The Brain of a Duke Princess

Walk around the Royal City

Well, today is the day I take a walk around the Royal City. I received a message from Mimosa saying she would be able to come, so I was already looking forward to it.

"… Young mistress, it's time for you to make preparations."

While I was practicing yoga at my usual place, I heard Tanya's voice coming from behind. Oh, I did, it's time. So, I hurriedly took a shower and began to prepare. Since I was going to the city today, I changed into "Alice" as usual.

"Mimosa-sama has arrived."

"Then, please have her wait in the next room. I'll be there soon. "

When I finished preparing, I headed to the room next to me. Although the next room is also part of my room, if the place I was dressed up some time ago is a private room, then the next room to the one has a living room kind of feeling.

"Good morning, Mimosa. I'm sorry I asked you to come so early. ”

"Good morning, Iris. Oh my .. What you wear is so good. ”

"Mimosa too."

Since Mimosa was also going to the disguise city today, what she was wearing made her more docile than usual. I guess one could describe her current appearance as the daughter of a merchant.

"And also, when I wear clothes like this, I'm Alice."

"What's that?"

Mimosa looked like she was a bit fascinated.

“A alias, this is an alias. It's not that I can announce my name to the public .. So, the first thing that needs to be done is to change the appearance, right? When you give yourself an alias, it gives a very different feeling. "

How should I say this, it gives the feeling of being an actress. When someone calls me by that name .. I will get me more roles or something like that.

"I understand .. Because that's the case, then my name will be Misha."

"I understand. Okay, Misha. Should we go now .. Or rather, I'll make some introductions first. This is Tanya, I think you already know her, and the two, Ryle and Dida, will be our guards today. ”

The two people waiting at the back, when I introduced them, they slightly lowered their heads. Although it was normal for Ryle to do so, but Dida was usually relaxed, so I felt very uncomfortable.

“It's nice to meet me .. However, I've heard your name before, so it doesn't feel like it's the first time I've met you. Please take care of me today. On the other hand, both are my guards, Harry, and Dan. ”

Harry and Dan who were standing beside Mimosa bowed.

“Harry, Day. Please treat me well. "

I also greeted both. Harry and Dan have an atmosphere of "I'm the keeper!" Around them and feeling a bit fierce. For now, since they were wearing ordinary clothes, I guess it wasn't too bad.

"Well, since we don't have much time, let's go."

First things first, we headed to the cafe in the Royal City. Here, people can eat chocolate cake and various other desserts. I wonder how herbal tea sales do.

When I peeked, it seemed like it was growing. The people lining up for it were formed long ago. Since we keep the prices as low as possible, not only aristocrats buy them but also ordinary people in the city.

"Well, let's march."

"… I'm sorry for being rude, Alice-sama. Wouldn't it be acceptable if you used your name here? ”

Tanya secretly made a proposal. Everyone was probably thinking the same thing, and question marks lit up above their heads.

“About that, don't you think it's pointless if they know I'm here? What type of service they provide, the quality of the products they carry, and how they treat the person who visits the store; a person will not experience these things if he does not come as a guest. I've also included how long we should be in line in today's schedule. "

"I'm too advanced, please excuse me."

"Misha. Since it will be like that, are you okay with walking and waiting a lot today? "

"Misha. Since it will be like that, are you okay with walking and waiting a lot today? "

"Yes. When you walk a lot, your stomach will feel more empty. ”

"If that's the case, then I'm happy."

After that, we waited a long time before we could enter the store. … I wonder if I should expand this store. Let's think about it after looking at the appearance of the store.

The store is divided into two parts, one of the spaces for take-out. And the other room has been converted into a coffee shop.

Hmmm .. I wonder if it's time to build a store to take home. Because it takes up a lot of space, and their sales are about the same as those of a confectionery store.

That said, 'let's buy some to take home after we finish eating. Should we separate the store but move it to a larger store? Or should we set up a branch shop? Hmmm, I'm not sure.

