{AKNK} - {Yuhan Shinonome}
{Make you smile}
🚨 This is not my official language🚨
{Chapter 1}
One day, some time after Yuhan and the others had become demon butlers...
I was worried about whether Yuhan was getting along with the other butlers...
I was looking for him to talk to.
When I asked the other butlers if they had seen him... it seems he's working in the garden.
As I headed towards the garden...
I saw Haures and Yuhan repairing the fence.
Yuhan:
Mr. Haures, The fence repairs are complete. Could you please check it?
Haures:
Hmm? Let's see...
Yes, no problem.
And it's a beautiful finish.
Yuhan is diligent and does his job carefully, which is a great help.
I wish the other butlers would take a lesson from him.
Yuhan:
No, no...
I'm just a novice compared to all of you.
At the very least, I have to work harder than anyone else.
Haures:
Hmm... I think I'd like to have him emulate this attitude as well.
Good morning, both of you.
You're doing great, Yuhan.
Yuhan:
Oh, Arujisama...
Good morning.
I apologize for the late greeting.
Haures:
Good morning, Arujisama It's a lovely morning, isn't it?
Yeah, that's right.
The faces of the two people exchanging greetings were very calm.
Yuhan didn't seem particularly nervous either...
It was clear that he and Haures were getting along well.
Yuhan:
By the way...
Why are you in the garden, Arujisama?
I heard Yuhan is there.
Yuhan:
Oh dear, Me?
I wonder if he's getting along with the other butlers.
Yuhan:
...I am so sorry.
I have caused you worry, Arujisama.
But I think my worries have disappeared now.
Haures:
Yes, that's right.
Yuhan gets along well with the other butlers...
I'm not worried about that either.
He actively helps with other butler duties as well...
I was also grateful for his help with my work.
That's impressive, Yuhan.
Yuhan:
No, not at all...
I'm still not worthy of your praise, Arujisama...
???:
Hey!
Yu-chan!
Yuhan:
...Oh?
This voice is...
Turning towards the source of the voice...
I saw Lamli running towards me.
Lamli:
There you are!
Yu-chan!
Oh, you too, Arujisama!
Good morning!
Good morning, Lamli.
Lamli:
Yay! I got to see Arujisama this morning!
Today is such a lucky day!
Haures:
Hey, Lamli...
We're in front Arujisama, please calm down a bit.
Yuhan:
Mr. Lamli, is there something I can help you with?
Lamli:
Oh, that's right!
Hey, Yu-chan!
I heard you're helping out with all sorts of jobs right now, right?
Okay then, could you help me with my work too?
It's fine even if it's after you finish working with How-san...
Yuhan:
Yes, of course. I'd be happy to help.
Haures:
...Hey, Lamli.
Just to be clear...
You...
You're not going to leave Yuhan to do the work and slack off yourself, are you?
Lamli:
How-san...
Are you saying I'm trying to push work onto Yu-chan, the new guy?
That's right!
Even I wouldn't take a break by myself!
If we're going to take a break...
I'll definitely invite Yu-chan too!
Haures:
........
(Haures is speechless...).
Haures:
Yuhan... that's enough here, go help Lamli.
Also, keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't slack off.
Yuhan:
Um... Understood.
Lamli:
Oh man, How, that's awful!
Haures:
Lamli, I'm not saying you have to fix your tendency to get bored easily... but please, at least try to be a little more diligent than Yuhan.
Yuhan:
Alright, Mr. Lamli, shall we go?
Lamli:
Oh no!
I still wanted to talk to Arujisama!
Good luck to both of you.
be careful.
Yuhan:
Excuse me, Arujisama.
Lamli walked towards the mansion, accompanied by Yuhan.
Haures:
Seriously...
It's hard to tell who's the senior here.
Well, Yuhan is quite serious, after all...
As for Yuhan...
I hope that seeing Lamli will help him relax.
...But if it turns out like Lamli's, that would be a problem too.
You're worried about Yuhan, aren't you?
Haures:
Yes.
I don't want Yuhan to push himself too hard like I did.
It seems that Haures...
He was projecting himself onto the earnest Yuhan.
...I'm worried.
Haures:
Oh...
I'm sorry if I made you feel anxious.
As for Yuhan and the other new butlers who have joined us...
The butlers in the main building will take good care of them.
So please rest assured, Arujisama.
...Understood.
Even though I said that...
My anxiety didn't completely disappear.
What will become of Yuhan...?
Will he be able to continue without overexerting himself...?
[Devil's Palace Corridor]
Yuhan:
Now then...
Shall we clean the windows next?
Lamli:
Sigh...
Cleaning is such a pain...
Yuhan:
Mr. Lamli...?
Lamli:
Ah, I really wanted to meet Arujisama and talk to him more...
I just want to skip work and stay with Arujisama.
You think so too, right, Yu-chan?
Yuhan:
No... I don't intend to slack off...
Lamli:
Hmm... I can't really imagine where Yu-chan would slack off...
It's a little hard to picture.
I mean, Yu-chan, have you ever thought about wanting to skip work?
Yuhan:
No way.
I've never done that before.
There have been several times when I've felt like I didn't want to do this job...
But not doing it isn't an option.
Lamli:
Wow... Yu-chan, you're so serious, just like How-san...
I should probably be like that too, really...
Yuhan:
(So you're aware that you're not serious...)
Lamli:
I'm the cleaning guy, so cleaning is my job, but
I still feel like slacking off sometimes.
Because more important than cleaning...
Making Arujisama smile is more important!
Yuhan:
...To make Arujisama smile, you say?
Lamli:
oh yeah!
I talked with Arujisama and we ate sweets together.
Making Arujisama smile like that is...
More important to me!
Because, Arujisama...
I want you to be happy forever!
