Volume 2, Act 13: The Lady, Thinking
Its hard to overturn an impression someone has of you when you first meet.
When you give a good impression, the gaze pointed towards you would be positive and it would easier to assess their behaviour as well. However, it would be the opposite if you gave off a bad impression. It takes a lot of work to change doubt into something good.
And, if you gave off a normalimpression, one that was neither good nor bad, then the chances for that person to become interested in you decreases, and it is also difficult to change that impression.
Thats why I also want to leave a good impression Now then, what should I do?
If they only thought of her as a Cute Lady, then it was possible for that impression to change for the worse in the future. It would be a disgrace to the Pameradia Houses name.
Cordelia sighed.
Her room was quiet; it was already late at night and she only had one magic tool lamp lit up. She was in the best environment for thinking, but unfortunately, her thoughts were still scattered.
What should I do at the Flantheim Houses evening party? I dont have to be anxious about how I behave because Otou-sama and Oba-sama will be there. But, Im also anxious because theyre there.
Earl Pameradias daughter.
Countess Weltorias niece.
She would certainly be recognised with those two titles. Cordelia was also proud to have those titles. She was glad to have her cool father and lovely aunt.
But, thats why I cant deny the possibility of my impression being weak.
Of course, the focus of the party wasnt her. Therefore, her purpose wasnt to stand out, but to leave her impression with those who she interacted with.
(How will the current me be reflected in the eyes of those who I first meet? Its important for me to know this.)
When she became an adult at 16, a debut party would be hosted with her as the focus.
Of course, she planned to stand out as much as she could at that time. She wanted to make the most of her appeal, so that she could build a market for balms and essential oils.
(But, if they think of me as an interesting girl from now on, then I might be able to pique their interests more than when I turn 16.)
When she thought like that, then she would have to get psyched up for the evening party.
(Its also important for me to make acquaintances with those who are the same age as me. I must behave like a lady who wants to make connections with others.)
It was true that Cordelia had no choice but to accept the fact that the only friend she had, who was the same age as her, was Vernoux. Of course, she genuinely wanted friends, but if she didnt make connections then she wouldnt be able to grasp what the other ladies hobbies and preferences were.
Although the people she knew would increase just by being a lady of the Pameradia House, if they thought she was too normal then they might look down on her. She wanted something that could identify her as an individual.
Her target for her future research was to continue searching for organic solvents that were best suited for the solvent extraction method. But I want to introduce the best results I can now. She thought that, and stopped hesitating.
Alright, Ive finished thinking.
Ill immediately begin making essential oils with the steam distillation method tomorrow.
And Cordelia, who had decided on her own fragrance, was faced with another problem.
That was If possible, she wanted her aunt to use some kind of fragrance. As for the options, Cordelia thought that her aunt could use orange perfume. The essentials oils obtained from orange, which was squeezed with a centrifuge, had a refreshing scent. It suited her aunts image.
She would have to be careful of UV rays when using orange essential oils, but it should be fine since it was in the evening. In the first place, her aunt wasnt one to irritate her skin by leaving it unprotected. She always protected her skin with a parasol in the daytime.
It also had a relaxing effect, so it shouldnt give the user any bad impressions.
I hope I get a good reply from Oba-sama.
Her aunt knew a lot about fashion and she shouldnt be opposed to trying new things. Therefore, Cordelia thought that she would use the new essential oil as long as she liked the scent. If things went according to plan, then her aunt would surely become a wonderful walking advertisement.
However, that wasnt something that Cordelia could solve by herself; she would only get the answer by asking Nirupama.
Should I discuss it with her through a letter tomorrow?
At least shed decided on a fragrance, and Cordelia stretched lightly.
She could finally begin on her last problem.
Yes, Vernouxs birthday present.
If I have to get him one, then the flashier the better.
Something that Vernoux and everyone else in the venue would be happy about, that was the extent of her goal.
Cordelia got up and pulled out some jewel-like things from the drawer next to her bed. Then, she laughed.
Prepare yourself, Vernoux-sama. Ill surprise you.
References
1. absolute
2. otto
Translator: Blushy
Editor: SenjiQ