Chapter 121: Nii-samas Birthday

The tree was actually very low, and I somehow managed to climb the rugged tree, but I was no match for Nico, nor was I match for Gill or Nii-sama. Still, I did my best at climbing and stood on the lower branch. From there, I could look down a little bit at Nico and Nii-sama, and I could also see a little further.

A little distance away, Hans was grinning, and Natalie looked worried as she held her hands together. Still, I folded my arms and looked off into the distance. I should be able to fold my arms soon. Then, Nico also climbed the tree, and Nii-sama was here, so he took me off the branch straight away. And just like that, my climb was ruined in many ways.

Nico and I were quite satisfied since we were able to do something other than running in the cold wind.

Nii-sama and Gill would visit the castle occasionally to train magic, study and play. By the time our routine was set, it was already December. I enjoyed my dinner with Otou-sama like always, and he said that I would have my debut in January.

Debuth?

Yeah. Its to declare that this house had this child. People usually have a big party and invite a lot of other people.

Leish firshth thime.

Thats right. Its actually something you do when the baby is a year old, but you had that incident.

Incidenth?

Yes, mm, it was when you channelled your magic into the magic stone. At that time, I thought that I shouldnt show you off to the world, but it was a mistake. I should have let everyone know that you were an Albanss child. Otou-sama looked like he was suffering when he said this, and I also felt sad.

Thinking back, I recall Hannah and the other maids talking about why I didnt have a debut. Two rumours were floating about at that time. One was that I was too cute to show off, and the other was that I was being neglected. In the end, Otou-sama really did treasure me at that time.

I donth need a debuth.

I cant have that. Im going to let all the nobles know about you this time. Prince Nicholas will also attend, so this will show that the royal family wont stay silent if someone were to make a move on you. Uh, I mean, its a threat stating that the royal family will go after them if they kidnap you.

Ai.

Otou-sama still seemed to be on guard, but I dont think I will be kidnapped again.

Lukes birthday is in December, so were going to celebrate that together with your debut. Luke and I both dont like flashy things, so we usually celebrate it with family every year.

I tilted my head. I wonder if they celebrated it last year.

You still couldnt eat solid food on Lukes birthday last year, so you fell asleep after having a lick of the cake.

I see I wasnt even a year old at that time, so I dont remember anything apart from eating mashed vegetables and soup. Huh, will he not celebrate his birthday in December this year?

Nii-syama noth cewebrathing hish birthhday in December?

We dont have any plans to celebrate it.

That wont do!

When ish hish birthhday?

Its next weekend.

I have to hurry! That day, I talked to Natalie before going to bed.

I wanth tho cewebrathe Nii-shyamash birthhday.

Luke-samas? But, we already started preparing since he will celebrate it when you have your debut in January.

I wanth tho give him shomethhing.

You do? Mm

Natalie tilted her head and thought with me.

Leila-sama, youre good at drawing, so how about drawing something for him?

Otou-syama wiww be annoyed.

Ah, yes. Certainly.

Otou-sama will be shocked because he didnt receive one first.

Its still too early for you to start embroidering. Commoners make handmade sweets, but you still cant move your hands well.

Nii-syama doeshnth wiwe shweethsh much.

I see.

Actually, Nii-sama doesnt really like sweets that much. Thats why I always think hes too thin. No, wait. Its fine as long as it isnt sweet?

No eashy tho mawe food?

Something you can make? Lets see, if its just mixing, then Oh, yes!

Whath?

What about mashed potatoes? Theyre made from potatoes that Leila-sama and Luke-sama love so much!

Pothatho!

I love potatoes.

If you say that you left the boiling and sauce to the chef, and mashed the potatoes yourself, then Im sure Luke-sama will be happy!

Oway!

I can mashed potatoes.

Then, Iww feed Nii-shyama.

Hell be overjoyed. Oh yes, Leila-sama.

Whath?

Natalie gave me a proposal with sparkling eyes. Alright, done!

All the maids will be happy.

Natalie smiled.

Best Birthday Celebration (Nii-samas Perspective)

Why? I havent seen Leila since my afternoon nap.

The maids surrounded Leila and took her away.

Otou-sama also thought that something was different from usual. Even so, it was already time to eat, but Leila still hasnt appeared.

What is this? The gardener is still wandering around at this time. And, there are lots of things in this room for some reason.

Otou-sama looked around the room as if he had just noticed. The people in the room suddenly got busy. There were certainly more people than usual. But, the door opened straight away, and food was brought in.

Wait, wheres Lei? No, oh.

Where did she go? Huh.

She was holding a plate of mashed potatoes and tottering this way.

Lei, why are you dressed like that?

A small maid uniform with a white apron. A white brim on her head and her cheeks were red. Oh, the plates going to drop! I almost stood up.

Im oway.

Lei

Lei tried her best to stretch out her hands, and put the plate in front of me. Of course, Natalie was behind her so that she wouldnt drop the plate or fall down.

Nii-syama, happy birthhday.

Lei, this is

Lei stuck out her nose and puffed her chest out, Lei made ith. Her white apron lightly swayed.

For me?

Ai!

Why, why is she so cute? I got up from my chair and hugged her tightly.

Its the best present!

Happy 12thh birthhday.

Thanks.

We bumped our foreheads together. As if this was a signal, people brought food to where Otou-sama was sitting.

Wheres Otou-samas potatoes? Say, Lei, wheres Otou-samas potatoes?

Lei looked away.

Iww mawe ith on Otou-shyamash birthhday.

What?! Are you telling me to wait until August?! Luke, give me some.

No. This is all mine!

Nii-syama, aah?

YES!

Lei, Otou-sama too!

No.

It was a lot, but I ate it all. I wont forget my 12th birthday.