As feared, the number of people trying to approach the Duke of Lancester Household increased. At the same time, an evening party was scheduled to

As Avril’s cheeks reddened, Martina pressed the issue. “B-but, I have heard that even if someone has a person they love dearly, there are many

“What kind of person is Lord Duke of Lanchester?” The young lady, who introduced herself as Martina, began the conversation with great interest. From what

Avril’s eyes darted around as she held the romance novels tight to her chest. Samuel, who had been intently staring his elder brother and the

“Samuel, we are meeting with Lady Alexandra in the courtyard today.” “Yes, Lady Avril.” “Myaa.” Avril couldn’t help but smile at the adorable replies of

The conversation had returned to its original topic. Avril frantically snatched the books from the table. Even though everything had been revealed, she wanted to

That day, Avril arrived at the Duke of Lancester townhouse with several books in her arms. They were “bedchamber guidebooks” that had been half forced

Avril, having finished telling her recollection, sighed. “I lived confined within a mansion in a rural town, leaving me no opportunity to learn about the

A few days later… Avril, having received a summons from Alexandra, had come to the royal palace with Samuel. Dylan wasn’t with her today. This

Lawrence, apparently not minding whether the atmosphere in the reception room was tense or relaxed, bluntly addressed the Duke and Duchess of Lanchester. “So, how

*A/N: I’m having so much trouble coming up with titles that I’ll just skip them from here on out. After a brief pause, Dylan refused.

Around three months had passed since the epidemic began to spread and since Avril returned to the duchy with everyone. Currently, Avril and Dylan were

“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