✔DROP!! A TALE OF THE FRAGRANCE PRINCESS

Volume 4, Act 41: Quickly Set the Stage

Cordelia left the shop after talking with Fulvia.

Ronnie was leisurely staring up at the sky.

Are you finished?

Yes, Im sorry for making you wait.

Its fine. It wasnt bad to bask in the sun since the weathers nice. Where will you be going today?

Nowhere, well be heading straight home.

Cordelia, who had returned home while the sun was still high, observed as a carriage moved from the front of the entrance. For a moment, she had thought it was a guests carriage, because of the time, but at a closer look, she saw that it was definitely a Pameradia House carriage.

I wonder if Otou-sama is home.

Looks like it. What will you do, Ojou-sama? Will you go to the laboratory or the greenhouse?

Ill see Otou-sama before going back to my room. Oh yes, I also made some sweets for you. Ill have it delivered to you later, so eat it with Lara.

Oh, thank you very much.

Cordelia left Ronnie, who was heading towards the magician wing, and went to meet Elvis in his study or his room. But should I change first, since I just got home? Or should I wait a bit before meeting him?

Cordelia thought that and headed to her room to change first, but she met Hans, who was pushing a cart with tea, on her way there.

Welcome home, Ojou-sama.

Im back, Hans. Is that for Otou-sama?

Yes. He came home early today.

The muffin, which Cordelia had entrusted Hans to give to Elvis, was also on the cart.

Hans also noticed her gaze and asked her gently.

Would you also like to come, Ojou-sama? Master would be pleased if you gave him the muffin yourself.

Ill be glad if he is. Ill come with you.

Has Otou-sama already been home for some time, since Hans is bringing him tea? She questioned, as she removed the card which was addressed to Elvis. I dont need this if I give it to him directly. She headed to the study with Hans.

Master, tea is ready.

A voice from within the room urged Hans to enter when he knocked on the door.

Cordelia refused once before entering the room before Hans, when hed urged her to, after hed opened the door.

Excuse me, Otou-sama. Welcome back.

You went out too, didnt you?

I did.

She hadnt expected him to say, 『Welcome home』, but he looked more sullen than usual. She also felt like he was saying 『Behave yourself』, but she didnt dare ask.

Im going to give him the muffin, but should I say that I made it or not? I hadnt intended to tell him, but Im lost again now that its back in my hands.

( But, Obaa-sama taught me how to make this.)

Cordelia motivated herself a little in her mind.

Otou-sama. I made sweets today. Would you eat it if youre alright with sweets?

Cordelia offered the box to Elvis. But he didnt move. Only the sounds of Hans preparing tableware in the back echoed around the room.

(I guess Otou-sama doesnt like sweets after all)

The moment she began to think that, Elvis finally said, Ill have it, and the box in her hands disappeared. Hans finished preparing the tea and left the room out of consideration for Cordelia.