After lunch and eating the promised Lava Cake as dessert, we all went to the garden to enjoy the beautiful flowers and fresh air.

Anne, Maria-chan, and some of our household's servants helped prepared the table and tea as we walked around for a while with Iris following us from behind.

"This is amazing~ There are so many beautiful flowers~"

"Hehehe~ Mom loves these flowers, so dad made it for her."

"I-I didn't expect Lorya-sama to have this romantic side of him..."

Celine looked at me in shock.

"You are not alone, Celine~ Those who are not close to him would think that way."

"Ufufufu~ Hearing from my dear mother, it seems they've been so passionate in secret since they were still in the academy~"

"I've also seen Alterisa-chan's parents in passing when my mama talked to them! They're so lovey-dovey!"

"A-Ah, m-my father also said they get along very well..."

"W-Wow..."

Heheheh, if dad comes to know that his soft side is known by all my friends, I'm sure he'll become so embarrassed~!

"Ufufufu~ That's right~ They'll always be super lovey-dovey when they're at home together. Ah! But please don't tell my dad, okay? Keep this a secret!"

"Y-Yes!"

The girls all looked around in wonder. Even Evelyn, who had a beautiful garden in her own abode, was looking at our garden in awe.

Dad really went all out when he built this for mom, so our garden is very impressive even on a high nobility level.

Fufufu~ He's such a romantic~

"Wooow~ Alterisa-chan, this Lily is so beautiful~"

Valerie-chan's voice brought my attention to her and a group of Lily. My heart skipped a beat when I saw it, and I felt warmth creeping up to my cheeks.

"A-Ah, you're right! It's so beautiful..."

C-Calm down me! They're just flowers Alex sent you! A bouquet he sent to congratulate me on completing all my primary and etiquette lessons.

I still remembered it so clearly. He brought such a large bouquet and handed it to me with such a blinding smile. He looked very cute that time. His cheeks are also blushing from the heat that hot morning, making him even cuter.

Ah, no! Why am I thinking about him?! I need to focus on my cuties!!!

I shook my head and took a deep breath, and began to chat with everyone.

After a while, Maria-chan approached and informed us that the table had been prepared.

With Maria-chan in the lead and me being led by the excited Valerie-chan and Noir, we quickly went to one of our gazebos in our garden and had a small break from our tour around the massive garden of the Lorya household.

The table had been covered by pure white cloth, and resting at its center was a three tiered dessert stand.

At the bottom, there were small, bite-sized cakes of various kinds and tastes, some of which I proposed to our pastry chef myself like the red velvet cake there. Then on the second level, there were tiny muffins and small pastries that we could all enjoy together. At the top, there were macarons and small chocolate chips and oatmeal cookies.

Surrounding the beautifully prepared snack tower were tea cups for all seven of us. Then, on the side of the table was a golden and white, very elegant and luxurious, food trolley with the same snacks that were in the tower as well as the pot of tea that had been freshly brewed.

We all seated down and immediately marveled at the wonderful work Anne, Maria-chan, and the others have done. The girls also seemed to be interested in the few kinds of snacks they've never seen before.

"Mmh~ They all look so delicious~ Thank you for preparing all of this, everyone~!"

"We are happy to serve, Alterisa-sama."

Anne bowed elegantly with Maria-chan and the others following suit after.

Then, she poured all of us our cup of Chamomile tea, a tea with a floral flavoring, perfect for relaxing after walking around a fantastical garden of flowers.

"Wow~ There's so many pretty cakes~!!!"

Ah! Valerie-chan immediately run towards teh table, her eye sparkling with excitement.

U-Uuuh... S-She's cute when she's excited, but I feel like I lost against cakes in her eyes...

"Thank you very much for preparing these refreshments everyone~! I look forward to tasting them~"

"You are very welcome, Lady Silium. It is an honor."

Anne and all the maids bowed towards Evelyn.

"Ufufufu~ You'll definitely love them, Evelyn~! They're all masterpieces of our household's pastry chefs!!!"

"Yes~!"

"Celine, Illya, and Noir-chan as well, please don't hold back, okay~?"

"Eh? Ah, S-Sure! T-Thanks..."

"T-Thank you very much, Alterisa-sama! T-They all look so delicious..."

"Uhn... They're like how I imagine the tea parties in these fantasy novels to be..."

