The day has come for His Highness's graduation party.
I changed into a blue dress and headed to school to rendezvous with His Highness, who had arrived first.
His Royal Highness, the president of the student council, seems to be giving instructions to the first and second graders who are members of the new student council after having made a final check with the student council members on the flow of the party in the holding room.
Abbott, a student council member, noticed me and waved at me. And when I waved back, Mr. Abbott smiled and turned his gaze towards His Highness. After a little thought, he informed me in gesture, "Wait a little longer."
I'll be ready in a little while, I guess.
I stood in the corner of the room not to stand in the way of preparation when I nodded with the feeling that Mr. Abbott would be fine.
Looking at His Highness from there, I gaze at His Highness, who raised his face to see if the explanation was over.
His Highness's eyes narrowed very gently, and with it I could see the movement of my mouth squeaking my name.
After speaking to Cyril, who was standing next to him, His Highness proceeded to walk towards me.
"It looks great on you."
"Thank you. Your Royal Highness is very nice."
"Thank you. I'm glad you told Rachel that.
So, should we head to the hall? All students in the third grade outside the student council have already been admitted. "
"Yes.... Ah, but before..."
"What's wrong?
"Congratulations, Your Highness, on your graduation"
Picking the hem of the dress and thanking His Highness, a soft voice can be hung from the head, "Oh, thank you."
When I raised my face to the voice, His Highness offered me his own arm.
Come on, let's go.
"Yes."
With that voice I headed to the hall next to His Highness.
As he walked side-by-side down the hallway from the hallway, His Highness groaned, "Will we not walk here anymore?".
Moving his gaze next to His Highness's words, His Highness lowered his eyebrows and looked lonely towards me.
"I think school life was quick.
Truth be told, I wasn't very interested in school when I started school. "
"Really?
"Ah. If you're studying, you can learn from tutors at the Royal Palace. That's why I felt time was running out."
"Not now... So"
"Right. Line up a desk with someone your age, have an argument, and sometimes joke with each other.
imitate the teacher's habits with his friends, gamble for lunch in the dining room and compete......
I guess I could have had an experience that I wouldn't have gained if I wasn't here. "
Sure enough, I was taught more than a tutor from a very young age, too.
But I don't have the experience of face-to-face with kids my age so much every day.
This would be especially true if it were Prince Wang.
In particular, nobles attend this school, as well as civilians, albeit in small numbers.
It is this place called this school that also brings apart such personalities, abilities and positions.
I never thought about it, but if you ask me, it could be considered a valuable experience.
"Plus I have a lot of memories with Rachel in school.
You can see it through the window and chase it, or you two can spend some time in the rooftop garden......
I'm sure I'll remember it again and again over the years. "
"... I miss you"
"Right. So I hope Rachel can live an irreplaceable school life for you in another year."
"Thank you"
In the soggy air, His Highness smiles gently at me after looking around to nostalgia.
While I'm in conversation with His Highness, I get to the entrance to the hall.
And when the big door opened, students, teachers, and invitees such as parents welcomed me with great applause.
With a smile answering to it, I proceed with His Highness to the center.
At the same time I asked softly for His Highness's expression.
Then, there, he erased the slightly soggy look until earlier, and there was a sunny, pristine appearance.
- Graduation, huh?
Previously I died just before I graduated.
So I don't know what it's like to be a third-year student or His Highness trying to leave school right now.
Still, looking at His Highness now, he must be lonely but also proud. Plus, expectations for the future.
- I wonder what kind of graduation I'm going to get.
I wonder if I can hope for a future I haven't seen yet.
Such thoughts crossed my mind as I watched His Highness's side.
And then the party went on soothingly.
Your Royal Highness or Ernesto invites you to dance or greet your guests with your Royal Highness.
In that, Cyril also invited me to dance.
"I've never danced with Cyril before."
"Right. Someone who's jealous is still smiling cleverly.
I hope this isn't the first and last...... "
"Cyril is on your side. I'm sure there's plenty of opportunities."
"Yeah, I'll be with you in the future. And so are you."
"I hope so."
"It has to be. There must be Miss Rachel next to Her Royal Highness.
… I am grateful to you "
"To me?
Thank you?
I wonder what it is.
Cyril softened her gaze when she noticed that I looked strange.
"Yes, Your Highness, as you know, there is a part that is outstanding but missing as a person. As an exchanger, it would be good. But as a brother-in-law, I had a terrible feeling.
But these days His Highness... stopped giving up a cold look somewhere.
Looks fun, lively... "
Cyril's face is slightly gentle, unlike when she usually stands next to Her Highness, and tells the story of how great a presence is for Cyril to be His Highness.
Looking at Cyril's face with a smile on, Cyril shyly shifts her eyes as soon as she realizes that gaze.
"Well, more times I can't help but blow the challenge,"
"Sorry about that."
"I will continue to support His Highness.
So, Miss Rachel. Regards, Your Highness. "
"... Your Highness has a very wonderful friend.
Yeah, Cyril. Of course. As a comrade who will support Your Highness, please continue to do so. "
"Yes."
I've never talked to Cyril before.
That's why I think it's good to have been able to convey Cyril's thoughts and each other's thoughts, albeit only between loosely flowing songs.
At the end of the song, Cyril takes my hand and takes me to His Highness and walks away.
His Highness took my hand away from Cyril and turned his gaze to Cyril with a disgruntled look.
"What were you talking about? It seemed like a lot of fun."
"That's... Miss Rachel and my secret, isn't it? I'm a comrade. Isn't that right? Miss Rachel."
"Huh?... yeah,"
"Come on, Your Highness. Go ahead and worry fully. Graduation from me."
"I don't need that!
I couldn't help but shake my shoulders and laugh at His Highness's attitude like he was deliberately angry.
To my appearance like that, His Highness turned his gentle eyes to me when I saw this one.
Such a calm time surrounded me, and a constant time of laughter passed.
And a week after this graduation party.
I headed to Milicier territory again.