Tensei saki de suterareta no de, mofumofu tachi to oryouri shimasu ~okazari ouhi wa my pace ni saikyou desu~

He wants me to work as a maid.

That's what I told Lena.

I was going to put her away and arrange for food and clothing, but that's not enough - no, maybe it's the problem that it's too much.

For Lena, I am someone without a blood connection.

It seemed like Lena was sorry that she could rely on me for everything in her life.

"Lena, you don't have to hurry. The environment has just changed dramatically since we left the house, so you should rest easy for a while."

"... thank you. But when I'm alone in the room all the time, it doesn't calm me down...."

Lena didn't pull.

Unlike me, who loves relaxation, it may be easier to move my body mentally.

... when Lena was alone, it seemed painful to remember her hometown and Krona.

"I see.... then, as soon as you're ready, can you work as a maid apprentice?

"Yes, please!!"

After asking Lena some questions she nodded, she decided to start the procedure.

Thinking about it, Lena's proposal is welcome to me.

I promised Krona I'd take care of Lena.

Beyond what I promised, I was concerned not only about my immediate life, but also about Lena's future.

Lena had lost her parents, who were merchants, and she already had no one to rely on.

Beyond the difficulty of succeeding to my parents' business, it is firm to hold a position.

This servant of the Separation House was gathered only for me, the Queen, and was generally of a high level.

If you learn as a maid apprentice from such servants, you won't be in trouble with your job even after you leave the courtyard.

"Because I'm an apprentice, I can't get much money...."

Still, a lot of money goes into Lena's pocket money.

I can use it and store it.

It was a serious Lena, so I could expect to have enough independent funding and become a maid in a few years.

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In order to make Lena a full-fledged maid apprentice, His Majesty has given her permission by letter and has undertaken various procedures.

While making jam with berries, cherry blossoms, and seasonal fruits, the day of the tea party between Kate and Natalie came.

"Natalie, Kate. Welcome back today."

"Good evening. Thank you for your help today."

"... thank you very much, too."

Kate and Natalie replied in turn to my greeting.

Kate spoke quickly with a loud voice.

Natalie's voice was small and firm.

They both seemed nervous.

"Please come this way. I have some tea."

Lead them to a tea set attached to the vestibule.

Cookies and dried fruit were on the table.

At my separation house, I might be able to have a modest tea to welcome guests.

There was another reason why I wanted to be the subject of the conversation today.

"Oh...?

Kate-sama is muttering and seems a little disappointed.

That's all, it seemed like he was looking forward to my treats in the out-of-court.

On the other hand, Natalie sat quietly in the chair without moving her expression.

This is an emotional face you can't see when you and I are together.

I knew it was a strange Natalie's death, but Kate suddenly did.

I'm a little worried, but today we're trying to get to know each other.

I decide to watch the conversation while listening.

... I did.

"I liked this cookie because it was on an apricot. How's Natalie?

"I think it's delicious. Does Kate like apricots?

"Yeah. I like the taste and smell. What kind of fruit does Natalie like?

"Any fruit can be delicious."

"... yes"

The conversation broke down again.

Master Natalie, you don't speak very well...

What if your taste is different from the other person's?

I'm worried, and I know I can only give you the easy answer.

I know, but we still don't know who each other is.

In addition, Natalie was almost faceless during the answers.

Kate was hesitant to go one step further with Natalie.

Kate has a bright and aggressive personality, but she understands that there is something emotional and clumsy at the same time.

Until recently, Natalie-sama was in conflict, and there was a difference between the species of beast and human, so it seemed like it should not be good.

I used to help with the conversation a few times, but it's hard because it's pointless to talk too much.

"This tea is also delicious...."

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Kate-sama's tea ware makes a sound.

... awkward.

Kate already has her third cup of tea today.

Kate was suddenly reaching out for teaware and confectionery in order to keep the time between.

Hmm, after all, when it comes to the two of us at the same age, it's not going to work right away.

As far as I can remember, it's been a while since I switched classes.

That's the situation between the two of us.

Feeling like you can't measure your distance from your friends?

Perhaps time will solve it, but I was prepared for something like this.

"Dear Kate, Dear Natalie, Do you have a few minutes left?

"... Mr. Leticia?

"What? What's going on?

Kate and Natalie finally turned to us.

The two of them didn't mess with each other, but only then did they seem to be breathing.