I was talking about wanting to get some clothes made for spring and autumn… but really, I just meant that I was thinking of going to have them tailored sometime soon.

And when I do, I was hoping Teresa or Elena… or if they’re too busy, maybe someone else from the mansion could come with me…

“Liesel.”

But… for some reason, Seriana called Liesel’s name.

“Hm? What is it, Seria?”

Liesel paused the conversation and turned to face her.

“I’ve decided to call the tailor tomorrow to make Sera’s clothes. We’re taking the day off, so keep that in mind.”

“Huh!?”

I was shocked by Seriana’s words.

Aside from the fact that it’s for my shopping, calling a tailor to the mansion isn’t all that strange.

Considering the other party’s schedule, doing it the very next day seems a bit sudden—but given that she’s the Lady of the domain, the one at the very top here, it’s not like it’s totally unreasonable.

Still… to take the whole day off for it? And not just her—Elena and Teresa too?

“Ah, got it… I’ll adjust the schedule.”

Liesel, though, accepted it casually with a wry smile.

…Seriously?

I’m stunned, and so are those important-looking guys who were talking to you just a moment ago…

“Um… Lady Seria? You really shouldn’t neglect your work, you know?”

It’s only been about a week since the rainy season ended, and the domain work hasn’t gotten into full swing just yet.

Seriana, who mainly assists with the lord’s duties, is the same.

Even so, taking a day off for this reason seems a bit much.

Thinking that, I turned to her and tried to reason with her.

“No problem at all.”

But Seriana clearly wasn’t interested in listening, her usual composed face showing no doubt as she calmly continued talking with Elena about tomorrow.

Nnnngh… I groaned and glanced again at Liesel and the others. Liesel had also resumed her discussion with Karn and the rest.

Though those two still looked a bit surprised, as people important enough to be summoned here, they were focused on the conversation with Liesel.

Hmm… is this just something you get used to?

“Stop groaning and hurry up and eat already.”

“Ugh… okay.”

Even while chatting, everyone’s plates were steadily being emptied.

Meanwhile, mine…

Better eat quickly.

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It was during yesterday’s lunch that it was suddenly decided I’d be getting new clothes made for spring and autumn, and despite the short notice, the tailors accepted and came to the mansion first thing this morning.

Looking at the clock in the room, it was almost 10 o’clock.

Actually, the tailors had already arrived at the mansion about 30 minutes ago.

They were getting their luggage checked and all that.

Though that shouldn’t take long… maybe they’re timing it so they arrive at the room exactly at 10?

“…Looks like they’re here.”

We were all sitting on the sofa in Seriana’s room when Teresa, noticing something, murmured that.

In this room, we had me, Seriana, Teresa, Elena, and Fiora, who wasn’t at the lunch yesterday but had clearly been filled in last night.

Lately, she seems to be joining us for things more often…

Anyway, since the tailors are about to come in, we should get ready to greet them.

Teresa and I headed to the door, and just as we arrived, there was a knock from the other side.

“Come in—”

Answering the knock, the servants from the main and south wings entered with the tailors in tow.

There were four tailors in total, and the one who looked like the leader—an older woman—was dressed very neatly.

Just as she was about to speak—

“Thank you for your trouble. You may leave now,” Seriana said to the servants before she could say a word.

Without waiting for a response, she headed toward my room.

“…Uh, I’ll take care of the rest then.”

I couldn’t help watching as Seriana disappeared into my room. For now, I’ll take over the servants’ job.

The servants, seemingly used to this kind of thing, had expressions like they were holding back laughter.

As I walked them out of the room, Teresa had already finished the greetings with the tailors.

“Shall we begin?”

“Yes. Thank you for having us.”

The one answering Teresa was the elderly lady, confirming that she was indeed the leader of the group.

The last time I had tailors come to the mansion to make clothes was when I had that knight-style outfit made to wear in the royal capital, I think.

These aren’t the same tailors from that time, though… Maybe they’re from a different workshop?

It was a few years ago, but considering that, the leader seems a bit too old to be someone who just succeeded the previous one…

“Princess.”

“…Oh? Ah, sorry, sorry.”

I’d been standing there lost in thought in front of the door, but I snapped back to reality at Teresa’s voice.

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