“Well, isn’t this is quite the luxurious makeshift ensemble.”  Avril feels as though she heard a voice from somewhere.  She thinks the same. Avril, Dylan,

“Ha? You’re still here?” As might be expected, neither Dylan’s tone nor expression showed any sign of composure after being pestered three times.  Avril too

 “—Lord Dylan, I… I’m ve-very bored.” “““Ha?””” As Avril hadn’t behaved like a villainess in some time, she was a bit flustered. Regardless, the voices

As Avril saw Dylan and Chris off, wondering, What are they going to do?, she noticed they were holding violins. The audience, expecting the children

“I heard some strange words from the audience just now.” They were in the wing, backstage.  The community band had just finished the first part

Come to think of it, Samuel did describe his eldest brother as a “playboy.” If that’s the case, perhaps he knows of Corinna, or of

While Avril felt like she wanted to disappear due to already standing out because of something strange, Fernand spoke to her with a gentle tone.

Avril left the guest room, parted ways with Samuel who had to prepare for his performance, and headed down to the foyer. There, the admission

I’ve heard that the results of the National Exam Kingdom of Claughton are related to one’s assignment. This means… “Lady Jeanne, you wished to be

A month later, just as autumn deepened more than when they had entered the territory, the day of the music festival arrived. The venue chosen

“—And that’s what happened!” “That’s terrible.” Avril’s “report about the former duke’s behavior” to Dylan in their bedroom had become a nightly occurrence. Once again,

“…Never did I think a day would come when I would now feel regret.” Brandon returned to his room from where Avril and Samuel were,

The next day. “… You’ve come here again?” After the morning cleaning and a briefing from the head butler regarding today’s schedules for the servants,

A few days later, Avril spotted a small ball of fur sitting in front of the door to Dylan’s study while walking through the main

Trouble tended to surround Avril, and Dylan was always running around taking care of the aftermath for her. On top of that, Lawrence had made

“…and that is what happened.” That evening, Avril reported the events of the day to Dylan in the bedroom they shared as husband and wife.

They immediately begin deciding the preparations for the music festival the next day. Just like last time, Dylan was busy due to having returned to

The Duchy of Lancester was located in a region that could be considered the southern edge of the Kingdom of Branwill. Even by train, traveling

The next morning, Avril was set to depart for the territory estate along with everyone else. Since their master would be leaving the mansion, the

Peaceful days continued for a while after that. Samuel accompanied Avril, steadily absorbing and learning various things around the mansion. Avril’s duties were diverse. Naturally,

It happened. The thought came to her, but it was already too late. Of course. Back when Avril first met him, she had repeatedly emphasized,

“Duchess Avril Lancester. I shall be in your care starting today.” Samuel gave a beautiful, courtly, bow and scrape with those words. Avril almost broke