guest as the organizer of the tea party.

“Thank you for being here today.I'm sorry I can't talk to you-- "

After her first greeting, she remained silent and could not talk at all.It was a pity that I was finally able to talk about the timing of the dissolution.

I heard about Ilya's mother, so I wanted to talk to her.

I can't wait to breathe out my sigh.

She laughed loudly.That's how I say it in a whisper that only I can hear.

"--Thank you for getting along with my daughter.I've heard from her that she's made friends with you. ”

"Ah......"

Understand the words spoken and open your eyes.When I saw her, I was nodded lightly.

In a hurry, I command the lady I was holding nearby.

"A little further away. I want to talk to you both."

Yes, I understand.

Strangely, the lady stepped back into the corner of the room.I checked it and nodded.

Yeah. If you're this far away, you won't even hear the conversation.

"Ah, that... Ilya's mother... right?"

She nodded with a smile as she asked in a whisper just in case.

“Yes, I didn't really plan on attending the meeting, but I wanted to see my daughter's face, so I came with my husband as a representative.”

Is that so?

"Yes, I won't be able to see my daughter if I don't use this opportunity."I can't talk to you in person, but I was able to meet you, so I'm glad you're here. ”

"Ilya also... said that she and you met at the party."

When Ilya told her what she had noticed, she laughed with joy.

"I see. It would have been nice if it had been passed on."Well... Princess Lydiana, I have one favor to ask of you. "

“What?”.

I didn't know you were bothering to nominate me, but I urge you to keep talking for now.

She said further, hiding her voice.

Actually, this time, I'm bringing Lena's parents with me for reference.

"... eh"

I stare at her unexpectedly. She shook her head slowly and vertically, perceiving what I had to say.

"Yes, it is no exaggeration to say that half of the purpose of this visit to Wilhelm is that.My daughter was abducted from a faraway place.The girl sent me a letter telling me that she was safe.Lena's parents wanted to see her cheerful figure in person, and we offered them up. ”

"... ah, the two people behind you, Lena's father and mother?"

It reminds me of what I saw between my eyes.I didn't think of myself as a squire, but when I asked, I felt that it was a face I knew.

I remembered that Lena had sent me two pictures, and I was convinced that they were the ones.

― ― Lena's parents were also here!? I didn't notice at all.

Oh, my God, I was looking at the picture. I'm too stupid.

Stunned at me, she told me with a serious face.

“What I want to ask of you is the two of you.Any form is fine. It can take about five minutes.I want you to meet them with Lena.This is something you know about our situation and can only ask of your daughter and her friend, you. ”

……

Illia stares at a face that resembles her.

Certainly, it would be right to ask me, not Fried.Ilya's friend isn't Freed, she's me.

I figured out why she didn't take her last seat.She was waiting for a chance to be alone with me.

"... I understand your story."

I knew the answer from the beginning, but I thought it over again.

"I'll talk to my husband from my side."I can't promise you, but I want to move to make your wishes come true. ”

Really?

Yes.

She replied with a clear, vertical shake of her head to her glowing face.

My husband has the final say, so I can't say I can, but I can do you a favor, because...

“I'm certainly a friend of Ilya's.But it doesn't matter, I think Lena, who is working hard at Wilhelm, is cute, and I don't want to deprive her of the chance to meet her parents, who have been separated from her for years. ”

In other words, that's what it is.

Ilya's friend's parents didn't ask for it.

I thought I'd let Lena see her parents.That's why I do what I can. That's all.

"Lena was very happy with the letters from her parents.I cared about the appearance of the painting.I know what she looks like, and I can't say no.I'd rather ask for it from my side.Please forgive Lena's parents and her child. "

"Princess Lydiana..."

Ilya's mother, who heard me, was slightly stunned.

I nodded again and again.

“Thank you. As I told my daughter, you are very kind.”

"I'm not being gentle."However, I love both Lena and Ilya.I just want to do what I can to do it. "

"... that's enough. Thank you."

I was pressed and held by my hands.

Ilya's mother looked at me with dazzling eyes.Slowly open your mouth.

“My daughter was very happy to be friends with you.I was so happy to have a human friend.It was very clear to me that it was my daughter's intention to talk to you directly.Thank you for getting along with my daughter.Please help her live by hiding everything from now on. "

It was a mother's wish to conceal her status as a beast and live as the princess of the king in Ilván.This is the only word I can return to my heart's content.

“Yes, because Ilya is a dear friend of mine.”

"... good. She's happy, isn't she?"

She looked relieved when she heard me say it.

Gently let go. Then she bowed to me and left the room as if nothing had happened.Without ever looking back on me.

I silently waited for her until the door was closed.