Fufufu… Thank you very much, Edward-sama.”
….Yes, yes. As usual, you guys are surrounded with “kyakya ufufufu” pink atmosphere. To actually act that way in front of your previous fiancee, you really lack consideration.
On the other hand, I’ve already given up a lot of things to Yuri-sama… Besides, I wonder if Edward-sama has always been this happy? While I was wondering that, a doubt immediately arose within me after remembering the last words I said at the academy.
“…By the way, why is Iris-sama making an appearance here today~?”
I didn’t expect a sudden punch from Yuri-sama, and within a moment, the smile on my face disappeared.
“Why, you ask…?”
“Because Iris-sama…”
“There’s no need for you to ask her why she’s asking you that question. Because you do not have any position to make an appearance at this place.”
Interrupting what Yuri-sama was saying, Edward-sama said while looking at me with hatred. Even if you don’t glare at me that much, it’s not as though I would eat her.
“No position…”
“It’s because Yuri is gentle. She’s giving you a piece of advice to remind you of your position.”
Or rather, listen to the other person’s story first! In addition, why are you being so boastful?
“…Advice?”
On the other hand, Yuri-sama doesn’t seem to understand what Ed-sama said and a question mark appeared on top of her head.
“…The reason I am in this place is because I received an invitation from the Queen Dowager. With or without any position, it is my duty, as a subject, to play my part.”
“Wha…! Grandmother did…?”
Ed-sama looked really surprised and his eyes widened. Were you not paying any attention when I went to greet the Queen Dowager a little while ago?
“No, that’s impossible… To someone as inhumane as you, there’s no way grandmother will send you an invitation. If you want to tell a lie, make it a little more believable.”
Although you are not convinced… those words are not something you should say to someone who you were once engaged with… When I was about to say something, Yuri-sama said something before me.
“…Umm~ What have you two people been talking about? I don’t really understand it~…”
“…Haaa…”
With Yuri-sama’s words, his anger immediately lessened. You don’t understand it well? It was you who brought up this topic in the first place.
“About the thing I wanted to ask~… Why Iris-sama came here in person… Is it because Iris-sama wants to advertise that dress today~ At least that’s what I was thinking~”
“…Advertisement?”
“Yes~ Because Iris-sama is someone from the Duke of Armelia’s House, right? If you think about the Duke of Armelia’s fief, then Azura Conglomerate will naturally come to mind. What I wanted to hear is if Iris-sama was asked by the Azura Conglomerate to wear that dress and come here to advertise.”
I wasn’t asked to do it or anything, after all, I am the President of Azura Conglomerate. As I thought, they didn’t know that I am the president of that conglomerate… Then, I remembered the chaos that occurred when I was talking to Sei and was told that these two people wanted to apply to become members.
“No… I wasn’t asked to advertise it or anything… but it is the truth that fabric used for this dress will be introduced as a new commodity.”
“Oh, as I thought~! It’s really beautiful. I would also want to have a dress tailored in this fabric. Where can I buy it?”
Leaving Ed-sama aside, Yuri-sama advances her conversation with me.
“Because we have yet to gather a lot of materials, it is currently not up for sale. But we’ll have enough materials soon enough, and a product line will be launched soon after.”
“Oh, is that so~ Because it looks really wonderful, I want one by all means… That’s what I was thinking. Is there anything you can do?”
“Although I am glad about your praise… however, we really do need more time, so pardon us.”
After all, it is being exported from another country, so the price is quite high. I thought that it can’t be helped since it’s silk, but thinking about the costs such as transportation, there’s a deficit.
Because of that, it doesn’t look like the conglomerate will be able to market it on a large scale… Even if we were to sell it at a high price, there’s not enough fabric. This time, I only made this dress because it was necessary.
“Eh~… But…”
“Th-that’s right. Yuri who will soon become a member of the royal family wishes it. It will be an honor for the conglomerate, and it’s their duty to immediately fulfill it.”
“Even if you say so, what’s impossible is impossible.”
“I-impenitent…!”
Ed-sama said with his face bright red. Fortunately, most people didn’t seem to hear our conversation because they were involved in conversations of their own, and also thanks to the music orchestral playing… Nevertheless, the people who were just nearby heard everything. Ah, how troublesome.
“…It’s really rowdy, isn’t it. What is going on?”
Mother suddenly appeared behind me.
“Ah, Duchess of Armelia. It’s been a long time~”
“…”
Splendidly ignoring Yuri-s