One day nearing Christmas, i was invited by Lono to come to the town of Espoir. As Lono says it seems like the whole town is decorated for Christmas.
(Carriage stopping noise)
LONO :: My Lord, we’ve arrived in town!
LONO :: Please watch your step as you get off.
[Thank you]
Espoir, the center land
Step….step…step..
LONO :: Wow, just like Espoir before Christmas! There are a lot of people in the market
LONO :: Lord. Please hold my arm tightly so you don’t fall, even if you get pushed
LONO :: It will probably be especially busy near popular items!
[Thank you, Lono]
LONO :: Even so, the town is completely filled with the Christmas atmosphere
LONO :: The ingredients on display in the stores are all typical CHristmas dinner items
LONO :: What should i make for Christmas dinner this year
LONO :: I’ll keep the standard menu in mind… is there anything you’d like to eat, Lord?
[Hmm, i guess so…]
LONO :: Hehe, when someone asks you “What do you want to eat?” it’s hard to decide
[Yeah, i’ll think about it]
LONO :: Please feel free to tell me anything! You don’t have to be shy!
LONO :: Ah, i mean…. Will you be spending Christmas at the mansion this year?
LONO :: If possible, i would like my master to spend some time relaxing at the mansion
LONO :: Please enjoy each and every Christmas dish slowly….
LONO :: Of course, i have prepared a preset for you! Hehe, the contestants are still a secret though.
[I’m sorry if i made you do that]
LONO :: That’s terrible, my Lord, I'm the one who feels so sorry!
[Lono? Why?]
LONO :: Because….
LONO :: Thanks to you, Master, i am able to live such a fulfilling life every day…. The only thing i can do is cook and give presents.
LONO :: Lord…?
[I get a lot from Lono]
Lono always…. Does his best for me. As feelings of gratitude welled up inside me…i suddenly had the idea of giving Lono a gift in return. It was just a idea, but…. I told Lono that I wanted to give something back.
LONO :: My lord, give me something in return….
LONO ::........Um… I think that this is probably a situation that a butler should not take seriously…
LONO :: But…. well, if you, Master, want to give something back to me
LONO :: From here on, i don’t want people around me to hear me
[Understood]
Lono quietly comes close to my ear
LONO :: If you’d like, would you like to go on a date with me?
[Date?]
LONO :: ….Yeah, it’s a date.
LONO :: It’s not random idea… it’s something i’ve been thinking about for a long time.
LONO :: Is it true? As proof of this, i have thought up plan for dates with you many times before
LONO :: I haven’t actually done it yet though…
LONO :: What do you think….? A date with me… are you not interested, Master?
[I’m happy…. Let’s go on a date]
LONO :: Heheh… that was good! I was sure my master would say that.
LONO :: Ok! Now that that’s decided, we need to make some plans!
LONO :: Let’s have as much fun as we can together on the day!
[Yeah!]
LONO :: ….Hutu. Ha… that was good
[Yeah?]
LONO :: Ah, ah… sorry! I was just talking to myself, but…
[Was it good…?]
LONO :: Um, well….
LONO :: Actually, i’ve been wondering for a long time when I should ask you out on a date.
LONO :: But i just can’t make up my mind…
LONO :: See, timing is important, isn’t it?
LONO :: If i get turned down….then….
[Hehe….]
LONO :: Oh my Lord, that made me laugh!
[Lono thinks the same way]
LONO :: I’ll think about it! Since i’m serious this…. It makes me feel down.
[I’m more than happy to hear that]
LONO :: Damn… let’s stop talking about this!
[Yeah]
LONO :: Phew.. hehehe….
[Hehehe]
LONO :: Ah, i’m so relieved. I’m so glad.
LONO :: Ah, that’s right, my lord….can you please listen to me one more time? Hehe, i’m sorry….
LONO :: Let’s keep our date a secret between the two of us
[....!]
LONO :: Sharing secrets like this is sure to add some spice to your date and make it more fun.
