I think I'll move to Milan. Seeing how you've been acting lately, I think you'll let me go out too.
I pretended not to hear Lily and asked my adoptive father a question.
“What about my brothers?”
“Haha, I guess you miss your brothers. But what can I say? Those kids went back to the monastery.”
I'm so glad.
"Yes."
I didn't say anything like, "I'm sorry I couldn't say hello, even in vain," or "I want to see you again."
They are a race you don't want to see twice.
“Emilia said you should attend the blood party too, so she asked me to bring you an invitation.”
Excuse me, did you just say 'blood'?
"I think I can help you choose the right position. You can also join us."
"Well then, that's reassuring. Emilia... I mean, my wife was worried. She said there were limits to the gatherings you could attend, and how we should introduce you to friends your age."
“You don’t have to worry about that part at all.”
I wondered if I had misheard, but Lily and my adoptive father continued their conversation calmly.
“I already sent a message to the Marquis of Roald, inviting Lady Roald to the palace. And Lady Riche too.”
"Even I, who don't know much about the world of ladies, know that these ladies have excellent reputations. I feel very reassured."
Without asking my wishes, Lily and my adoptive father decided my future.
It's convenient in that it sets out what I have to do, but the problem is that those tasks aren't convenient at all.
It's hard to deal with two people, so we should burn those invitations once the Marquis returns and only Lily remains.
Fortunately, the Marquis left quickly, saying he had to attend a meeting.
“This, this, this. And this.”
Lily scanned the invitations.
“I’ve received a lot of useful invitations.”
I unfolded the invitations on the table one by one, and in the meantime, Lily moved her eyes and hands without rest.
“Those who sent invitations to Tri must have eyes to see.”
The Princess evaluated those who sent me invitations.
“I was going to ignore you because you were an adopted daughter from a commoner background, but I’m glad you’re not all fools.”
After watching the timing, I cautiously but firmly expressed my opinion.
“Lily, I don’t go to many parties.”
I was also at fault for being adopted without being able to refuse, saying I didn't know what to do in the future.
Especially considering that even if I leave, my place will remain, I was dragged along without properly realizing that I shouldn't carelessly leave any traces.
And I will take responsibility for the fact that the Princess took good care of me and hung out with me.
This is also the reason why I readily agreed to attend a party that I wanted to throw away right away.
Now that we have decided what needs to be done, we need to proceed step by step.
First, I need to meet Titiana properly.
Just to check once if the personality I experienced was real...
“Tri, you really know how to increase your own value.”
...see, huh?
Lily, who had pushed the invitation aside, was looking straight at me.
"Yes, you have to be diligent about going to parties to establish yourself. But showing up at too many places diminishes your value."
The Princess praised me as if I had done well, then gave me a sharp look.
“Is Tri really of commoner origin?”
I am indeed a commoner at heart.
I couldn't say anything, so I just smiled mysteriously, but Lily didn't seem to like it.
“You’re really a formidable opponent, Tri.”
When we first met, Shish was like that, and now you're like this, too?
"I thought a commoner would accept the Crown Princess position with gratitude. Or else, they would tremble in fear, thinking it was too much of a position."
But I'm not included in either of them, right?
“I’ve been holding back because my brother told me not to bother Tri, but I can’t help but ask.”
Lily held my arm tightly as if to keep me from running away.
The Princess's question was roughly expected, and I stared blankly at the hand of the person holding me.
“What is your relationship with the Knight Commander and the Lord of the Tower?”
Lily is kind, but only to those who are hers or who will become hers.
I wanted to let it go smoothly, but I realized I couldn't stop here.
“Should I answer that to Lily?”
As I refused, still smiling, the Princess's eyes sank coldly. Her silver-gray eyes felt like winter snow.
“Are you not going to answer?”
“Are you threatening me, Your Highness?”
I intentionally used the title 'Your Highness' to make the other person nervous.
It was an expression that even though my position is low, I will not tolerate it if you use your position to pressure me.
Instead of answering, Lily carefully examined my complexion.
I wouldn't have been scared at all, and the other person could probably guess a lot from my attitude. They might see it as a bluff, or they might see it as a hint of trust.
