98 8. Shopping for Tiara and Aqua

When the masquerade was over and settled, Aquasteed wanted to spoil Tiara Rose. I must have gotten tired at the masquerade because the Emperor of Sandrose gave me a weird little tease.

Nevertheless, Tiara Rose doesn't get that sweet because she's shy.

Well, that's cute... and Aquasteed thinks.

Plus I don't have much appetite, and I don't get molested about anything. Except if it's sweet, but that's what Tiara Rose does to herself even if Aquasteed doesn't prepare it.

"Dear Aquasteed, what's wrong with you?

"Elliot..."

Elliot came under Aquasteed wondering if he had any good ideas in the office.

"No, I was going to spoil Tiara"

"Master Tiara Rose? Oh, you're always spoiling it."

"It's..."

That's true, though.

"There was a lot going on at the masquerade, so I was hoping I could take my time."

"Oh, I see"

It was tough, and Elliot laughs bitterly.

At the same time, Elliot is in the process of encouraging Philine to do more work so that she can propose properly. Aquasteed knows that too, so I'm going to ask Elliot if he has any big job.

Elliot does his thinking trick, then slaps his hand with a pong.

"Then why don't you shop with me?

"Shopping?"

"Yes. After this, I asked Filine about the merchant coming under Master Tiara Rose. They also buy a few dresses, so I think it's a good idea to give them ornaments or something."

"Shopping…? Right, let's try that."

Tiara Rose usually nodded just fine because she doesn't buy much stuff.

And if I want to give it anyway, I want to align it from top to bottom. I also have a feeling it's going to flow like a reward to Aquasteed in a way... but that would be it, this would be this.

Under Tiara Rose, merchants and pastries often visit.

They show us new products and sweets, and Tiara Rose and Filine have a good time shopping by considering what to buy together.

Dresses and accessories are often decided by Filine, and Tiara Rose asks, "Are you that much?" and I often have my neck strapped to the side. It's always been promised that Filine would say, "It's not enough."

Today we welcome the merchants in the guest room with Tiara Rose, but Filine made a stop before it started.

"What's going on? Filine."

"His Majesty Aquasteed wants to be with you."

"Really?

Hearing Filine's words, Tiara Rose makes her expression shine.

Aquasteed is busy on the job, so he doesn't often attend. Groaning, Tiara Rose invited in the Aquasteed that came.

"I'm suddenly sorry, Tiara"

"No. I am so happy to be able to shop with Master Aqua"

"Really?"

As Tiara Rose told her with a smile, Aquasteed also smiled softly.

Filine set the place up for me, so Tiara Rose and Aquasteed sat on the couch side by side.

The upcoming merchants are basically dealing with winter stuff.

When the tea was ready, Filine retrieved a list of what Tiara Rose needed before calling the merchants into the room in turn.

Then Aquasteed called Philine.

"Filine, what are you planning to buy?

"Yes. Today, the main thing is dresses and ornaments for winter. Then we'll meet to design a dress for spring."

"I see. Thanks"

Of course, besides that, the pastries are coming to sell the sweets.

"I have a lot of dresses for the winter, but I don't have any new ones at all..."

When it comes to Tiara Rose, she gets a bitter laugh at what Filine has told her. Some were given to Aquasteed, and the dress is like a mountain.

Nevertheless, there is no way that Tiara Rose, the queen, will wear a dress around. As queen of the great Marine Forest, the people always ask for the dress they deserve, and as the state of the art of fashion, they also become the admirers of the ladies.

"Now let's look at dresses and ornaments first"

With that said, Filine put the first merchant in the room.

An old man dressed in a good suit, acting as a representative. Then there are a few needles.

Say hello to the Tiara Roses before arranging the dresses.

"Wow, they're all adorable"

"I like what the fur has on it. Looks good on Tiara."

"Really?

also points to what this fur has on it and Aquasteed looks like fun. There are several kinds of clothes, so I hope there are some, including different colors.

Next to it, Filine takes a serious look at the design and glances at it. And I asked one of the needles about the dress.

"Is this design up to date?

"Of course it is. Because we are tailored to highlight the beauty of Tiara Rose."

"I think this fur is good for Dear Tiara Rose's hair color," the needle smiled and told him.

Next to Tiara Rose and Aquasteed looking at the dress altogether, I'm going to buy a bunch of clothes that I've decided Philine needs. In addition to that, Tiara Rose will also be buying what she likes.

- As always, you can count on Filine.

On his own, Tiara Rose laughs bitterly that he can decide what to buy so pompous.

"Now, five dresses and ornaments, please"

"Oh, wait, Filine. I'll buy this dress and fur with you."

"Yes, sir."

