A year really does fly by in the blink of an eye.
March has arrived, and this weekend marks the start of spring break. Once that happens, I'll be accompanying the prince on his overseas trip. Since I won't be able to embrace a girl for about ten days while I'm away, I've been stockpiling my lust and taking turns having sex with all three of them as much as possible.
Ever since the sister bowl, Luidae seems to have awakened a slight masochistic streak; she even suggested the reverse—that she wanted to be tied up and violated. Of course, I happily granted her request. The scene where Rachelle dragged in the slave-clothed Luidae with her hands bound behind her back, and I skipped almost all foreplay to thrust into her from behind in standing doggy style, was incredibly arousing. Unfortunately, Mother found out and gently scolded me later for "What on earth are you doing at a time like this when we're so busy?"
In the end, Lila turned down all letters of recommendation to other houses. Mother tried to persuade her that throwing away her first and last chance to become an attendant was a mistake, but Lila stubbornly refused. For the second or lower sons of lower nobility, there are quotas, so their children can't unconditionally enter the academy, and while it's a good match, it's not an ultra-premium one either. Aiming to rise through the ranks as a maid might actually be a valid life plan.
Surprisingly, Lila ended up being assigned as Elisha's exclusive personal maid and will be going to the palace with her. Mother judged that someone the same age would make Elisha feel more at ease, and Lila's information-gathering skills would benefit our family. It was a quick decision with little time to spare, but Lila herself gladly accepted.
Up until last week, though, the daytime atmosphere in our mansion had been far too hectic to worry about my preparations or Lila's future. Ever since Elisha was chosen as His Highness the Crown Prince's attendant, we'd been swamped with congratulatory gifts and visitors. On top of that, there were preparations for moving into the palace, so even our grandparents living in retirement on the territory and our uncles who kept separate residences had come to help.
But with palace entry just this weekend, the storm has finally passed. In the strangely calm and quiet atmosphere, we are spending our last moments together as a family.
Lila came to call for me right after Lina and I had returned from the academy. She had told me in advance that she wanted to meet if I had time today, so I came straight home without any detours.
"Lady Elisha wishes to spend time with Lady Aries and the young master—just the three of you—talking until dinner."
"Got it. Lina, go enjoy some time to yourself."
"Yes, young master. Excuse me."
Lina bowed and left the room. I took Lila with me and headed toward Aries's room.
"Is Elisha doing okay? She seemed so busy—I haven't been able to see her much."
"Yes, she was tired when there were many guests, but now she seems energetic. She's been looking forward to talking with you, young master; she's been fidgety and distracted since this morning."
"I see. Well, once she enters the palace, she probably won't live in this house anymore. You won't get to see Lila very often either. You've been my maid for… four years now, right? When you and Lina first became my exclusive maids, you were still so young, but you've grown into such a beauty."
"Thank you… But I wasn't chosen as Lord Cedric's attendant… Lina and Luidae both receive your favor, young master, yet I'm the only one left out."
Lila muttered discontentedly and adorably pouted. Well, Luidae's situation was more of an accident… In this world, being even one year off means no chance to become an attendant. That said, if I carelessly took her virginity, it would leave a huge scar on Lila's future.
"Sorry about Cedric. I really didn't understand that guy very well."
"It's fine. But staying in the mansion like this was getting a little painful, so I'm glad I can go with Lady Elisha."
Lila gave a slightly lonely smile. Seeing that smile, for the first time I remembered the day I first met her. Back then, I had wanted more cute little sisters like Elisha. So when Lina and Lila arrived, it felt less like gaining maids and more like my family had grown—I was genuinely happy. Showing a little-sister-like figure the aftermath of sex and such… you think I'm a pervert? That was sex education. Probably not something normal people do, though.
"I treasure you about half as much as I treasure Elisha, you know. We probably won't get to see each other often, but if anything troubles you, contact me."
"I wanted you to say 'the same as Elisha' there."
Finally, Lila's smile returned to its usual bright and carefree one. When we reached Aries's room, Lila knocked, announced through the door, and then left. Now alone, I opened the door and stepped inside.
"I've been waiting, Allen-sama. Come in and lock the door. We don't have much time, so let's start right away."
The moment I entered, Aries spoke to me.
Start… what exactly?
That question had barely formed in my mind when my eyes landed on Elisha. She was wearing an obscenely sheer outfit that left nothing to the imagination, her beautiful face flushed with embarrassment, her sapphire eyes staring straight at me as she declared clearly:
"Brother… thank you for everything until now. Please let Elisha… give you her 'thanks'…"