Which side will the Princess consider?
"So Tri isn't human after all? Somehow, I thought so from the moment I saw you!"
Lily half-joked to ease the tense situation.
Tea parties, balls, etc., were decided to be attended only by a few families recommended by Lily.
The Princess may nag my senior, but it's my senior's fault for making excuses.
“I’ll prepare the clothes.”
“Of course, I’m grateful, but my parents also prepared a lot of clothes for me.”
I smiled awkwardly, but Lily didn't back down.
"The clothes they sent you are nice, but I also want to prepare something for Tri. We're friends, after all. I received word that it's almost finished, so please don't refuse."
Lily must have changed her ways.
It's called 'Operation Friend'!
It's called a friend because it sounds nice, but it seems like a declaration of intent to never let anyone take the initiative over me.
“Thank you for caring so much, Lily.”
There is a way to say it outright, but I decided to compromise, thinking that good things are good.
“My mother personally chose these clothes for me, so I’ll have to alternate between the clothes she sent me and the clothes Lily gave me as gifts, since she’ll be upset if I don’t wear them.”
"The Marchioness chose Tri's clothes with excitement, so of course she did. That's a really good idea."
The Princess laughed it off without showing any sign of hurt pride.
I never said I wouldn't wear clothes given to me by a third party, and I guess he figured that messing with me wouldn't do anything good.
At first, I was secretly relaxed because it seemed like they were really open to me.
I was happy to have made a friend here, even if it was just for a little while, but that wasn't to be.
Maybe it would be better to get along with the youngest Princess and let her marry Bilau. Then that damn priest wouldn't bother me anymore.
No, is it going to go even more crooked?
I guess I'll have to keep that guy out of the monastery for the rest of his life.
“Senior. Why is your younger sibling so scary?”
“Lily?”
Just seeing Lily's name mentioned, I guess her personality is not that bad.
When I nodded, my senior smiled bitterly.
“I think that child’s personality has become like that because she took on the role of the eldest child while I was away.”
"Aha..."
Lily was a persistent and coercive person who took advantage of everything available to her.
The Princess seems to have judged that it would be more advantageous for her to side with me rather than reject me, considering that her brother was very interested in me and that he was close to important figures.
I don't want to give up, but I guess I need to start deciding on a course of action.
First, after meeting Titiana.
“It was sudden, but it was nice to have younger siblings.”
When I see my senior in the unexpected story, he is smiling.
"I've always been an only child. I never felt lonely before, but now that I have younger siblings and the world is bustling, I can't go back to being alone."
I was staring at my senior, wondering what he was talking about, when he tapped my head with his finger.
“So don’t frown.”
Aha, so you thought I was depressed now?
Not at all, but he smiled as if he did.
"By the way, junior. Who will you be partnering with on the last day of the Foundation Day?"
"I hope it doesn't have any major significance. It's hard not to notice, though."
“Hahahaha, why? It can’t have a special meaning?”
“If I had known there would be such an incredible legend on the first day of the founding of the country, I would have gone alone... sigh.”
I couldn't have gone alone because I had to get the book, but I can't say I didn't like it because I don't want to deny my relationship with Shish anymore.
"Well, I don't attach much importance to the last day. But since His Majesty the Emperor is in attendance and all the nobles are gathered, it can't be helped that it stands out."
So that means you don't go with just anyone.
Over the past few days, I've become quite accustomed to social etiquette.
Just treat him like you did when you first met him. Just accept his words, keeping in mind that he's not laughing just because he's laughing.
“Well, I was originally considering Dietrich, but now that things have turned out this way, I’ll think about it a little more.”
I laughed as if I had no choice, and my senior chuckled as well.
"I heard from Lily that the protagonist has an unusual personality. What are you planning to do? It doesn't seem like you're trying to find the Knight Commander or the Magic Tower Master."
“Well, I don’t really have any specific plans.”
He never said a word about wanting to meet me.
My senior is my ally, but in a way, he's also my greatest enemy. With Dietrich and Yuno, the balance we'd maintained was disrupted, so I have to be extra careful.
Suddenly, the senior I saw in my dream passed before my eyes.