"Hello, welcome to our store. How many people?"

"Seven people."

"It's okay with us."

And because of that, we sat separately. Because the other seats were relatively close, we decided to divide them this way: Mimosa, Ryle, Tanya, and I at one table, and Harry, Dida, and Dan at another table.

At first, I wanted Tanya to sit at another table to maintain balance, but she expressed her disapproval. He said, to actually sit at a different table than mine …

So, I asked if it was okay for Mimosa and Harry to move places. So what if they were his bodyguards? Mimosa said that as long as Ryle or Dida was here, she would be convinced. … For some reason, it seems like he really trusted our two guards.

I ordered a set of cookies while Mimosa ordered a wide variety of fruits with chocolate sauce. After we finished ordering, while waiting for our order to arrive, Mimosa and I started a small chat.

This cafe system: the waiter will come to take the order and write it down on a piece of paper, and then forward the order to the kitchen. The table number will be written on that piece of paper and then passed to the counter that does the accounting.

The numbers on the paper are the same and the number of wooden counts on the table. And for the counting of the wood on the table, his back was painted white.

The numbers on the paper are the same and the number of wooden counts on the table. And for the counting of the wood on the table, his back was painted white.

When all orders have been shipped, they will use the white part, but if another order is made, they will change it again. Of course, when someone makes another order, it will be added to the paper that has been forwarded to the accounting counter before the order is delivered. … That's the system that the cafe uses.

Since it might be difficult to calculate the number when the time comes, the abacus is introduced. When I was living in Japan .. I was so happy I learned how to use an abacus when I was in elementary school.

The employees were at first confused by it, but they were used to it now. It was well received and their mental calculations had accelerated. Not only in the coffee shop, but I wonder if it should be introduced in the elementary school division of fief.

While I was thinking about such things and chatting, before I realized it, our order had arrived.

"Waa .. looks good …!"

Mimosa looked happy just by looking at it and immediately started eating. For me, because Merida will always let me try a prototype or when she makes a new product without fail, it doesn't feel new to me. That said, eating it here in the store and eating it at home gives a completely different feeling.

“... Hmm ~ !! Tastes good!"

Mimosa said so while looking very satisfied. Somehow, I feel happy as if I ate it.

"I'm glad that's the case."

Although they are busy and there are many customers waiting, their service is not careless. I'm really happy that all the employees are working hard.

"By the way, why did you decide to start with a coffee shop?"

Suddenly Mimosa asked. Before I knew it, the plate in front of him had been cleaned.

“I have no particular reason why I chose to come here first. It's just that they have very good raw materials here. ”

"Nevertheless, it has become this popular, I'm surprised."

"As for me, I feel blessed just by being here."

"Nevertheless, it has become this popular, I'm surprised."

"As for me, I feel blessed just by being here."

It might be natural for Tanya and the others to feel that way after growing up in such an environment. … It really feels like a blessing.

"… Now, it's time for us to go."

After we finished eating and talking, we took our account and left the store.

"Furthermore, we will be heading to look at beauty products. Let's go there slowly while exploring the Royal City. "

Since there is enough distance between the coffee shop and the store that sells beauty products, we have to walk for a while. On the way, I did not forget to look at the approximate shops in the Royal City and the prices of their goods.

"… Oh?"

Suddenly, my feet stopped walking.

"What's up, Alice?"

"Just now, I think I saw Miss Yuri or something …"

Since that person disappeared into the crowd, I did not get a good look. Moreover, since he had always stood out with his entourage, it was not difficult to recognize .. but before, it seemed like he had two or even one of his followers with him.

"Are you sure you're not wrong? There's no way he'll come here alone. "

"…You may be right."

I wondered if it was because of what Mimosa said about him the other day, and also my conversation with Tanya. It seems I can't get his existence out of my head.

I calmed down and headed to the next store.