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[chanothy]

“Some College Ex Miyaji Headcanons”

Ex Miyaji who respectfully accepts when you ask to break up, but is clearly very hurts

Ex Miyaji who can’t help but get a little quieter when you’re r around.

Ex Miyaji who still offers to walk you home because he still worries about your safety.

Ex Miyaji who feels betrayed when you start getting closer with Lucas.

Ex Miyaji who can’t help but start to resent you a little bit.

Ex Miyaji who resents himself for not being the one for you.

NOT VERY LING OR MY PROUDEST WORK BUT THERES A LENGTHIER VERSION COMING OUT SOON!

[chanothy]

Butler's Christmas 2042

Episode two

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One day nearing Christmas, i was invited by Lono to come to the town of Espoir.  As Lono says it seems like the whole town is decorated for Christmas.

(Carriage stopping noise)

LONO :: My Lord, we’ve arrived in town!

LONO :: Please watch your step as you get off.

[Thank you]

Espoir, the center land

Step….step…step..

LONO :: Wow, just like Espoir before Christmas!  There are a lot of people in the market

LONO :: Lord. Please hold my arm tightly so you don’t fall, even if you get pushed

LONO :: It will probably be especially busy near popular items!

[Thank you, Lono]

LONO :: Even so, the town is completely filled with the Christmas atmosphere

LONO :: The ingredients on display in the stores are all typical CHristmas dinner items

LONO :: What should i make for Christmas dinner this year

LONO :: I’ll keep the standard menu in mind… is there anything you’d like to eat, Lord?

[Hmm, i guess so…]

LONO :: Hehe, when someone asks you “What do you want to eat?” it’s hard to decide

[Yeah, i’ll think about it]

LONO :: Please feel free to tell me anything!  You don’t have to be shy!

LONO :: Ah, i mean…. Will you be spending Christmas at the mansion this year?

LONO :: If possible, i would like my master to spend some time relaxing at the mansion

LONO :: Please enjoy each and every Christmas dish slowly….

LONO :: Of course, i have prepared a preset for you!  Hehe, the contestants are still a secret though.

[I’m sorry if i made you do that]

LONO :: That’s terrible, my Lord, I'm the one who feels so sorry!

[Lono? Why?]

LONO :: Because….

LONO :: Thanks to you, Master, i am able to live such a fulfilling life every day…. The only thing i can do is cook and give presents.

LONO :: Lord…?

[I get a lot from Lono]

Lono always…. Does his best for me.  As feelings of gratitude welled up inside me…i suddenly had the idea of giving Lono a gift in return.  It was just a idea, but…. I told Lono that I wanted to give something back.

LONO :: My lord, give me something in return….

LONO ::........Um… I think that this is probably a situation that a butler should not take seriously…

LONO :: But…. well, if you, Master, want to give something back to me

LONO :: From here on, i don’t want people around me to hear me

[Understood]

Lono quietly comes close to my ear

LONO :: If you’d like, would you like to go on a date with me?

[Date?]

LONO :: ….Yeah, it’s a date.

LONO :: It’s not random idea… it’s something i’ve been thinking about for a long time.

LONO :: Is it true?  As proof of this, i have thought up plan for dates with you many times before

LONO :: I haven’t actually done it yet though…

LONO :: What do you think….?  A date with me… are you not interested, Master?

[I’m happy…. Let’s go on a date]

LONO :: Heheh… that was good! I was sure my master would say that.

LONO :: Ok!  Now that that’s decided, we need to make some plans!

LONO :: Let’s have as much fun as we can together on the day!

[Yeah!]

LONO :: ….Hutu. Ha… that was good

[Yeah?]

LONO :: Ah, ah… sorry!  I was just talking to myself, but…

[Was it good…?]

LONO :: Um, well….

LONO :: Actually, i’ve been wondering for a long time when I should ask you out on a date.

LONO :: But i just can’t make up my mind…

LONO :: See, timing is important, isn’t it?

LONO :: If i get turned down….then….

[Hehe….]

LONO :: Oh my Lord, that made me laugh!

[Lono thinks the same way]

LONO :: I’ll think about it! Since i’m serious this…. It makes me feel down.

[I’m more than happy to hear that]

LONO :: Damn… let’s stop talking about this!

[Yeah]

LONO :: Phew.. hehehe….

[Hehehe]

LONO :: Ah, i’m so relieved. I’m so glad.

LONO :: Ah, that’s right, my lord….can you please listen to me one more time?  Hehe, i’m sorry….

LONO :: Let’s keep our date a secret between the two of us

[....!]

LONO :: Sharing secrets like this is sure to add some spice to your date and make it more fun.

LONO :: Hehe….how is it?  I think about it a lot too, don’t I

LONO :: I told my master that it was a way to give back to me, but…

LONO :: Personally, i see it as a opportunity to entertain you in a way that i normally can’t

LONO :: Oh no… i said “date” out loud.

And then, Lono and i made a secret promise. We enjoyed our time alone together.  

[chanothy]

Butler's Christmas 2024

Episode One

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One day when Christmas approaches, i promised to go out with Berrien. However, the day before we promised to go out I was feeling unwell and resting in bed

Knock knock

[Come In]

(Door opening sound)

BERRIEN :: Excuse me lord, I've proud you a change of towels

[Thank you Berrien…]

BERRIEN :: So… how are you feeling…? If you’ll excuse me i’ll take your temperature

[Go ahead]

BERRIEN :: …Hmm, it still feels a little hot… Let’s change the towel on your forehead for a new one.

BERRIEN :: It should cool you down and give you some relief.

………..

BERRIEN :: What do you think?  Does it feel cool and comfortable

[yeah]

BERRIEN :: Also, here you go

[Is that… a snow globe?]

BERRIEN :: It’s beautiful, isn’t it? It’s my favorite.

BERRIEN :: I brought it with me hoping it could bring you some healing

BERRIEN :: Hehe, it does have a Christmas feel to it

[Thank you for everything….]

BERRIEN :: Oh….? Master, you seen less energetic than before

BERRIEN :: Maybe something’s gone awry 

[Different…]

BERRIEN :: Huh… is something different?

[Tomorrow’s promise… I'm so sorry]

BERRIEN :: Haha…i see, so that's what it was

BERRIEN :: That’s right…. I’ve been looking froward to going out tomorrow for a long time, too.

BERRIEN :: But, but the only thing on my mind right now is… i just want the Lord to get better quickly

BERRIEN :: I hope that you, Lord, feel the same way i do

[......okay]

BERRIEN :: Now, close your eyes, Lord

BERRIEN :: The date will soon change.  Anyway, get some rest now.

BERRIEN :: When you feel better,  then lets go out together again

[I’m sorry]

BERRIEN :: Don’t worry, there will be another chance

BERRIEN :: For now, please just be concerned about your health

[I made you feel sad, didn’t i?]

BERRIEN :: Hehe…. No no.  In fact, the opposite is true now

[The opposite?...]

BERRIEN :: Master, you treasure your promise to me

BERRIEN :: I could really feel that from the Lord’s voice and expression, and it made me very happy

BERRIEN :: That means…

BERRIEN :: Does that mean you want to spend more time with me?

