"I… thought it was rude, but I refused. Master also said it was okay. I only met him yesterday, and what's more the relationship wouldn't be balanced with Damian-sama being a noble son."
"So, was Damian-sama convinced?"
Sana became dejected at my question.
That means…
"That… In spite of that he said he wants us to be friends."
I thought so.
It seems he doesn't just give up.
"That's the impression I got yesterday, he wouldn't be dealt with easily. But Sana, if you really dislike it, tell me no matter what. I'll do something."
"Thank you, Lillinsama. But since it really was nothing, I'm alright."
Sana said so, but if brother learns of it he'll rampage.
He'll say things like 'I will marry Sana right away!'
Brother returned home after dinner.
And he entered my room without learning his lesson.
… About knocking, well, there was no change.
"Sana! … Huh? Sana is?"
"Elder brother, welcome back. Please don't shout Sana's name as you enter my room."
"Ah, aah. Yes, I get it. So, Sana is?"
"Sana went out with grandfather, as she was exhausted I made her take a rest. She herself said she was alright, but I didn't want her to overdo it."
"Sa, Sana's condition is poor? Shouldn't we call a doctor? No, shouldn't we gather ingredients that will make her feel better instead? Alright! I'm going to gather them."
Since brother was about to run wild, I hurriedly stopped him.
"Elder brother! Sana isn't sick. If she takes a good rest, she'll recover by tomorrow. So, if you're worried, the best medicine is keeping quiet. Sana can't recover when you're noisy, elder brother."
Brother became depressed hearing that.
He muttered 'Am I noisy?'
Since you normally tend to shout, I do think so.
"U, understood. Then, I'll meet with Sana tomorrow."
Brother tried to leave the room after saying so.
However, I stopped him midway.
"Did something happen?"
Hearing my question, brother started scratching his cheek absent-mindedly.
"Um, I'll tell you in a moment… Ah~~, that. Prince Leon seems to have noticed your return."
"He?"
Oh, an expression unbecoming of a noble daughter unconsciously came out.
Eh, eh? If I didn't mishear, Leon-sama noticed I am in the Royal Capital?
"Um, yes. The kidnapping incident was officially resolved by me and Alek, but it was necessary to report it to the king. Then, well, various things in the report reached Prince Leon… That, I'm sorry."
N, no, it's your job so, it, it's okay.
What I want to know is, whether Leon-sama is trying to do something with this information.
That must absolutely be confirmed.
"Um, umm, because it's your job reporting is necessary. It's not something I can blame you for. Just… I need you to tell me if Leon-sama is planning anything."
Brother looked apologetic hearing my words.
Eh? That face
"Ah~~, Lillina, all I can say is, for now you just need to escape from it."
"Elder brother, I don't need advice. Could you give me a little more detailed information? And, I haven’t finished talking yet, please come back to my room."
Brother quietly returned to my room.
He has a troubled face though.
Brother sat on a chair and spoke to me.
"Then, what would you like to know?"
"Leon-sama knows I'm in the Royal Capital, did he say anything?"
Brother seems to be trying hard to remember.
"Yeah, certainly he muttered 'It's a chance.' Even though he said it quietly, there's no way I could have misheard."
What does that mean?
"I see. A, also, are there any opportunities for Leon-sama and Sumire-sama to interact?"
Those two are engaged, but I wonder how it is going between them.
That was a matter of concern.
"Prince Leon and Princess Sumire per Queen Rachel's instructions have a chance to converse once a day. That is, they have tea parties every day."
"Is that so? … So, have those two become a little closer to each other?"
Brother gave me an unexpected answer.
"Ah, they have lively conversations."
The problem is what he said next.
"Lillina, you are the topic."