LONO :: Hehe….how is it? I think about it a lot too, don’t I
LONO :: I told my master that it was a way to give back to me, but…
LONO :: Personally, i see it as a opportunity to entertain you in a way that i normally can’t
LONO :: Oh no… i said “date” out loud.
And then, Lono and i made a secret promise. We enjoyed our time alone together.
One day when Christmas approaches, i promised to go out with Berrien. However, the day before we promised to go out I was feeling unwell and resting in bed
Knock knock
[Come In]
(Door opening sound)
BERRIEN :: Excuse me lord, I've proud you a change of towels
[Thank you Berrien…]
BERRIEN :: So… how are you feeling…? If you’ll excuse me i’ll take your temperature
[Go ahead]
BERRIEN :: …Hmm, it still feels a little hot… Let’s change the towel on your forehead for a new one.
BERRIEN :: It should cool you down and give you some relief.
………..
BERRIEN :: What do you think? Does it feel cool and comfortable
[yeah]
BERRIEN :: Also, here you go
[Is that… a snow globe?]
BERRIEN :: It’s beautiful, isn’t it? It’s my favorite.
BERRIEN :: I brought it with me hoping it could bring you some healing
BERRIEN :: Hehe, it does have a Christmas feel to it
[Thank you for everything….]
BERRIEN :: Oh….? Master, you seen less energetic than before
BERRIEN :: Maybe something’s gone awry
[Different…]
BERRIEN :: Huh… is something different?
[Tomorrow’s promise… I'm so sorry]
BERRIEN :: Haha…i see, so that's what it was
BERRIEN :: That’s right…. I’ve been looking froward to going out tomorrow for a long time, too.
BERRIEN :: But, but the only thing on my mind right now is… i just want the Lord to get better quickly
BERRIEN :: I hope that you, Lord, feel the same way i do
[......okay]
BERRIEN :: Now, close your eyes, Lord
BERRIEN :: The date will soon change. Anyway, get some rest now.
BERRIEN :: When you feel better, then lets go out together again
[I’m sorry]
BERRIEN :: Don’t worry, there will be another chance
BERRIEN :: For now, please just be concerned about your health
[I made you feel sad, didn’t i?]
BERRIEN :: Hehe…. No no. In fact, the opposite is true now
[The opposite?...]
BERRIEN :: Master, you treasure your promise to me
BERRIEN :: I could really feel that from the Lord’s voice and expression, and it made me very happy
BERRIEN :: That means…
BERRIEN :: Does that mean you want to spend more time with me?
Saying that, Berrien looks at me with a delighted smile on his face
There is only one answer, but embarrassment gets the better of me and i can’t bring myself to say it out loud. I felt my face get even hotter
BERRIEN :: Hehe…even when your shy, the master is adorable
[.....Don’t say anymore]
BERRIEN :: Excuse me
BERRIEN :: Sorry. Apparently I'm a little excited today
[I want to apologize for something]
BERRIEN :: Apologize…?
[Making up for not keeping a promise]
BERRIEN :: I see…
BERRIEN :: Oh, that’s right… then, may I ask you for a present ?
[A present?]
BERRIEN :: Yes.
BERRIEN :: The present i want more than anything right now is…
BERRIEN :: It’s the Lord’s smile that cheers me up
[Berrien….]
BERRIEN :: Fufu….are you feeling better than before? That’s the wy it is , Lord
BERRIEN :: Well, go and rest now…. I’ll be by your side watching over you until you fall asleep
BERRIEN :: If there’s anything want, please just tell me.
[So, hold my hand…]
BERRIEN :: Hehe, of course, with pleasure
As Berrien holds my hand i close my eyes. Then Berrien called out to me in a gentle voice
BERRIEN :: Come on …. I’m here. Don’t worry, Master….you have nothing to be worried about…
BERRIEN :: breath in… breath out… in… phew
BERRIEN :: Without thinking about anything… i just concentrate on breathing…. I’m gradually getting sleepy…
Before long, in a state of quiet peace, i was gently lulled into a world of slumber
…………
BERRIEN :: ………..Hmm…………. Have you fallen asleep yet.
