Bear-san Notices Hair Ornament & Tirumina-san’s Viewpoint
Marriage talk aside, I wanted Fina to be happy. I asked Fina what I’d been wondering about for a while.
“Fina. You brought your hair ornament?” (Yuna)
Fina is wearing the hair ornament she got at the school festival. Moreover, Shuri, Noa, and Misa are wearing them as well.
“Yes, I brought it. I don’t have many opportunities to wear it, so I thought I’d put it on today.” (Fina)
Fina shyly touched her hair ornament a little.
“Does it look good on me?” (Fina)
“It suits you.” (Yuna)
It suits her better than I can wear it.
“Yuna-oneechan, I’m wearing it too.” (Shuri)
When I praised Fina, Shuri looked like she wanted to be praised too, so I did.
By the way, Shuri is wearing a small hair ornament that she and Misa got by themselves, not the big one I gave her. She may have chosen the smaller one because the hair ornament I gave her would stand out more than that of Fina, the birthday celebrant.
“When choosing a dress for Shuri, we started talking about what to do with her hair. Then Fina came up with the idea of the hair ornaments from the school festival.” (Noa)
“I also read about it in the letter, and decided to bring it too.” (Misa)
Noa and Misa, who were listening to us while we ate, told me. They then turned their hair ornaments toward me so I could see them better.
It wouldn’t be strange for two nobles to have expensive hair ornaments made by a famous craftsman.
Fina may not mind, but if the two wore expensive hair ornaments, I think Tirumina-san and I would have noticed.
Even if they didn’t intend to make fun of each other, the differences between the aristocrats and the commoners were apparent. Maybe both nobles knew that, or they just felt like wearing the same hair ornament.
Even so, it’s still a heartwarming story.
“Both of you are kind.” (Yuna)
Noa and Misa turned their heads here, so I patted their heads. The two didn’t understand what was happening, but they looked happy.
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-Tirumina’s POV-
At first, I was a bit hesitant about coming, but seeing my daughters in their dresses made me glad I did.
Seeing my daughters in their dresses, I cried despite my age. It could be because I’m getting older that I’m so tearful. I’m not borrowing Gentz’s words, but I wanted Roy to see them too.
“It suits them so well that I can’t believe they’re my daughters. I have to thank Noire-sama for the dress.” (Tirumina)
“Fina and Shuri are my dear friends. Please don’t worry about it.” (Noa)
Noire-sama, who heard my words, smiled gently.
Ever since Fina started hanging out with the lord’s daughter, I sometimes worried about her, but I heard from Yuna and my daughters and learned that Noire-sama was kind. Then she started coming to the store, and we would see each other. At first, I was nervous, but even if the store were crowded, she would wait in line patiently and would not be selfish or otherwise cause trouble for those around her.
I would not have been able to see my daughters in their dresses this time if Noire-sama had not invited me.
Thank you Noire-sama.
As I was watching my daughters, Cliff-sama came to me.
“I am grateful that my daughter insisted on doing this today.” (Cliff)
“…No, thank you for inviting me. I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to see my daughters in dresses.” (Tirumina)
I was at a loss for words for a moment, but I could express my gratitude.
“I just wanted to talk to you once and thank you.” (Cliff)
“…Thank me?” (Tirumina)
“I am sorry for the trouble my daughter has caused you and your daughters. And thank you for always accommodating my daughter’s selfishness.” (Cliff)
“Father, that’s a terrible thing to say. I didn’t bother Fina, and I wasn’t being selfish.” (Noa)
Noire-sama, who was eating with my daughters nearby, puffed out her cheeks and cutely protested to Cliff-sama.
Apparently, she heard Cliff-sama’s voice.
“You should understand that it is selfish to have a party with Miss Fina. For those of a different status, it’ll become mandatory. No commoners can say no.” (Cliff)
“Fina, is that true?” (Noa)
Noire-sama verifies this to Fina with a surprised expression. Fina looked troubled.
“That’s……” (Fina)
“What would you do if Princess Tilia asked you to throw a birthday party with her?” (Cliff)
Cliff-sama’s words made Noire-sama think a little.
“I would like to refrain from doing so……. Besides, I decided to have a party with only her relatives so that Fina could enjoy herself. It’s not like I haven’t thought about it.” (Noa) 𝙗𝙚𝒅𝒏𝙤𝙫𝙚𝒍.𝒐𝙧𝙜
“That’s right. And that’s why I gave you permission this time. But if you don’t act with more consideration for the other person’s feelings, Miss Fina will hate you.” (Cliff)
“Ugh, I understand. I’ll be careful. Fina, if you don’t like it, say so. I just wanted to celebrate with you.” (Noa)