Chapter 117
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Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge
Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier
Adeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival’s mother
Susanna, servant in the Belisario household
Anna, servant in the Belisario household
Clarabelle, servant in the Belisario household
A bright star that is as strong as the sun
Indeed, Percival is very dazzling.
“I guess the sun wasn’t a metaphor……”
“What can I do for you, Sapphiras-sama?’
Clarabelle-san, who is taking care of my hair, tilted her head at my soliloquy.
“Ah, no. It’s nothing.”
Apparently, I had inadvertently said it out loud.
Clarabelle-san and Anna-san are now diligently grooming my hair. The first time Clarabelle-san and the others saw my hair again at the costume fitting, they screamed.
“We are well aware that you are busy, Sapphiras-sama! But please at least put a comb in your hair! Your beautiful black hair is wasted!”
And so, it’s like this.
It was only a few days that I did as I was told with the oil I was given when I came here in the summer. In no time at all, my hair care has faded into oblivion, and now I don’t even bother to comb it. But my hair isn’t that peculiar, and a hand comb is enough. I thought that was good enough, but in the eyes of Clarabelle-san and the others, it’s not at all. Get it shining by the time of the Yor party! And they are working very hard to get my hair done this way. Not only are they oiling and carefully combing my hair, but they are also massaging my head.
Even so, do people with long hair take care of their hair like that? I wondered, so I asked Percival what he actually does, and he told me that he combs it every day. The shine of that dazzling hair was cultivated by daily brushing. In my previous life, none of my friends took that much care about their appearance. Even Urla used a hand comb. Her creed was not to waste time on useless things.
Come to think of it, the old lady said that there are other stars that shine down on me, and those stars must be Aurora and the Belisario family. Sapphiras, who was oppressed by his family and was alone, is now surrounded by many kind people. That’s because Percival approached me when I was alone in the cafeteria. I think it was definitely then that the stars moved. I’m the one who met an invaluable friend. And if it wasn’t for Percival, there were several occasions when I would have been seriously injured or even killed by accident. No matter how powerful magic I can use, I’ll easily die from carelessness. I’ve experienced that once, so there’s no doubt about it.
Yesterday, Percival’s arm that supported me when I almost fell was strong and warm. A star with a strong light like the sun, and a warmth that envelops you, as expected, there is no one else other than Percival.
But I have a tumultuous destiny. If he stays by my side, he’s guaranteed to get caught up in that turbulence. I wonder if Percival would still be okay with that……
“……Sapphiras-sama? You have an ugly look, is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?”
“Oh, no. I feel very comfortable……”
……I’ll ask him next time I get a chance. For now, let’s just surrender to this comfort.
Massage, it’s the best.
And so, we finally welcomed Yor.
From early in the morning, the people at the castle are busy moving around. I was told to just take a bath after breakfast, so I luxuriously soaked in the hot water from the morning, and after the bath, I leisurely looked out the window at the castle, and Clarabelle-san and Anna-san came to pick me up before noon.
“Sapphiras-sama, it’s time for you to get ready.”
Eh? Already?
Women do their hair and put on make-up, that will take a while, but what else am I going to do but get dressed?
I followed them, puzzled, and was taken to the room where we had our costume fitting the other day. There were two seamstresses from the other day and a row of servants. What in the world is going on here?
I was confused, and then Percival came in.
“Per-Percival, what’s going on?”
I asked in confusion, and Percival laughed with a slightly troubled look on his face.
“Sapphiras, give up.”
Eh? What? That disturbing word. As I grew more and more anxious, the sound of clapping hands echoed high in the room.
“The Margravine has asked me to make sure you two are perfect. Everyone, I ask you all to do your best.”
“Yes.”
The seamstresses and servants in the room moved in unison and surrounded me and Percival.
The seamstresses then proceeded to make the sleeves and hems fit more closely to the body. I’ve just had it fixed the other day, and you’re still going to fix it?
The amazing thing is that even though it fits me perfectly, it’s not tight in any way.
“You don’t need any make-up. You have beautiful skin and you don’t even need to put rouge on your mouth. How about just a hint of colour on your cheeks to make your face look brighter?”
“Yes, I think that would be fine.”
How do you like it? If I was at a loss for words, Anna-san would answer for me. Then, something like a brush tickled my cheek.
“How would you like your hair done?”
“Please braid the sides loosely and stop here.”
Anna-san then took out a box. Inside is a gold hair clip in the shape of the Vanderwall dragon.
“Eh? I’m going to wear this?”
“Yes, you are. Who else would wear it?”
I was so impressed by Anna’s insistence that I stopped asking any more questions. This is not a place for people like me to speak up. It’s probably right to shut up and let everything go.
