The Villain Daughter Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (Hostage) in a Former Enemy Country

"Is it something to celebrate?" What's a birthday? "

I wonder only for a moment.

However, I realized that it was because it was unfamiliar to Arnold.

Your Highness, you're not doing anything for your birthday, are you?

"Every year there is a night party on that day." I've never been a part of it. "

Arnold looked like he didn't care. Even the cold expression close to the expression is beautiful.

(Except for His Majesty the Emperor, the imperial family of Galkhain did not attend the festival before the people......)

In other words, the celebration of the country will only be carried out by the current emperor.

So, what about Master Oliver?

"Why is Oliver coming out?...... I've ordered them not to behave differently, no matter what the day."

As long as he is listening, he is not close to his family. He said that Father and Emperor were evil, and that they were hated by their biological mother.

The princesses lived far away, and it was only recently that they reconciled with Theodor.

If Oliver had been ordered not to do anything, for Arnold, the Birthday Celebration would be close to the unknown.

"If you say it's something to celebrate, it's not necessarily something to celebrate... but at least I want to celebrate the birthdays of people around me."

I see.

"So, on your next Highness' birthday...... the 28th of the 12th month, can I have a full celebration?"

Looking up at Arnold, Leechee smiled.

"By then, we should have been married." No night parties and keep quiet. Oliver-sama and His Highness Theodore are also invited to eat a lot of delicious food...... "

I'm excited to imagine that.

Hopefully it will be a good day for Arnold. Of course, it's not just a birthday, but a lot of great excuses for celebrations are better.

"Just do what you want."

Arnold exhales in small breaths.

"You'll be the first to have a birthday before me."

"... ah. That's right."

The voice, a little dumbfounded, still gently asked Leeche.

"If it's something to celebrate, celebrate as much as you want."... what do you want? "

…………

That's what made Leechee hard for a moment.

But that's not because I can't think of what I want.

Arnold must have noticed that too.

Leechee?

"... Actually, I love to celebrate other people, but I'm a little uncomfortable with my birthday..."

Arnold gave a ridiculous expression.

(Of course, I don't know when I'll die after my twentieth birthday.)

Leechee always dies at the age of twenty, returning to her fifteen-year-old engagement.

The day that I lost my life was different from that of my life. However, the age of twenty years is the same.

For Leechee, having a birthday meant being aware of [the rest of her life].

But there are other reasons why I don't like birthdays.

"I've never had my family celebrate my birthday."

……

I'm not really in a position to teach Arnold anything.

"When I was young, I was busy studying anyway. If you pack your plans into a cup, you won't have time to do anything like that... ah! Of course, there have been many social gatherings!”

But it's also so busy that my eyes are turning.

I can't eat or drink at the party, so I go around greeting various people.

”No matter how good you are, being born a woman is all pointless. You only have to live to help the prince.”

"Marriage to a person recognized by the public. The only true happiness of a woman is to be united with someone like that and have a child.”

Is today your birthday? - I know. It's my mother. "

I can still remember my parents' words clearly.

How far did you progress in your studies today?

…………

Leechee continued, pressing her cheeks with both hands so as not to make her look strange.

"So I don't know what to do about my birthday, but I don't know what to do..."

In the past, even after leaving the country and starting to interact with various people, Richet's own birthday has not been taught much.

Instead, they celebrated others' birthdays with great joy and shared their happiness.

(I wonder what His Highness Arnold thinks of this story.)

Holding down his cheek, he grabs Arnold and asks him to wait for Leechee's answer.

Then why don't you do something about it?

――……

I thought about the words as I fell down.

Arnold is still trying to respect Leechee's intentions.

That's why I thought about it for a few seconds, and then shook my head slowly.

"... I want you to celebrate. To His Highness Arnold."

It seems like a young child and it is only a little embarrassing to say so.

However, Arnold stroked Leechee's head once with a big hand, as if it was nothing.

"All right."

……

I somehow breathe out in relief.

"Well... it feels kind of strange. I've never told this story to anyone before.”

"You don't talk about your inner self to others, unexpectedly."

Is that so?

"Yes, it is."

I feel that way when I'm told.

This is because Leechee has a lot of secrets associated with [repetition], but she didn't realize it until Arnold pointed it out.

"Fufu"

"... what's the matter?"

I thought you might be more familiar with me than I am.

It's kind of funny. Arnold didn't say anything, but instead stroked Leeche's head again.

(As I declared to His Highness Dietrich, His Highness Arnold is a wonderful man as a husband... but I need to stay firm. On the beach of Vinreese, I asked your Highness to marry me.)

Thinking like that, I was in a good mood again.

(As the future wife of His Highness Arnold, we have to do our best! For the time being, I want you to prove it to His Highness Dietrich and find out about Gutheil. I'm worried about Sylvia, and I'd like to see her again tomorrow. Above all, my big job is to prepare for marriage.....)

At that moment, I remember the opera earlier.

(Rite of Marriage)

And Leechee stared up at Arnold next to her.

"... what is it?"

(with this person)

I stare at Arnold's lips, dabbling, and choking my throat.

(Kiss me again as a marriage ceremony......)

……

Just before her face turned red, Leechee looked at the window in a panic.

Arnold didn't seem to notice, but this is very important. After all, I don't think I'm ready for it.

(What should I do......)

Inwardly, Leechee struggled with her biggest difficulty in her life until she returned to the Imperial Castle.