YOUNGEST PRINCESS EVENT; bonus story
Translation isn't 100% accurate. there are things I couldn't translate properly, since I'm not professional translator but I tried my best. the story does not belong to me, it belongs to Cybird! also I translated this thanks to @/fancyndreams , who provided the link to the event, hence I took screenshots from there!
Chevalier's version Clavis's version Nokto's version
As the youngest child of Rhodolitian Royal family, I'm permitted to attend roundtable meetings.
I haven't been involved in national politics much yet, but...
I always admired the sight of my older brothers eagerly engaging in discussions.
Clavis: Everyone, thank you for coming. We will now begin an emergency roundtable meeting.
However, today, all of my brothers had grim expressions.
The roundtable discussions only cover important matters related to national politics.
Sensing that something serious must have happened, I also tensed up.
Clavis: "As you all are well aware, regarding the pending issue from other day..."
Clavis: "Regarding this matter, we have refrained from making official statements and remained silent until now, but the situation has now become critical."
Clavis: "Therefore, today, I would like us to align our understanding regarding this grave matter..."
Clavis: "I intend to present our conclusion and policy to the citizens and the subjects. Are there any objections?"
(What could possibly happen that has made usually playful brother Clavis so serious...?)
Clavis: Now, let's get to business. Today's topic—"
Clavis: "It concerns the marriage prospects of our beloved youngest sister, Emma."
(............what?)
Leon: "Chevalier rejected the proposals from foreign affairs nobles, didn't he?"
Clavis: "Yeah. To ensure they never utter such ridiculous things again, I gave them a taste of—oops, I shouldn't say any more."
Jin: "After that, three new proposals have been sent to domestic affairs faction."
Nokto: "There are two foreign affairs candidates too."
Luke: "That's a lot, considering Chevalier put pressure on them."
Nokto: "Just so you know, it's significantly less than before."
Yves: "Emma is the most beautiful woman in this country."
Yves: "It is thanks to Chevalier's terrifying influence that marriage proposals have been cut down to a mere handful, compared to hundreds we used to receive."
(There were that many?!)
Nokto: "There it is. Yves's sister-doting side."
Yves: "Look who's talking, Nokto. Didn't you pull strings behind the scenes yourself?"
Yves: "You've been spreading all kinds of rumors just to make sure no marriage proposals come her way, haven't you?"
Nokto: "I have no idea what you're talking about."
Licht: "So, what are we going to do about these five cases?"
Clavis: "I'll pass the documents around. Let me hear your opinions."
Emma: "Excuse me for a moment."
Since no one was going to stop this absurd roundtable meeting, I stood up and raised my voice.
Clavis: "What's wrong, little sister?"
Emma: "To begin with, this is not the topic that should be discussed at roundtable meeting."
Leon: "No way. This is a huge deal for our little sister, is it not?"
Emma: "Shouldn't you be focusing on your own wedding offers before worrying about mine?"
Jin: "It doesn't really matter to us. But it's going to be difficult for you. There are a lot of weird men out there."
Clavis: "Chevalier is prime example here."
Chevalier: "....."
Licht: "...Clavis is the weird one."
Clavis: "Licht, did you say you wanted to eat a lunchbox overflowing with your big brother's love?"
Licht: "Stop it."
Luke: "Besides, the guy who proposed to you yesterday was a total loser."
Leon: "From now on, your big brothers will carefully check it, so don't worry."
Emma: "......I don't know. I can't feel at ease at all."
(Maybe it's because all my brothers have such scary looks in their eyes.)
Clavis: "Everyone, look at the documents. Let's start the discussion about the first candidate."
Nokto: "At first glance...He's the son of viscount from foreign affairs faction. He even has a portrait."
Yves: "Rejected."
Nokto: "already?!"
Yves: "He has no sense in fashion."
Licht: "...Yes, it's definitely uncool."
(It was rejected for that reason?!)
