I could cry even thinking about today’s breakfast... She’s my heroine... I want to be as cool as her... And have control of a dangerously delicious kitchen as she does soday...
"No. The pins on her crown should not overshadow her dress... Sothing simpler."
... It’s helpful my thoughts distract enough from the noisy talk the moody mada is into right now.
"Try that accessory... Where is my fan?! For the Love of–! Aah~ there it is~ this Chosen Ninth’s allure needs a little breeze to calm down! Ohoho~"
’..... Heh. I know.’
"..."
’Hey. We have to agree when at least she says nice things. It helps not to earn her surna, you know? See those wrinkles she has up her eyebrow? That’s the result of moodiness, Anne.’
Currently, I’m getting ready for the big event. Yet I’m sleep deprived even when I would be knocked out right after seating on the couch every night... Naively thinking I could make it to a voice session. Heh. Truly naive, when our body is still this weak...
Saying the Empress was my only ally... it’s only because I couldn’t see him during these days and couldn’t hold off awake once night arrived. If not, I know I would add him to the ally group.
’... His mini version was my wonderful break though. Dioclecià’s cuteness was truly... gosh, I love that little prince.’
It’s thanks to his overboard admiration for his older brother that I was able to learn how busy he was... and now I don’t only feel bad for Marianne and , but also for him because, apparently, the Emperor had dropped a bunch of work on him... that only him could do.
— Marianne. I am having trouble learning how to properly beco my brother’s keepsake... However, Brother Zeleskiaz is taking upon himself the training of many n as the hero of the Empire... I cannot see him as often as I desire...—
’When he said this yesterday, I finally understood what kind of duties he was taking care of... The duke did ntion that there were so circumstances in the Empire that would bring changes... It could have to do with diplomacy...’
Sigh... it all makes anxious now. It’s because I also overthink ever since I was warned by Fathia that I should be careful...
"Alright. Stop!... Ah~ Sei uno spettacolo1, Pristina... Sei Bellissima2! Incantevole3!! It is today that illusion walks in this Mada Fannie Moody’s designs!!!" — After throwing her fan out of the window, Mada Fannie Moody ca closer with teary eyes to hold my hands.
"??"
"... Lady. You are ready. Oh~ Bella... This dress... sta d’incanto1, Signorina2 Marianne..." — Staring deeply into my eyes with fondness... She suddenly turned. Quickly at my struck eyes to clap theatrically, flamboyantly... making want to be like her since she looked kind of cool while being a bit cringy. — "La Perfezione, I say!! Ohohohoho!"
’... Once we get the speed... swoosh! Just like that, Anne. Sothing more bad*ss. I know a few languages too. Maybe we could say sothing like "Olé" in Spanish, fufufu~’ — Already imagining my ti to shine, I started to fantasise about what to say if I get the opportunity to act like this.
"You! The dull yet pretty maid drooling over there!"
"!?!? Y-yesh! *Shrulurp* Yes, Mada!? "
’PFFTT! D*mn it, Paige! Khaha!!’ — Looking towards where the chaotic Mada pointed dramatically I almost bit my tongue because of how funny Paige looked while being called out like that. Catching her drool while wiping it with her hand.
"How much ti is left."
"Uh... we are delayed by almost two hours..."
’?! Dayum–’
"Wonderful."
’??? Pardon??’ — Confused by the woman’s reaction that smiled satisfied, I squinted my eyes. Judging... Trying to discern if I’m just hearing things or if I’m in a really funny dream at this point.
"The Emperor will be glad."
’Uh... How? For waiting two hours?... I don’t think so, uh... Señora(?)’
All I could do is join the incongruence of this woman with my retorts at this point.
Since she waddled so confidently while putting long gloves on, making doubt if my sense of responsibility was wrong. But then she finally looked back at , raising her eyebrow in an acute angle. So annoyingly bold that it made envious of that wrinkle.
"Oh. Do not fret, Bella Pristina... Indeed, making his majesty wait is not marvellous. Yet if it is for this..." — Pointing with the feeble wrist at myself, she smiled with those crooked red lips to end today’s first level of torture. — "He could even make the people wait an hour more. Fufu~ The Emperor knows how a spectacle is to be done, Precious Ninth."
*******
’... I’m going to pee myself any minute now.’
Holding onto the arm of the excited Emperor, feeling how I slowly beca pale the more I comprehended that the music and the people’s buzz were because of us, I began even doubting my past life’s decisions because of how nervous I was.
’I can’t believe I’m actually becoming stage frightened with how shaless I am... has becoming a mute turned into a coward??... Perhaps this is happening because I would always remind my brother how he puked on his kindergarten presentation... all over the microphone...’
"..."
’Heh. Never mind. I regret nothing.’ — I started a monologue of reflections, only to gain courage and be willing to water so flowers since I know too well how he deserved to suffer after cutting my bangs way too short while I was sleeping. — ’A*shole... I had to wear a cap... only to be called out by the teacher and take it off in front of my new classmates...’
"....."
’Believe , darling. It’s worst than it sounds like.’ — I then told the judgental cutie always following around. Acting as brazen as I can be since I’m starting to get into it. — ’Besides, if not for this randomness of your big sister then you would still be feeling anxious. Ain’t I aweso? I’m even helping you out. Hehehe~’
I could feel how she seemingly sent a scoff of disbelief to my sayings. However, our tension had actually cald down and while we walked backstage with the Emperor who proudly escorted us, he finally spoke again. This ti much more composed compared to when we arrived at his royal lounge... Since surprise and anticipation to flex beca full flexing mode now that the ti to start the event was here.
"Aaah~ Cute child... We closed the principal road so no one at the square would get a peek at our arrival... That was a great decision." — Separating from , giving a step aside while holding my hand up, the Emperor said with a satisfied smile. — "If we hadn’t, people’s cheers could have escalated while witnessing the Ninth’s finesse along this grandiose Ruler, hoho."
’Hehe~ Yes, sir. You bet. Your Majesty is also looking nice~’ — I answered flattered, and entertained at how he playfully yet also aningly said it.
"... Cute child." — Then, changing his tone to a more serious one, although still looking fondly at us, the Emperor continued. — "Stand taller and as prominent as always... And pay attention to the front seats... Soone you might want to catch sight of will be there... Ahem. However, do not tell him I told you. He gets quite annoying even when my great self is being kind to him."
Grumbling in the end, the Emperor frowned. Probably just by thinking about this troubleso person. And Marianne and I couldn’t help but feel joy from his words, since I can tell already who this person is.
From the Italian, aning: "You’re a sight to behold"From the Italian, aning: "Looks great on you."From the Italian, aning: Lovely. From the Italian, aning: "You look beautiful"From the Italian: Young Lady.
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