Saying that, Berrien looks at me with a delighted smile on his face

There is only one answer, but embarrassment gets the better of me  and i can’t bring myself to say it out loud. I felt my face get even hotter

BERRIEN :: Hehe…even when your shy, the master is adorable

[.....Don’t say anymore]

BERRIEN :: Excuse me

BERRIEN :: Sorry.  Apparently I'm a little excited today

[I want to apologize for something]

BERRIEN :: Apologize…?

[Making up for not keeping a promise]

BERRIEN :: I see…

BERRIEN :: Oh, that’s right… then, may I ask you for a present ?

[A present?]

BERRIEN :: Yes.

BERRIEN :: The present i want more than anything right now is…

BERRIEN :: It’s the Lord’s smile that cheers me up

[Berrien….]

BERRIEN :: Fufu��.are you feeling better than before?  That’s the wy it is , Lord

BERRIEN :: Well, go and rest now…. I’ll be by your side watching over you until you fall asleep

BERRIEN :: If there’s anything want, please just tell me.

[So, hold my hand…]

BERRIEN :: Hehe, of course, with pleasure

 

As Berrien holds my hand i close my eyes. Then Berrien called out to me in a gentle voice

BERRIEN :: Come on …. I’m here. Don’t worry, Master….you have nothing to be worried about…

BERRIEN :: breath in… breath out… in… phew

BERRIEN :: Without thinking about anything… i just concentrate on breathing…. I’m gradually getting sleepy…

Before long, in a state of quiet peace, i was gently lulled into a world of slumber

…………

BERRIEN :: ………..Hmm…………. Have you fallen asleep yet.

BERRIEN :: But just a little longer… i’ll hold your hand like this

BERRIEN :: Holding hands with someone so special…..i feel the same sense of security 

…ding..dong....ding..dong......

BERRIEN :: Oh?... it looks like the day has changed

BERRIEN ::...As Christmas approached, i get more and more excited.

BERRIEN :: I want to spend Chrstimas day with Lord

BERRIEN :::....Oh, how selfish….that’s not good

BERRIEN :: Hehe, i hope you have pleasant dreams.

[chanothy]

Butler’s Christmas 2024

Episode One :: Promise with Berrien ( here )

Episode Two :: Promise with Lono ( here )

Episode Three :: Promise with Bastien ( here )

Episode four :: Promise with Haures ( here )

Episode Five :: Promise with Fennesz ( here )

Episode Six :: Promise with Boschi ( here )

Episode Seven :: Promise with Ammon ( here )

Episode Eight :: Promise with Lucas ( here )

Episode Nine :: ???

Episode Ten :: ???

Episode Eleven :: ???

Episode Twelve :: ???

Episode Thirteen :: ???

Episode Fourteen :: ???

Episode Fifteen :: ???

Episode Sixteen :: ???

Episode Seventeen :: ???

Episode Eighteen :: ???

[chanothy]

The Light Shinning in the Blue Mirror

Episode nine

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The next morning

Lono prepared breakfast for me in the dining room of the house of Mirrors, but.. Even after finishing breakfast, Mr.Miller did not show up.

[I wonder if he’s still sleeping]

NAC :: …That’s right, maybe he was tired from cleaning, which he wasn’t used to.

NAC :: Shall I  let him rest for a little while longer

LONO :: I agree! If he was here, he’d be complaining about something.

LONO :: I’ve always wanted to stuff a jar of chili peppers into that mouth….

LUCAS :: Also… it seems Lato is nowhere to be seen.

MU :: oh, that remind me.  I haven’t seen those two since last night

LONO :: Hehe. I didn't realize those two were together.

LONO :: Maybe he made Lato angry again

LONO :: He hasn’t buried him somewhere has he?

LUCAS :: Moth-... no way.

LUCAS :: …Just to be sure…. Let’s agree on an alibi for last night

MU :: I…. i’ve been with you the whole time, master…!

[(What are you talking about?)]

Step…step…

LATO :: Hey, everyone did you eat?

LONO :: Ah, Lato, good morning

LONO :: I didn’t see you this morning… where were you?

LATO :: Yes, i’ve been in the woods since last night

LATO :: I also wanted to do something to sooth Aruji-sama’a mind, so i decided to collect beautiful flowers.

LATO :: here, Aruji-sama, a banquet made from lily of the valley

[Lily of the valley?]

LATO :: Yes.  Actually i asked Ammon about it before coming to the house of mirrors

LATO :: It blooms beautifully this season.  That flower is suitable to sooth Aruji-sama’s heart.

LATO :: I thought that lily of the valley would be good… so i went and collected flowers tht grew wild in the forest

LATO :: Lily of the valley is said to have a flower language of “Happiness returns”

LATO :: ..How do you like it?  Don’t you think it’s the perfect flower for times when you feel tired?

[Thank you , Lato]

LATO :: No, no. the purpose of this is to heal Aruji-sma

LATO :: However,... there is one thing  i would like to warn you about

[warn?]

LATO :: Lily of the valley is poisonous, so you should never eat it.

LATO :: That’s right. Just because your hungry doesn’t mean you should snack on it.

LATO :: For a normal person, it might kill them

[I’ll be careful]

LATO :: Kufufu then i will display these flowers in a place where my Aruji-sama can see them.

LATO :: …That’s right. Just to be on the safe side, i have to tell Miller not to eat it

LATO :: I’m sure he’ll be feeling hungry by now.. It would be disastrous if he mistook it fo parsley and ate it.

LUCAS :: Huh…? Mr.Miller

LUCAS :: Lato, perhaps were you with him?

LATO :: Yes. Last night, i spent the night with him in the woods

MU :: Eh…? Just the two of them in the forest…

MU :: It’s not like he was buried, right?

LATO :: I can to deliver flowers to Aruji-sama and pick up his breakfast

LATO :: And he prepare my breakfast

[Lato’s breakfast?]

LATO :: Kufufu if you don’t mind, would you all like to come with me

LATO :: Miller-kun must have been lonely last night, he cried all night.

Forest near the Millers’ Mansion 

MILLER :: Ugh…why did this happen to me?

MILLER :: Ah, i’m sleepy and hungry

Trudge…trudge

LATO :: Miller, did you pick any parsley?

MILLER :: Ah, Lato-san! Welcome back…

MILLER :: As instructed…. I gathered parsley form all over the forest!

LATO :: Hmm…. it’s a little small, but that’s okay

LATO :: Thank you for your hard work.  Shall we have breakfast now?

LATO :: Lono prepared it for you.

MILLER :: Yes…! Thank you Lono!

LONO :: Huh? Yes…you’re welcome….

LONO :: …What can i say… he’s like a completely different person form yesterday

MILLER :: Yes! Thanks to Lato’s guidance!

LATO :: Is that so?  I haven’t done anything though…

LATO :: I just asked you not to be rude to my Aruji-sama and the other butlers.

NAC :: …I see. A ‘request’

LUCAS :: as for how he ‘requested’ it… i won’t ask

MU :: Apparently, he cried all night

[He was so scared that he cried]

LATO :: Come on Miller, have your breakfast

MILLER :: Ha, yes! So..

MILLER :: After breakfast… can io go back to teh mansion?

LATO :: Oh? Why?

LATO :: You finally managed to escape from you r”hikikomori” lifestyle…. That was th whole purpose, right?

MILLER :: No, no… that’s up to him, uncle…

LATO :: Rest assured.  If you want to hide form people, the best place to live is the forest.

LATO :: Moreover, you will also learn the skills to survive on your own.  It’s much better being confined to your mansion .