Thinking that it would be best to obey here, I glanced at Percival, who told me to give up at the beginning. There was a Percival with a different atmosphere than usual. The tight-fitting black outfit perfectly complements Percival’s well-trained body. Above all, with his bangs up and his forehead exposed, he looked more intelligent and fearless than ever. Yet graceful, today Percival is more of a prince than a knight. Surely at the party, he will probably have the eyes of the guests all to himself.
“Percival, you look cool!”
“Thank you. Sapphiras looks wonderful too.”
“Eh? Is that so……Thank you.”
His eyes narrowed loosely, like the midsummer sky. The prince-like smile almost makes my heart thump, but turning such a sweet gaze on me is a waste of sweetness.
“Sapphiras-sama, please put this on as well.”
Saying that, Clarabelle-san put a wand holder on my waist that was made to match my outfit. Carved with complex and detailed patterns, you can tell at a glance that it was made by a skilled leather craftsman. This is definitely expensive! As I am fighting to imagine the price, the tricorn wand is set.
……You’re vehemently claiming to be a fierce magician.
“Well, it’s ready. Please line up, both of you.”
I lined up next to Percival as I was told, and Madam Adeline, in a crimson dress, came in with Susanna-san. The dress, with its gorgeous yet simple design, was graceful and highlighted Madam Adeline’s beauty. As her dress is simple, she wears accessories with large stones, but she is not overshadowed by their presence and sparkle. She is indeed a Margravine.
“Are you two ready?”
At the sound of Madam Adeline’s voice, the servants and seamstresses who had been preparing us so far quickly move back to the wall.
“Yes, we have done our best to prepare them, Madam. What do you think?”
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Characters in this chapter:
Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge
Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier
Adeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival’s mother
Susanna, servant in the Belisario household
Anna, servant in the Belisario household
Clarabelle, servant in the Belisario household
A bright star that is as strong as the sun
Indeed, Percival is very dazzling.
“I guess the sun wasn’t a metaphor……”
“What can I do for you, Sapphiras-sama?’
Clarabelle-san, who is taking care of my hair, tilted her head at my soliloquy.
“Ah, no. It’s nothing.”
Apparently, I had inadvertently said it out loud.
Clarabelle-san and Anna-san are now diligently grooming my hair. The first time Clarabelle-san and the others saw my hair again at the costume fitting, they screamed.
“We are well aware that you are busy, Sapphiras-sama! But please at least put a comb in your hair! Your beautiful black hair is wasted!”
And so, it’s like this.
It was only a few days that I did as I was told with the oil I was given when I came here in the summer. In no time at all, my hair care has faded into oblivion, and now I don’t even bother to comb it. But my hair isn’t that peculiar, and a hand comb is enough. I thought that was good enough, but in the eyes of Clarabelle-san and the others, it’s not at all. Get it shining by the time of the Yor party! And they are working very hard to get my hair done this way. Not only are they oiling and carefully combing my hair, but they are also massaging my head.
Even so, do people with long hair take care of their hair like that? I wondered, so I asked Percival what he actually does, and he told me that he combs it every day. The shine of that dazzling hair was cultivated by daily brushing. In my previous life, none of my friends took that much care about their appearance. Even Urla used a hand comb. Her creed was not to waste time on useless things.
Come to think of it, the old lady said that there are other stars that shine down on me, and those stars must be Aurora and the Belisario family. Sapphiras, who was oppressed by his family and was alone, is now surrounded by many kind people. That’s because Percival approached me when I was alone in the cafeteria. I think it was definitely then that the stars moved. I’m the one who met an invaluable friend. And if it wasn’t for Percival, there were several occasions when I would have been seriously injured or even killed by accident. No matter how powerful magic I can use, I’ll easily die from carelessness. I’ve experienced that once, so there’s no doubt about it.
Yesterday, Percival’s arm that supported me when I almost fell was strong and warm. A star with a strong light like the sun, and a warmth that envelops you, as expected, there is no one else other than Percival.
But I have a tumultuous destiny. If he stays by my side, he’s guaranteed to get caught up in that turbulence. I wonder if Percival would still be okay with that……
“……Sapphiras-sama? You have an ugly look, is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?”
“Oh, no. I feel very comfortable……”
……I’ll ask him next time I get a chance. For now, let’s just surrender to this comfort.
Massage, it’s the best.
And so, we finally welcomed Yor.
From early in the morning, the people at the castle are busy moving around. I was told to just take a bath after breakfast, so I luxuriously soaked in the hot water from the morning, and after the bath, I leisurely looked out the window at the castle, and Clarabelle-san and Anna-san came to pick me up before noon.
