Chapter 5

The preparations for the wedding of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, who had turned seventeen, began towards the end of autumn, in anticipation of the spring ceremony.

Deciding on the dress and taking measurements.

His Royal Highness said, "I don't really understand, so Nicolina can do as she likes," and only observed, but he asked me to help with the measurements and design of his formal attire and the embroidery.

He also entrusted me with the design of the venue and the choice of flowers, saying he didn't understand these matters either.

I can't tell if I'm being relied upon or just being indulged. I have no way of judging.

I can only move forward with the determination that this marriage is for the prosperity of the country and the duchy, and that I must see it through.

Today, I have a meeting at the royal castle with the Prime Minister and the ceremony organizers.

We will discuss and decide on the seating arrangements and treatment of the kings and envoys from various countries who will be invited to the wedding, as well as the dishes to be served, which will take several hours, but His Royal Highness cannot participate in this either.

When we decided to take a short break, I was chatting with the Prime Minister while looking out the window, and I saw two figures in the garden, which only the royal family can enter.

"――――Miss Nicolina, why don't you sit over there and have some tea?"

"Yes, that would be nice……"

The Prime Minister must have noticed that the figures were His Royal Highness and my stepsister.

Seeing my stepsister leading His Royal Highness by the hand and walking into the depths of the garden, I thought it might be over, but I kept telling myself that it was still okay, that there was still a way to fix it, to calm my mind.

I tried to set aside some time with His Royal Highness to discuss the wedding, but he said, "Do as you like, Nicolina," just as he always does.

"Your Highness, this wedding is a national ceremony. It is necessary to make the people aware of the authority and presence of His Royal Highness. In this country, the wedding of the Crown Prince will be recorded as his official debut."

Although various official duties have already been carried out, it is only by taking the lead in his own wedding that he will be recognized as a full-fledged adult.

"Okay. Sorry, Nicolina. I'll do better from now on."

"Yes, thank you very much."

When His Royal Highness bowed his head, his golden hair, which reached his shoulders, fell forward smoothly.

"By the way, Your Highness, why don't you cut your hair?"

Until a few years ago, it was cut to ear length. When it reached just below the ear, he was considering whether to cut it or not.

"Sure. Viola said it looks better longer."

――――Viola.

"Is that so?"

Whenever there's a problem, it's 'Viola,' and even when there isn't, it's 'Viola.'

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