Naruhito (40)
"I wonder why you fell in love with Prince Akemi? Himari asked me with a serious expression. It was so strange.”
"That child has been acting strange lately."
"Did he find a girlfriend, or did someone whisper love to him?"
"How interesting~ Could it be his first love?"
"Oh my, how lovely."
The voices of the three women could be heard. The last one was Aoba’s.
I opened my eyes on the bed and listened absentmindedly to their conversation. Was I asleep again...? Lately, I've been feeling so sluggish. I find myself in bed more often than not.
I don't mind it, but because so many people worry about me, I want to stay awake as much as possible.
"Naru, are you awake?"
Aoba peered at me with a gentle smile. She effortlessly lifted me up and carried me over to the table.
"Naru, good morning. Want some water? We also have juice."
Otoha stood up smoothly.
"Water."
When I said so,
"Choosing something with no calories again."
"Yes, please get some calories at least."
Two beautiful women looked at me and protested. When I first met them, I was surprised to find not just Otoha, but also two women as beautiful as her.
No matter how many times I meet them, I find myself captivated.
"You look beautiful today, too."
When I said that, the two women, who were probably used to compliments, blushed slightly and smiled happily.
"Naru, you will become a fine man, too~"
"What a waste for Hiiro."
They said what they liked and laughed cheerfully.
I quite like the voices and laughter of women.
Resting against Aoba, I drank the water Otoha gave me. It was cold.
"Thank you."
"Yeah."
Otoha chuckled softly as she sat back down in her chair and handed me a piece of candy.
"So, what did you answer?"
Lady Himiko, who looked about the same age as Aoba, but didn't seem like it at all, asked.
"Huh? Answer what?"
Lady Akari, a beauty resembling Himari, tilted her head.
"Why you fell in love with Prince Akemi, of course."
"Huh? Why do I have to answer that?"
"Why? You don’t have an answer? Poor you, Akemi."
"Can you answer, Mother?"
"I love Touya's beautiful face!"
"I was a fool to ask you, Mother."
Lady Akari sighed dramatically.
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