The Little Duchess’ Home Tutor

"Um... this is......"

The bazaar of the capital of the king.

I - Stella Howard - looked around, stopping at the narrow streets where a lot of people were going.

Karen and Felicia, my classmates and best friends, are nowhere to be seen. As soon as the school class was over, the two of them came to the royal school uniform, and even the hat should stand out.

Looking at the shops selling unusual items lined the streets, I try to relocate my hats and calm myself down.

... I don't think so.

I wasn't used to this kind of place, and when I looked at the beautiful cloth that was lined up, I saw that Karen and the others had disappeared sometime.

Huh? Stella??



I twitched, shaking my body, and I looked back as I played with the fingers of both hands.

― ― There was a magician young man with a gentle smile, as usual. He is holding a large paper bag in his right hand.

"Ah, Allen-sama? Why are you here??"

As you ask, deep relief fills your chest.

If my wizard is here, I'll be fine!

At the same time - I was curious if my outfit was disturbed, so I rearranged my hat and took off my skirt with my hand.

Allen is approaching.

That's all it takes to make your heart beat like a bell.

“I'm just shopping. I think Karen is coming to stay with us tonight, so I thought I'd make you a delicious dinner. Is Stella alone?"

"Oh, that's right!" I-I 'm shopping too. "

Hurry to block the words.

... because I can't tell Allen that I was "lost"...

Then my wizard blinked his eyes and made a slightly mean face.

"Hmm? I see. I'm pretty sure..."

Well, what is it?

Waving his empty right hand, several small birds were born and flew away. It was a magical creature.

Then, they take out a cute sachet from the paper bag.

"If I had encountered something unusual, I would have strayed away from Karen and the others--that is, Her Royal Highness Princess Stella Howard, the student president of the Royal College, was lost!" I thought, "

"... ugh. Allen-sama's mean..."

I pointed my lips and whispered the young man in front of me. Of course I am aware that my cheeks are burning.

The feeling of wanting to escape from the scene and the feeling of "wanting to be together" suddenly coincided with each other - the latter winning lightly. I am a simple woman.

While giggling, Allen-sama offered me a sachet.

I ask with my eyes twitched.

What's this?

“It's a confectionery cookie that was highly awarded by the professor, covering all the delicious shops in the capital. I was going to give it to you before tomorrow's tutor's lecture, and I was wondering if you might need something sweet."

"...... I'm teasing you."

Ooops, I'll take a sachet with you.

That was all that brought euphoria.

Of course - this one would have bought my sister Tina, my sister Ellie Walker, Linne Linster, Karen and Felicia.

--But I'm glad.

Remembering me and the fact that I got it for me, my face is loose and my body shakes on its own.

"... ehehe♪"

I took the contents of the sachet to my chest with both hands to avoid breaking it, and smiled at Allen.

“Thank you, I'll take care of it.”

“Tell us what you think. It's time to nominate a candidate for this year's ranking-"

"Stella! Brother!"

A girl's voice came from the front.

I turned my gaze a little further away, and Karen, my best friend and sister of Allen, waved her hand wide, as she put the little bird on her right shoulder and held the lazy girl with glasses on her left side. Felicia, who was not strong enough, seemed to have fallen back along the way, turning her eyes.

Allen and I made eye contact and smiled bitterly.

Karen, I'm coming.

That said, my wizard began to walk the streets.

I tried to follow her too - the hem of the magic suit caught my eye.

In his heart, angels and demons shouted at the same time.

Grab it!!

Reach out your left hand and remove Allen's hem.

A young man called my name over his shoulder.

"Stella?" "Well, I don't want to get lost."

There was an excuse for this.

Ouch... I'm sorry, Mother. I'm sorry, Father. Stella has become a bad girl.

- But...

When I waited for a reply, Allen put on his hat.

Please don't let go.

"! Hah, yes!!...... ehehe"

I dyed my cheeks and followed Allen-sama's sleeve through the crowd.

--It looks like it would be helpful to get lost.