MILLER :: ……………….I want to go home…..

LATO :: However, that will be difficult at first, so let me be there for you

LATO :: How to avoid danger, how to secure water, ect. I’ll teach you everything

MILLER :: As expected.. He didn’t listen to me at all

LATO :: Ah, that’s right, i can’t live in the forest in this outfit

LATO :: It would ruin the costume Flure had so painstakingly made for me.

Rustle…rustle..

LATO :: Huh… now, please take of your jacket  too

MILLER :: Huh… ?! Oh, that’s it…

MILLER :: Exposing your skin in public… how indecent…

LATO :: It’s okay. Because no one else is watching but us

LATO :: So… are you going to take it off by yourself, or should i help you?

MILLER :: …………. I’ll take it off myself

LONO :: Haha, he’s completely at Lato’s mercy

LUCAS :: Even so.. It;s unusual for Lato to try and take care of others

LUCAS :: Maybe.. he likes Miller?

LATO  :: No, not at all.

MILLER :: …………….

NAC :: As expected of Lato-san, you answered right in front of him.

LATO :: Kufufu this is all for my Aruji-sama

[For me?]

LATO :: Yes.  I hate people who are rude to you

LATO :: But you shouldn't exclude someone just because you odn’t like them…… that’s what professor Miyaji taught me.

LATO :: If you can’t get rid of them, then the only thing you can do is ‘change’ their attitude

LATO :: If we do this, one by one, we can change their behavior so that they are no longer rude

LATO :: Someday, surely, ther will be no one left who speak ill of Aruji-sama. I think so

LATO :: In order to cheer up Aruji-sama, all you have to do is remove the factors that are making them feel down… isn’t that so?

[Lato ]

LATO :: So… i’m going to do my best to help Miller-kun change

LATO ::If that’s not possible… after all, there is no choice but to eliminate them.

MILLER :: I-I took it off just lke i was told!  Rato-san!

LATO :: Yes, well done.

After discussing with the butlers, they decided that as long as Lato was nearby, everything would be fine.  

Leaving behind Lord Miller, who look sat me with a resentful look. We return to the house of mirrors

[chanothy]

The Light Shining in the Blue Mirror

Episode eight

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NAC :: Thats’ good,, keep it up.

NAC :: That’s fine.  Continue wiping in the same manner, putting you heart and soul into it all the way down to your fingertips

MILLER :: Sigh…. Why would a noble like me do something like this….

NAC :: Dear Miller, i have no intention of telling you how to live your life

NAC:: It might be a good idea to retreat back into the mansion, away from prying eyes. But…

NAC :: The human world is fragile and changeable… we don’t know when our current lifestyle will crumble from it’s foundations.

NAC :: So, Mr.Miller… I want you to acquire the ”life force” to survive in any situation

MILLER :: Hmm… That’s a common man’s way of thinking. My life would crumble form the ground up?

MILLER :: The house of Grosvennor will prosper forever! As it always has.

NAC :: Yeah… but you already know about the political upheaval in the eastern land, right?

NAC :: The long-ruling house of Sardis was deposed after only a few months.

NAC :: Can we be so sure the same thing won’t happen in the central region?

MILLER :: Mugh…Well, that’s….

NAC :: Hehe.. of course, i think it’s unlikely.

NAC :: That’s because the current house of Grosvennor is ruled by the noble head of the family. Lord Finley

NAC :: Under the rule of Lord Finley, who is kind to the common people. There won't be any chaos like what happened to the Sardis Household.

MILLER :: …………..

NAC :: Ah, Mr.Miller, there's a lot of dust up there.

MILLER :: Hmm…. It’s true, there is a lot

MILLER :: All this… Is what my servants usual do?

MILLER :: It seems like the invisible parts haven’t been cleaned properly

NAC :: Mr.Miller, please don’t blame them like that.

NAC :: Servants are human beings too… There are rarely any visitors, and the mansion is inhabited by a master whose face you don’t even know.

NAC :: They don’t feel like cleaning every nook and cranny that can’t be seen… That is humanity

NAC :: In that respect, i cn confidently say that there is not a singular cut corner of our devil mansion.

MILLER :: What? Is your mansion really that well maintained?

NAC :: Yes. After all, it is where our precious Aruji-sama lives

NAC :: Not just to make Aruji-sama feel comfortable…

NAC :: So that i, myself, may welcome Aruji-sama with pride…. I never skimp on cleaning

NAC :: Doing your best to clean the manor for the people you care about.  The feeling that I am contributing to the people I care about.

NAC :: How do you like it? You can see how something as simple as cleaning can bring you joy in life, right?

MILLER ::....No, i have no idea

NAC :: Hehe… it’s okay. I’m sure one day you’ll understand too.

NAC :: So, next, please take this needle

MILLER :: Needle…? What do we do with this?

NAC :: Look, like this… There’s dust accumulating between the tiles of the floorboard, right?

MILLER :: No… you don't have to go that far…

NAC :: What are you saying! Aruji-sama will be staying in this mansion for a while

NAC :: It;’s my job to always keep it perfectly clean, since it’s where my Aruji-sama sleeps!

MILLER :: This is my mansion though….

Master Miller seemed to want to say something, but…. Nac had begun to concentrate on cleaning, so his words didn’t reach him.

Having said that, it’s too late now to go against Nac…he obediently cleaned the grooves in the floor with a needle.

A few hours later

NAC :: Hehe… thank you for your hard work, Aruji-sama

NAC :: You did a great job, Millers!

MILLER :: Haa…haa… what a terrible experience

LONO :: Oh! It looks like the room is much cleaner now

LUCAS :: Yes yes ♪ As expected of Nac

LATO :: Kufufu… it has become a suitable place fro Aruji-sama to spend time in.

MILLER :: This is my mansion…

[Thank you both]

NAC :: Thank you, Aruji-sama

NAC :: That’s all for today anyways… we’ll continue tomorrow

MILLER :: Eh?! We’re still going to continue?

NAC :: Of course, The House of Mirrors is till very large.

NAC :: Once you finish cleaning up, you heart will be refreshing and you’ll be reborn

MILLER :: …………I’ll die……….

LONO :: Ishishi, please do your best Miller!

MU :: If it’s wiping the floor, i’ll help out!

LUCAS :: Hehe… we’ll be taking full care of Miller for a while

LUCAS :: I hope you will absorb the thoughts of many different people and use them as nourishment for your future.

Miller didn’t say anything, he had a very displeased look on his face.  The butlers ignored his silent protest an decided to stay the night at the Mirror Mansion. 

I fell asleep in the guest room prepared for me.

That Night

Thump….thump….

NAC :: Well… shall we start our patrol now ?

NAC :: This mansion is bigger than the devil mansion, so i need to get around efficiently.

NAC :: For now, i’ll focus on keeping an eye on the area around my Aruji-sama’s room.

NAC :: Also.. there was a large forest surrounding the house of mirrors

NAC :: Let’s be careful to not let any suspicious people approach.

NAC :: ….Someone’s outside the window

NAC :: Is that…Miller?  He’s sneaking our of the mansion and headed towards the outer gate.

NAC :: …oh dear. Looks like he’ splanning to sneak away

NAC :: Can we say that in a state he has escaped from his state of social isolation?

NAC :: But,,, I don’t deny that the idea of running away from a difficult situation, but…

NAC :: To get a comfortable place, sometimes you have to earn it with your own efforts.