He was smiling madly at the ending.
I pretended not to hear Lily and asked my adoptive father a question.
“What about my brothers?”
“Haha, I guess you miss your brothers. But what can I say? Those kids went back to the monastery.”
I'm so glad.
"Yes."
I didn't say anything like, "I'm sorry I couldn't say hello, even in vain," or "I want to see you again."
They are a race you don't want to see twice.
“Emilia said you should attend the blood party too, so she asked me to bring you an invitation.”
Excuse me, did you just say 'blood'?
"I think I can help you choose the right position. You can also join us."
"Well then, that's reassuring. Emilia... I mean, my wife was worried. She said there were limits to the gatherings you could attend, and how we should introduce you to friends your age."
“You don’t have to worry about that part at all.”
I wondered if I had misheard, but Lily and my adoptive father continued their conversation calmly.
“I already sent a message to the Marquis of Roald, inviting Lady Roald to the palace. And Lady Riche too.”
"Even I, who don't know much about the world of ladies, know that these ladies have excellent reputations. I feel very reassured."
Without asking my wishes, Lily and my adoptive father decided my future.
It's convenient in that it sets out what I have to do, but the problem is that those tasks aren't convenient at all.
It's hard to deal with two people, so we should burn those invitations once the Marquis returns and only Lily remains.
Fortunately, the Marquis left quickly, saying he had to attend a meeting.
“This, this, this. And this.”
Lily scanned the invitations.
“I’ve received a lot of useful invitations.”
I unfolded the invitations on the table one by one, and in the meantime, Lily moved her eyes and hands without rest.
“Those who sent invitations to Tri must have eyes to see.”
The Princess evaluated those who sent me invitations.
“I was going to ignore you because you were an adopted daughter from a commoner background, but I’m glad you’re not all fools.”
After watching the timing, I cautiously but firmly expressed my opinion.
“Lily, I don’t go to many parties.”
I was also at fault for being adopted without being able to refuse, saying I didn't know what to do in the future.
Especially considering that even if I leave, my place will remain, I was dragged along without properly realizing that I shouldn't carelessly leave any traces.
And I will take responsibility for the fact that the Princess took good care of me and hung out with me.
This is also the reason why I readily agreed to attend a party that I wanted to throw away right away.
Now that we have decided what needs to be done, we need to proceed step by step.
First, I need to meet Titiana properly.
Just to check once if the personality I experienced was real...
“Tri, you really know how to increase your own value.”
...see, huh?
Lily, who had pushed the invitation aside, was looking straight at me.
"Yes, you have to be diligent about going to parties to establish yourself. But showing up at too many places diminishes your value."
The Princess praised me as if I had done well, then gave me a sharp look.
“Is Tri really of commoner origin?”
I am indeed a commoner at heart.
I couldn't say anything, so I just smiled mysteriously, but Lily didn't seem to like it.
“You’re really a formidable opponent, Tri.”
When we first met, Shish was like that, and now you're like this, too?
"I thought a commoner would accept the Crown Princess position with gratitude. Or else, they would tremble in fear, thinking it was too much of a position."
But I'm not included in either of them, right?
“I’ve been holding back because my brother told me not to bother Tri, but I can’t help but ask.”
Lily held my arm tightly as if to keep me from running away.
The Princess's question was roughly expected, and I stared blankly at the hand of the person holding me.
“What is your relationship with the Knight Commander and the Lord of the Tower?”
Lily is kind, but only to those who are hers or who will become hers.
I wanted to let it go smoothly, but I realized I couldn't stop here.
“Should I answer that to Lily?”
As I refused, still smiling, the Princess's eyes sank coldly. Her silver-gray eyes felt like winter snow.
“Are you not going to answer?”
“Are you threatening me, Your Highness?”
I intentionally used the title 'Your Highness' to make the other person nervous.
It was an expression that even though my position is low, I will not tolerate it if you use your position to pressure me.
Instead of answering, Lily carefully examined my complexion.
I wouldn't have been scared at all, and the other person could probably guess a lot from my attitude. They might see it as a bluff, or they might see it as a hint of trust.
Which side will the Princess consider?
