Author's Notes: Shortest one yet. This is for my lovely reviewers. Thanks so much. Hopefully, I'll have the fifth one ready by tomorrow.
-
-
Prompt Number Four: Best Laid Plans
-
-
I. A Convincing Argument
"So, dearest Mother, I would like to emphasize the fact that my sister is, first, too young, second, too immature, and third, too irresponsible to be engaged, much less be married to any of those poor, unsuspecting men.
"Thus," Touya ended with a flourish, "you must not, under no circumstances, not, throw a ball for Sakura to find a husband. So what do you think?"
The Crown Prince smiled innocently at his mother, waiting for her answer.
-
-
II. Of Pyrrhic Victories
"Oh, Touya—"
"—Yes, I know. I'm completely right."
"You didn't have to hide it darling."
"Hide what?"
"There was no need to bring Sakura into this, you should've told me outright."
"Told you what outright?"
"That you wanted a ball for yourself to meet young women your age. And because I have not realized this sooner, I would like to apologize to you, my son, by holding the ball in your honor. Instead of inviting eligible young men, we will invite eligible, young women."
Nadeshiko smiled at him benevolently. "Now, how would you like some tea?"
-
-
To be continued...?