NAC :: For now, i’ll chance after him and bring him back

NAC :: …Oh? What’s that..?

Miller Residence Garden

LATO :: Kufufu… where are you going?

MILLER :: Geez! Oh, you…

LATO :: Ah, okay.  So you want to go outlook for parsley in the woods?

LATO :: Actually, i am too…. Also i would also like some flowers to sooth the heart.

LATO :: That’s perfect. Then come with me to the forest

MILLER :: No, no… Well, never mind

LATO :: Don’t be shy. You’ll be safer with me around

LATO :: Even if bandits or wild animals appear… i can protect you.

MILLER :: No, no…! You are more frightening than bandits or wild animals!

MILLER :: Someone…! Help me…!

NAC :: ……….

NAC :: Well then, it was during a patrol

NAC :: There was noting abnormal in the mansion’s garden.

trudge….trudge..

[chanothy]

“The Light Shinning in the Blue Mirror”

Episode One :: Heavy Steps ( here )

Episode Two :: Aristocrat Melancholy ( here )

Episode Three :: Hall of Mirrors ( here )

Episode Four :: First Impressions (here )

Episode Five :: Patience and Release (here )

Episode Six :: The Mouth is the Source of Trouble ( here )

Episode Seven :: My Place ( here )

Episode Eight :: Escape To Freedom ( here )

Episode Nine :: Obedience ( here )

Episode Ten :: Butler's Book ( here )

Episode Eleven :: From the Depts of Darkness ( here )

Episode Twelve :: Light Steps ( here )

[chanothy]

“Idol Ammon”

Idol Ammon who knows people only think about how to better their image using others

Idol Ammon who thought that’s what you were trying to do when you approached him behind the scenes at a music show.

Idol Ammon decided he would entertain you and whatever you thought you could get from him

Idol Ammon who cursed himself when this turned into late night texts and I side jokes

Idol Ammon who didn’t take your confession seriously and straight up asked you what you were trying to get from him

Idol Ammon who feels like shit for making you cry

Idol Ammon who swears to you he’ll never make you cry again

Idol Ammon who winks at you during award shows

Idol Ammon sings you to sleep some night when things are rough.

Idol Ammon who hates spending money but always has money to spend on you

Idol Ammon who performs his best when you’re watching

Idol Ammon who buys you guys matching perfumes so you always smell like him

Idol Ammon who sneaks into your dorm late at night to snuggle

Idol Ammon who finally, because of you, sees the idol industry in a less transactional manner.

Idol Ammon who suggests keeping your relationship under STRICT wraps to avoid problems

Idol Ammon got sloppy and suddenly there were rumors all around about you guys.

Idol Ammon who isn’t going to lie the idea of loosing his career over a dating scandal scares him.

Idol Ammon who goes against his promise and makes you cry again.

[chanothy]

“College a boyfriend Lono”

College Boyfriend Lono who fell in love with his upperclassman.

College Boyfriend Lono who asked you on a date one night while out eating together.

College Boyfriend Lono always checks up with you during the day and asks if you’ve eaten

College Boyfriend Lono gets visibly excited when you run into each other around campus.

College Boyfriend Lono who packs you a lunch in your busy days to ensure you eat something’s. Even makes you study snacks

College Boyfriend Lono asks you to be his taste tester

College Boyfriend Lono sits with an arm thrown over your should ALWAYS!

College Boyfriend Lono is just a guy trying to show you how much he loves you in any way possible.

[chanothy]

The Shinning Light in the Blue Mirror

Episode seven

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After a while

FINLEY :: ……….I see

FINLEY :: I understand what’s happening.  It was something i had expected, but…

FINLEY :: As expected, he was rude to you guys

FINLEY :: I apologize on behalf of Miller, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

LONO :: Well, no… there’s nothing for you to apologise for , Mr.Finley

NAC :: Yes. Since we are from a different backgrounds, it is inevitable that we will have different values.

FINLEY :: No, i am responsible or his ignorance 

FINLEY :: When his parents died.. I should have paid more attention

FINLEY :: If only they had taken him and kept him nearby, rather than leaving him here.  This situation could have been prevented.

FINLEY :: ….There’s no regretting it now

[Mr.Finley…]

FINLEY :: Well then… i’m sorry for causing you so much trouble.

FINLEY :: As long as he has no intentions of going outside.. It will be a waste of time to continue trying to persuade him.

FINLEY :: Rather than persuading him now, i think he’d prefer if i left him alone.

LUCAS :: Thank you for your kind words, Mr.Finley, but i think it’s too early to give up

FINLEY :: Huh.. Then Lucas…

FINLEY :: Do you still think Miller has a chance to change

LUCAS :: Of course.  I don’t think we’ve done everything yet.

LUCAS :: The core of a persons personality doesn’t change that easily.

LUCAS :: Nevertheless… By gaining a deeper understanding of the world and other people….

LUCAS :: I am convinced there is a way to change the way he lives his life.

LUCAS :: And to achieve that,,, i will serve Mr.Miller not as a butler

LUCAS :: But as a human being… i have to face him head on.

FINLEY :: As a human being, huh…?

FINLEY :: …Okay, if you say so, i’ll ask you to do it.

FINLEY :: I’ll leave it up to you to decide how to do it,  There’s no need to pamper me like before

LONO :: Huh? Is that okay?

LATO :: So, punishment is okay…

NAC :: Hehe… if that's the case, i’ll give him proper education

FINLEY :: Ah, please be gentle.

FINLEY :: Well… i asked about Miller

Miller’s bedroom

FINLEY :: Sorry to keep you waiting, Miller

MILLER :: Ah, uncl-... Mr.Finley

MILLER :: So.. what happened to those guys?

FINLEY :: Ah, i decided to have the demon butler continue to stay in the mansion

FINLEY :: They will do their best to help you reintegrate into society… and will provide a progress report within a week.

FINLEY :: Take their words as my own, just obey obediently.

MILLER :: Huh.. Mr.Finley

FINLEY :: Now, i;m heading back to the main house.  Take care, Miller

MILLER :: Wait a sec….wait a sec!  You didn’t punish them?

MILLER :: Sir Finely….! Uncle FInley….!

Step step step...

LUCAS :: Hehe… Mr.Miller. Thats what it means

LUCAS:: From now on, please feel free to contact me… i will treat you as a person

MILLER :: W-what are you saying?... You’re just a butler

LONO :: Oops… is it okay to say that?

LONO :: Finley just told you a moment ago, didn’t he? “Listen to what the demon butler say”

MU :: Haha! If you don't listen tome, I’ll tell Master Finley!

NAC :: Or… would you rather be hung again

NAC :: Please rest assured, although our status may be different we are all human beings

MILLER :: ……………

MILLER :: ………….ha……..

MU :: Fufu… i suddenly became every honest

MU ::  I think we can become even closer from now on Miller!

[...everyone is so alive…]

MILLER :: gunnu…..

And so we ended up staying in the house of Mirrors for a while.  Miller’s “Escape from Hikikomori Plan” is about to begin anew!

(note:: a Hikikomori, for those who don’t know, is someone who withdraws themselves from society for a period of time.)

After a while…

NAC :: Let’s start by cleaning up your room.

MILLER :: Huh..? Cleaning the room?

As the first step of “The first steps to changing Miller’s way of life” Nac suggested cleaning his room.

