Saijo no Osewa ~ Takane no Hana [LN] - V1 Chp 4 part 7
When I returned to the cafe with Tennouji-san, Asahi-san and the others were chatting and laughing happily.
[There’s a lot of excitement here]
Tennouji-san called out to them as she sat in her seat.
[Ah, Tennouji-san. I was talking about the tea party at Konohana-san’s house]
[Tea party? …Oh, you mean the annual Konohana social circle, which is around the beginning of spring every year?]
[As expected, Tennouji-san knows about it already]
[Well, it’s famous, you know. I think the event is being held the week after midterms. I heard it was a big social event with a lot celebrities attending]
Apparently there’s a social event coming up soon hosted by the Konohana family. I had no idea.
[Have you ever participated, Tennouji-san?]
[My father attended a few times, but not me. The social gathering is for adults, and besides… the Tennouji and Konohana families have a delicate relationship]
[Ah…]
Asahi-san guessed what Tennouji-san meant.
[It’s not that we don’t get along. It’s just that feeling other’s intentions isn’t in my nature, so I’ve declined until now]
Before the air turned sour, Tennouji-san told us in a matter-of-fact manner. As a commoner, I don’t understand what “feeling other’s intentions” means, but everyone else seemed to be content with her answer.
[Have you ever participated, Miyakojima-san?]
[N-no, I mean, I’m sure the invitation came… but, I’m not good at socializing…]
Narika answered Tennouji-san’s question as if it was hard to say.
[I knew that invitations came to Tennoji-san’s and Miyakojima-san’s family. …It’s nice isn’t it. If it’s a ball big enough for the Konohana family to host, they’ll have things like dances, right? I like to wear dresses, so if there’s a social gathering, I’m always willing to participate]
Asahi-san said enviously.
Then Hinako smiled softly.
[Asahi-san. I can send you an invitation, if you’d like?]
[Eh, really!?]
[Yes. As Tennouji-san said, although it’s recognized as social gatherings for adults, we have no such intentions on our part, so please feel free to join us. There will be a dance party, and we have several attendees of our age]
[W-what should I do… I was nervous when I was told it’s ok to participate. But maybe this is a valuable opportunity… Can I have it? The invitation]
[Yes. I will arrange it to arrive within 3 days]
[Yoosh… Then I’ll be dressed up and ready to go on the day of the event! I’ll be in your care, Konohana-san!]
[Yes]
Hinako easily promised to give an invitation.
I asked Hinako, secretly whispering in her ear.
[…Is it really okay? Deciding this on your own]
[Nn. …I was told to invite them since this social event was to show the Konohana family’s dignity. …I’ve never done this before though]
You’ve never invited anyone before?
But, the students of the academy are all children of wealthy families. The Konohana family won’t lose anything by inviting them.
[K-Konohana-san! Does that mean I can also join?]
[Yes. I will also send Taisho-kun an invitation as well]
Taisho shows his excitement.
[…This is also part of the plan]
Tennouji-san muttered.
[Konohana-san, I will be participating this time. …That’s how we ended up around the same table at the tea party and study group, and now I can accept the invitation not as the daughter of the Tennouji family, but as a friend]
Tennouji-san said with a smile.
[Tomonari-kun, would you like to join us?]
[Let’s see, I’ll…]
Tennouji-san asked me, and I took a glance at Hinako.
Hinako smiled softly. As a caretaker, we go to the academy together. But I don’t think I should be allowed to attend social gatherings…
[…That’s right. I’m sure this is a good opportunity, so I’d like to participate]
I implicitly convey the nuance that no promises can be made.
[…What about you, Miyakojima-san?]
[W-wait, me!?]
When they asked Narika, she was surprised and her shoulders jumped.
[I-I will go… If I can]
Everybody except Narika, had a difficult face at her classic glib.
Well, I’ll leave it at that, since I’m sure she’ll be confused and bewildered if we force her to join us.
The study group continued― and a few days later, the midterms of the Kiou Academy began.
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EDN: Short part, but expect more very very soon, for real this time!
His words, not mine
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TL: Ezu
ED: Animu
PR: Mateo