Chapter 202: Secret Plans

Translator: Blushy

Editor: Sam

It bothered me that Felicia was tired, but lately, there was something that bothered me even more.

Nico said that he will be four years old in a few months, Ill be four in a few months.

He puffed his chest proudly. I can understand why hes looking forward to his birthday, but the precious time from when hes three wont ever return. I wish he would enjoy his current age more. Its not because Im frustrated that hell be two years older than me.

Are you going to have a birthday party, Nico? Chris asked something important.

Probably with my family. Father said that it would be a lot of trouble if we have a party.

Troubwe, you shay, Lam-oji-syama

Its fine Lei. This is the same thing that happened when I turned two and three, and Uncle always comes, so its fine.

Nicos probably happy since he likes Prince Albert.

Leis only two, so you probably dont know this, but the big party is only thrown when youre one. The rest is up to us to decide how we want to celebrate it.

Dont you have parties at your house, Chris?

Yeah. But everyone only comes to see Okaa-sama and Otou-sama.

Chris said that birthday parties arent particularly fun. Come to think of it, didnt Nico mention that he hadnt seen Angie-obasama since his debut?

Im not having a birthday party, but the Four Marquises will come to give their greetings, and Ill get a lot of presents from the nobles too.

Otou-syama thwo?

Its bad of me to say this as his daughter, but I cant imagine him going to greet Nico.

Albans Nico gave me a troubled look as if he was trying to avoid the topic.

Yesh?

He comes. But after a while. He said he had completely forgotten about it.

Otou-syama

You should say that youre busy with work or something instead of saying that you forgot.

I heard Luke made him rush. Father laughed and said it was just like Albans. And

And?

If I recalled correctly, it was when you werent here. Im sure he didnt have time to go to the castle to greet me.

It was certainly when I wasnt here. But I cant shake off the suspicion that he would completely forget to go to greet Nico even if I had been here. Hes a disappointing Otou-sama.

But his daughter is a good girl who never forgets to be polite. I crossed my arms and thought.

Your arms are crossed

I guess you could say theyre crossed.

Thats right. I had progressed. I asked Chris for advice while we were playing, and Nico wasnt around.

Chrish.

I know.

I wnew you wouwd!

Weve only been friends for a few months, but we get along quite well.

Were going to celebrate Nicos birthday, right?

Yesh!

Bingo! Im happy we thought of the same idea.

Though itll be celebrated during our study break.

Lei canth cewebrathe ith afther wunch. (Lei cant celebrate it after lunch)

Theres no point in celebrating his birthday if you fall asleep.

Chris crossed her arms and thought.

Heey!

Nicos cawing! (Nicos calling)

Ill ask Nee-sama if we can talk about it during lunch.

Soundsh good!

It was hard to keep a secret from Nico. We talked about it and decided to discuss it over lunch in a few days.

I think Otou-sama would hate it if I ate with others, but the Remingtons didnt care. I had lunch with a pale Felicia on that day.

Apparently, Otou-sama can interact with others too. I was impressed with the way he entertained Felicia while having a conversation with her. Nevertheless, we quickly ate lunch, then Felicia, Chris and I discussed Nicos birthday.

Hes celebrating his birthday with his family, so I think our feelings will be enough.

I think Felicia said that so it would be easier on me and Chris.

Weww have ith when everyonesh here. (Well have it when everyones here)

You want to celebrate it on the day when Luke and Gill come to teach?

Oh, can I join in?

Chris and I stared at Felicia in shock when she said that. Apparently, she was only planning on lending us a hand.

Were aww friendsh.

Nee-sama, you dont understand, do you?

Oh my.

Felicia chuckled.

The Four Marquises are celebrating his birthday, right? Friends, yes, were friends. How lovely.

Shes a little older than us, but were friends. First of all, Chris proudly said, Ive thought of something. We all have everything we want, right? So, lets make him something.

Good pwan.

I was very impressed. She seemed quite selfish when I first met her, but I didnt think she could one day think like this. Speaking of handmade gifts, there are things I can make too.

Lei wiww mawe pothathoesh.

Pothathoesh?

The Remingtons looked at me as if they didnt understand what I was saying and Otou-sama started panicking for some reason.

Lei, you cant make potatoes. Im not sure if His Highness likes potatoes in the first place.

Iww ashw him.

You dont have to ask him. Oh yes, Ill talk to Natalie and see if she can help you make some easy snacks or something. When it comes to you, Lei, yes, snacks come to mind, Otou-sama decided on his own while nodding.

Otou-sama hasnt eaten your potatoes yet, so I cant let His Highness beat me to it. I dont really like sweets, so its fine if you make him some.

So thats why.

Well, I cant make any handicraft, so Ill ask Natalie.

What should I make? Im bad at embroidering, so I wonder if I should draw him something.

Everyone can writhe a birthhday card.

I explained that we can all write on one card.

Everyone?

Everyonesh feewingsh wiww be communicathed on one page.

That sounds nice. Ill get the paper ready.

Felicia will prepare the paper and sneak it to everyone.

We should start with the little ones since you guys arent good at writing. But I wonder if you can write him something Lei?

Of courshe.

Im not good at writing since my hands dont move the way I want them to, but I can write.

I can even writhe e and draw Rug Dragonshs.

I, I see. Well, you just need to write some letters.

You dont have to be reserved.

So, we agreed to give our gifts to Odds-sensei so that Nico wouldnt find out about them. Felicia will pass the card around for everyone to write in, and on the day of the event, we will hand Nico our presents and have a fun tea party. Chris and I will persuade Odds-sensei.

Its much simpler when bigger people are around. Now, its time for afternoon classes.

Youre just going to nap anyway Lei.

I canth hewp ith.

After our fruitless conversation, I heard Otou-sama, Felicia.

Yes, Dean-ojisama.

It was rare for Otou-sama to talk to Felicia.

Listen. If theres anything, hmm. If youre troubled about anything you can always rely on the Albans. You can rely on Lei, Luke and I.

Oji-sama?

You can talk to me about anything no matter how small. Dont hold it in.

Felicia widened her eyes a bit and looked as if she was about to say something, but she kept it in and just nodded her head and bowed.

Otou-sama, youre so cool.