BERRIEN :: But just a little longer… i’ll hold your hand like this
BERRIEN :: Holding hands with someone so special…..i feel the same sense of security
…ding..dong....ding..dong......
BERRIEN :: Oh?... it looks like the day has changed
BERRIEN ::...As Christmas approached, i get more and more excited.
BERRIEN :: I want to spend Chrstimas day with Lord
NAC :: That’s fine. Continue wiping in the same manner, putting you heart and soul into it all the way down to your fingertips
MILLER :: Sigh…. Why would a noble like me do something like this….
NAC :: Dear Miller, i have no intention of telling you how to live your life
NAC:: It might be a good idea to retreat back into the mansion, away from prying eyes. But…
NAC :: The human world is fragile and changeable… we don’t know when our current lifestyle will crumble from it’s foundations.
NAC :: So, Mr.Miller… I want you to acquire the ”life force” to survive in any situation
MILLER :: Hmm… That’s a common man’s way of thinking. My life would crumble form the ground up?
MILLER :: The house of Grosvennor will prosper forever! As it always has.
NAC :: Yeah… but you already know about the political upheaval in the eastern land, right?
NAC :: The long-ruling house of Sardis was deposed after only a few months.
NAC :: Can we be so sure the same thing won’t happen in the central region?
MILLER :: Mugh…Well, that’s….
NAC :: Hehe.. of course, i think it’s unlikely.
NAC :: That’s because the current house of Grosvennor is ruled by the noble head of the family. Lord Finley
NAC :: Under the rule of Lord Finley, who is kind to the common people. There won't be any chaos like what happened to the Sardis Household.
MILLER :: …………..
NAC :: Ah, Mr.Miller, there's a lot of dust up there.
MILLER :: Hmm…. It’s true, there is a lot
MILLER :: All this… Is what my servants usual do?
MILLER :: It seems like the invisible parts haven’t been cleaned properly
NAC :: Mr.Miller, please don’t blame them like that.
NAC :: Servants are human beings too… There are rarely any visitors, and the mansion is inhabited by a master whose face you don’t even know.
NAC :: They don’t feel like cleaning every nook and cranny that can’t be seen… That is humanity
NAC :: In that respect, i cn confidently say that there is not a singular cut corner of our devil mansion.
MILLER :: What? Is your mansion really that well maintained?
NAC :: Yes. After all, it is where our precious Aruji-sama lives
NAC :: Not just to make Aruji-sama feel comfortable…
NAC :: So that i, myself, may welcome Aruji-sama with pride…. I never skimp on cleaning
NAC :: Doing your best to clean the manor for the people you care about. The feeling that I am contributing to the people I care about.
NAC :: How do you like it? You can see how something as simple as cleaning can bring you joy in life, right?
MILLER ::....No, i have no idea
NAC :: Hehe… it’s okay. I’m sure one day you’ll understand too.
NAC :: So, next, please take this needle
MILLER :: Needle…? What do we do with this?
NAC :: Look, like this… There’s dust accumulating between the tiles of the floorboard, right?
MILLER :: No… you don't have to go that far…
NAC :: What are you saying! Aruji-sama will be staying in this mansion for a while
NAC :: It;’s my job to always keep it perfectly clean, since it’s where my Aruji-sama sleeps!
MILLER :: This is my mansion though….
Master Miller seemed to want to say something, but…. Nac had begun to concentrate on cleaning, so his words didn’t reach him.
Having said that, it’s too late now to go against Nac…he obediently cleaned the grooves in the floor with a needle.
A few hours later
NAC :: Hehe… thank you for your hard work, Aruji-sama
NAC :: You did a great job, Millers!
MILLER :: Haa…haa… what a terrible experience
LONO :: Oh! It looks like the room is much cleaner now
LUCAS :: Yes yes ♪ As expected of Nac
LATO :: Kufufu… it has become a suitable place fro Aruji-sama to spend time in.
MILLER :: This is my mansion…
[Thank you both]
NAC :: Thank you, Aruji-sama
NAC :: That’s all for today anyways… we’ll continue tomorrow
MILLER :: Eh?! We’re still going to continue?
