NOVEL WEB Chapter 33
Chapter: 33
“How about this, Camelia?”
“It looks pretty. I think it would suit Mother well.”
“Is black really better? It seems to get a better reaction than the white one.”
Rosalyn was wandering around the city with Rize.
Today, we decided to go shopping for clothes together.
Of course, buying clothes for Rize was a surprise, so we were choosing outfits for Rosalyn and me first.
“Mother is quite calm. Dark-colored clothes suit her more.”
“Hehe, is that so?”
“Oh, Mother? How about these gloves?”
While checking out what was inside the store with Rosalyn, I spotted a pair of nice-looking gloves.
Silk black gloves. I figured they would match Rosalyn well.
Even though Rosalyn didn’t usually wear gloves, she didn’t have none either.
“Gloves?”
“Yes, I haven’t seen Mother wear gloves before, but I think having at least one pair would be nice. Occasionally, when other families come over, she could dress up and wear gloves.”
“They are pretty. Camelia, do you like these kinds of gloves?”
“I don’t think I actually like them… but they are pretty, right?”
Honestly, gloves weren’t really my taste.
I could wear them as a fashion statement, but I usually liked going barehanded.
The unique feeling of wearing gloves never really appealed to me.
“I really think they would suit Mother well.”
“Really?”
“Yes, why not try them on?”
“If Camelia insists, I suppose I should.”
Saying that, Rosalyn slipped one glove onto her right hand.
It definitely looked good on her—maybe the design was just that luxurious.
“It’s pretty.”
“Right?”
It really did suit Rosalyn.
And it wasn’t just my opinion; even others would agree.
“Rize, isn’t it pretty?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm… Should I get this one too?”
“Isn’t that too much?”
“Even though I don’t wear gloves much, since Camelia complimented me, I think it should be fine?”
“Uh…”
Well… it does suit her.
It felt a little awkward since my influence on her purchasing decision was significant, but it was an item that matched her.
I decided not to discourage her.
To be honest, it really suited her, and it would be nice to wear gloves on a slightly chilly day.
“I already bought clothes for Camelia… and mine seem fine too. What do you think, Camelia?”
“If Mother is okay with it, then I don’t mind at all. Do you need more clothes? Like pajamas or something?”
“Um… I don’t think so. Camelia recommended so many outfits before, right?”
That’s true.
Rosalyn and I had already purchased enough outfits.
After all, we had already visited about five stores, so a few outfits for us was sufficient.
“Rize, should we leave the clothes in the carriage?”
“If that’s what the young lady wishes.”
We had to set aside our clothes for a moment.
After all, Rosalyn and I couldn’t keep carrying clothes around, and Rize couldn’t hold any more now either.
“Mother, I’ll just go to the carriage with Rize for a bit. We have quite a few outfits, so… I think I need some help moving them.”
“Okay, I’ll wait here.”
“Yes.”
Since I had already informed Rosalyn, I could transfer the clothes to the carriage easily.
I figured Rize believed we would wander around the city longer and buy something from the store.
Well, she was right, but what would we buy was absolutely nothing related to us.
“Hehe…”
“What’s with you?”
“Huh? Nothing. I just feel good shopping after a long time.”
I casually brushed off Rize’s question.
After all, she’d find out shortly, and I didn’t want to spoil the surprise ahead of time.
I had already browsed through and found outfits to buy for Rize.
Typically, the only clothes Rize wore were maid outfits, and her casual clothes were a bit outdated.
I thought I would buy her some new outfits and spend time having fun with her.
Originally, I intended to wander around with just Rize, but it was incredibly nice to be with Rosalyn too.
“Did you do well?”
“Yes. I put them down nicely.”
“So? Where are we going now?”
“For now… let’s head to the shop we just entered. I found something I want to see.”
Rize followed us calmly, completely unaware.
Since I had already checked out the outfits for her, it wouldn’t take long, and I also wanted to ask Rize about her preferences.
“Rize?”
“Yes, young lady.”
“Pick any outfit you like.”
“…Huh?”
Was she surprised or what?
Rize showed a response that indicated she didn’t fully understand what I said.
I suppose that reaction was to be expected.
“You don’t wear anything other than maid outfits, right? I thought I’d take this chance to buy you something new.”
“Uh…”
“Seriously, you’ve been doing such a great job lately, so feel free to choose something normal. I’ll handle the cost.”
“Young lady? That’s too much…”
“Really, it’s okay? I have plenty of money.”
Young and rich.
I said this with complete confidence in my plentiful resources.
With William’s allowances and the increased number of businesses I managed compared to when I was younger, I had more than enough, even without gambling as I did back then. Though, admittedly, I occasionally slipped away for some secret bets.
