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Chapter 5: Operation Mama Matchmaker on the Go! (Miko P.O.V)
The windows here are wide and big which allowed a lot of sunshine to enter the room. The sunshine made the room look bright even if it is made up of dull grey bricks. The sunrise in Shin Makuko is more spectacular than that in Japan. I think it's because of the absence of pollution. It's romantic too!
Exiting my room, I saw everyone bustling around, going about their daily work. Since it's still early in the morning I'm a bit surprised. People over here get up early and start with their chores. This world is so fascinating. Really! Yuu-chan didn't even tell me anything about this world. The people over here are so beautiful. Back on Earth, they would've been super models! Though not even a single demon has wings. I think about Wolf-Chan. Big, white wings would definitely suit him. If demons did have wings, than Shinou- san would have 2 pairs of wings. As he is a demon AND he is dead. I should ask him the next time I see him.
Entering the courtyard, I spot a fountain in the middle that is sprouting water. It's just like the fountains on Earth. As I approach it, I noticed that the water here is much clearer as compared to that of Earth. I touch my finger tips to the water surface. It was cool.
"Mama-san! Hope you slept well!" Turning around, I spot Ken- Chan coming towards me. He was wearing the typical Japanese school uniform except it had golden edges. Was it some kind of fashion over here? Maybe I could bring some dresses from Earth and dress up the girls in the shrine? They would look fantastic in them. The white robes they wore are quite plain and boring.
"Ken-Chan!"I greeted smiling. "I did get a good night rest." I assured him. I had learnt that this place was a shrine of Shinou-san. He had sealed the evil villain in a box and Yuu-chan had defeated the villain. It was exciting. And Yuu-chan had kept on telling me about how his life in the demon kingdom was normal and sometimes boring.
"Well then Mama-san, what do you have in mind?" He asked me, his glasses glinting in the sunlight. I know that he is asking me about my plan to bring Yuu-chan and Wolf-Chan together. They would look too cute! If anyone of them could bear children it would be great! I could already imagine tiny black haired, green eyes children running around. Preferably a girl. Boys were no fun at all!
"Mama-san?" Blinking, I come out of my thoughts. I hadn't even realized that I had spaced out.
I smile apologetically. "We have to make Yuu-chan understand how much Wolf-Chan loves him." I explain. "First we have to find out if Yuu-chan has feelings for Wolf-chan." Which I'm sure he has. From what Ken-Chan has told me, Yuu-chan considers Wolf-Chan as his best friend and it's possible for him to be in love.
"But we can't do it alone." I pondered on it for a while."Maybe we could include some of Wolf-Chan's family members?" I asked ken-chan. I hadn't met anyone except for his mother. And I still find it hard to believe that it was his mother. She looked more like his sister to me.
"We could include one of his older brothers, Conrart Weller, but I don't think Von Voltaire will like this." He commented. As for me I just stared at him in surprise.
"He had two more elder brothers?" I asked.
"Yes. Half brother actually. Their mother is Cecelia von Spitzberg. I think you might have met her yesterday." I nodded. So she is the mother of not only one but three children? It seems nearly impossible. That lady is so young!
"Weller is Yuri's godfather." Does he mean the handsome fencer who helped me that day was Conrart-san?
Noticing my puzzled expression, Ken-Chan said," Yes, he is the one."
I smiled brightly and nodded. "Then we will take his help as well as Celi- san's help! We will be going to the ball today right? I will talk to them there." The more people involved the better. I'm still not sure about telling Wolf-Chan about my plan. He might not approve! But I'm going forward with it anyway. Yuu-chan had not done a good thing by breaking Wolf-Chan's heart. I doubt Yuu-chan would find anyone who loves him more than Wolf-chan. And I would love to have a son-in-law like him!
"Sounds interesting." It came from Ken-Chan's direction but it wasn't Ken-Chan speaking. I looked closer and noticed someone sitting on Ken-Chan's shoulder.
"Shinou-san!" I resisted the urge to sequel. He looked so cute! "Are you a fairy too? That means you must have 3 pairs of wings." I declared. It made sense after all!
Shinou-san just smiled and shook his head. "I'm just a spirit. This form is much more convenient." Shinou-san explained. It might be but still…..
"You look so cute! Maybe I could bring a couple of small doll dresses for you?" I suggested getting exited at the prospect of dressing this handsome man up. I already had some dresses in my mind. Ken-Chan made an odd choking sound as Shinou-san looked horrified. But before I could ask him what was wrong, he rearranged his expression into a charming smile.