NAC :: Of course, The House of Mirrors is till very large.
NAC :: Once you finish cleaning up, you heart will be refreshing and you’ll be reborn
MILLER :: …………I’ll die……….
LONO :: Ishishi, please do your best Miller!
MU :: If it’s wiping the floor, i’ll help out!
LUCAS :: Hehe… we’ll be taking full care of Miller for a while
LUCAS :: I hope you will absorb the thoughts of many different people and use them as nourishment for your future.
Miller didn’t say anything, he had a very displeased look on his face. The butlers ignored his silent protest an decided to stay the night at the Mirror Mansion.
I fell asleep in the guest room prepared for me.
That Night
Thump….thump….
NAC :: Well… shall we start our patrol now ?
NAC :: This mansion is bigger than the devil mansion, so i need to get around efficiently.
NAC :: For now, i’ll focus on keeping an eye on the area around my Aruji-sama’s room.
NAC :: Also.. there was a large forest surrounding the house of mirrors
NAC :: Let’s be careful to not let any suspicious people approach.
NAC :: ….Someone’s outside the window
NAC :: Is that…Miller? He’s sneaking our of the mansion and headed towards the outer gate.
NAC :: …oh dear. Looks like he’ splanning to sneak away
NAC :: Can we say that in a state he has escaped from his state of social isolation?
NAC :: But,,, I don’t deny that the idea of running away from a difficult situation, but…
NAC :: To get a comfortable place, sometimes you have to earn it with your own efforts.
NAC :: For now, i’ll chance after him and bring him back
NAC :: …Oh? What’s that..?
Miller Residence Garden
LATO :: Kufufu… where are you going?
MILLER :: Geez! Oh, you…
LATO :: Ah, okay. So you want to go outlook for parsley in the woods?
LATO :: Actually, i am too…. Also i would also like some flowers to sooth the heart.
LATO :: That’s perfect. Then come with me to the forest
MILLER :: No, no… Well, never mind
LATO :: Don’t be shy. You’ll be safer with me around
LATO :: Even if bandits or wild animals appear… i can protect you.
MILLER :: No, no…! You are more frightening than bandits or wild animals!
MILLER :: Someone…! Help me…!
NAC :: ……….
NAC :: Well then, it was during a patrol
NAC :: There was noting abnormal in the mansion’s garden.
FINLEY :: I understand what’s happening. It was something i had expected, but…
FINLEY :: As expected, he was rude to you guys
FINLEY :: I apologize on behalf of Miller, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
LONO :: Well, no… there’s nothing for you to apologise for , Mr.Finley
NAC :: Yes. Since we are from a different backgrounds, it is inevitable that we will have different values.
FINLEY :: No, i am responsible or his ignorance
FINLEY :: When his parents died.. I should have paid more attention
FINLEY :: If only they had taken him and kept him nearby, rather than leaving him here. This situation could have been prevented.
FINLEY :: ….There’s no regretting it now
[Mr.Finley…]
FINLEY :: Well then… i’m sorry for causing you so much trouble.
FINLEY :: As long as he has no intentions of going outside.. It will be a waste of time to continue trying to persuade him.
FINLEY :: Rather than persuading him now, i think he’d prefer if i left him alone.
LUCAS :: Thank you for your kind words, Mr.Finley, but i think it’s too early to give up
FINLEY :: Huh.. Then Lucas…
FINLEY :: Do you still think Miller has a chance to change
LUCAS :: Of course. I don’t think we’ve done everything yet.
LUCAS :: The core of a persons personality doesn’t change that easily.
LUCAS :: Nevertheless… By gaining a deeper understanding of the world and other people….
LUCAS :: I am convinced there is a way to change the way he lives his life.
LUCAS :: And to achieve that,,, i will serve Mr.Miller not as a butler
LUCAS :: But as a human being… i have to face him head on.
FINLEY :: As a human being, huh…?
FINLEY :: …Okay, if you say so, i’ll ask you to do it.
FINLEY :: I’ll leave it up to you to decide how to do it, There’s no need to pamper me like before
LONO :: Huh? Is that okay?
