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By coming this far, you have proven yourselves among the elite.

The Academy Knights welcome you.

I am Lorek Kugret, captain of the Knights.

Oh, yeah! She's Miss Claire's Flunky No. 1, right?

Don't call her that!

And I humbly serve as vice-captain.

I'm Lambert Aurousseau.

Lambert is Lene's older brother.

The Foundation Day Fair, huh?

So I guess we'll be doing something for the fair?

Yes, the knights run a café there every year.

It's a tradition at this point.

A café? Does that mean I'll have to wait on people?

But a regular café would be kinda boring.

Let's mix it up a little.

There's that bad habit of his again.

Keeping it normal is perfectly fine.

The go-to themes would probably be a maid café or a butler café...

But neither of those would feel very novel in this world.

And I have no interest in hot butlers.

If anything, I'd rather see Miss Claire in men's clothes...

Hey, I like that!

Huh?

How about a café where the guys and girls swap clothing styles?

What?!

You mean the boys would dress as maids, and the girls would dress as butlers?

Yeah.

It'll still be a café, but with the guys' and girls' roles swapped.

It'd be a fun twist on the norm, right?

So you say,

but is it acceptable for members of the royal family to do such a thing?

Huh? Would it be a problem?

It sounds like it'd be all kinds of problems!

I think it'd be fine.

Rod suggested it himself, after all. What could be unacceptable about it?

Prince Yu?!

I'd like to try dressing as a girl. It seems fun.

Well, if that's how Prince Yu feels...

Misha?!

Miss Claire in men's clothes sounds so precious!

Good job, Prince Rod!

Yes, yes, of course you'd feel that way!

But I'm against—

Miss Claire, I bet Prince Thane will look beautiful in women's clothes.

Yep! She's so easy!

No objections from anyone else?

No, I'm opposed to this idea!

Just give it up, Captain.

All right! So our festival production this year is a cross-dressing café!

Episode 6

The Secret Reason Must Not Be Told to Anyone

I let her talk me into this, but...

I really have to wait on people?

And in men's clothes, too, Miss Claire!

Maybe it's not too late to voice my opposition...

Miss Claire.

Lene has told me much about you, as well, Rae Taylor.

I've also heard a lot about you, Master Lambert.

Oh, you know about him?

He's the magic tool specialist who takes care of all the academy's maintenance

and inspections single-handedly.

He's renowned as an inventor, too. Right, Master Lambert?

I haven't done anything that special.

Anyway, I wanted to ask a favor of you two.

There have been more conflicts between students recently.

Now that you mention it, some of the commoners have been doing peculiar things.

Yes, and that has led to quite a few small fights.

Goodness, how regrettable.

The captain and I have had our hands full dealing with that,

so it would be a big help if you could handle other matters for us.

Yes, of course!

I will take care of it all with great gusto!

Thank you so much.

So, what are these other matters?

Well...

It seems something has been seen here.

At the stairway landing,

in the kitchen...

And when the students on night patrol tried to approach...

Later, they found a wet spot on their shoulder in the shape of a hand...

Oh? What's the matter, Miss Claire?

Are you really scared of gho—

D-D-D-Don't be ridiculous! I-I-I'm not scared at all!

Um, if that's too difficult, I could give you another task.

Hmm... We'll be using the kitchen to prepare test items for our café menu, though.

Yes, but as of now, there are only sightings.

No damage has been reported yet.

I guess we'll leave it be, then.

It...

It's the Knights' job to protect the peace at the academy!

We can't ignore any disturbance, however trivial!

Oh? Miss Claire, do you mean...

N-Nobles never go back on their word!

Ghosts, spirits, whatever it is, I say bring it on!

Well, this is it.

I'll check the prep room in the back.

Miss Claire, you check in here.

Are you giving me orders?

Would you rather go to the back, then?

A-All right, fine! I'll give you this one!

Great. I'm counting on you.

Th-There's nothing here, right?

Hmph! Of course there's no such thing as ghosts!

They must have been half-asleep and seeing things that—

Is something wrong, Miss Claire?

S-Something got my hand all slimy!

Hmm... It looks more gelatinous than water.

It couldn't be the ghost he told us about, could it?!

How can you be so calm right now?!

Now, now, Miss Claire.

You can just wash your hand and wait here for now.

Academy Knights duty or not,

I can't believe I have to spend a night in such a creepy place.

What if a ghost really does show up?

Miss Claire...

Here you go!

It's called fondant au chocolat.

It's a kind of chocolate cake, your favorite.

Why do you suddenly have cake?

Also, chocolate is the latest confection just released by the high-end eatery Broumet!

Now, don't worry about the little details. Just try it.

Hmph! It would have to be on the same level as Broumet to impress me!

The cake is rich in chocolate flavor,

and more chocolate oozes out from inside!

It's irresistible!

Commoner! Which pâtisserie sells this cake?!

This one!

"This one"?

Are you telling me... you made this?

Uh-huh!

I've been really into developing new recipes lately, too!

When do you have time for that? You're at my service all the time.

A suspicious figure that shows up night after night...

Was the ghost in the kitchen actually...

you all along?!

Yep! You guessed it!

Argh!

