#I forgot to comment how much the previous chapter reminds me of twst

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Butler's Halloween / Chapter 9 - Halloween-like

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~ After a while ~

Lono: "Alright!

I guess I'm done with the prototype. Scone with lots of pumpkin and… Mont Blanc made with freshly harvested chestnuts! Well, here you go! Please taste it guys."

I tasted the scones and the mont blancs as requested by Lono. Both were as delicious as those from the finest stores.

> "So tasty!"

Fennesz: "Yes! That's what I'm talking about, Lono."

Nac: "It is hard to believe that you can make pastries this good on such a small budget… I am sure the visitors will love these treats as well."

Lono: "Oh, I see… it's good, then."

Contrary to our great satisfaction with the taste... Lono's expression seemed a bit less cheerful.

> "What's wrong, Lono?"

Lono: "Huh? No, um…"

Fennesz: "Could it be… there is something on your mind?"

Lono: "Nah… It's not something that bothers me that much. If I could expect more... I just think it looks a little too plain."

Nac: "The looks...?"

Lono: "Yes. I think this pastry lacks a festive touch… Normally, Bastien and I would come up with a decorative touch afterwards."

Nac: "I see… Lono, you were thinking that 'the sweets should have fun Halloween-like decorations,' right?"

Lono: "Oh, no! I was just wondering. We don't have a budget this time... I think it's good enough as it is."

Nac: "Hmmm… Indeed, Lono's concern is valid. I think the customers might appreciate it if the snacks had a little more impact. So here is a suggestion.... How about decorating the mont blancs with orangettes?"

> "Orangette...?"

Nac: "Fufu… And then we can use this chocolate to draw a face on the mont blanc… If we cut the orangette and decorate it like ears... See? Isn't it cute?"

Fennesz: "It's true! Just like Muu!"

Lono: "Hahaha! Yes, this one has a great impact! This will definitely sell, no doubt about it!"

> "Great idea, Nac"

Nac: "Fufufu. Thank you very much, my lord."

Fennesz: "Ah, but... It certainly looks so much better... But if we were to add orangettes...  I think that would be way over our budget, wouldn't it?"

Nac: "No problem, don't worry about that. I usually have a stockpile of orangette ingredients. If it's not enough, I will pay for it out of my own pocket. Therefore, the budget of the mansion will not be charged at all!"

Lono: "Eh? But then… Mr. Nac, you'll have to pay for everything yourself…"

> "Are you sure about that?"

Nac: "Yes, no problem at all. I can make even better pastries with my beloved orangettes… and if it can even save the mansion from its financial crisis… I couldn't be happier!"

Lono: "R-really? You're not actually pushing yourself too hard, right? Mr. Nac, you always put the mansion before yourself…"

Nac: "Well, well? Are you really that worried about me, Lono?"

Lono: "Of course I am. I have the impression that you're always working, Mr. Nac. I'm an early riser myself, and yet it's still a mystery to me when you sleep."

Fennesz: "That's right... Nac's workload is quite heavy, even among the butlers. He goes out for negotiations together with Mr. Lucas.... He handles most of the external affairs.

In addition to that, he handles the tedious financial and administrative matters… He even goes on night patrols every night…

The phrase 'behind the scenes'... It really is meant for Nac."

> "You are amazing, Nac"

Nac: "Fufufu… Thank you very much, everyone. Your kind words are very much appreciated. But please do not worry! I, Nac, am really fine. It's my pleasure to be of service to the lord and everyone in the mansion.  Even now, I am filled with happiness when I receive words of gratitude from everyone like this…"

Lono: "Is that so? I sure hope that's the case... Oh, that's right. When I have time, I'll make you an orangette.

Actually, I heard that you like orangettes… so I've been studying the recipe for orangette.

I will make you the most delicious orangette in the world! Please keep an eye out for it."

Nac: "Oh...! What a kind and energetic young man. Thank you very much. I am eagerly looking forward to it. Also, if possible, could you prepare one for the lord as well…?"

Lono: "Of course! Please look forward to it."

> "Thank you, guys"

Fennesz: "Fufu... In any case, it seems that the treats for the party will be fine now."

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