LATO :: So, punishment is okay…
NAC :: Hehe… if that's the case, i’ll give him proper education
FINLEY :: Ah, please be gentle.
FINLEY :: Well… i asked about Miller
Miller’s bedroom
FINLEY :: Sorry to keep you waiting, Miller
MILLER :: Ah, uncl-... Mr.Finley
MILLER :: So.. what happened to those guys?
FINLEY :: Ah, i decided to have the demon butler continue to stay in the mansion
FINLEY :: They will do their best to help you reintegrate into society… and will provide a progress report within a week.
FINLEY :: Take their words as my own, just obey obediently.
MILLER :: Huh.. Mr.Finley
FINLEY :: Now, i;m heading back to the main house. Take care, Miller
MILLER :: Wait a sec….wait a sec! You didn’t punish them?
MILLER :: Sir Finely….! Uncle FInley….!
Step step step...
LUCAS :: Hehe… Mr.Miller. Thats what it means
LUCAS:: From now on, please feel free to contact me… i will treat you as a person
MILLER :: W-what are you saying?... You’re just a butler
LONO :: Oops… is it okay to say that?
LONO :: Finley just told you a moment ago, didn’t he? “Listen to what the demon butler say”
MU :: Haha! If you don't listen tome, I’ll tell Master Finley!
NAC :: Or… would you rather be hung again
NAC :: Please rest assured, although our status may be different we are all human beings
MILLER :: ……………
MILLER :: ………….ha……..
MU :: Fufu… i suddenly became every honest
MU :: I think we can become even closer from now on Miller!
[...everyone is so alive…]
MILLER :: gunnu…..
And so we ended up staying in the house of Mirrors for a while. Miller’s “Escape from Hikikomori Plan” is about to begin anew!
(note:: a Hikikomori, for those who don’t know, is someone who withdraws themselves from society for a period of time.)
After a while…
NAC :: Let’s start by cleaning up your room.
MILLER :: Huh..? Cleaning the room?
As the first step of “The first steps to changing Miller’s way of life” Nac suggested cleaning his room.
And today…for some reason i was also called here
NAC :: Thank you, sir, for you efforts
NAC :: Actually, i would like you two to cleanse your minds through cleaning today.
MILLER :: Cleaning Cleanses the mind…? What does that mean?
NAC :: Hehe.. i mean exactly what i said
NAC :: If the room is beautiful… the hearts of those who spend time there are also lightened
MILLER :: Hmm…Well, i do prefer a clean room
MILLER :: If you want to clean it that badly… go ahead and do it
NAC :: …Mr.Miller, you will also clean up.
MILLER :: Wh-what di you say…? I’m the son of a distinguished family, and i have to clean my room?
MILLER :: That kind of chore is a servants job! Not something a noble aristocrat would do…
NAC :: ………
MILLER :: ……….
MILLER :: Is this a good cleaning tool?
NAC :: Yes, if you don’t know how to use it, please feel free to ask me.
Perhaps he sensed Nac’s silent pressure, Mr.Miller begins cleaning obediently. As he cleaned up, he was grumbling. Nac turned to me and bowed once again.
NAC :: I’m sorry, Aruji-sama. Normally, i shouldn't have you do this kind of work.
NAC :: …Today you cleaning…. I thought it would ease Aruji-sama’s heart.
[Is this to cheer me up?]
NAC :: Yes. I believe that you have already heard our wishes from Lono.
NAC :: We want to cheer up Aruji-sama in any way we can
NAC :: So i thought… if i could lighten Aruji-sama’s heart through cleaning.
NAC :: Cleaning is a never ending task. No matter how many times you do it, it never ends.
NAC :: Some people may think it’s unproductive work but…
NAC :: By deliberately allocating time to such an unproductive task… you may actually find peace of mind.
NAC :: “Even though im busy, i still have time to clean.” By gaining this awareness and feeling of accomplishment
NAC :: You will feel mor relaxed and happy in your heart…. Ultimately, you will be able to live a more fulfilling life.
