The Doll and The Prince - v2 Chapter 76 (Patreon)

Naruhito (37)
"Is Sister-in-law also going?"

At Rikimaru's words, Otoha nodded. I was carried by Hiiro and went outside. It was a very large house, and I passed many people in the hallway. Everyone bowed to Hiiro and looked surprised at me in his arms. Rikimaru walked with us like a guard. Maybe because he looks like Hitachimaru, people didn't notice just by passing by. No sense of discomfort.

"I thought it was time to settle things."

Otoha's face showed no particular expression, but her tone was firm.

"I will see everything through."
"Well done, Princess."

An unfamiliar voice made me turn around.

"Mikumo, sorry for the sudden call. And Himari, sorry for interrupting your date."

There was an uncle who looked fit even in casual clothes, and another man who appeared to be about the same age as Rikimaru.

"A da-date... W-we were just together by chance."

The person called Himari replied to Hiiro in a small voice.

"What's a date?"
"It's when lovers or a married couple go out together."
"Do what?"
"Just going out together to have fun."

Hiiro looked at Himari, who turned bright red and glared at Hiiro.

"That's why I said it's not like that..."

Himari tried to say something else in a small voice, but Mikumo naturally put his arm around Himari's shoulder.

"Prince Hiiro, please moderate yourself. I'll hold a grudge for life if he runs away."

Hiiro laughed cheerfully.

"If he runs away, it's because you lack the means."
"Oh my, you said it now.”
"I, myself, am loved. I've been proposed to, after all."
"That's enviable."

Mikumo kept holding Himari while talking to Hiiro. They seem close.
I thought it was nice, so I said,

"Go on a date too."
"Yeah, that's good. Let's go to various places."

I became happy and hugged Hiiro tightly.

"Mikumo, Himari, let me introduce you, this is my wife, Naruhito."
"Hello, I am Mikumo Sakuji. This is Shichijou Himari."

Mikumo said, so I also said hello.
Himari's eyes widened even more, and he said, "Eh? What?"
Otoha, who had been listening quietly to the side, chuckled amusingly.

"Himari boy, it's been a while. I'm really glad you returned safely from the war. Mr. Mikumo, I'm glad you're safe too. My husband has been in your care. I apologize for the inconvenience caused when Lord Hiiro and my husband returned home earlier."

Otoha bowed deeply.

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