Chapter 1165 - Tea Party ?
Chapter 1165 – Tea Party ①
Two days after the Harmonic Symphony, the day of the tea party hosted by Lillywood-san arrived. Since I was the only one attending this tea party, I was on my own this time.
Well, the venue is Lillywood-san’s castle, so there’s no problem with me going on my own since the front of her castle’s entrance is recorded as a Teleportation point for my Teleportation magic tool.
The pot of tea made by Illness-san using Nebula’s tea leaves had also been placed in my magic box. I asked them to prepare quite a few more just in case, and I also prepared 8 cans of tea leaves for souvenirs just in case all Seven Princesses and Lillywood-san wanted more of it. I also prepared more chocolates as well.
After confirming everything I was bringing, I headed to Lillywood-san’s castle about 30 minutes before the tea party started.
When I arrived at Lillywood-san’s castle, there was a receptionist who seemed to be one of the World King’s subordinates, who then checked my invitation. Thereupon, she told me that a guide would be coming for me, so I waited for a while……
[Thank you for waiting, thank you for waiting, I was looking forward to this day so much.]
[Hello, Jutia-san…… Is Jutia-san the one going to guide me?]
[Hello, Kaito. That’s right, that’s right, I heard that Kaito was here, so I came to show you around.]
The person who came to show me around was Jutia-san, who seemed to be really looking forward to the tea I was going to bring, and I could sense the excitement and anticipation in her face.
[Well, you can have your expectations raised high. After all, Nebula’s tea leaves are truly amazing.]
[Looking forward to it~~ Looking forward to it~~ I’m really looking forward to the start of the tea party. Ahhh, sorry, sorry, I have to show you around first, right? Well then, well then, let’s go.]
[Ah, yes.]
Nebula’s tea leaves are truly amazing, and I believe they will be able to overcome the hurdles that have been raised. No, I know it’s not really my place to be that haughty about these tea leaves, but it’s hard to restrain myself from bragging about how awesome Nebula is.
With that in mind, I followed Jutia-san into the castle.
[Where will the tea party be held?]
[About that, about that, there’s a large terrace prepared for this tea party. It’s located in the center of the castle, in the courtyard. Only during this tea party was that place opened.]
[Heehhh…… I see…… Indeed, I have been to Lillywood-san’s castle several times, but I didn’t know there was a courtyard. It must be a very special place.]
[Well, even so, even so, since it’s a place solely for tea parties, there isn’t too much clutter, and it was just a large, simple terrace.]
As expected, this tea party seems to be a very special event, as they had a special terrace for it. Nodding to Jutia-san’s explanation, we moved around for a while before passing through a large door…… and found myself in a place with a great atmosphere.
The terrace is quite a large space, but it’s simple and calmly designed. Looking up, I can see the World Tree, and the sunlight shining through the tree is too bright to be called sunlight, but nevertheless, the venue of the tea party is brightly lit.
The wooden floor and tables are made of wood and have a warm and inviting atmosphere. As Rosemary-san had mentioned before, a very large number of tables had been arranged at regular intervals, with tea sets and teacakes on them.
[……I see, so it’s like we can move freely around those tables and chat with each other.]
[That’s right, that’s right, the purpose of the venue is basically interaction with each other. There are basically no greetings to the Seven Princesses and stuff like that here, which includes myself and Lillywood-sama. We are just here to enjoy tea and conversation.]
Indeed, it would take quite a bit of time to greet each other and everyone.
There were already quite a few people at the venue, but there was still plenty of space thanks to how spacious the venue is. There was no stiff atmosphere like the parties I had attended before at the royal capital, and I felt a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I honestly thought this tea party would be fun.
[If it’s possible, if it’s possible, I’d like Kaito to come to my table first, but what do you think?]
[We promised, didn’t we? Of course, I’m going to visit Jutia-san’s place first…… or rather, from the looks of it, it seems like it would be better if I hang around Jutia-san’s table at the start of the tea party.]
[That’s right, that’s right, that would be the quickest way. Well then, well then, I’ll show you around.]
[Yes, I’m in your care. Speaking of which, I heard that the Seven Princesses would sometimes group together, but do you have someone you’re grouped with in your table, Jutia-san?]
[Ariel and Tirtania would be there. The both of them, the both of them, wanted to meet Kaito.]
Fumu, Jutia-san seems to be especially close to Ariel-san and Tir-san huh? Rosemary-san would definitely be with Camellia-san. I wonder what about Lillie-san and Blossom-san? Would the two of them be staying together?
Come to think of it, when I visited Blossom-san, she mentioned how “Lillie-san also told her to keep her voice down”, so maybe they are good friends.
Thinking about this, feeling excitement in my heart, I felt the joyful atmosphere of the venue as I walked around, making me leak out a smile.
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