Chapter 45 (1/2)
Chapter 45 – At the Ball
The following day, after eating breakfast, I once again headed towards the castle.
Since I’ll be staying over today, a guest room seems to have been prepared for me.
I was led to the guest room I had stayed in previously by the Queen and some maid-sans, Chiffon-san was here today as well. I was then surrounded by tailor-sans as they did the finis.h.i.+ng touches to the dress.
After completing the finis.h.i.+ng touches in around half a koku, the tailor-sans went to take a break.
When our tea party, which was our so-called break, had finished, the ball preparations, named the time of nightmares, had begun.
After the Queen + maid-sans left the room, some maid-sans that I didn’t recognise entered as a replacement.
Chiffon-san seized my shoulders, then said these words,
「Now, Sakura-sama? It’s time to take a bath okay?」
「Eh? Bath?」
「That’s right. Now, I’ll clean you up until every nook and cranny is clean ne.」
「No, I’ll, enter alone!」
Not good, Chiffon-san’s aura has turned dangerous!
「That’s no good you know? Because, this is our job.」
hiiiiiii!
Chiffon-san quickly caught me as I was about escape, then smiled with grin.
「ufufufufu. Now, let’s take off these clothes ne~」
I don’t wanna, that smile is scary.
Somebody, save me!!
Of course, there was n.o.body there to save me, my naked body was hauled and thrown into the bath, my body was then washed… Right, just as she claimed, every nook and cranny…
With their glossy expressions, Chiffon-san and the new maid-sans dried my hair.
Compared to me that has lost various things, we’re in a completely different state.1
Somehow, I feel like my physical and mental strength has been drained before I’ve even reached the ball…
「Sakura-sama’s hair is long and incredibly beautiful ne.」
This hair that I’ve inherited from my mother is my secret pride. I get happy whenever it’s praised.
「fufu, thank you very much. But, I think it’s slightly too long ne. When it’s this long, I feel it can become a hindrance.」
As one would expect, when it’s almost down to my knees, I have to pay attention when I sit down.
When I became an adventurer, I thought about it several times to have it cut…
But, when I thought of it as cutting of the olden days, I would imagine my mother’s incredibly sad eyes.2
Supposedly, if I return to j.a.pan with it short, she would certainly cry.
When I think of that, it’s better not to cut it ne.
As I gave into the sensation of having my hair slowly combed, that dangerous presence came from Chiffon-san once again.
「Now, Sakura-sama. We will now do our best to beautifully polish you up wa.」
When I looked at Chiffon-san through a mirror, I had a feeling I saw flames in her eyes.
The bathrobe I was wearing was stripped off, underwear was put on (well, I thought I could at least put the underwear on myself but… Having someone else put on my underwear for me, really is an incredibly embarra.s.sing thing ne…), the dress was put on me, my hair was done up, and makeup was applied. After some accessories were put on as finis.h.i.+ng touches, the preparations were completed.
When I saw my completed self in the mirror, I didn’t know who it was.
No, that wasn’t a joke.
After all, I’ve never worn makeup up until now.
I’ve
used things like face lotions and moisturisers after being told by my mother but…
「Sakura-sama, you look incredibly cute you know. His Highness Prince Sedrim will surely be satisfied as well.」
U~n, certainly, I suppose it’s cute if you look at it objectively. Even though I’m talking about myself.
But as expected, my charm of a woman is…
Excessively modest chest and thin hips.
When I became aware of it, I couldn’t find myself attractive no matter what.3
I give Chiffon-san a fleeting glance.
A tall, well proportioned figure of about 170cm.
Her figure is being hidden by the maid uniform, but I can tell, I estimate those are E cup b.r.e.a.s.t.s.
A tightly knit and high positioned waist.4
I can clearly see it when she bends down, that type of b.u.t.t that can easily deliver a child.
Something like that, isn’t that what you’d call an attractive lady?
When I compare it to my own body, I unintentionally let out a sigh.
I win when it comes to the waist…
The Prince surely likes women similar to Chiffon-san.
「It’s about time ne. His Highness the Prince should be in the waiting room as arranged, don’t you think?」
As I nodded, Chiffon-san guided me towards the waiting room the Prince was waiting in.
「It’s this way.」
Over there was the only waiting room close to the hall.
When I softly took a deep breath and knocked on the door, a single word,「enter」, was said from within.
As I opened the door and entered, there was a sofa and table, and on that sofa was the Prince’s figure.
「Prince.」
When I called out, the Prince lifted his face… and froze.
That expression, his eyes are wide open as if he’s surprised, his mouth is opened as well.
I tried waiting for a moment, but since it didn’t look like he was going to get moving anytime soon, I called out once again.
「Prince?」
It’s about time, please get rid of that stupid face.5
「A, aah. Is it…… Sakura?」
「Who else are you looking at?」
I unintentionally let out a forceful tone.
Seriously, who’s fault do you think it is that I ended up with this appearance.
「That’s, right. Sorry. I was just slightly surprised.」
Has my change surprised you to that extent?
Well, even though when I looked in the mirror, I thought ‘who?’.
「Since there’s still some time left, how about some tea?」
Chiffon-san, who entered the room, had already begun preparing tea when she asked.
「Yes please.」
The Prince sat upright as he accepted the tea Chiffon-san had made.
During that time, the Prince didn’t say a single word.
No, I didn’t have any expectations or anything…
Nonetheless, I can feel his gaze repeatedly glance in my direction, honestly, it feels irritating.