And today…for some reason i was also called here

NAC :: Thank you, sir, for you efforts

NAC :: Actually, i would like you two to cleanse your minds through cleaning today.

MILLER :: Cleaning Cleanses the mind…? What does that mean?

NAC :: Hehe.. i mean exactly what i said

NAC :: If the room is beautiful… the hearts of those who spend time there are also lightened

MILLER :: Hmm…Well, i do prefer a clean room

MILLER :: If you want to clean it that badly… go ahead and do it

NAC :: …Mr.Miller, you will also clean up.

MILLER :: Wh-what di you say…?  I’m the son of a distinguished family, and i have to clean my room?

MILLER :: That kind of chore is a servants job!  Not something a noble aristocrat would do…

NAC :: ………

MILLER :: ……….

MILLER :: Is this a good cleaning tool?

NAC :: Yes, if you don’t know how to use it, please feel free to ask me.

Perhaps he sensed Nac’s silent pressure, Mr.Miller begins cleaning obediently.  As he cleaned up, he was grumbling.  Nac turned to me and bowed once again.

NAC :: I’m sorry, Aruji-sama.  Normally, i shouldn't have you do this kind of work.

NAC :: …Today you cleaning…. I thought it would ease Aruji-sama’s heart.

[Is this to cheer me up?]

NAC :: Yes.  I believe that you have already heard our wishes from Lono.

NAC :: We want to cheer up Aruji-sama in any way we can

NAC :: So i thought… if i could lighten Aruji-sama’s heart through cleaning.

NAC :: Cleaning is a never ending task.  No matter how many times you do it, it never ends.

NAC :: Some people may think it’s unproductive work but…

NAC :: By deliberately allocating time to such an unproductive task… you may actually find peace of mind.

NAC :: “Even though im busy, i still have time to clean.” By gaining this awareness and feeling of accomplishment 

NAC :: You will feel mor relaxed and happy in your heart…. Ultimately, you will be able to live a more fulfilling life.

NAC :: You concentrate mindlessly on something and feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish.  You is an  easy way to do this.

[That may certainly be the case]

NAC :: Hehe… of course, i won’t be asking Aruji-sama to clean all the rooms

NAC :: For now, i would be happy if you could realize what i have said by cleaning this room

NAC :: Hmmm…there seems to be no soul in your movement, Mr.Miller

Seeing Mr.Miller’s movements had slowed down, Nac immediately went to him to give him instructions.  Watching this i started absentmindedly wiping off any dirt that had caught my eye.

[chanothy]

“College boyfriend Fennesz”

College boyfriend Fennesz who agreed to tutor you with a blushing face

College boyfriend Fennesz who blushed even more when you asked him on a date during one of you regular tutoring sessions.

College boyfriend Fennesz who’s insecure and thinks you could do way better. Reassure him that you love him pls 🙏🏻

College boyfriend Fennesz who nearly had a fucking stroke when you finally kiss him

College boyfriend Fennesz who’s stood around like he wasn’t allowed to be there when he first came over to your place. You had to reassure him he was allowed to sit in the couch

College boyfriend Fennesz helps you with your school works no questions asked

College boyfriend Fennesz who’s insecure wishes he was enough for you

[chanothy]

“College boyfriend Haures”

College Boyfriend Haures who couldn’t ask you out, you asked him. Bro thought he was dreaming and didn’t believe it was real

College Boyfriend Haures who takes care of work around your apartment cuz your landlord won’t.

College Boyfriend Haures is a little awkward and but you just gotta give him some time to build up courage for some things

College Boyfriend Haures comes to your apartment to take care of you during finals week. He can’t have his attractive lover not taking care of themselves

College Boyfriend Haures who is very protective of you and worries a shit tone when you go out at night. He’d rather just go with you.

College Boyfriend Haures who is wrapped around your finger.

College Boyfriend Haures who is just a clumsy guy trying to love you the best he can.

[chanothy]

The Shinning Light in the Blue Mirror

Episode six

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NAC :: So you were fed up with that way of life and chose to retreat to your mansion, away from the public eye

LONO :: For someone who says he cares abut what other people think… he’s pretty blunt when it comes to what he says to others.

LONO :: Well, we’re talking about a noblemen after all. You don’t think of us as other people

MU :: It’s rare to find someone so hard to sympathize with

MILLER :: Hey! I hear you guys!

MILLER :: Seriously.. Even though he’s a butler, he doesn't know how to treat a noble

MILLER :: But other than that you pass the test. Yes, i’ll hire you at the mansion

[Hire…?]

LONO :: You’re hiring us… in this “House of Mirrors?”

MILLER :: yes. I’ll pay you 10 times what you’ve been padi so far

MILLER :: Besides, you are a butler serving the Grosvenor family. Surely, there’s nothing wrong with being a servant of that clan

LONO :: No, it would just be inconvenient. Even if i could get padi 100 times more, i would still choose to be with Aruji-sama

MU :: Yes! Even working fo free is better with Aruji-sama

[Lono…Mu…]

MILLER :: What's with that attitude… i went to the trouble of scouting you

MILLER :: More than i, a noble aristocrat…. What’s so good about them?

LATO :: Hmm… did i hear it wrong?

LATO :: Did you just say to my Aruji-sama “whats so good about them?”

[Lato?]

MILLER :: Huh…? You..

LATO :: Hmm.. that’s not right. Pointing at Aruji-sama’s face like that

LATO :: … I think that’s very rude

With that said Lato walks up to Miller….Grabs him by the neck and lifts him with one hand

[Lato?!]

MILLER :: Whoa?! Wha… What are you doing?!

LATO :: Please apologize to Aruji-sama

LATO :: If you’re polite.. I’ll put you down right away

MILLER :: Hey, hey…! You think you can do this to me and get away with it?!

MILLER :: It should be permissible for a butler to make a move on a nobleman… but..

MILLER :: Ugh..! ugh! It hurts…!

LATO :: hmmm.. I couldn't hear you very well.

LATO :: Maybe.. You didn’t understand the meaning of my words?

LATO :: If you don’t understand, then ,maybe you need to be punished.

MILLER :: HEEEY! You guys! What are you staring at?!

MILLER :: Quickly do something about this guy!

NAC :: I-i agree.. I understand Lato’s feelings very well, but…

NAC :: You’ll have to bear this here… that’s right Lucas

LUCAS :: yeah.. This person is supposedly a relative of Sir Finely

LUCAS :: We have to help him before he gets hurt. Right Lono?

LONO :: Yep, that’s right!

LONO :: Even if the noble is annoying, using force is wrong. Mu thinks the same, right?

MU :: Yes! We need to stop Lato now!

All the butler agree they have to stop it but… There was no sign of them taking any action. It seemed that deep down, they all harbored dissatisfaction with Mr.Miller. However, i can’t just stare forever. When i tried to call out to Lato…

At that time an unexpected person entered the room.

FINLEY :: Hmm… I was curious about the situation, so i came to take a look…

FINLEY :: It’s a lot busier than i expected

MU :: Geez! Ah, you..

[Mr.Finley…?]

LONO :: Mr.Lato…! You’d better let go…!

LATO :: Oh…? You’re right

LATO :: You’re the head of the Grovenner family. Why are you here?

MILLER :: Geho…! …cough..!

MILLER :: Th-thank goodness… Did you see that, Uncle Finley?