Regardless, it wasn’t a problem at all.
Rize, knowing I was the wealthiest among us, probably understood that it was fine for me.
It was merely the suddenness and her sense of pressure that made her hesitant.
“Hmm… then, Rize, should I just pick something for you to try on?”
“…Huh?”
“I was thinking of letting you choose, but since you didn’t jump in, I’ll do it this time.”
I had no choice.
I wanted to accommodate Rize, but since she wasn’t choosing…
“Rize, how about you try this first?”
“Uh…”
“Are you not going to try it on?”
Rize hesitated to answer right away, so I intentionally made a sad face.
I slightly widened my eyes, pouting my lips just enough for it to be obvious that I was dissatisfied.
“Really…?”
“Ah… no, I will wear it…”
“Really…?”
“…Yes.”
“Then go on!”
I casually handed the dress I was holding to Rize.
With a smile.
I was able to smile brightly, completely different from the sad expression I had just put on.
Naturally, Rize took the bait!
“…Young lady.”
“Yes? What is it?”
I had an expression of someone completely clueless.
However, Rize looked slightly shocked by my expression.
Well.
How cute, Rize really has this charm about teasing.
Of course, it wasn’t that I was teasing her excessively; I was just lightly poking fun.
“Come back looking fabulous~”
And with that, I sent Rize off.
Well, it was a decent success.
“Our Camelia… is such a great actress, huh?”
“Is that so?”
“Yep, you surprised me a bit.”
“I mean, I was a bit disappointed that Rize didn’t grab the dress right away.”
There was a bit of exaggeration, but it wasn’t a complete act; it was just mostly an act.
Nevertheless, I was in a good mood because my little scheme had worked out well.
“As long as Camelia likes it, that’s enough.”
“I’ve been thankful to Rize for a long time. So it’s only right.”
“You are truly kind.”
“Would you like to choose the next outfit for Rize, too?”
While I picked out the outfit for Rize, I casually asked Rosalyn.
I could choose them myself, but Rosalyn might want to join in, so I just asked.
“Me? Nah, I think Camelia will choose better than I would.”
“Is that so?”
“Yep. I was a bit taken aback, but since Rize and I are really close, she would definitely prefer what you choose.”
“Then… I guess I have no choice.”
No need to pick if I didn’t have to.
To be honest, I figured it would be better if I chose, just as Rosalyn said.
After all, Rize and Rosalyn weren’t that close, and Rize was always by my side.
“Young lady…?”
“Ah, are you all dressed?”
“…Yes.”
“Then you just need to come out; why are you only peeking your head out shyly?”
“Um… I’m feeling a bit embarrassed…”
“Really?”
Considering Rize was generally shy, I thought it was perfectly reasonable.
Plus, since she usually wore maid outfits, and now she was in casual clothes, it was totally understandable.
Anyway, Rize, still shy, ventured outside.
There were two things I was sure of: I had really chosen an outfit that suited Rize, and Rize looked adorable.
“…I don’t usually wear outfits like this…”
“It suits you nicely.”
“…Does it really…?”
“Absolutely, it looks fantastic.”
The outfit I handed to Rize was as simple and pretty as possible.
It wasn’t too revealing, nor extremely flashy.
It was just a cute shirt with a bit of frill, combined with a long skirt that gave it a bright vibe.
With Rize being tall, it couldn’t help but look great on her, and honestly, I wanted to choose even prettier clothes, but I figured she might feel a bit pressured.
“Mother, don’t you think so?”
“Looks amazing! I’ve only ever seen her in maid outfits, and this looks really good on her.”
“Right?”
Rosalyn thought Rize looked lovely too.
Of course, if only she could be a bit less shy, it would be perfect.
Her face was slightly flushed compared to usual, and she kept fidgeting, which was a tiny bit disappointing.
Though personally, that just made Rize seem all the more cute to me.
“Rize, now you have to try on the next outfit too, right?”
“Ah…”
“Hehe… I’ve already prepared over five outfits for you to try on, after all?”
“…Yes.”
But Rize definitely didn’t dislike the idea entirely.
Even I wasn’t the type to force Rize to wear something she genuinely didn’t want.
“Still, Rize, the outfit you’re wearing right now… really suits you. You look prettier now than when you wear a maid outfit.”
“Does it really…?”
“Yep, why not wear something like this regularly? You could do without the maid outfit sometimes, you know?”
“…That’s a bit…”
“I guessed as much?”
Well, Rize certainly looked the cutest in a maid outfit.
I was a bit disappointed, but it was clear that Rize truly suited maid outfits the most.
“Shall we try it on now?”
“…Yes.”
Despite being shy, Rize obeyed my words well in the end.
Indeed… Rize is so cute.