Chapter 76: Preparations for the Banquet

Fran blinked, then followed Yuli’s lead and tidied up. He glanced at his watch and realized it was already eleven o’clock.

Hmm…

He had really slept for a long time, hadn’t he?

He lowered his head sheepishly, suddenly feeling a bit embarrassed. After all, he was technically the mansion’s maid and Yuli’s secretary, and today didn’t seem to be a day off.

No, wait.

Fran slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing what he was feeling guilty for.

It wasn’t like he was actually working for the Teutons. Why was he getting caught up in this?

Anyway, with Yuli doting on him, he might as well slack off.

Just as long as he didn’t go too far and lose his secretary position.

After washing up, Yuli dragged Fran to her room to try on clothes.

The mirror reflected a boy in a black suit and brown leather shoes, his cheeks slightly flushed. His fair, delicate face made him look like a fresh graduate.

No, actually, he looked more like a beautiful girl forced into an ill-fitting men’s outfit by a film director. He twisted awkwardly, feeling something was off but unable to pinpoint what.

It was clearly men’s clothing, so why did it feel so incongruous?

Yuli tied his hair up from behind, patted his head with a laugh, and said, “You look really handsome like this! Hmm… let me see. You do look like a boy now—a pretty little boy~”

Fran kept staring at himself in the mirror. At his mistress’s words, he replied gloomily, “What do you mean ‘like a boy’? I am a boy! But… this outfit is actually passable.”

He turned left and right, no longer objecting. At least he was finally wearing proper men’s clothes for once.

He glanced at Yuli beside him, dressed in a long gown, and thought she suited it well—elegant and noble.

Still, Fran found it odd. Hadn’t Yuli preferred men’s wear last night? Why was she choosing a dress for this opportunity?

They were both going to the banquet, so…

He blinked, touched Yuli’s skirt, and asked, “Is this a formal dress?”

“Mm-hmm~” Yuli laughed, lifting the hem slightly. “This is a very formal gown, and it’s really pretty. I’ve always wanted to wear it but never had the right occasion. Now’s perfect—a formal event, and this dress looks great and elegant~”

“Oh…” Fran nodded but was still puzzled. “For a formal occasion, Sister Yuli, as an officer of the Army Intelligence Service’s Purburg station, shouldn’t you wear your military uniform to the banquet?”

“Uh…” Yuli blinked. “You’re right… Oh my…”

Huh?

Had he actually hit the mark?

Yuli scratched her head in confusion, then realized. Fran smiled awkwardly at the flustered girl and thought to himself… he seemed to have fulfilled his duty as a secretary.

“Better go change into your uniform. Save that dress for another time.”

Fran shook his head, speaking helplessly, pointing out the obvious path.

Yuli’s eyes welled up with tears. She whined for a moment, then frantically began to undress right there in her room.

Fran quickly turned his head away, flustered. This girl really didn’t treat him as an outsider.

He closed his eyes, listening to the rustling of clothes behind him, and clicked his tongue.

Too bad…

That long gown was actually quite pretty. Why did he have to open his mouth?

As he thought about it, he couldn’t help sneaking another peek behind him.

There was Yuli, halfway out of her dress, the skirt almost slipping off.

Her legs were exposed—pale, slender, and long. Her waist was slim, with a slight curve from exercise. Her delicate feet looked like works of art.

Uh…

Fran quickly turned back. Had she noticed?

He silently prayed that his stolen glance hadn’t been caught.

In fact, nothing happened after he turned. Everything was quiet. Yuli continued changing without reaction.

After a long while, the sounds stopped. Fran heard Yuli sigh in relief. He turned to see her already in her military uniform. Though not as mesmerizing as in the dress, she looked dashing and spirited.

The silver-haired girl held the discarded gown, looking a bit wistful. She approached Fran and handed it to him, saying seriously, “Fran, how about you wear this to accompany me to the banquet?”

Hey, hey, are you serious?

How obsessed are you with that dress?

Fran’s face flushed. He shouted at Yuli, “How is that possible? It wouldn’t even fit! And how can I wear something you just took off? That’s too… too weird!”

“Huh?” Yuli tilted her head, thinking. Well, he had a point—it was something she had just worn.

“But… isn’t there something called a ‘boyfriend shirt’?”

Fran fell silent. At Yuli’s words, an image suddenly flashed in his mind…

Himself wearing Yuli’s shirt.

Boyfriend shirt…

Just thinking about that term made his face burn. How could there be such an embarrassing word in the world?

And Yuli, you’re a girl. Get a grip.

Fran turned away speechlessly. Yuli could tell he was both shy and a little angry, so she quickly went over to comfort him.

“Alright, alright, I get it. Fran, you look handsome in men’s clothes. So just wear the suit~”

Fran barely nodded. It was almost noon, and with the change of clothes, Yuli felt they were running late. She hurriedly called Fran and rushed to the mansion’s entrance.

Only then did Fran understand why they had played dress-up last night, but today Yuli wanted to keep things formal.

Because…

The entrance was truly busy. There was a long line of cars, and the crowd was enormous. Fran thought their doorstep had turned into a traffic jam.

Yuli took Fran’s hand and said, “Let’s go, Fran. Get in the car. Don’t keep them waiting. There are a lot of people at the banquet today—Teutons, representatives of the Francian Southern Government, many, many people. Do your best!”

Do his best?

Fran smiled.

Well, well. Looked like some big fish would be showing up.

Fran got into the car, feeling a bit anxious.

He had planned to visit the bookstore today to see if Teacher Borg had called for him, but this unexpected situation had come up before he could.

Well… that’s fine.

Let’s see if he could catch any big fish this time, and then go find Teacher Borg!

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