“Yes, yes, this feels much more like me.”
On the afternoon of New Year’s Day, I looked at myself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.
Of course, Madam Selway’s tailoring of this tuxedo is superb, but more than anything, the design is modeled after something from my previous life. For me, this is what I’m used to.
…Well, as a mere college student, I had never worn such formal clothes before.
“Waaaah…! Hal, you look so cool!”
“R-Really?”
“Yeah! If you look like that, Sandra will definitely like you even more!”
“Do you think so?”
I can’t help but be happy when Caz, who is jumping on the bed, showers me with compliments.
If anything, I’m feeling about 50% more confident than usual.
“Prince Harold, it’s almost time…”
“Huh? Is it that late already?”
Monica pointed it out, and when I looked at the clock, it was indeed the perfect time to go pick her up.
“Well, I’m off.”
“Yes. We’ll be waiting for your return.”
“Have a good time!”
Seeing me off, Monica and Caz, I got into the carriage and proceeded down the Royal Capital’s main street.
Of course, it’s to pick up my favorite fiancée.
It’s common to greet your fiancée when she arrives at the Royal Palace by carriage and then escort her to the venue, but unfortunately, I can’t wait.
Besides, I know Sandra will be very happy if I go to pick her up.
So.
“My, my! Prince Harold, welcome!”
When I arrived at the Chevalier family’s Townhouse, Madam Norma greeted me.
Madam Norma usually lives in the main residence because she also manages the territory, but she has been staying at this Townhouse for the past two weeks for the New Year Celebration hosted by the Royal Family.
“Thank you for the welcome. U-Um… Mother-in-law.”
“Hehe. Isn’t it natural to welcome my son?”
Ah, geez, I really can’t win against her.
Just meeting Madam Norma makes my heart feel so warm.
“Her preparations should be complete soon, so how about we have some tea together until then?”
“Yes. Thank you.”
So, while I was chatting with Madam Norma over tea.
“Oh, Prince Harold. Could it be… you’ve come to pick up Alexandra?”
Cedric appeared.
Seriously, I just came to pick up my fiancée, you don’t have to narrow your eyes and look so displeased. Though I can’t tell if your eyes are naturally that narrow.
“Listen to this. Cedric thought he could escort Alexandra to the Royal Palace, but Prince Harold stole that role from him, so he’s sulking, you see?”
“Mother!?”
“Ah, haha…”
I see. So that’s why the Siscon brother is in a bad mood.
“But, shouldn’t you be escorting your fiancée, Brother?”
“…I don’t have a fiancée.”
Oops, it seems this topic is taboo, as they both have troubled expressions on their faces.
But, as the next head of the Chevalier family, the kingdom’s largest noble family, he should be a highly sought-after catch, so judging from their attitudes, he probably hasn’t received many marriage proposals…
“You know… I can’t help but wonder too. I think his face is normal…”
“M-Mother…”
Madam Norma, that’s not a compliment.
Thanks to that, Cedric has a complicated look on his face.
“That’s why today’s Celebration Party is a great opportunity for Cedric to find a fiancée. Prince Harold, please cooperate, okay?”
“If that’s the case, then of course. I don’t know if I’ll be of any help, but I’ll do my best with Sandra.”
Even so, I don’t have any connections with people my age, and I don’t know any young ladies I can introduce.
All I can do is play the villain and be a foil for Cedric… wait.
Come to think of it, I received a letter from Raphael. “Be careful of Wilfred at the Celebration Party.”
According to the letter, even though I was chatting with Wilfred in such a friendly mood the other day, it was Raphael’s act, and he was being as cautious as possible in his heart.
No wonder. Cardis’s right-hand man, Wilfred, made such a proposal, but Cardis himself didn’t accept becoming the next king.
So Raphael is pretending to accept Wilfred’s proposal on the surface, trying to find out what that guy is thinking.
Reading the letter, I was reminded of the fact that Raphael was one of the most cunning princes in EnHaza.
However, the letter ended with words of invitation to me as usual. How troublesome.
I took a sip of tea and was thinking about such things when.
“S-Sorry to keep you waiting…”
“Ah…”
I was so captivated by the sight of my favorite fiancée who had appeared after getting ready that I embarrassingly spilled tea from my mouth.
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