"So Tri isn't human after all? Somehow, I thought so from the moment I saw you!"
Lily half-joked to ease the tense situation.
Tea parties, balls, etc., were decided to be attended only by a few families recommended by Lily.
The Princess may nag my senior, but it's my senior's fault for making excuses.
“I’ll prepare the clothes.”
“Of course, I’m grateful, but my parents also prepared a lot of clothes for me.”
I smiled awkwardly, but Lily didn't back down.
"The clothes they sent you are nice, but I also want to prepare something for Tri. We're friends, after all. I received word that it's almost finished, so please don't refuse."
Lily must have changed her ways.
It's called 'Operation Friend'!
It's called a friend because it sounds nice, but it seems like a declaration of intent to never let anyone take the initiative over me.
“Thank you for caring so much, Lily.”
There is a way to say it outright, but I decided to compromise, thinking that good things are good.
“My mother personally chose these clothes for me, so I’ll have to alternate between the clothes she sent me and the clothes Lily gave me as gifts, since she’ll be upset if I don’t wear them.”
"The Marchioness chose Tri's clothes with excitement, so of course she did. That's a really good idea."
The Princess laughed it off without showing any sign of hurt pride.
I never said I wouldn't wear clothes given to me by a third party, and I guess he figured that messing with me wouldn't do anything good.
At first, I was secretly relaxed because it seemed like they were really open to me.
I was happy to have made a friend here, even if it was just for a little while, but that wasn't to be.
Maybe it would be better to get along with the youngest Princess and let her marry Bilau. Then that damn priest wouldn't bother me anymore.
No, is it going to go even more crooked?
I guess I'll have to keep that guy out of the monastery for the rest of his life.
***
“Senior. Why is your younger sibling so scary?”
“Lily?”
Just seeing Lily's name mentioned, I guess her personality is not that bad.
When I nodded, my senior smiled bitterly.
“I think that child’s personality has become like that because she took on the role of the eldest child while I was away.”
"Aha..."
Lily was a persistent and coercive person who took advantage of everything available to her.
The Princess seems to have judged that it would be more advantageous for her to side with me rather than reject me, considering that her brother was very interested in me and that he was close to important figures.
I don't want to give up, but I guess I need to start deciding on a course of action.
First, after meeting Titiana.
“It was sudden, but it was nice to have younger siblings.”
When I see my senior in the unexpected story, he is smiling.
"I've always been an only child. I never felt lonely before, but now that I have younger siblings and the world is bustling, I can't go back to being alone."
I was staring at my senior, wondering what he was talking about, when he tapped my head with his finger.
“So don’t frown.”
Aha, so you thought I was depressed now?
Not at all, but he smiled as if he did.
"By the way, junior. Who will you be partnering with on the last day of the Foundation Day?"
"I hope it doesn't have any major significance. It's hard not to notice, though."
“Hahahaha, why? It can’t have a special meaning?”
“If I had known there would be such an incredible legend on the first day of the founding of the country, I would have gone alone... sigh.”
I couldn't have gone alone because I had to get the book, but I can't say I didn't like it because I don't want to deny my relationship with Shish anymore.
"Well, I don't attach much importance to the last day. But since His Majesty the Emperor is in attendance and all the nobles are gathered, it can't be helped that it stands out."
So that means you don't go with just anyone.
Over the past few days, I've become quite accustomed to social etiquette.
Just treat him like you did when you first met him. Just accept his words, keeping in mind that he's not laughing just because he's laughing.
“Well, I was originally considering Dietrich, but now that things have turned out this way, I’ll think about it a little more.”
I laughed as if I had no choice, and my senior chuckled as well.
"I heard from Lily that the protagonist has an unusual personality. What are you planning to do? It doesn't seem like you're trying to find the Knight Commander or the Magic Tower Master."
“Well, I don’t really have any specific plans.”
He never said a word about wanting to meet me.
My senior is my ally, but in a way, he's also my greatest enemy. With Dietrich and Yuno, the balance we'd maintained was disrupted, so I have to be extra careful.
Suddenly, the senior I saw in my dream passed before my eyes.
He was smiling madly at the ending.
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