NAC :: You concentrate mindlessly on something and feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish. You is an easy way to do this.
[That may certainly be the case]
NAC :: Hehe… of course, i won’t be asking Aruji-sama to clean all the rooms
NAC :: For now, i would be happy if you could realize what i have said by cleaning this room
NAC :: Hmmm…there seems to be no soul in your movement, Mr.Miller
Seeing Mr.Miller’s movements had slowed down, Nac immediately went to him to give him instructions. Watching this i started absentmindedly wiping off any dirt that had caught my eye.
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NAC :: So you were fed up with that way of life and chose to retreat to your mansion, away from the public eye
LONO :: For someone who says he cares abut what other people think… he’s pretty blunt when it comes to what he says to others.
LONO :: Well, we’re talking about a noblemen after all. You don’t think of us as other people
MU :: It’s rare to find someone so hard to sympathize with
MILLER :: Hey! I hear you guys!
MILLER :: Seriously.. Even though he’s a butler, he doesn't know how to treat a noble
MILLER :: But other than that you pass the test. Yes, i’ll hire you at the mansion
[Hire…?]
LONO :: You’re hiring us… in this “House of Mirrors?”
MILLER :: yes. I’ll pay you 10 times what you’ve been padi so far
MILLER :: Besides, you are a butler serving the Grosvenor family. Surely, there’s nothing wrong with being a servant of that clan
LONO :: No, it would just be inconvenient. Even if i could get padi 100 times more, i would still choose to be with Aruji-sama
MU :: Yes! Even working fo free is better with Aruji-sama
[Lono…Mu…]
MILLER :: What's with that attitude… i went to the trouble of scouting you
MILLER :: More than i, a noble aristocrat…. What’s so good about them?
LATO :: Hmm… did i hear it wrong?
LATO :: Did you just say to my Aruji-sama “whats so good about them?”
[Lato?]
MILLER :: Huh…? You..
LATO :: Hmm.. that’s not right. Pointing at Aruji-sama’s face like that
LATO :: … I think that’s very rude
With that said Lato walks up to Miller….Grabs him by the neck and lifts him with one hand
[Lato?!]
MILLER :: Whoa?! Wha… What are you doing?!
LATO :: Please apologize to Aruji-sama
LATO :: If you’re polite.. I’ll put you down right away
MILLER :: Hey, hey…! You think you can do this to me and get away with it?!
MILLER :: It should be permissible for a butler to make a move on a nobleman… but..
MILLER :: Ugh..! ugh! It hurts…!
LATO :: hmmm.. I couldn't hear you very well.
LATO :: Maybe.. You didn’t understand the meaning of my words?
LATO :: If you don’t understand, then ,maybe you need to be punished.
MILLER :: HEEEY! You guys! What are you staring at?!
MILLER :: Quickly do something about this guy!
NAC :: I-i agree.. I understand Lato’s feelings very well, but…
NAC :: You’ll have to bear this here… that’s right Lucas
LUCAS :: yeah.. This person is supposedly a relative of Sir Finely
LUCAS :: We have to help him before he gets hurt. Right Lono?
LONO :: Yep, that’s right!
LONO :: Even if the noble is annoying, using force is wrong. Mu thinks the same, right?
MU :: Yes! We need to stop Lato now!
All the butler agree they have to stop it but… There was no sign of them taking any action. It seemed that deep down, they all harbored dissatisfaction with Mr.Miller. However, i can’t just stare forever. When i tried to call out to Lato…
At that time an unexpected person entered the room.
FINLEY :: Hmm… I was curious about the situation, so i came to take a look…
FINLEY :: It’s a lot busier than i expected
MU :: Geez! Ah, you..
[Mr.Finley…?]
LONO :: Mr.Lato…! You’d better let go…!
LATO :: Oh…? You’re right
LATO :: You’re the head of the Grovenner family. Why are you here?
MILLER :: Geho…! …cough..!
MILLER :: Th-thank goodness… Did you see that, Uncle Finley?
MILLER :: These guys are so savage! Please punish them!
