The Villainous Daughter’s Butler ~I Raised Her to be Very Cute~

"Is it true that you offered Cyril an engagement!?"

The mansion of the Viscount Lindbelt family.

It was Alicia who ransacked her parents before she knew it. The viscountess gave a confused expression on the swordscreen. But the Viscount at the end of the line of sight began to speak in a calm tone.

"He's a commoner, but I can't remember the Marquis's daughter, and even the royal family is looking at him." There is no doubt that the future holds promise, but now we have a better identity. I decided that there was no problem in interrogating the engagement. "

"Instead, I'm asking why you asked for my engagement!"

"Alicia, what have you been so angry about since before?" Did you have any secret feelings for that butler? I thought you'd be happy with this engagement.... "

It was puzzling that Viscount Lindberg could see his face. By no means is there any frustration with my daughter who shows unwanted reactions.

It is only because he thinks of his daughter, not only for the benefit of the Viscount family.

And then--

"Alicia, didn't you like him?"

Asked kindly by her mother, Alicia couldn't say anything. The conversation broke off, and Alicia left the room where her parents were and returned to her room with a heavy footsteps.

Then he holds his knee on the bed.

"... Miss Alicia, why are you so depressed?"

I asked Melissa, the maid who served her. She knew that Alicia had feelings for Cyril. That's why I didn't expect her to be depressed like this.

Has your feelings for Cyril cooled down?

Melissa asked, and Alicia, holding her lap, shook her head to the side.

"So, do you think I'll turn you down...?"

After a long silence, Alicia nodded her head.

"It doesn't even look like a lady." Aren't you a little weak? I think she's aware of Sophia, but she and Cyril are too different. ”

"Well, considering the difference in status, I'd be much better off." But do you know...? Cyril has made any impossible possible. Besides, Sophia-san.... "

Relief for Faction Altercations and Deathly Fol.

And evade the traps set by the royals of other countries.

None of this is possible for Alicia.

The two of them accomplished it in a frivolous way. It may have been hard, but the two of them didn't show any difficulty. For Alicia, the two of them are admirers.

Alicia knew because she had been watching.

I hope those two are more attracted than anyone else.

There is no gap between the two of you that you can break into.

I've always known for a long time. Because I knew it, I kept my mouth shut, but I didn't speak decisive words. I knew the moment I said it, the relationship would end.

And yet, my father had the decisive word - the betrothal.

"I'm sure Miss Alicia's chest will be fine." But isn't it about time? "

About time? What do you mean?

"Considering Cyril's work, it's not strange if she has other questions." In other words, even if there is no case of Lady Alicia, those two will be able to move. "

I guess so.

If I hadn't checked my engagement, everything might have ended without even being swayed. Alicia tied her lips tightly and at least raised her face so that there was no regrets.

The next day.

Even though you have decided to be prepared, you cannot neglect your studies. After attending school, Alicia takes classes with a sense of compassion. Then after school, the time came for the student council.

But instead of going straight to the student room, Alicia went to the courtyard.

I wasn't promised.

But I had a feeling.

And as expected, Alicia ran into Cyril in the courtyard.

"Cyril,..."

Miss Alicia, may I have a moment?

"... yes, no!"

Roll it up tight, and its servant Cyril's eyes rolled up. With that, Alicia clenched her fist in front of her chest, slightly satisfied with Cyril's surprise.

“Listen to me before Cyril speaks.”

"... I understand."

Cyril already knows what he's talking about. Alicia's gaze wandered in horror, but Cyril stood still.

Seeing that, Alicia felt her courage.

"- I like it. I like Cyril. Not only as a friend, but also as a... opposite sex. So, why don't you look at me too!"

I don't want you to hang out with me, I want you to see it. Relieve the conditions with bypassing rhetoric. Because I thought that would keep Cyril from refusing.

But...

"It's an extra privilege."... but I'm sorry. "

Cyril's refusal was an unexplained refusal. Cyril continues in a quiet tone to Alicia, who is stuck with words.

"The other day, I had a couple of fiancée consultations. It's still unofficial, but I've decided to accept one of them, so I can't respond to Miss Alicia's thoughts...”

Refreshing words. Still, it must have been Alicia who cared a little bit. Because she knew that, Alicia looked down with a pain in her chest.

Is this engagement with...... Sophia?

"That's..."

"I swear to God, I'll never say anything." So, please tell me! "

"... yes."

At that time, it was a complicated feeling that dominated Alicia's chest.

I am relieved that the two people who think of each other are united. And if you can make a difference even if your identity is so open, I regret that I should have had a chance if I acted.

"If... if... if..."

Such words swallowed her mind, but Alicia swallowed them. Cyril replied, "That's right..." before Alicia chewed her lips.

"Even if you were the first person I met, the result didn't change..." But if I were reborn again, I don't think my answer would change. ”

Alicia remembered that if it weren't for Sophia. But Cyril answered the question, "If only Alicia had met me earlier."

If she had said what she thought, Alicia would have been unable to forgive herself for wanting to wipe out her friend for a moment. It's the same even if Cyril answers the question on the assumption.

Cyril answered, looking through Alicia's chest.

So Alicia looked down with shame, relief, and mixed feelings. Then Cyril was so impressed that she was convinced that she was not wrong to fall in love with him.

“Thank you for your answer.... I sincerely wish you both happiness."

I squeezed my best effort into my mouth.

Cyril stared lightly and then narrowed her eyes slightly.

"-Thank you, Alicia."

Answer as a friend, not a butler. While Alicia was dumbfounded, Cyril revealed her attitude and returned to her heels, saying, "Well, here I am."

Alicia reached for his back, but held it in her opposite hand. Then, as Cyril left, Alicia broke down in tears.

◆◆◆

I broke up with Alicia and went back to the hallway, where Miss Sophia was waiting for me.

She greeted me with a slightly complicated look.

"... Cyril, did you make my friend cry?"

“We don't have excuses. But... there was no other way."

Alicia is a friend of Miss Sophia's and a dear friend to me. She even told me to help Lady Sophia while keeping my thoughts in her heart.

If she is in trouble, I want to help her no matter what.

But now she's suffering because she has feelings for me. But I can't answer that question. The only thing that makes her expect it is to hurt her.

That's why all I could do was answer honestly.

"Yes, I was the one who made her cry."

Miss Sophia turns slightly downward.

Given the common sense in this world, it is not impossible for me and Lady Sophia to make Alicia the Second Lady if I am concerned about that. Still, we didn't have a choice.

That's why I thought it meant the same thing to Miss Sophia that made Alicia cry.

On top of that, Lady Sophia muttered to herself.

"Can you still be friends with her?"

I couldn't answer the question.

Alicia said she wanted you to look at herself. Not ‘just me’, not even ‘myself’. We refused her wish that she wouldn't mind a second time.

And yet, it must be Wagama who wants to be his friend.

"I can't force her to be my friend."

"That's right, right..."

― ― However, it is possible to make an effort to have friends. Me and Lady Sophia will try to make Alicia a friend. ”

"Yes! Cyril and I, let's do our best together!"