Chapter 343

"A Refreshing Dress Like a Grassland"
Until the pearl necklace is complete, the delivery of the "A Calm Dress Like the Sea" will be on hold.
In the meantime, I'll work on another request.
Next up is the "A Refreshing Dress Like a Grassland."

Since the keyword is "grassland," I assume it should be in the green color family, but I'm not sure what kind of green would be best.
I have a color reference book, but I should ask Little Bern for her opinion.

After sending a message ahead to the Marquis Vardmoi I received a response that I could visit right away.
That means something has happened, doesn't it?
I'm starting to get a feel for these situations.

"You're here, Lily. So, has Bern’s dress been delivered yet?"

"I thought there was some kind of trouble, but you’re just asking about the dress?"

"Bern has been so absent-minded lately, no matter what she’s doing. Even just one dress would be fine—please deliver it as soon as possible."

"Even if you say that, the two dresses I've made so far are waiting for their accompanying accessories to be finished."

"Then, can the third dress be made without accessories?"

He's raising the difficulty level here.
I mean, I consider the accessories part of the dress.
But in the end, it's up to Little Bern.

As I was talking with the Marquis Vardmoi I was informed that Little Bern had finished her lessons, so I went to meet her.
It seems today's lesson was on poetry.
Noblewomen really have a wide range of subjects they study.

… Wait, did Young lady Kou study this too?
Well, whatever.

"Big sister Lily, what brings you here today?"

"I came to decide on the colors for a dress. The 'Refreshing Dress Like a Grassland.'"

"Huh? Wouldn't just green be fine?"

"Well, there are many kinds of green. Look, like this."

I opened the green section of my color reference book.
Dozens of shades of green were displayed on the page.
Little Bern stared at them intently.
I wonder if she can see the differences in these colors.

"Big sister Lily, what's the difference between spring green and chartreuse green?"

"Uh, do you mean in terms of meaning?"

"Yeah. Spring green seems deeper green, but chartreuse green is a bright yellow-green."

Oh, can Little Bern actually distinguish between these shades?
Spring green and chartreuse green are easy to tell apart, but when it comes to finer variations, even I get lost.

"Spring green is the color of early spring vegetables, while chartreuse is the color of early spring grass."

"I see... Then what about young leaves green?"

"That's the color of leaves in early summer. Little Bern, can you tell the difference in hues?"

"I don’t know exactly, but I can tell they’re different. Big sister Lily, can you work with all these colors?"

"I can. Do you have any preferences?"

"Then, I want the bodice in charteruse and the skirt in young leaves green! The silhouette should be empire-style!"

That’s a pretty specific request.
But just that alone might be a bit plain, so I suggested adding an extra layer of lace in a slightly yellower shade of green. She nodded in agreement.

I also asked if she needed any accessories, and she said a large white ribbon tied at the waist and a yellow ribbon for her hair would be enough.
She wants them to resemble butterflies.
She really has a great sense of style.

I'll have to put my all into making this dress!

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