Chapter 1
Fufufu… Oh, how rude of me. I nearly let a chuckle slip out.
Hmph. When you laugh, your face gets all bunched up and ugly. Well, not like you had a nice face to begin with.
What did you just say, servant? ♪
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That’s not very tactful of you. Shouldn’t you get to collecting our plates now that we’ve finished the sweets? Oh, and may I have some more tea?
Be quick and don’t delay, servant… ♪
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Well? Are you going to answer me? You should try smiling, and repeat after me: “Why of course, Master!” ♪
Yuzuru~ What if I were an assassin disguised as a servant hired to take this guy out?
Absolutely not. Right now you are a servant, Tori, and it is only natural that you would provide for your guests.
Forgive us, Tsukasa-sama. Our newest hire has been most impolite ♪
Fufu, fufufu… I don’t quite understand the circumstances here. Why is Tori-kun a servant now?
Just what have you done? Perhaps the Himemiya house has fallen to ruin?
Marvelous! Oh, frabjous day! I can truly enjoy a graceful and refined tea with Onee-sama whilst we bask in the joy of Tori-kun’s folly… ♪
Forgive me, Fushimi-senpai. I’ve made light of you. I had thought the Himemiyas were simply a nouveau riche family with no particular point of praise, but I’ve changed my mind.
Their servants are first-class. To think you can entertain a guest so thoroughly, even on a sudden visit… ♪ Ah hahahahaha ☆
Deep breaths… Calm down, me. You can’t kill him; it’ll hurt your family’s reputation.
Just what are you mumbling to yourself about? It sounds so disturbing. Shut your mouth and do your duties… serving boy ♪
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Sir, you mustn’t.
Lemme go—Let go of me, Yuzuru! How can you just stand there and let him insult us like that?! This is our honor on the line here!
That was an act of aggression! So I’m gonna get even by burning down that old and decrepit Suou house!
Oh my, are you sure you should be saying those things? In other times, such disrespect from a servant would have them beheaded on the spot!
Fufu, fufufu…
Hm?
Well hello there, Tsukasa-kun! Aren’t you in a good mood today ♪
E–Eeeeichi-sama…! ☆
T–T–Tenshouin-onii-samaaaaa?!
Fufu. Forgive me, Yuzuru, but I couldn’t be satisfied just watching the video, and so I ended up barging right in.
Sigh… I was starting to feel sorry for the master, anyway, so this was good timing.
That’s good to hear. …In any case, Tsukasa-kun, you do seem to be in a good mood. Did you do something fun? I’d love to hear if you’d tell me.
From the looks of things, it seems you were playing with my adorable Tori.
That’s right, you two are of the same age and social standing, almost like childhood friends.
Precious, precious friends ♪
I can’t even fathom that Tsukasa-kun—or rather, that Tsukasa-san from the proud and noble warrior house Suou…
Would ever have such poor taste as to enjoy bullying a dear friend ♪
Y–y–yes, of course, Onii-sama. It’s exactly as you say, Onii-sama.
Tori and I are great friends! Even now we were just elegantly enjoying this tea together, Onii-sama.
Eichi-sama~ ♪ You came to my rescue at the best time ever! I’m so happy! Thank you, I love you! You’re my hero, Eichi-sama~… ☆
Fufu, it’s embarrassing to be called a hero.
I have many things I wish to say, but first and foremost: Is there something you need, President-sa… Eichi-sama? Or did you simply want to join in on the fun?
That is part of it, yes. But I came to say our time is up; we have to leave now, or we won’t make it to the soirée in time.
I’ve prepared a car for you all, so let’s get going. We’ll be going to my home, so it’s more efficient to have you accompany me there.
You’re going to the soirée too, aren’t you Tsukasa-kun?
Oh, yes. Most of the well-established families in the area will be attending. After all, it is an event hosted by Tenshouin-onii-sama.
Yes, I’m glad. We can stop at everyone’s houses on the way there so you can get ready to go. Tori, you should go ahead and get changed.
You ought to dress up every once in a while too, Yuzuru. …And I’ve also prepared a dress for you, Anzu-chan, so let’s all enjoy our time together ♪