You knew this all along, didn't you?!

You betcha!

Ta-da! I also prepared this for you!

When did she...

Wait! You only have one set!

We can sleep together!

This has taken a sudden turn for the ridiculous.

I'm leaving once I finish this cake.

We've solved the mystery of the ghost, anyway!

Huh? But...

I genuinely don't know what that mysterious hand was.

S-Stop that! You won't fool me again!

I'm not kidding.

I'm going back right now!

It's here! I saw it!

Ralaire?

What? Ralaire?!

You followed me here?

Wait... So that damp handprint was...

Oh, right! Ralaire's on a transforming kick!

Aw, Miss Claire!

What? You're not leaving?

I-It's not that. I'm just tired out from yelling.

Miss Claire, scoot a little closer.

If you try anything funny, I'm kicking you out!

Mother?

Where are you?

I don't want to sleep by myself.

I'm scared.

Mother!

Miss Claire.

Lene?

Your mother won't be returning home tonight.

The master is busy with work, as well.

Oh...

No!

You and Father have to stay with me!

I'm sorry, Claire, but we have to go.

But today is my birthday!

Is this more important than that?!

Claire...

Claire, don't give Melia a hard time.

Nobles must always give priority to their duties.

But I'm always so patient when you both have to go away...

Can't you even stay with me on my birthday?

I am truly sorry.

I'll make this up to you, I promise.

I know! I'll buy you a birthday present.

You can have whatever you want. What should I get?

I don't want a present!

I hate you, Mother!

Melia.

Miss Claire, this is a present from all of us maids.

Oh, it's beautiful.

But I think it's a bit too big for me.

It will be perfect once you've grown a bit more.

Until then, why don't you use it to brush Lady Melia's hair?

Yes, you're right.

I'll do that!

Now, shall we have dinner?

Miss Claire! Miss Claire!

Terrible news, Miss Claire! Miss Claire!

The carriage was in an accident on the way back to the mansion...

And Lady Melia...

Miss Claire, you should eat something, or you'll get sick.

Maybe if I die, I can be with Mother.

You mustn't say that!

Lady Melia would be so sad if she heard you say such things!

I told Mother that I hated her.

I had a fight with Mother...

and that was the last time I saw her.

I couldn't tell her I was sorry.

Mother...

Oh, right. I talked with Master Lambert a bit.

What? Really?

Yeah. He seems kind, but he's also reliable, and very humble.

Even though he's so talented...

Exactly!

My brother researches not just magic tools, but how monsters become familiars, too!

He was made vice-captain because of his achievements!

A-Anyway, I'm proud to call him my big brother!

Really? Then would you mind helping us with our Foundation Day Fair prep?

I think Master Lambert would appreciate it, too. Okay?

Sure!

This looks quite good.

And this is the top pick for our menu at the Foundation Day Fair?

Yep. Give it a taste.

Let's eat.

It's good.

The flavor seems familiar somehow...

You nailed it, Miss Claire!

Broumet? How did you get that, Rae?

Huh?

Well, uh... I heard about it and tried making my own.

Try these next!

It feels quite lavish, with the meat as its central focus.

You've done pretty good work for a commoner!

Oh, you mean the mayonnaise? I told you, I just—

The quantities, combination, and steps would have to be identical.

No, no, you're just imagining it.

What about that meat, then?

It's called "rosé," and it happens when the hemoglobin in meat—

Well, crap. I had no idea Lene knew so much about the recipes.

Okay, I admit it. I've been giving Broumet recipes.

It's common sense to utilize one's skills from a previous life to turn a profit.

Broumet is the only high-end eatery in this country,

Incidentally, chocolate was the first recipe I sold them.

But...

I can't tell you all the details,

but it's for Miss Claire.

For Miss Claire?

So please don't tell anyone, okay?

Everyone has a secret or two that they want to keep, right?

All right.

But in return, teach me a recipe, too!

A recipe?

Yes! I want to make something for Miss Claire!

Okay. Meet me here again tonight.

Uh...

Why is Miss Claire with you?

Hmph. The two of you, sneaking around...

You're going to make something again, right?

So I'm taking it upon myself to taste it for you.

I told you not to tell Miss Claire.

I'm sorry. I just couldn't keep it from her.

No helping it now, I guess.

Miss Claire, it gets chilly at night,

so let us know if you get cold.

Just make it already!

Sure!

The crème brûlée is all done!

It's so good!

This is really delicious, Rae!

It's richer than regular custard.

The crispy part on top is the best!

I want some tea, Lene.

Lene...

Here.

Shh.

Memorize it and get rid of the note.

It's insurance.

If... If you ever really need it, use that recipe.

I want another one.

What? Miss Claire, I think that would be too much...

Now, now.

Why don't you try making one more and call it practice, Lene?

Are you okay?

Yeah, it's not that bad.

Thanks, Rae!

You two are awfully close.

You're jealous, Miss Claire?!

Aw, I don't know what to say!

N-No, I'm not! Don't get ahead of yourself!

Even when nothing happens, these days are so blessed.

And I...

wished that they could last forever.

Here, Miss Claire! Read this!

"Be delicious. Be delicious."

The Foundation Day Fair, i.e. our school fair!