FINLEY :: ..Miller. Stop calling me “Uncle FInley”
FINLEY :: You’re not a child anymore. You should call me “Mr.Finely” like the rest of your family.
MILLER :: AH..yes.. Mr.Finley
FINLEY :: Anyways.. I’d like to hear more about what happened
FINLEY :: Miller, please go back to your room. I’ll get the details from them directly.
MILLER :: There’s no need to hear the circumstances! Please execute him immediately!
[Execute…]
FINLEY :: …Miller, didn’t you hear me?
FINLEY :: Go back to your room. We’ll talk later.
MILLER :: Ugh… Y-yes,,, i understand..
Trudge.. Trudge..
LONO :: Oh my.. Even the mighty Miller seems unable to stand up to Finley
LATO :: Kufufu.. He was like a burrowed cat.
FINLEY :: That cat is my relative
FINLEY :: Well… let me hear your story
FINLEY :: I thought i asked you to help persuade Miller to return to society
FINLEY :: Why did you grab him by the throat and lift him up?
[It is..]
LUCAS :: I would like to explain this point to you
LUCAS :: That was just an unfortunate misunderstanding… Lato-kun didn’t mean any hard to Mr.Miller.
FINLEY :: I understand that. Anyway, please let me knwo the current situation
Lucas gave a detailed report of what had happened. Lord Finley listened to the report in silence until the very end.
At first, Lono didn’t seem in the mood, but… When he started cooking, he becomes a serious Lono. He seemed to be working wit his usual serious expression. Delicious looking dishes are benign prepared one after another. I will stay by Lono’s side and support him as much as i can.
[Lono, is this presentation okay?]
LONO :: Yes! Thank you Aruji-sama!
LONO :: Now it looks great! Now the question is, do you like the taste?
[Lono’s cooking is fine]
LONO :: I hope so. It seems that nobles has much more refined plates than commoners like me
LONO :: To think that i would cook for such a rude person… to be honest, i wasn’t motivated at first
[But you never give up]
LONO :: Yeah.. that is a matter of pride for me as a chef
LONO :: After all, eating delicious food is important!
LONO :: If he was full in a good mood… he might become more approachable
LONO :: If you get enough nutrition, you might even have the energy to go outside
LONO :: Hehe.. and to tell you the truth..
LONO :: Today’s meal wasn’t made for that nobleman… I made it for my Aruji-sama
[For me?]
LONO :: Yes! Because it’s better to have the feeling, “i want to make this for someone special”
LONO :: Because it makes me feel happy too.
LONO :: I hope that your physical and mental health will improve and that you will feel more energetic. I did some research into these ingredients and menu items.
LONO :: Apparently red meat is good for relieving stress! Also fermented foods, dairy products, nuts and wen it come to fruit, bananas are good.
LONO :: So, today menu is,,, broccoli cheese soup, nut and tomato salad…
LONO :: Red meat steak…. And for desert, we have banana pudding!
LONO :: Hehehe, ot be honest, i’d like to eat it right now, Aruji-sama
LONO :: But it would be a hassle to keep the nobleman waiting. I’ll comeback later to enjoy some freshly made food!
[Thank you, Lono]
LONO :: No no! We are the ones who should be thanking you.
LONO :: This time, i was able to realize once again just how blessed i am in my everyday life.
LONO :: Even if it’s the same dish… the satisfaction can be so different on whose face you imagine eating it.
LONO :: The feeling of being able to be of use to the butlers and Aruji-sama makes me so happy.
[Sounds like Lono]
LONO :: Well… that's all i can do
LONO :: So, in order to put Aruji-sama’s heart at ease… we decided to encourage you in any way we could
LONO :: Of course, completing grequests is important, but what’s more important is the health of the client.
[Thank you, Lono]
LONO :: Hehe… sorry for the long talk. The delicious food will get cold soon.
LONO :: Well then…. Shall i deliver the food to Mr.Miller?