Aquasteed waits as he tries to finish purchasing the dress.

I chose a pretty outdoor dress with a light water colour and pink ribbon, a headdress. Then it's a fashionable fur with the type of animal heel that wraps around your neck.

"What, Master Aqua?

To a purchase I never thought I would, Tiara Rose sees Aquasteed.

"A gift from me. Want me to put this on and date you?

"Dating...... Huh! I'm so happy to know what to do."

Upon hearing Aquasteed's suggestion, Tiara Rose laughs as if to hang on.

"Then I'll coordinate Aqua's clothes, won't I?... okay?

"Sure. Looking forward to it."

"Yes."

The two of us looked into our eyes and smiled, Tiara Rose leaned over to Aquasteed to sweeten them a little. Aquasteed loosened his cheek, glad to suggest a date at the same time.

The purchase of the dress ended and the next merchant was called - Tiara Rose and the others blinked.

"Huh... Your Majesty Saravia?

"Hey, kitty. Good to see you again."

It was Saravia, the emperor of Sandrose, who came into the guest room as a merchant.

I competed with Aquasteed at the masquerade and the result is a draw. I thought we wouldn't be involved with each other anymore because of that - apparently the idea was sweet.

Aquasteed sighs and greets Saravia with a correct posture.

"I didn't think you could come to the Royal Castle as a merchant. If you need anything, you may contact me directly...?

"No. This trip, it's not official business, it's patient. Your Majesty Aquasteed's concern, I will make you feel at home."

"Was it"

Although Aquasteed and Saravia are grinning and smiling, I see a spark between them. Tiara Rose bothers me with what's going on, but we won't do anything that matters because we're both at the top of the big country.

"Well, that's why. I came here today with a jewel that looks good on my kitten. Yes, Your Majesty Aquasteed. No need to talk."

With that said, when Saravia rang her fingers, the silver-haired man who had refrained behind her took out the jewels and offered them to Tiara Rose and Aquasteed.

"This is a desert gem I can take because of my country, Sandrose. Look, it's beautiful red, it looks a lot like a kitten."

"His Majesty Saravia. Will you stop calling my Lady Kitten?

"Well, sweetie's a kitten, isn't she?"

Although Aquasteed embarrasses Saravia, he doesn't seem to be going to correct the way he calls it.

And while doing some more, Aquasteed breathes when he sees the jewels Saravia has brought. Sure, that was a terribly beautiful gem.

Is it about the size of a bee ball? Deep, close to black red. But there is a blur and light from the center of the gem. Apparently it has something magical on it, and it would be very valuable.

"I've never seen such a beautiful gem"

"Oh, right. Even Marine Forest won't be able to unearth so many gems"

Tiara Rose shines her eyes and Aquasteed agrees with it.

Marine forests with lots of ore and so on, but you can only really see things with magic at their finest. Besides, nothing bigger than what Saravia brought is that way to be found.

"Wouldn't you? Sandrose is a good country, isn't it? Kitten, didn't you want to come?

"! It won't! Why would you say that!

Praised, Saravia laughs a lot and tells Tiara Rose, "Be my queen". Of course, I immediately refuse such a thing.

"I don't like it. It's just Aqua to me."

"I can't get along...... Well, that's kind of cute."

…………

Seeing Saravia wink properly, Tiara Rose grabs Aquasteed's cuff and shakes her head silently.

"Well, we're ready for a long fight. Well, let's go home today."

"Eh."

"Hmm? Do you miss me?

"No! That gem, isn't it pretty rare..."

Tiara Rose panics because it is good that Saravia took a seat, but the gems he brought were too expensive.

I can't even just take it as a pong. But it's not a good idea not to accept it even if you think about the diplomatic side if it's a gift from the Emperor of Sandrose.

Because Marine Forest gets accepted for rejecting Sandrose.

Saravia laughs all the time when she sees Tiara Rose like that.

"Oh, never mind. I just brought this to you because I wanted you to have it."

"... Yes"

To the words of Saravia, Tiara Rose nods and receives the red gem.

Seeing it, Aquasteed graciously holds Tiara Rose and says her thoughts, "You're beautiful," and turns her gaze to Saravia.

"Thank you for the gift from Sandrose, a great nation, to Her Ladyship. From me too, I would like to make a gift to His Majesty and Her Highness the Queen of Saravia. Stay tuned."

"... oh. I'm looking forward to it, Your Majesty."

Listen to Aquasteed and Tiara Rose is relieved.

I got a present and I was wondering what to do, but Aquasteed seems to be paying me back.

And anyway, I thought it might be a good idea to add delicious sweets to the Lady of Saravia, Tiara Rose.