On the third day, morning.
Slipping out of bed, I changed into my butler clothes.
It is said that human beings could adapt to any kind of environmentI have surely adapted to acting as a butler recently. Im simply happy that Chrisse ojou-sama is pleased about it.
Of course, it is also due to the good environment.
Both the Master and his wife are as open hearted and kind as masters go.
Head butler Merry still kept his distance from me, although he does not create trouble to chase me out like in shoujo manga. He just keeps an eye on me.
Head security Gigi-san and head maid Merc-san gave their cooperation in helping me get closer to ojou-sama, I was really taken care of in the past 2 days.
If the 2 of them arent here, ojou-sama would still be afraid of me.
Once things have settled down, I would like to express my gratitude to the both of them.
Etching this thought into my heart, I check for wrinkles after changing into my butler clothes.
Opening my bedroom door, I greeted the waiting Merc.
Good Morning.
Good Morning, Lute. Then, lets wake up ojou-sama.
It is now the promised third day. Need to be fired up.
Thus begins a day in the Vlad house.
I entered ojou-samas room.
Shes still asleep due to listening to my story until late night, yesterday.
Theres still plenty of room even if 3 adults were to sleep on the canopy bed.
Ojou-samas eyelids are closed, eyelashes quivering.
Cheeks flushed in cinnabar red, lips red as rose and moist.
Blonde hair spread on the pillow creates an illusion of a divine princess from fairy tales.
Even so, her sleeping face is surely on the level where it could be labelled as Angels sleeping face in art galleries.
Though I intended to observe longer, Merc-san proceeded to wake her up.
Good morning ojou-sama, please wake up, its morning.
Merc-san called out, pulling off the futon.
Like a cat feeling cold, ojou-sama cutely curled up.
However, Merc-san gave pursuit without mercy.
Ojou-sama, please wake up quickly. Today is the day your have acquaintances visiting. Waking up so late will cause them to wait for you, is that alright?
Ojou-sama reacted to those words and raises her body slowly.
Eyes only half open, still noticeably sleepy.
Good morning, ojou-sama.
Good morning.
Ojou-sama seems to be sleepy, and the words on her mini blackboard looked strange.
But despite her sleepy state, today she didnt become afraid when I drew near, unlike yesterday or the day before.
I felt a great sense of achievement and in my heart, I made a pose of pumping my fist into the air.
With sleepy eyes, ojou-sama started writing.
Today Karen and the others are coming for afternoon tea party, could you make the crepes cake that we ate yesterday?
I dont mind, who are these Karen-sama and the others?
They are ojou-samas childhood friends. The 3 of them are girls and of the same age as ojou-sama.
Merc-san explained.
So they are ojou-samas same-aged childhood friends, huh.
Furthermore the words written on ojou-samas mini blackboard.
Lute please do attend the tea party too. The story from last night was the most interesting, I want everyone to hear all of it.
Yesterdaysah, barusu huh.
Yes, barusu
Ojou-sama merrily wrote on the mini blackboard.
I introduced these as stories popular in my home town, preemptively substituting trains, guns, cars, and radar to their equivalents in this world, but they still seem pretty interesting.
This is the first time I see ojou-sama being so happy.
Apparently Studio Ghibli works even in an alternative world.
Thats seriously awesome, Ghibli.
Caught in the moment, I attempted to open the thick curtain, which was like a dark screen, to have the sunlight shine onto ojou-sama.
Ojou-sama whilst happily writing characters noticed my intention and covered her eye.
My eye~, My eye~
As expected of ojou-sama.
It has been 11 years since I have been reborn into this alternate world.
I happily enjoyed exchanging otaku communication after such a long time.
Ojou-sama and I laughed at each other while making poses of holding down our eyes.
Looking at our figures, Merc-san face hardened with surprise.
As I opened the curtain, I caught her expression at the edge of my sight, though I do not understand her surprise, for now Ill just show ojou-sama my smile.
Thus please allow me to tell my stories during the afternoon tea party.
Ojou-sama smiled happily as she hears my answer.
After ojou-samas care is completed with Merc-san, we had breakfast slowly.
I headed into the kitchen as soon as I finished eating.
Ingredients are lined up in a corner of the kitchen, which is now for my exclusive use.
Ojou-sama wanted to have the [Mille Crpe] from yesterday, during her afternoon tea party.
