We played a trick on Mr. Ekenhart

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“It looks like they won’t recover for some time…”
“Hah…indeed…”

As for Leo and Rahle, they were not interested in such things, and quickly went over to the fire where Ms. Lyra and the others were preparing the food.

After some time had passed, Mr. Ekenhart and the others finally felt better, and we all sat down to eat.
Mr. Ekenhart and Ms. Anne were especially hungry.

“So, we are all gathered together now…”
“I’m glad to be able to see little Liza again.”
“Father, Anne…you’re acting like nothing happened…”
“Tsk… I really did not expect that to happen. I should not have been mocking Sebastian so much.”
“Ugh. No one will marry me now…”

After we finished eating, Mr. Ekenhart started to talk in a composed and serious voice.
Ms. Anne followed him.
However, Ms. Claire was merciless, and immediately brought up what they were trying to forget… It was like she was waiting for the opportunity.

“I have also embarrassed myself… Mr.Takumi, Sebastian?”
“Yes?”
“What is it, Your Grace?”
“…Why are you wearing those hats?”
“Ah…”

Just as I was pitying him, Mr. Ekenhart suddenly reminded me of my own shame.
Now that I thought about it, we had not taken them off after leaving Ractos!
Sebastian and I looked at each with realization.
It had all been Liza and Tilura’s idea, but as they were surprisingly comfortable, I forgot that I was even wearing it.
If only Ms. Claire or Johanna had said something!
It was no wonder they would not look me in the eye…

“I think it’s cute. It suits you.”

Ms. Claire said. She was probably lying, as she said it while looking away.

“Those hats…yes, I think I will take some inspiration from them!”

I had heard something about how the Barsler family also owned a clothing store…
Well, it was possible that they could become popular…

“The-there is a reason for this…”
“Oh? Let’s hear it then.”
“Uh…well. Liza…”
“What, papa? Hmm…okay! Sister Tilura!”
“Liza? Yes, yes…okay!”
“Hmm?”

As I tried to make excuses, Mr. Ekenhart smiled, and it was clear that he was going to make fun of us.
However, I quickly had an idea, which I whispered to Liza. She nodded and then told Tilura.
I then took something out of my bag and handed it to her.

As for Sebastian, he understood what was going to happen, and silently took a step back.

“Alright, now!”
“Yes! Brace yourself, father!”
“You too, sister Claire!”
“Huh!?”
“Me?”
“What is this?”

On my signal, Tilura ran towards Mr. Ekenhart, while Liza ran to Ms. Claire. And like that, they both had the hats put on their heads.
As for Ms. Anne…well, there were not enough.

“Matching!”
“We are all the same!”
“Hmm? Hmm…”
“Father is not so surprised… But I feel embarrassed.”
“…What about…me…”
“Now, now, Ms. Anne. Here.”
“Thank you.”
“So you wanted one too, Anne…”

Ms. Anne looked happy as she put the hat on her head.

“Do I look pretty?”
“…You are so accepting. That’s a surprise…”
“Hehe. This is nothing. A noble cannot be phased so easily.”
“That has nothing to do with it, father. Uh…Mr. Takumi?”
“Yes? Ah…yes, you look good.”
“I-I see…”
“What about me?!”
“You-you also look good, Ms. Anne.”
“Of course, I do. Now I am matching with little Liza!”
“Matching!”

While Mr. Ekenhart did not look good at all…he seemed strangely confident…

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