Duty-Bound: Chapter 97
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A smile stretched on her face as she saw her best friend step out of the carriage. "Welcome to the Western Lands."
Hotaru, with her less than formal kimono that was solely used for travelling, nodded. "I'm pleased to see you again, Milady."
Throwing the formality away, she rushed forward and hugged her. "No need to be so formal, Hotaru. You know that you're my best friend."
"Of course," the violet-eyed princess replied in as-a-matter-of-fact tone before returning her hug.
She pulled away and looked at the young boy, Hotaru's first born son, who stood beside his mother. Kōtarō, at the age of 16 with his father's blond hair and the violet eyes of her mother, made a handsome image. Ever since Kōtarō was old enough to travel, he never missed a chance to see Kisa. Both children were equally smitten to each other ever since their first meeting, which was on Kisa's 10th birthday. She couldn't be happier to know that Hotaru would be her family as soon as both of their child ready to live their lives together.
Kōtarō bowed towards her and Kisa, who stood by her left. "Greetings, Milady, Princess Kisa."
Just like her, Kisa leaped forward and hugged the young man who immediately blushed scarlet. "Welcome, Kōtarō."
The poor boy never had the chance to reply as Kisa had already dragged him away.
She stifled a chuckle when she saw her husband's subtle scowling face as he watched the young lovebirds left with narrowed eyes. Honestly, Kisa was already 15 years old, but his protective nature didn't get any better. This was what made her husband and daughter often had petty arguments. Well, hopefully, by the time Kisa formally betrothed to Kōtarō, he would accept the fact that his Kisa was no longer a child.