I am currently in heaven.

A rest well deserved for my efforts up to this day... It's time for me to relax, surrounded by beautiful angels who would feed me sweets of the highest quality as I listen to their bell-like giggles.

Ah~ There's no other way I'd like to spend my time after that nervewracking announcement~!

"Risa-sama~ Here~ Please try this~ It's very delicious~!"

Yes~ Everything from your fingers would definitely be very delicious, Evelyn~!

"Hey, you've got a crumb on the corner of your lips! Here, I'll get it for you. Goodness..."

Thank you for your tsundere-ness, Celine~ Ehehehe~

"Risa-chan! Eat this too! Here, aaaaaaahm~!"

Oh my~ Valerie-chan~ Thank you~ Mmn~ Your cuteness makes it even more delicious~

"Alterisa-sama, please eat slowly~"

Yes~ Ufufufu, thank you, Noir~

"A-Alterisa-sama, would you like more tea?"

Ah~ How thoughtful of you, Illya~ You're really an angel~!

"Fufufu~ She's like a harem king~"

Lost in the blissfulness of being pampered by these angels, I didn't hear what Lily muttered, but since she's giggling, it must be good~

Before coming here, I thought Evelyn and the others would talk about my engagement with the crown prince. After all, it is quite the big deal, especially since it is announced on the grand ball of the Kingdom's Founding Festival.

But contrary to my expectations, none of them said a word about it. Instead, they're all sticking to me and began pampering me like this~!

Ah~ I'm so blessed to have such considerate friends~ They know I'm tired, so they're trying to cheer me up and let me rest after such a long day.

"Ufufufu~ You look so happy, Risa-chan~"

"Of course~ I'm here with everyone eating sweets and having fun, after all~ I'm very happy~!"

"Risa-sama~!"

"H-Hmph..."

"Ehehehe~" Ufufufu~ They're all so cute~ Evelyn beaming an onee-sama smile like that, Celine being the tsundere that she is, and Valerie-chan giggling happily.

Ah, Noir and Illya are also being so cute, fidgeting in their seats~

"I see~ Ufufufu~ Ah, by the way, there's something I'd like to ask you."

"Hm? What is it?"

"What are your plans after the Kingdom's Founding Festival? You have finished all your lessons, so will you be spending your time training with Sir Raeven and Lady Magus?"

Immediately after Lily finished her question, all the girls turned to me, stopped anything they're doing, and stared at me.

W-Wha- Why am I suddenly the center of attention?

And with them staring at me like that, I can't help but feel nervous for some reason.

"Uhm, well... My shop where I'll be selling the shampoo and conditioner will be open in a few months, so I think I'll be very busy with that..."

Dad had obtained a patent of the highest level in the form of a royal decree for my shampoo and conditioner a week ago. This means all attempts on replicating its method of production would be severely punished by law now.

Moreover, dad and Axel had also obtained reliable suppliers for the raw ingredients as well as workers to being production on a larger scale, so I'll need to start teaching them how to make it to start the production process as soon as possible.

I'll also need to do quality assurance to make sure the products are perfect for sales, especially ones targeted to high-ranking nobilities, as well as the "gifts" for the "Special Event"!

I'll also be handling some paperwork as the owner of the company. Though Vincent will be assisting me with this.

Vincent, who I had invited into my home to work along with Maria and Iris, had also been learning from Axel about management and business. He had been following Alex and helping him with all matters of paperwork and management works of dad's various businesses, learning and improving his keen business mind.

And now, he'll finally be doing what he's meant to do when I invited him to work for me, helping me with my company.

I have a lot of people helping me, but as the owner and the only one who knew the production method of these shampoos and conditioners, I'll definitely be extremely busy in the upcoming few months.

"If everything goes well, I think we'll be able to open the shop in four months."

"That's amazing~ Congratulations, Risa-chan~!"

"Yes, that's incredible~! To already become the owner of a business at such a young age, as expected of Risa-sama~!"

"Wow... T-Tha's amazing..."

"Alterisa-sama, you're very amazing!!!"

"A-As expected of Alterisa-sama...!"

"E-Ehehehe~ Thank you. But I only made the shampoo and conditioner. Obtaining the patent, securing the supplies, and even having a good building for the shop, I could only go this far because of my father's and everyone's hard work."

It's all thanks to dad, Axel, and everyone who had done their best to let me open my own business. I really just did the bare minimum of signing the paperwork so it'd be in my name.

"Ufufufu~ You can be more proud of your achievement, Risa-chan. The product you made has been deemed worthy by the duke and everyone that they would put in the effort and support you opening this shop. Moreover, my dearest mother had also been eagerly waiting for when you would finally sell it to the public~ Isn't that amazing~!"

"I-Is that so..."

U-Uuuhhh... I-If you say it like that..."

"That's right, Alterisa-sama! Just after trying the shampoo and conditioner, you made once, I'm sure it'll be extremely popular among the nobility and the general public alike! I, myself, am looking forward to it very much!!!"

Evelyn asserted with vigor as the other girls nodded their heads in agreement.

G-Geez... You're making me embarrassed...

"T-Thank you, everyone. Ehehehe..."

"Ufufufu~ That's better~ But I see, you'll be very busy in the following few months, huh?"

"Uhn... There's a lot to do, even though dad and everyone will be helping with me the majority of the formality..."

"I see..."

Eh? Why is everyone suddenly so down...?

"W-What's wrong, everyone?"

"N-No... I-It's just... I am a bit sad that we won't be able to come and visit you, Alterisa-sama..."

Noir said with a timid and quiet voice and the others also nodded in agreement with her words.

Oh, that's right... They've been coming to my house a lot before preparations for the Kingdom's Founding Festival made it difficult for all of us to have free time. And now that it's over, I guess they're all looking forward to hanging out with each other again...

I... I'll also miss hanging out with them... Ah! Then I can just tell them when I'll be free!!

"Don't worry, everyone! I'll definitely let everyone know when I'll be free! I would love it if you would come and visit at that time!!!"

"R-Really...?"

"Uhn!"

Dad told me that I can't work at night and only work until lunch during the weekend since I'm still very young, so I'll still have some time to meet them!

Come to think of it, Alexus has also asked me to give him my schedule... I almost forgot about that.

Phew~ That was almost bad~ If I didn't tell him, he'll definitely come to my house himself with that scary smile~

"T-Thank goodness... I would feel very lonely if I can't visit you, Alterisa-sama..."

Ah~ Noir~!!! I'll feel very lonely too!!!!

"M-Me too! I shall bring refreshments as well, Risa-sama! And we can eat it together~"

R-Really?! What an angeeel~!!!

"I-I'll bring some sweets too for you..."

Ah, your dere side is so cute too, Celine~ Thank you~!!!!

"I-I shall also come and visit you, Alterisa-sama! I-If that is okay with you..."

Of course, you are, my cutie!!!!

"Of course~! I will definitely welcome everyone~!"

Ehehehe~ I'm so happy~ I can't wait for their visits now~!!

To be surrounded and healed by these cuties after a hard week of work... That must be heaven~!!!

Alright!!!! I'm even more pumped now!!!!











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