MILLER :: These guys are so savage! Please punish them!

FINLEY :: ..Miller. Stop calling me “Uncle FInley”

FINLEY :: You’re not a child anymore. You should call me “Mr.Finely” like the rest of your family.

MILLER :: AH..yes.. Mr.Finley

FINLEY :: Anyways.. I’d like to hear more about what happened

FINLEY :: Miller, please go back to your room. I’ll get the details from them directly.

MILLER :: There’s no need to hear the circumstances! Please execute him immediately!

[Execute…]

FINLEY :: …Miller, didn’t you hear me?

FINLEY :: Go back to your room. We’ll talk later.

MILLER :: Ugh… Y-yes,,, i understand..

Trudge.. Trudge..

LONO :: Oh my.. Even the mighty Miller seems unable to stand up to Finley

LATO :: Kufufu.. He was like a burrowed cat.

FINLEY :: That cat is my relative

FINLEY :: Well… let me hear your story

FINLEY :: I thought i asked you to help persuade Miller to return to society

FINLEY :: Why did you grab him by the throat and lift him up?

[It is..]

LUCAS :: I would like to explain this point to you

LUCAS :: That was just an unfortunate misunderstanding… Lato-kun didn’t mean any hard to Mr.Miller.

FINLEY :: I understand that. Anyway, please let me knwo the current situation

Lucas gave a detailed report of what had happened. Lord Finley listened to the report in silence until the very end.

[chanothy]

Light Shinning in the Blue Mirror

Episode five

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At first, Lono didn’t seem in the mood, but… When he started cooking, he becomes a serious Lono. He seemed to be working wit his usual serious expression. Delicious looking dishes are benign prepared one after another. I will stay by Lono’s side and support him as much as i can.

[Lono, is this presentation okay?]

LONO :: Yes! Thank you Aruji-sama!

LONO :: Now it looks great! Now the question is, do you like the taste?

[Lono’s cooking is fine]

LONO :: I hope so. It seems that nobles has much more refined plates than commoners like me

LONO :: To think that i would cook for such a rude person… to be honest, i wasn’t motivated at first

[But you never give up]

LONO :: Yeah.. that is a matter of pride for me as a chef

LONO :: After all, eating delicious food is important!

LONO :: If he was full in a good mood… he might become more approachable

LONO :: If you get enough nutrition, you might even have the energy to go outside

LONO :: Hehe.. and to tell you the truth..

LONO :: Today’s meal wasn’t made for that nobleman… I made it for my Aruji-sama

[For me?]

LONO :: Yes! Because it’s better to have the feeling, “i want to make this for someone special”

LONO :: Because it makes me feel happy too.

LONO :: I hope that your physical and mental health will improve and that you will feel more energetic. I did some research into these ingredients and menu items.

LONO :: Apparently red meat is good for relieving stress! Also fermented foods, dairy products, nuts and wen it come to fruit, bananas are good.

LONO :: So, today menu is,,, broccoli cheese soup, nut and tomato salad…

LONO :: Red meat steak…. And for desert, we have banana pudding!

LONO :: Hehehe, ot be honest, i’d like to eat it right now, Aruji-sama

LONO :: But it would be a hassle to keep the nobleman waiting. I’ll comeback later to enjoy some freshly made food!

[Thank you, Lono]

LONO :: No no! We are the ones who should be thanking you.

LONO :: This time, i was able to realize once again just how blessed i am in my everyday life.

LONO :: Even if it’s the same dish… the satisfaction can be so different on whose face you imagine eating it.

LONO :: The feeling of being able to be of use to the butlers and Aruji-sama makes me so happy.

[Sounds like Lono]

LONO :: Well… that's all i can do

LONO :: So, in order to put Aruji-sama’s heart at ease… we decided to encourage you in any way we could

LONO :: Of course, completing grequests is important, but what’s more important is the health of the client.

[Thank you, Lono]

LONO :: Hehe… sorry for the long talk. The delicious food will get cold soon.

LONO :: Well then…. Shall i deliver the food to Mr.Miller?

LONO :: I’m sure he’ll complain about something. But i’ll just smile and bear it

LONO :: …But i’ll take a bottle of chili peppers with me just in case

[Oh that’s right]

We put the food on a cart and roll it into the Dinning room. In the Dining room Nac and the others had already arranged the tableware and prepared the wine

And when everything was ready, i politely summoned Mr.Miller

Miller Mansion DInning Room

MILLER :: Hmm…! It’s ot quite bad

MILLER :: It’s impressive for a lowly demon butler, i commend you.

LONO :: Ha ha ha… thank you

MILLER :: Also, this wine taste good. Where is it from?

LUCAS :: Yes, it is an 8 year old toblis

LUCAS :: Today we have this brand Mr.Miller… it is perfect for connoisseurs

MILLER :: I see… That was a good idea

MILLER :: I like it, i’ll buy about 100 boxes of the same wine!

LUCAS :: Hehe… i understand

MU :: ….Huh? I think Miller-sama just became an adult…

MU :: are such people accustomed to drinking wine?

NAC :: heh, of course not

NAC :: What Lucas has prepared is… an inexpensive wine that is easy to drink even fro beginners

NAC :: Of course, i won’t tell him that

[That’s right]

LONO :: I see.. So in short.., he’s just trying to show off

MILLER :: Hey there! Did you say something?

LONO :: No, nothing

LONO :: By the way… is it time for desert

MILLER :: Desert… oh well

MILLER :: But… you have to be able to judge those things based on your Aruji-sama’s facial expressions, right?

MILLER :: A first class butler is one who anticipated what his Aruji-sama wants before they evne asks. That point still remains.

LONO :: …. I will do my best….

LONO :: ..Phew, hold on, hold on..

Lono was holding a bottle of chili peppers in one hand… Even afterwards he continued to treat Miller with forced polite hospitality.

After a while

MILLER :: Huh… it was surprisingly delicious

LUCAS :: I’m glad you were satisfied, Mr.Miller

LUCAS :: After your meal.. How about taking a walk in the garden to work off your hunger?

LUCAS :: The sunshine is warm today… it’s perfect for a walk.

MILLER :: Hmph!... won’t fall for that Lucas!

MILLER :: There’s no need to go out to the garden, just walking around the mansion is good enough!

MILLER :: After all, my mansion is spacious!

LONO :: … “My mansion”... isn’t it just an inheritance from your parents that came rolling in?

MILLER :: Hey you there! Did you essay something?

LONO :: No, nothing

LONO:: But.. don’t you get bored staying in the mansion all the time?

LONO :: Theres plenty of fun things to do outside, including tons pf delicious food and drinks.

MILLER :: Hmp.. what are you talking about? You can get delicious food and alcohol without leaving the mansion ru…

MILLER :: You guys have just proven that.

NAC :: Yes, and it seems like he’s just going to indulge even more

MILLER :: Alright, I decided! In the future, i plan to invite top chefs from all over the country

MILLER :: I have plenty of money. Yes, i’ll hire a sommelier

LONO :: … this is not good. It’s like he has no intension of leaving the mansion

NAC :: Yes, and it look like he’s going to indulge even more.

NAC :: If you indulge in this kind of debauchery… it won’t be good for you.

MU :: Hmm… Why is he so reluctant to go outside!

LUCAS :: …Mr.Miller. I understand how you may find social interaction bothersome.

