Naruhito (62)
“Is carrying tea your job?”
“There are various tasks.”
I’m working right now, so I’m not really in the mood to chat. However, since I’m escorting a guest to Muramasa’s room, I guess it wouldn’t hurt to talk a little.
“You’re going shopping with me, right? When are we going?”
He suddenly went off somewhere and didn’t come back for a while, and now he’s acting all self-centered.
“I’ll ask Hiiro.”
“Why is His Highness involved in this?”
“Because Hiiro is coming too.”
“Huh? Why?”
“I only go on dates with Hiiro.”
“Date? We’re just going shopping, right?”
“But no.”
Ignoring the somewhat irritated Rikimaru, I knocked on Muramasa’s door. After hearing a response, I opened the door.
“Excuse me. I’ve brought tea.”
“Good work. Thank you very much.”
Muramasa, who was sitting at a large desk working, smiled kindly.
Rikimaru also came in, saying, “Excuse me.”
“I’ll be under your care starting today.”
“Yes, I’ve heard. Please, have a seat over there.”
Rikimaru sat on the sofa he was shown to, and Muramasa also moved there, so I placed two teacups on the table in front of the sofa and bowed my head.
As I was about to leave, Rikimaru turned around.
“Wait a minute. I’ll come with you.”
“No need.”
“Huh?”
“Excuse me.”
I bowed my head and closed the door. Next, I’ll bring tea to Yoshino.
I visited Yoshino’s room and served tea, and in return, she gave me a handmade bag and wallet. The bag, made from sturdy canvas, fit nicely against my left hip when worn crossbody. The button was magnetized so it was easy to open with one hand, and it snapped shut on its own when released. The bag was a warm white with a bright red, large button that looked beautiful. The wallet was made from the same fabric and had the same button.
I’m so happy!
“Thank you, Yoshino.”
Yoshino smiled warmly.
“Good job, Naru. Come by again.”
“Okay.”
She gave me a piece of candy, so I put it in the bag along with the wallet.
After returning the cart to the kitchen, I wiped down the tables in the dining hall.
Busy.
Fun.
As soon as I sat down to eat lunch, I immediately felt sleepy.
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