I Was the Tutor of the Northern Duke’s Eldest Son.

“Hmm…”

Life in Borusia is enjoyable.

It’s enjoyable, yes.

But it feels somewhat lacking in fun.

Is it because I don’t have a crazy girl next to me?

“Young Master, may I ask when your appointment with Miss Catherine is?”

Now that I think about it, I heard that we promised to meet once while we were in the Capital. I had forgotten since I was just lounging in the hotel yesterday.

Plus, it’s surprising that Kyle even made a promise.

“Ah, in two days.”

Two days, huh. It wouldn’t be a problem for Kyle, who has no schedule anyway. In fact, it was a perfect date since making a promise too soon isn’t ideal.

Anyway, I have no idea what to do until then.

Even if I decide to stay still today, what about tomorrow?

Am I supposed to just do nothing again tomorrow?

“….”

That’s definitely not the case.

I’ve come to the Capital after so long; there’s no way I should just sit still.

Actually, it seems better to go outside right now and explore something.

“Young Master, would you like to go outside with me?”

“What?”

“I was just thinking it might be nicer to enjoy the Capital than to stay stuck in the hotel.”

“Well, that doesn’t sound bad.”

Thank goodness. Kyle isn’t a total recluse.

Thus, the two of us began exploring the Capital again. We had already seen the famous Cathedral, so we decided to check out somewhere else.

And where did we end up?

[Borusia Zoo]

Yep, the zoo.

Even in this fantasy world, there’s a perfectly normal zoo.

Unlike the medieval times where they would exhibit people of different races, this zoo is actually showcasing real animals.

“Young Master! Look over there.”

“A wolf.”

Yep, a wolf.

They’re common animals if you just head toward the forests in the north.

Of course, they wouldn’t be as common here.

But the wolf was just so cool in its appearance.

Not just its looks; it was cool in many ways.

“Isn’t it amazing?”

Unlike other wild beasts, there are white-furred variations too, making it look even cooler.

“I heard that wolves are monogamous unlike other animals.”

I didn’t know this, but it turns out they’re pretty romantic creatures. Just looking at lions shows a male forming a group with multiple females. But wolves maintain monogamy even in a pack, which feels downright romantic.

A pure love more than a harem.

They’re not nobility or royalty, after all, so there’s no need to have many women… Oh, but if they like women, I guess it could be possible.

Strictly speaking, people of high status might have harems to produce heirs, but regular folks probably just do it because they like women.

“……”

“Young Master?”

Suddenly, Kyle fell silent.

He wasn’t looking at the wolf but staring at me.

“Is there something on my face?”

I brushed my bangs and spoke.

If there was nothing on my face and he was looking at me, there would be no reason for him to gaze over.

“No. You just look beautiful.”

“Haha, thank you. Young Master, you’re looking splendid as well.”

Kyle suddenly complimented me and changed the subject.

Even among the noble kids, there are prettier ones than me, so he must just be deflecting.

We slowly wandered through the zoo.

There were several animals that I had never seen in the north.

It seems that many animals couldn’t adapt to the northern environment.

Thanks to that, most animals residing in the north have fluffy furs or are large beasts.

Of course, they all look cute and majestic from afar.

But… up close, not so much.

Since it’s an environment where monsters appear, the animals aren’t your average level.

Even if a bear is strong, it wouldn’t break a metal door with a punch… But here, that could happen.

“……”

When I suddenly thought about that, the wolf we just saw felt a bit scary.

In the past, I used to be an adventurer who could catch monsters easily, but after not exercising for years and just following Kyle around with paperwork, I’ve become very weak.

I probably couldn’t catch a monster now.

If I wanted to, it would definitely take years of hard training.

Well, I guess working in the castle wouldn’t be a problem.

“Young Master, over there. Shall we go check it out?”

It would be boring to just watch animals at the zoo.

If you visit an amusement park or a zoo, of course, there are things you should do.

“…. Miss Sophia, what is this….”

“It’s a headband.”

I said while putting on a black cat headband.

If you’re going to have fun, you have to wear something like this.

You don’t just come to the zoo to watch animals, do you?

More accurately, you come to enjoy it with the person you’re with.

“What do you think? Young Master, would you like one as well?”

What would suit Kyle?

A puppy headband?

Or a cat headband like mine?

“……”

Kyle was left speechless.

Oh, since I’m a woman, it doesn’t matter for me, but would a guy wearing something cute like that feel embarrassed?

I think I messed up.

