"Now that the bathtub is filled with hot water, shall we take a bath? Let me wash your body."
"I'll do it myself."
"Really?"
"Yes. My body has changed recently, and I'm embarrassed to show it to others."
"What do you mean when you say you’ve changed?"
"My breasts... have developed. Like an adult woman's..."
"Well..."
"Yeah..."
"Then I need to get some underwear for you."
"Hmm..."
Rose looked down, thinking that the surprise was different. In this world... In her previous life, if a 2-year-old child with a height of 1 meter had developed breasts, she would have to be examined by a doctor. But, Rose thought, it was different here. Once again, Rose realized she was in another world after all.
"Alright. I'll prepare the clothes for tonight's party."
"Yes, please."
After the bath, Rose wrapped herself in the clothes provided. Her underwear wasn't her size, so she covered it with necklaces and layers. She also had her hair done and put on hair ornaments. It's one of the accessories Jatayu gave her. Her mother has given her a pair of rose-shaped earrings and a bracelet. She also told her to come in formal attire as it was a dinner party to welcome Jatayu. She even gave lipstick to Rose.
"Well, it's beautiful."
"Um, thank you."
"Please smile more. It would be disrespectful to the prince to be so expressionless."
"Prince Jatayu is fine. He likes being natural."
"Really?"
"Yeah. Well, let's go to the dining room."
“Yes, I will accompany you.”
When Rose walked down the hallway with Liena, she saw Yanagi in the courtyard. Yanagi was dressed in formal attire and looked great. Yanagi also looked at Rose and smiled.
"I've been waiting for you, Rose."
"Yes, sorry to have kept you waiting."
"Beautiful..."
"Thank you. Yanagi...Brother...is cool, too."
"I see, then let's go."
"Liena, from here Brother Yanagi will escort me."
"Yes, I understand, Miss Rose."
Her maid Liena bowed and returned to her post. Once Liena was out of sight, Yanagi took Rose's hand and held hers. Then he knelt down and looked into Rose's eyes again.
"You are gorgeous."
"Hmm, it's kind of embarrassing."
"I'm not embarrassed, so it's okay."
"I'm...embarrassed."
"Really? But you are really gorgeous tonight."
"So you’re saying I'm not usually pretty?"
"Rose is beautiful normally, but this is the first time I've seen you dressed like this, and it feels fresh. I think so from the bottom of my heart."
"Yanagi...Brother...says something outrageous."
"That's right. I admit that. Now, let's go."
"Um, yeah."
Yanagi stood and walked to the dining room while holding Rose's hand. Guests, village executives, and high-ranking warriors have already gathered. When Yanagi and Rose entered the dining room, the venue suddenly became quiet, but after a while, the noise was heard again. Rose didn't know what the topic was. But Yanagi proudly sat down in the place prepared for him and had Rose sit near him.
After that, Dalgodas and Frey entered the venue. Behind them, Miraiya and Jatayu entered the venue and greeted each other. As a sign of friendship, a toast was raised and the venue became lively. Jatayu kept staring at the beautiful Miraiya without hiding it. When Dalgodas said he would hold Darga and Moi's wedding reception at this banquet, Jatayu smiled and nodded.
The newlyweds entered the venue and the venue became even more excited. The two bowed before Dalgodas and Jatayu and greeted them. The two then bowed once again to the audience and greeted them. They were guided by the person in charge and sat down in the designated area.
Moi is beautiful. She wears clothes made of green silk embroidered with gold thread and a shiny hair ornament. Darga was dressed in the same color and received blessings from those around her. Rose thought Frey and her maids were amazing for completing Moi and Darga's costumes in a short time. It's too amazing.
Jatayu celebrated with a toast and congratulated the newlyweds. Then Dalgodas also celebrated and ordered the feast to begin.
Food and drinks were brought out one after another. Rose's eyes widened at the food she had never seen before. Seeing this, Yanagi laughed. This person's smiling face was so refreshing that she thought she liked him. It was a precious laugh because he is a person who doesn't say much.
"What's wrong, Rose?"
"No, I just thought you look nice when you smile."
"Really?"
Yanagi looks kind of shy. Then he cleaned the food off Rose's face.
"You both are good brothers."
The person sitting in front of Rose said.
"Yes, because she's my precious little sister."
"Indeed. Your sister is such a pretty, so I'm sure she'll get a lot of good marriage deals from now on."
"I won't let her to marry someone."
"Oh, you have a scary brother, Miss Rose."
After the person looked at Yanagi, he looked at Rose and said.
Well, as he said, Yanagi is a scary big brother, Rose wanted to say, but she didn't say any. Even Miraiya and Rinka are wary of Yanagi. Yanagi is an overprotective and strict older brother.
The party lasted until late. However, perhaps because Rose gourmandize, she became sleepy. Rose greeted Moi and Darga with Yanagi. She also promised that she would go to Moi's house later. The two look very happy. Rose was so jealous of them.
Rose also greeted Dalgodas and Frey, saying that she would excuse them first. Jatayu says Rose looks sleepy so she should go to bed early and he smiles when Rose nods. Rose let Yanagi lead her out of the venue. He put her on his arm and slowly walked through the courtyard.
"Brother, let's go to see Brother Keyaki and Sister Yuri tomorrow."
"Okay."
"I have to go to Mr. Darga's mansion tomorrow, too. I promised."
"That's right. Let's talk to Keyaki and Yuri about a good wedding gift."
"Yeah."
Yanagi said, enjoying the garden at night.
"It's been a while since I said the word "Brother" and I felt nervous."
"Yeah. I feel uncomfortable too. I think it's okay to call each other names when it's just the two of us, but here..."
"Umh, yeah."
Rose nodded.
"Shall I send you a link? I want to see if it will reach you if I say without words."
"Okay. I wish I could link too. But I don't have 'Gold' ability, so I can't."
"Um, yeah."
Rose thought Yanagi in her head. It's a very close link.
"Yes."
Yanagi understood and answered. And Rose expressed her feelings. "I like you", she thought, and Yanagi smiled.
"Me too, Rose."
Yanagi sent her to the front of the girls' room. Her maid Liena came to pick Rose up, and she looked at them with strange eyes.
Yes, Rose wished Yanagi good night without saying her words, and Yanagi smiled again.
"Oh, good night, Rose."