But... I'll do my cleaning duties properly, too!
Because it's a job that Lord Lucas gave me!
Yuhan:
To make one's lord... one's subordinate... happy...
I had never even considered such a thing.
...That's a wonderful idea.
Lamli:
Right!
Okay, Yu-chan, let's go to Master's room right away!
Shall we take a long break together?
Yuhan:
That's not allowed.
Lamli:
What?!
So it's not okay with how things are going now?!
Okay, I get it.
I'll clean properly today!
I'll go get a new rag... Yu-chan, you keep cleaning!
Yuhan:
Yes, understood.
........
(Making Arujisama smile, you say...).
{Chapter 2}
[Devil's Palace Annex Butler's Room]
Teddy:
I see... You want to make Arujisama smile, huh...?
Yuhan:
Yes... but even if I wanted to give a gift...
I don't really know what kind of things are popular in the central region...
And when it comes to gifts from a butler to their master, it's even more confusing...
Teddy:
Hmm...
I don't think it's something to take that seriously...
Besides... I don't think giving gifts is the only way to make Arujisama smile.
Yuhan:
...What do you mean by that?
Teddy:
Back when I was a soldier...
I once took my subordinates on a trip during my leave.
Our destinations were usually nearby rivers or lakes.
I remember that both my subordinates and I were able to refresh ourselves in nature,
and everyone was smiling.
Yuhan:
Hmm, so that means...
Instead of a gift, you want them to enjoy going out together?
Teddy:
That's right!
Yuhan:
It's certainly a good idea, but...is it really okay?
For a butler to invite his master out...
Besides... even if I were to invite Arujisama... where should I take him...?
.......!
Teddy:
It seems you have an idea of where you're going.
Why not invite him out? I'm sure he'll be happy!
Yuhan:
Teddy...
Thank you.
Actually, there's a place I've wanted to show Arujisama for a while now.
[Central Plains, in the Forest]
- A few days later -
Yuhan:
Arujisama....
Thank you for accepting my invitation.
Thank you for the invitation.
I had been invited by Yuhan to come to the forest near the mansion.
Yuhan:
Today, I will take you, Arujisama...
To my favorite place.
Favorite place?
Yuhan:
Yes.
It's a place located beyond the forest.
I'll keep the details of the place a secret, but...
I'm sure you'll like it too.
Understood.
fun!
Yuhan:
Shall we begin then?
We mustn't trip over the tree roots...
Please take my hand.
Uh, yeah.
Though hesitant, I took Yuhan's hand.
Yuhan:
Alright, let's get started.
- after a while -
With Yuhan's help, I made my way through the forest minutes.
Yuhan:
Arujisama, we have arrived.
This place is...
It was an open area in the forest...
Nearby, a small waterfall was splashing water.
And in the surrounding area...
The trees were covered in many small white flowers.
The petals, resembling cherry blossoms, were carried away by the wind... fluttering down, creating a truly elegant scene.
Beautiful scenery...
Yuhan:
This is a cluster of wild plum trees.
Did you like it?
Yeah.
Absolutely!
Yuhan:
Hehe...
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
...Oh?
what happened?
Did Yuhan notice something...?
He smiled and put his index finger to his lips.
(Oh, I hear a bird singing...)
The sound of lovely birdsong filled the air.
Yuhan must have heard it too.
He put his finger to his lips, narrowed his eyes, and smiled.
Yuhan's smile was so gentle...
I couldn't help but smile too.
Yuhan:
Heh heh...
Arujisama... I'm glad you finally smile.
Huh?
Yuhan:
I want to make Arujisama smile...
I want Arujisama to feel even happier...
I've recently come to think that way.
The reason I brought you here today, Arujisama, was...
Because I wanted to see you smile.
And... this may be an inappropriate feeling for someone who serves their master, but...
When I'm with you, Arujisama...
I feel incredibly peaceful and at peace.
That's why I...
I want Arujisama to be able to live in peace as well...
I hope you can spend your time peacefully and with a smile.
Yuhan....
Yuhan's smile as he spoke was warm...
It was clear that he was truly at peace.
Yuhan:
...Oh dear?
what happened?
Yuhan:
No... just now, a plum blossom fell...
It seems to have landed in your hair, Arujisama.
Arujisama...
May I take it?
Uh, yeah.
please.
Yuhan:
Well then, excuse me.
Yuhan's hand reached out to my hair.
His hand slowly stroked my hair.
Yuhan's touch was so gentle...
I felt a little nervous.
Yuhan:
...Yes, it's all right now.
Arujisama, I managed to get it.
Saying that, Yuhan showed me the flower in his hand.
The flowers are white, small, and simple...but very pretty.
So cute.
Yuhan:
Yes, really.
Well, since we have the opportunity...
Shall we take this flower back to the mansion and try pressing it?
For pressed flowers?
Yuhan:
Yes, if you press them and make them into bookmarks or something similar,
Arujisama can look at the bookmark and remember today's events anytime.
If that bookmark catches your eye during your busy time... it might bring you a little comfort.
Yuhan said this and smiled gently again.
He really seems to care about me.
Thank you, but...
Yuhan:
...what do you want?
I'll give the bookmark to Yuhan.
Yuhan:
Huh?
I want Yuhan to be comforted.
As Haures said...
I was worried that hardworking Yuhan might overwork himself.
Don't overwork yourself.
Don't forget to heal yourself.
Yuhan:
Arujisama...
Thank you, Arujisama.
I will never forget what happened today.
So, would you be willing to come back to this place with me next year, when the plum blossoms are in bloom?
of course!
Yuhan:
Heh heh...
I'm a lucky man.
With a wonderful Arujisama, in a wonderful place...
We were able to create memories just for the two of us...
{The End}