LUCAS :: Sir Finley, head of the Grosvennor family, has always been fed up with the flattery of those around him

LUCAS :: However, being born into a noble family… it's inevitable to socialize with those around you

LUCAS :: To reassure Sir Finley…. Would you please return to social life as before?

LUCAS :: Sir Finley is worried about you Mr.Miller

MILLER :: Hmm.. i think what my uncle is worried about is the reputation of the Grosvennor family

MILLER :: So were my parents. Ther family name and reputation always came first…

MILLER :: I was raised to always be concerned about how others see me… I never paid any attention to my own feelings.

MILLER :: Everytime is ee myself in the mirror. I feel like my parents were constantly watching me

MILLER :: But my parents are long dead now. I have nothing tying me down now.

MILLER :: Deep inside the mansion, out of reach of other people’s eyes… i’ll do my best to live my life however i like.

LUCAS :: Mr.Miller…..

[chanothy]

Light Shinning Is The Blue Mirror

Episode Four

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MU :: …huh? Did i hear it wrong?

MU :: Just now, when he saw us he went “ugh”

MILLER :: HUh?! The cat spoke?!

MILLER :: Wow.. They’re a freaky bunch with a talking cat.

MILLERS :: This is why i hate filthy demon butlers

MU :: ………………

MU :: ugh… I have never regretted being able to understand human language more than i do now.

[Come on, Mu]

I  heard in advance that he would behave in a “unpleasant manner” i was prepared for it, but…

Sir Miller’s attitude was exactly, “The attitude of a typical noble towards a demon butler”

However, his attitude would only hinder Lucas’ and the others negotiation

As i stroke Mu’s head i try to calm my mind

[(Patients, patients)]

LUCAS :: Come on, Mr.Miller… Please don’t be so rude

LUCAS :: Sir Finley is very worried

MILLER :: Hmph, as i said in the beginning, i have no intention of leaving the mansion

MILLER :: Since it was my uncle’s order, i had no choice but to allow the interview.  But to begin with, i am of a different status than you guys.

MILLER :: Just benign able to exchange words with you like this is an honor you all don’t deserve

NAC :: Yes, yes. Of course, i understand

LONO :: …wow…how can i put this…

LONO :: Apparently he’s been a recluse ever since his parents died.  At first i felt a bit sorry for him

LONO :: …The moment i met him, my impression changed.  In fact, it’s negative

LONO :: I mean, if he’s like that… wouldn't it be better for the world if he wasn’t allowed outside the mansion?

MU :: ….I think so too

[Uh, well, calm down…]

MILLER :: hey you guys! WHat are you whispering about?

MILLER :: It is strictly forbidden to talk in font of the master.  Even though you are a servant, you don’t know such common sense?

LONO :: (...I’m not your servant)

NAC :: My apologies, Mr/Miller…I’m late in introductions

NAC:: This person is not a servant… Their our Master

MILLER :: …yeah? This person?

MILLER :: Nac has been praising them for hours, calling them ‘beautiful’.  That master?

MILLER :: ……………….

[....Sorry…]

NAC :: Hehe… There’s nothing to apologise for Aruji-sama

NAC :: Being too beautiful is not a sin.

NAC :: You are so beautiful… even Lord Miller seems to be at a loss for words.

MILLER :: That can’t be true.  The difference was so huge that i was at a loss for words.

MILLER :: With so much praise, you’d think some amazing person would emerge. But…

MILLER :: It seems his words were exaggerated.

[....sorry….]

NAC :: ……….huh

NAC :: I see, i see…. Those are your last words…

MILLER :: huh…?

LUCAS :: Hey, Nac-Kun? Calm down

LUCAS :: In situations like this, first take a deep breath

NAC :: Oh, yeah… it was..

NAC :: To control you ranger…. Take a deep breath and count to six, right…?

NAC :: So…

NAC :: 1…2…3…4…5…6

NAC :: Phew,,, now, Mr.Miller

NAC :: (takes out weapons) …Are you prepared?

MILLER :: Huh…?

LUCAS :: Nac-kun…! Let’s put away our weapons for now.

LUCAS :: (Nac-Kun… i understand your feelings well though )

LUCAS :: (If you take action now…you’ll end up causing trouble for our Aruji-sama)

LUCAS :: (If you’re serious about it… you need to wait a while and do it in a way that won’t arouse suspicion)

NAC ::( …! Yes that’s true…)

NAC :: Hehe… i’m very sorry, Mr.Miller

NAC :: When it comes to my Aruji-sama… i tend to be a little indiscriminate 

NAC :: Please forgive my rudeness

MILLER :: Hmm, hmm… !  It’s good enough if i understand

MILLER :: First of all, you guys… isn’t it your job to take me outside?

MILLER :: If you upset me, you will end up upsetting my uncle… Don’t forget that!

LUCAS :: Yes, of course, i am fully aware of this

MILLER :: Seriously.. All this pointless talking has made me thirsty 

MILLER :: Bring me some good wine and some snack first! We’ll talk after that.

LUCAS :: Understood, Mr.Miller

LUCAS :: Today i’ve brought along some of the best wine and one of the best chefs in the central region

LUCAS :: I’m sure it will live up to your expectations

LUCAS :: Well then, Lono-kun, i;m counting on you

LONO :: …Okay then, i’ll use the manion’s kitchen 

MILLER :: That’s fine.  However, i won’t accept anything but the best cuisine

MILLER :: Remember, the palate of a nobleman is much more refined than that of a commander!

LONO :: …..ugh……

NAC :: We’ll set the table and the dishes

[I’ll help too]

Along with Lono, who looked clearly less motivated… we headed to the mansions kitchen

[chanothy]

“Jealous Devil Butlers”

CHARACTER(S) :: Berrien, Lono

—Berrien Cliane

“Thank you Berrien,” Aruji-sama said after being poured a cup of tea. Berrien gave a small smile, but there was something lingering behind his eyes. There was clearly an unsettling feeling that hung in the hair between them.

Aruji-saman gently carded her hands through the fur of the sleeping Mu in their lap. Taking a sip of the tea she looked back up at Berrien who silently stood beside her. “Is there something wrong?” She asked gently.

Berrien stiffened as he seemed to hesitate, “ah… no my Lord, I’m alright,” he tried to sooth. But Aruji-sama had been here long enough to know the look on Berrien’s face. The slight way he avoided his eyes, and his quieter than normal demeanor gave it away.

“It’s not good to lie to your master Berrien,” they couldn’t help but tease, trying to approach this with a lightened mood. Berrien couldn’t help the slight flustered expression he took on, “Lord… it’s a little embarrassing to admit as a butler.” He started after clearing his throat.

“However,” he continued as a light blush spread over his cheeks, “….Mu is also a butler. Yet he gets to be so close with Aruji-sama…. I can’t help but feel envious.”

The admission of his feelings made Aruji-sama stop her movements in Mu’s fur. Then a small laugh bubbled from her chest, “I never took you as the jealous type Berrien.” With that statement she gently moved Mu off their lap, and onto the chair next to them. She looked up and him and gently patted her lap, “well? Come here.”

Berrien sputters and shakes his head, “a-aruji-sama!— as a butler it would be inappropriate!” He tried to say as a deep blush spread across his face. Aruji-sama only shook her head with a smile, “come on, I can’t have you feeling neglected can I?”