Hearing that it is on the childhood friends request, caused me to feel fired up about making the [Mille Crpe].
The crpe from yesterday had rawberries sandwiched between the layers, today I decided to mash and mix them into the batter.
The crpe layer was dyed pinkish.
I requested the lizardman head chef, sweet-toothed Malcolm-san to light the stove. Even though he is not a magician, hes still able to use simple magic for cooking.
The fire is controlled by adding or removing firewood.
A few maids offered their help as they worried about me being a child but I declined them gently.
Although I am busy with preparation for ojou-samas friends, its not like its so bad that I need their help.
I made the crpe the same way as I did yesterday.
After I am finished with crpe batter, I left it to cool for a moment.
While the batter is left to be cooled, I finished making the custard cream quickly.
I had not only taken rawberries out of the refrigerator, but other fruits too.
I finished slicing the fruits thinly as they are to be sandwiched between the layers.
Next I smeared the custard cream on the crpe, placed the fruit on top, and added another layer of crpe, a process which I repeated.
When Im done, I requested head chef Malcolm-san to help me cut the [Mille Crpe] into a heart shape.
Finally, Malcolm-san decorated the [Mille Crpe] with the leftover fruit and custard cream.
[Heart-shaped Mille Crpe with seasonal fruits] completed!
As the batter is pink in color, it would be so wasteful to eat such a cute thing if I do say so myself. To that, I am very grateful to Malcolm-san for the decorations.
As ojou-samas friends are all girls, I think this will be received pretty well.
I gave my thanks to Malcolm-san, and asked if he could help me create one more snack.
I placed a deep pot on the stove, and poured oil in
Ojou-samas friends have arrived.
They exchanged simple greetings with the master and madam before proceeding towards ojou-samas room.
Normally when guests are invited to tea parties, it would be held in the garden or at the terrace.
However due to ojou-sama being unable to leave her room due to the trauma of getting bullied, her parties would normally be held in her room.
Her friends knew of the circumstances, and this is not the first time they have done so.
Without even a twitch of eyebrows, they were escorted in.
Ojou-sama received the guests in her room.
With a friendly smile ojou-sama runs her finger on the mini blackboard.
I think the distance to ojou-sama was closed very much in these 3 days.
But if she refused Simply thinking about it makes my stomach hurt.
I requested to ojou-sama while suppressing the trembling in my voice.
Its already the 3rd day since I became ojou-samas aid. Today is the day of the deadline. Therefore I want ojou-sama to treat me as a blood bag and suck blood from me.
Ojou sama was about to write letters on her mini blackboard but her finger stopped.
Ojou-sama looked my way. Straight at me.
Her eyes color made my heart beat faster.
I feel as if Im drawn in by Chrisse ojou-samas moist eyes.
Lute, come here.
Ojou-sama writes letters on the blackboard. And then sits up and beckons me to sit on the bed.
While being beckoned, I move towards her.
When right next to her I feel her breath.
Its the first time for me as well so I dont know if I can do it well
Ojou-samas lips open slightly.
I may be still inexperienced but take care of me.
She grasps my finger in her small palm.
Usually blood is sucked from the neck or arm, I guess she plans to suck it from my finger.
Ojou-sama grasps the index finger of my right hand with both her small hands and puts it in her mouth with a *glomp*.
Its warm inside her mouth.
Her tongue, like a different animal, licks my finger as if caressing it.
It seems she looks for a spot where blood can easily be sucked.
Ojou-samas pointed teeth tears my skin open.
Maybe because of the saliva, or some other reason, there is no pain.
Ojou-sama separates my finger from her lips.
A thread of saliva which shines between lips and finger forms and extends.
Its stretching breaks off midway.
Mysteriously there is no wound on my fingertip.
All thats there is a red mark like a insect bite.
As if ojou-sama had swallowed alcohol her cheeks are flushed and her eyes appear intoxicated and become blurred.
She writes on her mini blackboard while she is unsteady as if she were drunk.
Though it was the first time, Lute-sans blood was delicious.
Im happy you liked it.
Merce-san handed a handkerchief over to wipe off ojou-samas saliva which stuck to my finger.
After bowing, as I was about to leave the room, ojou-sama pulled on my shirttail.
When I turned around, ojou-sama who still was groggy, wrote shyly on the small blackboard.
Thanks to Lute-kun everyone could spend an enjoyable time today. Thank you for always making delicious sweets and telling enjoyable stories.