“Sapphiras-sama, it’s time for you to get ready.”
Eh? Already?
Women do their hair and put on make-up, that will take a while, but what else am I going to do but get dressed?
I followed them, puzzled, and was taken to the room where we had our costume fitting the other day. There were two seamstresses from the other day and a row of servants. What in the world is going on here?
I was confused, and then Percival came in.
“Per-Percival, what’s going on?”
I asked in confusion, and Percival laughed with a slightly troubled look on his face.
“Sapphiras, give up.”
Eh? What? That disturbing word. As I grew more and more anxious, the sound of clapping hands echoed high in the room.
“The Margravine has asked me to make sure you two are perfect. Everyone, I ask you all to do your best.”
“Yes.”
The seamstresses and servants in the room moved in unison and surrounded me and Percival.
The seamstresses then proceeded to make the sleeves and hems fit more closely to the body. I’ve just had it fixed the other day, and you’re still going to fix it?
The amazing thing is that even though it fits me perfectly, it’s not tight in any way.
“You don’t need any make-up. You have beautiful skin and you don’t even need to put rouge on your mouth. How about just a hint of colour on your cheeks to make your face look brighter?”
“Yes, I think that would be fine.”
How do you like it? If I was at a loss for words, Anna-san would answer for me. Then, something like a brush tickled my cheek.
“How would you like your hair done?”
“Please braid the sides loosely and stop here.”
Anna-san then took out a box. Inside is a gold hair clip in the shape of the Vanderwall dragon.
“Eh? I’m going to wear this?”
“Yes, you are. Who else would wear it?”
I was so impressed by Anna’s insistence that I stopped asking any more questions. This is not a place for people like me to speak up. It’s probably right to shut up and let everything go.
Thinking that it would be best to obey here, I glanced at Percival, who told me to give up at the beginning. There was a Percival with a different atmosphere than usual. The tight-fitting black outfit perfectly complements Percival’s well-trained body. Above all, with his bangs up and his forehead exposed, he looked more intelligent and fearless than ever. Yet graceful, today Percival is more of a prince than a knight. Surely at the party, he will probably have the eyes of the guests all to himself.
“Percival, you look cool!”
“Thank you. Sapphiras looks wonderful too.”
“Eh? Is that so……Thank you.”
His eyes narrowed loosely, like the midsummer sky. The prince-like smile almost makes my heart thump, but turning such a sweet gaze on me is a waste of sweetness.
“Sapphiras-sama, please put this on as well.”
Saying that, Clarabelle-san put a wand holder on my waist that was made to match my outfit. Carved with complex and detailed patterns, you can tell at a glance that it was made by a skilled leather craftsman. This is definitely expensive! As I am fighting to imagine the price, the tricorn wand is set.
……You’re vehemently claiming to be a fierce magician.
“Well, it’s ready. Please line up, both of you.”
I lined up next to Percival as I was told, and Madam Adeline, in a crimson dress, came in with Susanna-san. The dress, with its gorgeous yet simple design, was graceful and highlighted Madam Adeline’s beauty. As her dress is simple, she wears accessories with large stones, but she is not overshadowed by their presence and sparkle. She is indeed a Margravine.
“Are you two ready?”
At the sound of Madam Adeline’s voice, the servants and seamstresses who had been preparing us so far quickly move back to the wall.
“Yes, we have done our best to prepare them, Madam. What do you think?”
