A Happy Time
“Here we are.”
Saying that, Felisiana-sama stopped in front of a white brick shop located on a slightly elevated part of town.
From the atmosphere of its exterior and the craftsmanship of the double doors, it was clear this was a very high-class shop.
“Today I reserved a terrace seat here, and from that terrace you can see the entire town… I am sure you will like it, Lux-kun.”
“Ah! I-I am looking forward to it!”
Though I felt nervous in such a luxurious atmosphere, I answered like that, and together with Felisiana-sama, who gave me a gentle smile, we entered the shop.
Then, a man dressed in a waiter’s uniform bowed to us and said,
“Felisiana-sama and Rodwell-sama, correct?”
“Yes.”
“I will guide you to your reserved table.”
Saying that, the man began to lead us to our seats, so Felisiana-sama and I followed him.
When we were guided to a terrace where no one else was present, Felisiana-sama and I sat down and placed our orders.
“…Very well… then I will have your food prepared, so please wait just a moment.”
After saying that with the utmost politeness, the man bowed slowly and left us.
Felisiana-sama… being with her like this, from the way she responds and carries herself, she really does not seem like someone the same age as me.
Thinking that, I suddenly felt the wind pass by and looked to the side.
And there… was the lively town scene, bustling in the middle of the day.
“Amazing…!”
I could not help but be overwhelmed by the sight of the town.
The fountain where I had arranged to meet Felisiana-sama, the shop I sometimes visited for shopping, the horse-drawn carriages carrying people… seeing the townsfolk living their lives so energetically filled me with warmth.
Siana’s Side
Like Lux, Siana had also gazed toward the town for a short while, but she soon turned her eyes back to Lux.
“…”
To Lux or to any third party, Siana right now, as the Third Princess Felisiana, would surely appear as calm and composed as ever… but in truth, that was not the case.
Lux-kun, watching the scenery of the town with sparkling eyes, is just so adorable…! Well, I did arrange in advance so that no one else would come to the other terrace seats, meaning I already knew I would be here with Lux-kun alone, but even so, to be able to sit here together, just the two of us, on this terrace, with the beautiful town as our backdrop, sharing a meal… is that not simply too wonderful!?
While Siana’s heart leapt at Lux’s expressions and at the situation of being together with him on the terrace, Lux pointed toward the town and said,
“Felisiana-sama! Please look! I once went to buy vegetables at that shop over there, and since I do not usually go shopping and was worrying over various things, they noticed and kindly taught me what to do!”
Ah, Lux-kun…
“I see.”
“Yes! And also, that street over there. I sometimes pass by it, and the flowers displayed in front of the shops are really beautiful, so I would love for you to see them too, Felisiana-sama!”
So cute…
“I see. Then next time… no, after we finish our meal, I would like to go and see them together with you, Lux-kun. How about it?”
“Ah! Please, I would love that!”
Lux said that with a smile directed at Siana.
Ah, Lux-kun, you are just too cute…!
As she looked at Lux like that, Siana whispered it in her heart, her cheeks flushing red. Then she steadied herself a little and, still gazing at Lux, renewed her vow inwardly.
I love you, Lux-kun… I will absolutely make sure to bring you happiness.
With those feelings, her heart overflowed with the desire to embrace Lux right then and whisper words of love to him, but since that was impossible here, Siana somehow managed to restrain herself.
After that, while they chatted a little more about the town, their meals arrived, and the two of them immediately began eating.
…This happy time spent with Lux as Felisiana was something Siana wished could last forever.