"Thank you but I don't think that will be necessary." I pouted but don't argue anyway.
"So now that's out of the way let us discussed exactly how we are going to execute the plan." Ken-Chan suggested.
"Yes!" I agree eagerly. Playing matchmaker is always fun.
Careful. Careful. Careful. I kept on chanting in my head as I entered the ballroom. Ken-Chan was in front of me. I hid behind him. Unluckily for me, today was not a masquerade ball. It was a normal one so I had nothing to cover my face with. For my plan to work, it was essential that Yuu-chan didn't know I was here. Nor was I going to reveal my identity to others.
I looked around. Yuu-chan was not in sight. Sighing in relief, I nodded at Ken-Chan. The plan was going to start.
First target: Cecelia-san.
I looked around trying to spot her. She was dancing with a young man. It looks like I have to wait for some time.
Ken-Chan was dragged away by a horde of young ladies. Seems like I'm on my own now. I stood by the buffet table keeping an eye for Yuu-chan. The ballroom is huge so he might've been on the other side. I felt like I was transported back into the medieval era they showed on TVs. The ballroom filled with beautiful ladies and handsome men that looked like they've stepped right out of a fairytale. This is so exciting!
"Of course not Weller!" I searched for the source of the voice. I saw a fuming Wolf-Chan and the handsome man coming towards the buffet table where I stood. The man looked like a white knight that had stepped out of a fairytale to save a princess. He did help me that day. His brown hair and eyes were still the same even after 20 years. He looked quite normal when you compared him to majority of people here but he has a kind of charm that most ladies can't resist.
"But Wolfram you don't need to." He tried to talk but was sharply cut off by Wolf-chan. "Stop it Conrart. I'm strong enough. I don't need any pity. If that wi- I mean His Majesty." Sarcasm was evident in is tine "Wants to dance and flirt with the hussies he is free to do so." Even though his tone was sharp enough to cut through glass, there was a hint of hurt if one listened closely enough.
"Wolfram…. You don't need to see this. Go to your room." Conrart-san advised. People around us turned to stare at them curiously. But it seemed as if they had forgotten where they were.
"No I won't. I'm not a coward."Wolf-Chan's tone was quiet that I almost missed the words but there was no mistaking the conviction in it.
He then stalked off to the other side of the ballroom leaving Conrart-san standing with an anguished look on his face. It was easy to understand his conflict. Torn between his godson and small brother. Wanting both of them to be happy.
He sighed and leaned against the table.
"It's hard to take sides." I said glancing at him. He looked startled. It seemed like he hadn't noticed me standing there before. I wondered if he would recognize me.
For a moment it seemed as if he wasn't going to reply. "It's always hard. Especially when you want both of the sides to be happy." His voice was bitter. I studied him closely. It was obvious that this man had gone through a lot and knew the pain of losing a loved one. And he wanted to save Wolf-Chan from the same fate.
They both were a pair of unique brothers. Different from each other yet similar. Their outward appearances might be different but they did care for each other. They had their heart in the right place.
I changed my tactics. "Then why don't you help them to be happy? Together." I asked. Not that I he has started to speak about it, I better put forward my ideas. He just stared at me, his expression suddenly suspicious. I sighed. Were all boys like this? Conrart-san might look like a romantic person but he, like all men, has almost no sense of romance. Senses of romance in men were almost non-existent nowadays.
"What do you mean?" He asked.
"Bring them together." I replied. This wasn't something that needed to be explained in length for now. When I am sure he will help me, I will tell him the full plan.
His eyes narrowed. This was going to be harder than I anticipated. Maybe it would be better if I told him who I was?
"Miko-san. There you are." Looks like I needn't tell him after all. Ken-cha approached us with a grin.
"Your eminence." Conrart-san greeted him respectfully. So Ken-Chan also was someone important? I had known that he was a demon in his previous life but I never knew he was so important. Why didn't he tell me? Is he the king of other part of Demon Kingdom? But I kept my mouth shut. I could ask those questions later.
"I see you've met Miko-san. She has come from the Cameron Kingdom to attend the ball." Ken-Chan introduced me without hesitation.
"Our kingdom is very beautiful. I'm sure you would enjoy it there," I smiled trying to keep up the act. It had been decided that we would introduce me as a lady from a human country.