Oh my, how cute~!!!! They're clearly excited and interested, but they're still holding back because they're too shy~!!! Illya and Noir are just the cutest!

And of course, Celine's pouting and tsundere expressions always fill my heart to the brim!~! Thank you very much for the meal!!!

They all began digging into the desserts, some elegantly and some shyly, as we enjoyed our afternoon tea together with the refreshing breeze blowing gently and the beautiful nature around us.

Just then, from the corner of my eye, I saw two figures coming towards us.

"Nee-cha~!!!"

"Ah! Kiara!"

I immediately brightened up and everyone turned towards the direction I'm looking at.

Kiara trotted towards me and I quickly stood up to welcome her into my embrace and picked her up. We began rubbing each others' cheek together.

"Oh my~ Ufufufu~ Risa, I know how much you love Kiara, but you should remember that you are in front of your guests~"

"Ah! I-I'm sorry. Kiara, I'll put you down, okay?"

"Eh? Uhn."

Kiara looked confused and then hugged mom's legs as she looked at all my friends in wonder.

Oh right, she hadn't met anyone aside from Lily.

"It is an honor to meet you, Lady Lorya. Thank you very much for welcoming us to your grand estate."

Lily greeted, followed by Evelyn, Celine, Illya, Noir, and Valerie-chan who also introduced themselves once again as my friend. They all curtsied so elegantly.

Umu, as expected of real noble ladies. They're all so well-mannered and elegant!

"Ufufufu~ On the behalf of the Lorya household, I welcome your highness and everyone with open arms to our humble estate. Please feel free to let our servants know what you may need."

"Thank you very much for your kindness, Lady Lorya."

"Now then. Kiara, why don't you greet everyone~? They are your nee-chan's friends, you know?"

"Nee-cha's friends..."

Kiara looked at everyone one by one then let go of mom's legs and curtsied.

"It ish nice to meet you. My name ish Kiara von Lorya! Pleash treat me well!"

Aaaahh~!!!! What a good girl!!!! She could introduce herself so well now~!!!! Ah, your nee-chan is so proud!!!!!!!

Look, everyone is enamored by how cute you are!!!! Ufufufu~ Well that's to be expected! I HAVE THE CUTEST SISTER IN THE WORLD AFTER ALL!!!!

"Oh my~ It's nice to meet you as well, Kiara-sama~ I've heard a lot about you from Alterisa-sama~"

"From nee-cha...?"

"That's right~ She said she loves you very much~"

Ah~ That's so embarrassing~ I remembered how much I rambled on about how cute Kiara is to Evelyn and everyone...

"Nee-cha!"

"Uwah! Ahahaha~ Kiara, that's dangerous~"

"I wuv you too!!!!!"

"I love you too~!"

Ah, I feel so blessed~ She's hugging me so tightly and even mushing our cheeks together herself~ Ufufufu~ What a cute girl~

"Uuuuuh..."

"A-Alterisa-sama..."

"..."

E-Eh? W-Why are you girls pouting at me like that...?

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[3rd Person POV]

Watching from the side, Lisa and Lily giggled as they noticed how jealous the girls were towards Kiara who was in Alterisa's embrace.

Valerie, Illya, and Noir were pouting their lips slightly as they watched them in envy. Even Celine and Evelyn also looked every jealous.

"Hehehe~ Risa-chan still dotes on Kiara-chan as much as ever, I see."

"Ufufufu~ She has been like that since Kiara was born. She loves her so much that she would always be there with her except during her lessons. They're especially inseparable."

"I see~ As expected~"

As a single child in her past life, Akari had always wanted a little sister. So much so that she would even dote on her friends' little sisters.

She became so popular amongst her friends' little sisters. So much that she had become very popular in their school's middle, as well as, elementary school section. All the young girls saw her as their prince on white horse, a fantastical prince who'll one day sweep them off their feet.

Well, their perspective was also shared by even those in high school. She is the school's prince, after all.

Now that she got her own little sister, it is no wonder she would dote on Kiara this much.

Lily continued to watch her beloved best friend, surrounded by all the villainesses of "Lovely Happenings" and even other female characters that weren't mentioned in the game.

Hehehe~ You're still just like you were in the past, Akari. You're steadily building your harem without even noticing. Ufufufu~ I wonder how you will change the plot of the game~











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