Ojou-sama gives her thanks shyly.
My facial expression turned loose from looking at her cute and enticing figure.
Since Im ojou-samas butler, although I am still an apprentice, its only the natural thing to do.
As I answered with a smile, ojou-sama also returned a smile.
A warm and happy atmosphere filled the room.
The complete change in ojou-samas attitude compared to the first day where I began as butler was impressive.
Well then, let me once again say: good night ojou-sama.
Good night, Lute-san, Merce-san.
I and Merce-san bow and quietly close the rooms door.
Merry-san waited for me as we exited to the hallway.
Ojou-sama seems to have gone to bed baa~.
He regarded my silence as confirmation.
Then you were able to achieve the role as a blood bag?
Yes, thank you.
Merry said nothing and nods quietly several times.
Even if I deceive him here, he would still be able to confirm with ojou-sama tomorrow.
Telling a lie would be meaningless.
Merce, Lute. Master and madam are waiting for you. Please follow me baa~.
Merce and I are following behind him according to his words.
We arrived in the room where the master and his wife were waiting.
Upon entering, Head security Gigi-san awaits.
Everyone has gathered, Merry will be moderating while the meeting proceed.
Master and madam, I would like to apologise for the trouble. The results of the 3 day examination is out and I would like to make a report baa~.
3 days examination? Was there such a thing?
Wa wa hawwa wa wa, isnt it that. The results of the new magic lamp that appeared this time? If its performance is better than the previous one, it would be good to purchase the required amount. Haahahahahahahahaa!
No, youre mistaken. It is the matter regarding whether Lute should be allowed to be the blood bag of ojou-sama whilst taking care of her or if he shall be forced to leave the Vlad family baa~.
Both the master and madam showed faces indicating that they had forgotten about it.
Seriously, this couple
The two remembered the conditions upon hearing Merrys input.
Merry continued his speech.
The conditions that master laid out was, [To act as a blood bag and allow ojou-sama to drink blood within 3 days, otherwise a refund will be requested to the slave house]. Lute has impressively completed this task baa~. Nevertheless
Merry cuts off.
Wait a minute! Dont tell me that you are going to use your authority as the head butler to send me back to the slave house even though the conditions have been fulfilled!?
However, what happened was totally different from what I expected.
Even if Lute failed to have his blood sucked, I had intended to propose for him to stay. According to Mercs report: Ojou-sama who has a fear of men is able to openly talk and joke; successfully led ojou-sama, who fears sunlight and venturing out, outside and allowed her to be capable of smiling while being showered by sunlight. To let go of someone capable of such achievements would be a great loss, both for ojou-sama, and the Vlad family baa~.
Merry, no, Merry-san turned towards me and very deeply lowered his head.
I am extremely sorry for saying terrible words like requesting a refund from the slave house on the first day. I beg for your forgiveness in regards to my diatribe.
N, Not at all! Considering the position Merry-san is in, itd be weird if you do not object! I did not hold a grudge against you!
Im really grateful if you put it that way baa~.
Master who was watching our exchange, lets out a hearty laugh.
Hahahahahaha! Is that so! Lute has gone so far to get along with Chrisse! So for meeting the conditions Lute will be received in my Vlad family.
Very well Lute. I look forward to the all delicious sweets Lute will make after this.
Hahahahahahaaa! Certainly! Even if only considering the confections Lute makes, keeping him makes sense! Ahaahahahahahahaa!
Thank you! Master, madam!
To my expression of gratitude, master and madam are laughing happily.
It seems I can remain in the Vlad house safely.
Merry-sans gentle expression abruptly changed and became tense.
Well then, after this Lute will be ojou-samas exclusive butler and blood bag. For you to become a butler suitable to the Vlad family, I will guide you strictly baa~.
Yes, Merry-san! I will do my best to become a splendid butler!
The next day, an official contract marking was stamped above the provisional contract marking, using a little bit of ojou-samas blood.
On the next day ojou-sama took a little bit of blood for the official contract marking to overwrite the provisional contract marking.
With this, I became an official member of the Vlad family and ojou-samas exclusive apprentice butler and blood bag.
Thank you for reading thus far!
Impressions, corrections and opinions are very welcome!
Update is scheduled on 21hrs, tomorrow, 16th December.
^ Authors Note by the way. ????