Conrart-san smiled gently though there was a thoughtful look in his eyes like he was trying to remember something. "Please to meet you." I thought he would recognize me. And it looked like he slowly was recognizing me.
At that moment, a lady appeared. Smiling shyly she asked,"Your eminence. May I have this dance?" Ken-Chan just smiled and accepted her hand like the gentleman he is. Maybe he is the only male who has some sense of romance.
As he led the lady to the dance floor, Conrart-san turned back to me. "Why are you interested in this?" He was still eyeing me warily. I could understand his concern. I could've been an imposter trying to hurt them or something similar. But trust is still a very important thing. People couldn't live without trust after all. And for the plan to work, I need him to trust me.
"Oh Miko-san!" A light, sultry voice interrupted "It's good to see you again." Cecelia-san had joined us.
I beamed at her. "Same here."
Conrart-san, meanwhile, looked at us in surprise.
"Mother you know her?" he inquired.
"Yes! I met her yesterday in the ball." She replied. With both of my going-to-be-partner-in-crime with me, I could explain my plan easily.
"What were you both talking about?" She asked curiosity shining in her eyes.
Before Conrart-san could reply I spoke. "Actually I was telling Conrart-san how good it would be if the Royal couple was reunited." I knew that if I let Conrart-san reply, he would not tell her the truth. Celi-san seemed like the perfect matchmaker to me. And I was right.
She clapped her hands together, delighted. "Oh! What a great idea!" Since it was her young son's heart at stake, she seemed to be more interested. "What do you have in mind?" She asked. See? That's why I always say that boys are boring. Ladies have a mutual understanding about everything.
"Try to make YU- his Majesty see that he loves your son." I almost slipped by calling Yuu-chan by his name but it seemed like Celi-san hadn't noticed it. Though Conrart-san looked at me suspiciously he didn't say anything. It wasn't a concrete plan but once I get them to help me, we could form a proper plan.
Celi-san's eyes sparkled. The emerald green turned a bit lighter. It was a copy of Wolf-Chan's eyes.
"That would be great. But how can we do that? His Majesty is just too dense!"
She did have a point. I never thought that Yuu-chan would be so dense. I felt like going up to him and giving him a lecture on how to reduce his denseness.
"He might be dense but he is not stupid." Conrart-san spoke up. He had kept quiet for a long time. I knew he was still suspicious about me. Maybe he was trying to recognize me.
"Yes. He should understand what he is losing before it is too late." Otherwise, in the end, both of them would be stuck to people they didn't love.
"I'm guessing you have a plan." This is why ladies are better than men at match making. They could understand feelings as well as thoughts better than men.
"Of course I do! But I need to be in the castle to help out…" I trailed off. I had to be in this huge castle and at the same time avoid Yuu-chan. Staying in such a huge castle was an exciting prospect.
"I'm sure I'll be able to arrange a room for you at the Castle to stay as a guest." Celi-san offered. But that wouldn't do. Staying as a guest increased the chances of meeting Yuu-chan and I couldn't take that risk. Even Conrart-san didn't look too pleases with the idea of me staying at the castle. He was still suspicious of me. After all why an outsider like me is intruding in the personal affairs of the King?
"I think it would be better if I kept a low profile. Like a maid or servant." That would be much better and most probably the maids knew more about this than anyone else.
"Oh but are you sure? You would have to do all the work and all." Celi-san seemed worried. I guess all the nobles here are used to leaving all their work for the servants to do.
"Oh no don't worry! I know how to do all the household work." Now that I'm staying in a castle it might men castle-work.
We ladies beamed at each other for coming up with such a brilliant idea. It wasn't all that great but it was a start. Conrart-san and Celi-san weren't similar. Not were Wolf-Chan and Conrart-san. The only similar thing between Celi-san and Wolf-Chan was their appearance. And despite the drastic difference there were some small things that were common. The way they smiled, for instance, was similar. Not that I saw Wolf-Chan smile in person. I saw him in the photos Ken-Chan showed me.
"I think I better go and explain it to Wolfie too." She squealed. Luckily most of the people near us were too busy either dancing or talking to notice us.
"I think it's better if I tell him. Since it's my plan and all." Maybe I could talk to him about how he feels for Yuu-chan. As his future mother-in-law, I should get to know him better!
Now Celi-san looked hesitant. "I think it's better if I go…." But I wasn't going to budge.
"I will be able to handle it." I assured her.