Boys prefer swords or weaponry to things like this.

“If you don’t want it, we can look for something else….”

“No, I’ll take one too.”

“U… okay….”

I was a little surprised that he suddenly agreed to buy one.

He seemed like he wasn’t going to get it.

“Um…” What should I get for him?

“Hmm…” “What are you pondering so much about?”

“I’m thinking about what to buy for you….”

He has such a look that would suit anything; it was really hard to decide.

His handsome face means he can pull off anything… which made choosing even harder.

Oh, it might offend him if I say he looks like a cat. Maybe a puppy would be better?

Yeah, a puppy.

It’s decided.

“Young Master, let’s go with this one.”

I quickly finished paying and aimed to place a white puppy headband on Kyle’s head.

I tried.

“Ugh… huff…”

“……”

“……”

I tried to put it on, but I couldn’t.

It was too much of a height difference.

No, it’s not just about height; we were standing on a slope outside.

“Young Master, could you please step down for a moment?”

Reluctantly, I had him stand in front of me.

Once Kyle was positioned in front of me, I could finally place the headband on his head.

“What do you think?”

“…. A wolf…?”

A wolf, huh.

I guess Kyle is at that age where he prefers cool things.

I mean, it looks like a puppy to anyone, yet he insists it’s a wolf…

“Yes, it’s a wolf.”

But if Kyle wants to be a wolf, then I guess it’s better to let him be one.

I wouldn’t want to embarrass him by saying it’s a puppy and then have him take it off.

“……”

And we continued exploring the zoo.

Since the zoo was enormous, it took us more than half a day to see everything.

“Hah… Next time… I should think a bit more before coming….”

Thanks to that, my legs are sore.

“……”

I couldn’t help but feel Kyle’s gaze, which seemed to suggest we should take a break.

Well… it’s not wrong, but still… It was fun; I couldn’t help it.

If it’s fun, how could I rest?

“Young Master, what do you want to do for dinner? Shall we eat in the hotel or go outside first?”

“Let’s eat out.”

“Yes.”

We moved to a restaurant known for making steaks that would suit Kyle’s taste.

I hadn’t done my research on anything else, but I had thoroughly checked out this restaurant, so there were no issues.

If I had also researched the sightseeing spots, my legs might not be hurting as much.

Hmm… I might feel uncomfortable later if I end up wearing heels.

These days, I have no issues since I wear dress shoes, but if I wear heels later, it could be super uncomfortable.

“….”

But thinking about it, I actually won’t be wearing heels, right?

Since I’ll be dressed up for work as Kyle’s direct servant.

So, it’s not a problem at all.

“Young Master, how does it taste? I prepared it according to your preference…”

“It’s good.”

“I’m glad to hear that.”

I was relieved when Kyle said it was delicious.

Of course, I wished to provide him with something even better, but that was out of the question.

This was the best food around that suited Kyle’s taste.

Well, I’m sure there are better options out there somewhere.

“Young Master, where would you like to visit tomorrow?”

Until tomorrow, there was no schedule.

So, sightseeing again would be good.

It wasn’t really my style to waste time in the hotel for no reason.

I’m not sure how Kyle feels about it, though.

“Tomorrow… let’s just take a casual stroll around the city and rest in the hotel.”

“…. Yes.”

However, Kyle wanted to rest in the hotel, contrary to my thoughts.

It would be so much better to be outside than stuck inside, but… what could I do?

If Kyle says so, I should comply.

*

“Kyle Duke! Sophia! Over here!”

And two days later, we arrived at a high-class restaurant for our appointment with Catherine.

And beside her was a beautiful girl with white hair.

Who could that be…?

“The White Young Lady should greet us as well. Why are you just sitting there quietly?”

“Oh, yes… It’s nice to see you again. Duke Kyle, and Sophia….”

“…?”

“Nice to meet you, White Young Lady.”

“……!?”

Am I the only one who’s confused about the current situation?

White, you say?

This cute lady standing in front of me?

Yeah, her hair is white and her eyes are blue, fitting perfectly with the White family.

But when on earth did we meet again?

“…. It’s nice to meet you.”

I bowed my head and greeted the White Young Lady.

I don’t quite understand what’s happening, but I have to be respectful to nobles.

“Come, let’s take a seat. It seems Lady Belph is quite far from arriving.”

I remember Karin.

I met her at the last debutante ball.

But… the White girl who’s staring at me intensely from the side? I have no memory of her at all.

When the heck did I see her?!