LONO :: I’m sure he’ll complain about something. But i’ll just smile and bear it
LONO :: …But i’ll take a bottle of chili peppers with me just in case
[Oh that’s right]
We put the food on a cart and roll it into the Dinning room. In the Dining room Nac and the others had already arranged the tableware and prepared the wine
And when everything was ready, i politely summoned Mr.Miller
Miller Mansion DInning Room
MILLER :: Hmm…! It’s ot quite bad
MILLER :: It’s impressive for a lowly demon butler, i commend you.
LONO :: Ha ha ha… thank you
MILLER :: Also, this wine taste good. Where is it from?
LUCAS :: Yes, it is an 8 year old toblis
LUCAS :: Today we have this brand Mr.Miller… it is perfect for connoisseurs
MILLER :: I see… That was a good idea
MILLER :: I like it, i’ll buy about 100 boxes of the same wine!
LUCAS :: Hehe… i understand
MU :: ….Huh? I think Miller-sama just became an adult…
MU :: are such people accustomed to drinking wine?
NAC :: heh, of course not
NAC :: What Lucas has prepared is… an inexpensive wine that is easy to drink even fro beginners
NAC :: Of course, i won’t tell him that
[That’s right]
LONO :: I see.. So in short.., he’s just trying to show off
MILLER :: Hey there! Did you say something?
LONO :: No, nothing
LONO :: By the way… is it time for desert
MILLER :: Desert… oh well
MILLER :: But… you have to be able to judge those things based on your Aruji-sama’s facial expressions, right?
MILLER :: A first class butler is one who anticipated what his Aruji-sama wants before they evne asks. That point still remains.
LONO :: …. I will do my best….
LONO :: ..Phew, hold on, hold on..
Lono was holding a bottle of chili peppers in one hand… Even afterwards he continued to treat Miller with forced polite hospitality.
After a while
MILLER :: Huh… it was surprisingly delicious
LUCAS :: I’m glad you were satisfied, Mr.Miller
LUCAS :: After your meal.. How about taking a walk in the garden to work off your hunger?
LUCAS :: The sunshine is warm today… it’s perfect for a walk.
MILLER :: Hmph!... won’t fall for that Lucas!
MILLER :: There’s no need to go out to the garden, just walking around the mansion is good enough!
MILLER :: After all, my mansion is spacious!
LONO :: … “My mansion”... isn’t it just an inheritance from your parents that came rolling in?
MILLER :: Hey you there! Did you essay something?
LONO :: No, nothing
LONO:: But.. don’t you get bored staying in the mansion all the time?
LONO :: Theres plenty of fun things to do outside, including tons pf delicious food and drinks.
MILLER :: Hmp.. what are you talking about? You can get delicious food and alcohol without leaving the mansion ru…
MILLER :: You guys have just proven that.
NAC :: Yes, and it seems like he’s just going to indulge even more
MILLER :: Alright, I decided! In the future, i plan to invite top chefs from all over the country
MILLER :: I have plenty of money. Yes, i’ll hire a sommelier
LONO :: … this is not good. It’s like he has no intension of leaving the mansion
NAC :: Yes, and it look like he’s going to indulge even more.
NAC :: If you indulge in this kind of debauchery… it won’t be good for you.
MU :: Hmm… Why is he so reluctant to go outside!
LUCAS :: …Mr.Miller. I understand how you may find social interaction bothersome.
LUCAS :: Sir Finley, head of the Grosvennor family, has always been fed up with the flattery of those around him
LUCAS :: However, being born into a noble family… it's inevitable to socialize with those around you
LUCAS :: To reassure Sir Finley…. Would you please return to social life as before?
LUCAS :: Sir Finley is worried about you Mr.Miller
MILLER :: Hmm.. i think what my uncle is worried about is the reputation of the Grosvennor family
MILLER :: So were my parents. Ther family name and reputation always came first…
MILLER :: I was raised to always be concerned about how others see me… I never paid any attention to my own feelings.
MILLER :: Everytime is ee myself in the mirror. I feel like my parents were constantly watching me
MILLER :: But my parents are long dead now. I have nothing tying me down now.
MILLER :: Deep inside the mansion, out of reach of other people’s eyes… i’ll do my best to live my life however i like.