Characters in this chapter:Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of AldridgePercival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern FrontierAdeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival's motherSusanna, servant in the Belisario householdAnna, servant in the Belisario householdClarabelle, servant in the Belisario householdA bright star that is as strong as the sunIndeed, Percival is very dazzling.I guess the sun wasn't a metaphorWhat can I do for you, Sapphiras-sama?'Clarabelle-san, who is taking care of my hair, tilted her head at my soliloquy.Ah, no. It's nothing.Apparently, I had inadvertently said it out loud.Clarabelle-san and Anna-san are now diligently grooming my hair. The first time Clarabelle-san and the others saw my hair again at the costume fitting, they screamed.We are well aware that you are busy, Sapphiras-sama! But please at least put a comb in your hair! Your beautiful black hair is wasted!And so, it's like this.It was only a few days that I did as I was told with the oil I was given when I came here in the summer. In no time at all, my hair care has faded into oblivion, and now I don't even bother to comb it. But my hair isn't that peculiar, and a hand comb is enough. I thought that was good enough, but in the eyes of Clarabelle-san and the others, it's not at all. Get it shining by the time of the Yor party! And they are working very hard to get my hair done this way. Not only are they oiling and carefully combing my hair, but they are also massaging my head.Even so, do people with long hair take care of their hair like that? I wondered, so I asked Percival what he actually does, and he told me that he combs it every day. The shine of that dazzling hair was cultivated by daily brushing. In my previous life, none of my friends took that much care about their appearance. Even Urla used a hand comb. Her creed was not to waste time on useless things.Come to think of it, the old lady said that there are other stars that shine down on me, and those stars must be Aurora and the Belisario family. Sapphiras, who was oppressed by his family and was alone, is now surrounded by many kind people. That's because Percival approached me when I was alone in the cafeteria. I think it was definitely then that the stars moved. I'm the one who met an invaluable friend. And if it wasn't for Percival, there were several occasions when I would have been seriously injured or even killed by accident. No matter how powerful magic I can use, I'll easily die from carelessness. I've experienced that once, so there's no doubt about it.Yesterday, Percival's arm that supported me when I almost fell was strong and warm. A star with a strong light like the sun, and a warmth that envelops you, as expected, there is no one else other than Percival.But I have a tumultuous destiny. If he stays by my side, he's guaranteed to get caught up in that turbulence. I wonder if Percival would still be okay with thatSapphiras-sama? You have an ugly look, is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?Oh, no. I feel very comfortableI'll ask him next time I get a chance. For now, let's just surrender to this comfort.Massage, it's the best.And so, we finally welcomed Yor.From early in the morning, the people at the castle are busy moving around. I was told to just take a bath after breakfast, so I luxuriously soaked in the hot water from the morning, and after the bath, I leisurely looked out the window at the castle, and Clarabelle-san and Anna-san came to pick me up before noon.Sapphiras-sama, it's time for you to get ready.Eh? Already?Women do their hair and put on make-up, that will take a while, but what else am I going to do but get dressed?I followed them, puzzled, and was taken to the room where we had our costume fitting the other day. There were two seamstresses from the other day and a row of servants. What in the world is going on here?I was confused, and then Percival came in.Per-Percival, what's going on?I asked in confusion, and Percival laughed with a slightly troubled look on his face.Sapphiras, give up.Eh? What? That disturbing word. As I grew more and more anxious, the sound of clapping hands echoed high in the room.The Margravine has asked me to make sure you two are perfect. Everyone, I ask you all to do your best.Yes.The seamstresses and servants in the room moved in unison and surrounded me and Percival.The seamstresses then proceeded to make the sleeves and hems fit more closely to the body. I've just had it fixed the other day, and you're still going to fix it?The amazing thing is that even though it fits me perfectly, it's not tight in any way.You don't need any make-up. You have beautiful skin and you don't even need to put rouge on your mouth. How about just a hint of colour on your cheeks to make your face look brighter?Yes, I think that would be fine.How do you like it? If I was at a loss for words, Anna-san would answer for me. Then, something like a brush tickled my cheek.How would you like your hair done?Please braid the sides loosely and stop here.Anna-san then took out a box. Inside is a gold hair clip in the shape of the Vanderwall dragon.Eh? I'm going to wear this?Yes, you are. Who else would wear it?I was so impressed by Anna's insistence that I stopped asking any more questions. This is not a place for people like me to speak up. It's probably right to shut up and let everything go.Thinking that it would be best to obey here, I glanced at Percival, who told me to give up at the beginning. There was a Percival with a different atmosphere than usual. The tight-fitting black outfit perfectly complements Percival's well-trained body. Above all, with his bangs up and his forehead exposed, he looked more intelligent and fearless than ever. Yet graceful, today Percival is more of a prince than a knight. Surely at the party, he will probably have the eyes of the guests all to himself.Percival, you look cool!Thank you. Sapphiras looks wonderful too.Eh? Is that soThank you.His eyes narrowed loosely, like the midsummer sky. The prince-like smile almost makes my heart thump, but turning such a sweet gaze on me is a waste of sweetness.Sapphiras-sama, please put this on as well.Saying that, Clarabelle-san put a wand holder on my waist that was made to match my outfit. Carved with complex and detailed patterns, you can tell at a glance that it was made by a skilled leather craftsman. This is definitely expensive! As I am fighting to imagine the price, the tricorn wand is set.You're vehemently claiming to be a fierce magician.Well, it's ready. Please line up, both of you.I lined up next to Percival as I was told, and Madam Adeline, in a crimson dress, came in with Susanna-san. The dress, with its gorgeous yet simple design, was graceful and highlighted Madam Adeline's beauty. As her dress is simple, she wears accessories with large stones, but she is not overshadowed by their presence and sparkle. She is indeed a Margravine.Are you two ready?At the sound of Madam Adeline's voice, the servants and seamstresses who had been preparing us so far quickly move back to the wall.Yes, we have done our best to prepare them, Madam. What do you think?
