— Noel —
Two years have passed since I parted with Sirius-sama.
This time, I wonder what that lady has been doing.
Maybe she is acting violently in school. Probably making all the nobles kneel before her.
Emi-chan is probably clinging to Sirius-sama as usual and Reu-kun is making a racket, while full of spirit. (TLN: Emilia calls Reus as Reu, it’s not a typo.)
In the previous letter, it was written that Emi-chan got a new friend, that also became a disciple.
She seems to be living a steady life in school. So, I am relieved.
And then, we…
“Onee-chan!” (??)
I came back to reality, when the door was suddenly opened by my only younger sister, Nokia-chan. (TLN: The name in raw is ノキア)
Good grief… since Sirius-sama will worry about me, I was trying hard to be a smart and elegant wife in my own room, but that got spoilt because of Nokia-chan.
“What do you mean by “a smart and elegant wife”!? Don’t slack off just because you are having a baby!” (Nokia)
“Eh? But, Dee-san is on a break today and he said it is ok.” (Noel)
Whenever I showed my big swollen belly to Nokia-chan, she would shake her head in amazement. What do you mean by that?! Since carrying a baby is difficult, isn’t alright to sigh at such bluntness.
“Haa…I can’t just spend all my time keeping Onee-chan from goofing around, especially when the baby is about to be born.” (Nokia)
“It is alright, you know. When the child is born, I will work hard then. Both at childcare and at work. Because I’m always going to support Dee-san.” (Noel)
“It’s a wonder that Dee-san accepted such a frivolous Onee-chan.” (Nokia)
Hmmm, I mean, I am properly aware that Nokia-chan has a crush on Dee-san. She is gradually reaching pubescence and it can’t be helped that she became dependent on a man who was close by. Even so, even if she is a sister of mine, I absolutely won’t hand him over to her.
“What is it, Onee-chan? To suddenly have such an angry look.” (Nokia)
“…It’s nothing. Leaving that aside, is there something you need?” (Noel)
“Yes, there is something. Gadd-san came just now and he called for Onee-chan.” (Nokia)
“Really? He came early this time.” (Noel)
“He said that he needed to take care of something important. There is also a letter from Onee-chan’s master, Sirius-sama…” (Nokia)
“Please say that earlier!” (Noel)
“Aah, if Onee-chan rushes like that, it would be bad for your body… Hey!” (Nokia)
Nokia-chan was shouting from the back, but I ignored her and head outside. Even though she usually says mean things, I really like that she has become gentler now.
Anyway, I slowed down in order not burden the baby. My husband, Dee-san was talking to Gadd a horse carriage with Galgan’s company symbol.
“…So you have come? Is your tummy alright?” (Dee)
“I am fine, dear. Even if you say not to burden the baby, it is not fine if I don’t move my body a little.” (Noel)
“It is as Noel says. You just worry too much, you know.” (Gadd)
“You won’t understand such a thing.” (Dee)
“Cheh! Fair enough. The me who doesn’t even have a woman doesn’t get it.” (Gadd)
It seems like they are going to start arguing at any moment, but then again these two always give such feeling. It resembles a fight, but it is not. Men are mysterious creatures.
“Rather than arguing, the letter! The letter! Is it true, that a letter from Sirius-sama has arrived?” (Noel)
“That’s right. Look, this share is Noel-chan’s.” (Gadd)
I opened the handed over letter and took out three pieces of paper from inside. The one with the solid handwriting was by Sirius-sama, Emi-chan had cute and round handwriting, while Reu-kun wrote somewhat messily and crowded the letters.