She seemed to accept it. "Then I'll go and bring Wolfie over here." She glided off. It really did look like she was gliding, so smooth were her moments. I guess being century's olds did have some advantage.
"I still don't trust you. But for Wolfram's and Yuri's sake I won't do anything." He looked at me with fathomless eyes. "But don't you dare hurt them." I knew he was serious. I resisted the urge to sequel for the second time today. He really cared about Yuu-chan and Wolf-chan. He is the perfect brother and god-father!
I smiled brightly and nodded. He too nodded and went away, his right hand resting lightly on the hilt of his sword that was strapped to his left hip. I remember he had fencing equipment that day I had met him. Even I loved fencing!
"Mother! I don't want to." I stifled my laughter. Wolf-Chan was being dragged by Celi-san.
"But you are going to." Celi-san seemed to be enjoying herself. I could understand her feelings. After growing up, boys never seemed to need their mother anymore.
"This is Miko-san, a friend of mine and you are going to dance with her." Her voice was light and cheerful as she pushed Wolf-Chan towards me. He stumbled a bit but managed to straighten himself. Glaring at his mother, he led the way towards the dance floor.
The song was a slow one. "Are you the lady I danced with yesterday?" he inquired, his eyes narrowed.
I nodded with a smile. "Yes! It's an honor to dance with you again." I wondered how he recognized me. My dress was of a different colour and there was nothing recognizable about me.
"You are a friend of Mother?" He asked still a bit suspicious. Suspicious about what?
"Yes. She is truly a delightful lady." I commented. I tilt my head curiously. "But why are you asking all these questions?"
He blinked. "She has been trying to set me up with people for the past two days. If you are one of them then I'm not interested." He declared. What a passionate young man. Perfect for my little Yuu-chan.
"I don't think that's the case." I giggled. "I'm already the mother of two sons; one is of you age-physically- while the other is a bit older." I really hoped he doesn't ask their names. I would not be able to lie to this sweet angel.
"Oh. I'm truly sorry." What a well mannered boy!
How should I open up the topic? I don't want to offend him. His eyes had a faraway look to them. He was miles away from this magnificent ball room. He was in his own world. Pity filed me.
But it soon turned into panic when I spotted Yuu-chan dancing near us. It seemed like Wolf-Chan had spotted him too. His eyes hardened and his grip on my hand tightened. Yuu-chan was dancing and laughing with a beautiful girl. Her red hair reached mid waist and she had lightly tanned skin. I couldn't see her face though.
I tugged Wolf-Chan away from them. After putting a safe distance between them and us, I looked at Wolf-chan. He didn't look too good.
"You still love his majesty don't you?" I ask softly.
His head, which had been hanging down, snapped up as he glared at me. "I don't love him. That wi- His Majesty just threw my pride aside by breaking the engagement." He wasn't going to admit it to anyone that Yuu-chan had broken his heart. "It was just a small crush I had which is now gone." He continued.
"A crush lasts an average of 4 months. Once it's exceeded that you're already in love." I quote. It was no use denying his feelings. Everyone knows how much he loves Yuu-chan. Except Yuu-chan himself. I frowned. How did I raise such a dense child?
Wolf-can just stared at me saying nothing. I took it as my cue to continue. "I talked to Celi-san and Conrart-san. They want to see you both happy together."
"So do I." His smile was full of bitterness. Not a smile a person like him should ever wear. "But Yuri would be happier without me. If he is happy so am I." My heart melted at his words. He is ready to sacrifice his love for Yuu-chan happiness.
"He won't be happy without you." I argued. "He is in love with you. He's just too blind to see it." I felt like going and whacking Yuu-chan on his head.
"That's what I thought too. He talked to me freely. I felt special until I saw him talk to everyone like that." Yuu-chan! Mama-san is not happy with you right now!
"But you are his best friend. We have to just open his eyes!' I tried to convince him.
"We?" He asked suspicion back in his voice.
"Yes us! I'm going to help you both get back together." That felt good.
He groaned. "I knew mother was up to something."
"At least try. Or are you going to give up without a fight? I asked him innocently. He took the bait.
"Of course not!" His emerald eyes come alive with a sparkle that had been missing.
I grinned. "Then let's get started."
Author Notes: Over! It was a pretty lengthy chapter to type. Though when you read it, it might not seem so. Conrart doesn't recognize Miko as it was 20 years since he last saw her. He will recognize her soon enough!
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