And that was all it took. That’s was all it took for a blushing Berrien to kneel in front of her, laying his head gently in your lap. And deciding to indulge him you ran your hands through his black and white locks of hair.

Maybe… sometimes it’s okay to indulge himself

•Berrien woudl try and be silent about his jealousy! But it shows on his face!

•…he understands that Mu is a cat, but Mu is also a butler! So to be so close to Aruji-sama isn’t exactly appropriate for someone of their position….

•he wants to be in your lap too.

—Lono Fontaine

Lono knew it was a stupid feeling. The envy that bubbled in his chest. But how could he help it? You were his master, the most important person to him. And greedily he wanted to be the closest person to you.

But here he was. Watching as you hugged that stupid cat (love you Mu). Mu was also a butler, but he got all your affection and love.

And so he found himself knocking on your door one night after the others had fallen asleep. But he could see the candle light through the cracks of your door. But still he held his breath as you called out to come in.

“Lono? Is something wrong?” Aruji-sama asked and Lono could only feel guilty for his greedy feelings. What made him feel worse was the cat sleeping soundly on a spare pillow.

Jealous was a disease he concluded.

“Aruji-Sama,” he called out softly and quickly found himself kneeling in front of you. Hands enveloping your own as a small blush spread across his face. “Could you hold me like you do him?” He asked his voice dripping with jealousy. His face reflected a desperate look, almost as if he was begging,

“Lono what are you walking about? Like who?”

“Mu…” he said and hearing himself say it out loud sounded silly. Being jealous of a cat had to be the most ridiculous things he’s ever done. But you indulge him, holding him close just as you did Mu. Pulling him close against your chest.

“Is this what’s been bothering you?” Aruji-sama recounted, noting his tendency to stare whenever Mu and them were together. Lono could only nod against her chest, relaxing against her.

•I feel like Lono would be a bit more forward than Berrien with his jealousy.

•He wouldn’t want to hide it from you and would instead work up the courage to tell you directly

•he’s gonna blush and feel really embarrassed but at least he got his hug

[chanothy]

Light Shinning in the Blue Mirror

Episode Three

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In the Devil Mansion Dinning room

MU :: Huh… i’m full

MU :: Wow, i think i’ll a little longer

LONO :: Hey, hey,  aren't you supposed to be exercising right now?

MU :: Hmm. Ill start my diet tomorrow

Mu :: I want to treasure this feeling of happiness right now, mumble mumble……

LONO :: … Oh dear, at this rate it looks like you're not going to be able to slim down anytime soon….

NAC :: Hehe… All of Lono-kun’s food is delicious

LUCAS :: Yea, i also know what it’s like to feel happy after a meal.

LATO :: By the way…. You deliberately called us to thai place without our master present

LATO :: You have something to tell us, right? Lono-kun

LONO :: Yeah, that's right

NAC :: Ha, may blues, huh?

LATO :: Of course i remember it, but what about it?

LONO :: It's an uncommon word to us,,, it seems to be quite common in Aruji-sama’s world

LONO :: That means, there is a possibility that Master could fall victim to the “May Sickness”

LONO :: As butlers, i think we have to try to prevent this from happening

LUCAS :: I see…  that certainly sounds like you

LUCAS :: Preventing illness in advance cause much less suffering than treating it after you actually get sick

LATO :: But when it comes to preventing it… what exactly should we do?

LONO :: That’s,,, the symptoms of May sickness are feeling unwell

LONO :: All you need to do is help them feel better!

LATO :: I see, in other words it’s business as usual

LONO :: Ugh,, Well, that's true, but…

LUCAS :: Hehe.. But it’s important to prevent that feeling

LUCAS :: For now, we will have to try and persuade Mr.Miller.

LUCAS :: it’s not just important to persuade him… We can’t forget to show consideration and hospitality to our master as well.

LONO :: That’s right!  That’s what i wanted to say

LATO :: Kufufu… If that’s the case, then fine.

LATO :: Of course i will, i don’t care about nobles

NAC :: Yes, That’s right Lato

NAC :: Anyway, when you go to the mansion,.... Always try to be mindful of your master.

MU :: Got it!  Leave it to me!

LONO :: Oops- You're awake Mu?

MU :: Hehe… i am,. After all, i’m Aruji-sama’s butler

MU :: By the way, everyone… are you going somewhere with Aruji-sama?

MU :: If it’s okay, please take me along!  I’d like to help Aruji-sama too!

LUCAS :: That’s right, Mu-chan is always helpful in healing Aruji-sama.

NAC :: yes, i look forward to working with you Mu-kun.

MU :: Ehehe…, I was relied on…

MU :: Yes! Please leave it to me to heal Aruji-sama

MU :: With my round and soft body…. I’ll make their heart round and soft as well!

LONO :: Do you really wanna loose weight?

Millers House Entrance

A week lantern we visited Mr.Miller’s mansion. The mansion on the outskirts of Espoir is apparently known among the upper class as the “House of Mirror”. 

As the name suggested, the interior is decorated with many mirrors.

The moment I entered the mansion, I saw my reflection in the mirror around me.

MU :: Wow! We’re reflected in the mirror everywhere!

[It’s quite an amazing sight]

NAC :: Yeah, ot’s truly spectacular

NAC :: Whichever way you turn, it’s Aruji-sama, Aruji-sama, Aruji-sama

NAC :: The real Aruji-sama, the Aruji-sama in the mirror, and Aruji-sama in the mirror that is a reflection of Aruji-sama

NAC :: In this “House of Mirrors”, beauty seems to be amplified infinitely.

LONO :: Nac’s tongue seems to be in great shape.

Mr.Miller, the master of the House of Mirrors”, after hearing Nac’s praise, wanted to catch a glimpse of me.

When i thought about that, i somehow feel very sorry.

LATO :: Huh.. There really are mirror placed all over the mansion

LATO :: In the mirror, the scenery continues on forever…. It feels very spacious

LATO :: I wonder how far it goes… i’m going to explore a bit.

LUCAS :: ah, Lato, be careful exploring

LUCAS :: There are large mirror on the corners and at the end of the corridors.  So be careful not to bump into them by mistake.

LATO :: Yes, i understand

LATO :: Hmm. there's a mirror here

LATO :: It’s dangerous to rely on your eyes… let’s also pay attention to sound echoing as we walk.

[I-is that okay?]

LUCAS :: Anyways, let’s go meet Mr.Miller as planned.

LONO :: Got it. but….

LONO ::Even though this is a large mansion, there's not a single servant in sight.

NAC :: Yeah. apparently there is a minimum number required 

NAC:: By order of Mr.Miller. They can only visit at designated times as to not meet the head of the family.

NAC :: Except when preparing necessary taste. I seems like the servants enjoy spending time outside freely.

MU :: I see… that does seem a little sad though

MU :: If i were to work for someone… I want to be by their side and see them smile.

MU :: Seeing your smile is the most rewarding part of my day!

[Thank you, Mu]

MU :: Ehehe.. You’re welcome Aruji-sama!

LUCAS :: Hehe… i’d like to say those words to Mr.Miller too.

LUCAS:: Well then, let’s go, Aruji-sama, Mr.Miller’s room is at the very back  of the mansion.

[Understood]

Miller’s Room

We proceed to the innermost part o the mansion and open the large, heavy door.  The young man inside looked my way and frowned in obvious displeasure.  The young man inside looked at me and said

MILLER:: Geez, have the demon butlers come again?