The day after the party, grandfather came to us with a letter.
"Sana, there's a letter addressed to you."
Grandfather's words surprised Sana.
"Eh? To me?"
"Ah, that's right. The sender is… Ba… No, Ricardo it seems. It was sent via Sebastian. According to Sebastian's letter… No, it's fine. You will understand just by looking at it."
Sana looked puzzled receiving the letter from grandfather.
Well, that's right.
It's rare for brother to send letters, I think it's the first for Sana.
Honestly, I'm curious about what's written there, but Sana must read it first.
Reading the letter must be embarrassing with everybody around paying attention…
I spoke to Sana, who was holding the letter stiffened.
"Hey, Sana. If you can't calm down here, how about reading it when you're alone in the room?"
Sana replied with "Yes”, and with "Please excuse me" disappeared.
… Hm, I'm really curious about the letter.
When Sana was gone, grandfather opened his mouth.
"Truth be told, I've thought of going to the Northern Country now, but I think we'll return to our country at once. Probably it's there that Ricardo's fight will take place."
"A fight… is it?"
"Ah, Sebastian said Ricardo is involved with marriage talks."
Ara ara, it's surprising that there is some benevolent person willing to engage in marriage talks with brother.
It's been a while since he was surrounded by ladies at the party, is one of them still deceived?
… Hm? Then why did brother send Sana a letter?
"Grandfather, why would elder brother send a letter to Sana? Is he reporting about the marriage talks?"
Grandfather laughed and said.
"Probably, he hasn't even touched that subject. Perhaps being cornered finally awakened him."
Awakened…
I have a feeling it's going to be troublesome.
Such kind of a premonition is likely to be right on the money, huh.
There was a noise of the door opening.
Looks like Sana came back.
"Sana, how was elder brother's letter?"
Sana made a troubled face hearing my question.
"No matter what you say… I don't know what to think…"
Eventually Sana offered me the letter.
"Eh? Is it fine if I read it?"
"Yes. Lillina, I would like you to read it."
Hmm, I'll read if you say that.
Let's see… Hm hm…
Yup, short.
It can't be helped, that's my brother.
Hmph, 'to discuss with you in person' huh~.
It's not just grandfather's suspicion, did he really awaken?
Could it be that you finally became aware of your feelings for Sana thanks to the marriage interview?
But probably it wasn't transmitted to Sana.
I returned the letter to Sana.
"Hey, Sana. What would you like to do? Want to see elder brother?"
"I, I…"
After pondering for some time Sana replied.
"I would like to hear Ricardo-sama's story…"
I and grandfather looked at each other and nodded.
"Well then, let's return to our country tomorrow. No~ problem, we'll readjust our schedule a little bit. If we're returning anyhow, we can go the Eastern Country next."
Sasuke-san showed a reaction to grandfather's words.
And in his usual silent voice he grumbled.
"Eh, going to, the Eastern Country? … Yup, isn't it, troublesome? Being exposed? Hm, is it, alright?"
I don't quite understand, but it seems he's convinced.
"Now, let's pack up. There's not much else to say."
Grandmother is also getting ready to go back.
Seeing that, Ange-san and Allen-kun also began arranging their luggage.
Sana appears to be surprised at how fast we started preparing after our talk.
"Ah, I am so selfish… to involve everyone like that…"
Selfish?
It's the stupid brother who's selfish.
As a matter of fact, Sana's a victim.
"Sana, you don't need to worry. We aren't in a hurry, and like this we can go the Eastern Country. I'm more worried about what elder brother has to say. I hope it doesn't inconvenience you."
"Such a thing! Lillinsama, please don't look so apologetic. It's me who decided to listen to Ricardo-sama's story. No matter what he says, it's alright."
… No matter what he says~.
I wonder if she'd still say that if he proposed?
If brother really noticed his feelings, he'll probably go on an offensive.
It's just, there's 90% chance she’ll turn the tables on him.
I swore in my heart if my brother runs wild I'll deal with him without a question.
Of course I won't hesitate to use grandfather's and grandmother's power to my heart's content.
They will certainly be willing to help.
All right! Brother, wait for us!