Yves: "If you want to stand next to my sister, having world-class taste in fashion is bare minimum."
Clavis: "Hmm, that's true. Now for the second person."
Leon: "He's the son of a count from domestic affairs faction."
Jin: "Rejected."
Luke: "It's unusual for Jin to voice rejection."
Jin: "That count's family has a long history of womanizing."
Licht & Nokto: "Immediately rejected."
Clavis: "That's not even worth discussing. There's no need for a man who can't treat my sister with respect. This is the third one."
Luke: "He looks like a son of a diplomat."
Nokto: "His father isn't bad person though."
Licht: "Rejected."
Leon: "oh, now Licht has taken the bait. Why?"
Licht: "He looks weak."
Nokto: "Well, he definitely doesn't have physique of someone who practices martial arts."
Clavis: "At the very least, his swordsmanship should be on par with ours. Rejected."
(No way, all of my brothers' swordsmanship skills are top-notch.)
Yves: "The fourth one...huh? What's this? This isn't even a marriage proposal, it's just a love letter."
Nokto: "You should stay away from men who won't even show basic manners. Rejected."
Clavis: "So, the fifth person...I think we can reject this one too."
Leon: "isn't that bit early?"
Clavis: "I can strongly sense dirty political schemes at play. Because of this, true love will be impossible."
Jin: "True love is most important thing in marriage, isn't it?"
(If this is the case then I, princess, will not be able to marry anyone.)
Clavis: "So, this is the conclusion. Is it alright if we reject all marriage proposals that have reached us this time?"
Everyone except Chevalier: "No objections."
Emma: "I object! You guys are being too strict. This is too much!"
Clavis: "That's not true. I intent to let the whole nation know that they need to improve themselves as men and try again."
(That's incredibly rude!)
Among my brothers, who all looked so refreshed as if they just finished important job, there was one whose expression remained unchanged.
I turned to my older brother Chevalier, who had remained completely silent, and pleaded for help.
Emma: "Brother Chevalier, please stop them from getting out of control."
Chevalier: "....."
Chevalier: "....It's decided."
Chevalier: "I have no objections. Burn all the documents."
Clavis: "Ah, I'll turn them to ashes right away."
(I thought at least brother Chevalier would brush this meeting as "nonsensical").
After saying that, brother Chevalier stood up and strode away from the roundtable.
Despite my objections, the discussion's conclusion was already drawn and I felt like tearing my hair out.
[Scene changes]
???: "Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! What is this?!"
???: "Stop it....waaaaaaaaaaaahhh!"
As I walked down the corridor, earth-shattering screams disturbed the silence of the palace.
(Those voices....no way! Not again!)
I rushed to the window and saw few noblemen hanging from a large tree in garden.
They were swaying back and forth, their faces dyed in seven different colors.
It was a nightmare, as if rainbow had fallen on them.
Emma: "Brother Clavis!"
Clavis: "You called, little sister?"
Clavis appeared immediately, making no attempts to hide his delight.
Emma: "You've done it again."
Clavis: "It's impressive, isn't it?"
Outside, the palace knights were frantically rescuing the victims.
(Wait, these noblemen...they seem familiar...)
Emma: "Oh, could these five men be the same five candidates—"
Clavis: "To be precise, it's their parents. I'm not so horrible to hung youngsters in mid-air, you know?"
Emma: "If you're capable of being that considerate, why did you do this?"
Clavis: "Haha, I thought I'd correct them for proposing to you without any sense of resolve or manners."
Clavis: "If you're bringing marriage proposal to the table, he has to be at least as handsome as me."
Clavis: "But what do you think? None of those candidates had that kind of spirit or determination."
Clavis: "It's a shame, truly."
(Now that I think about it...Today's roundtable meeting was started by brother Clavis.)
(I'm sure brother Clavis will keep getting in the way of my proposals from now on.)
(And no matter what I tell him, he won't listen. Which means this tragedy is bound to repeat itself.)
(I must take responsibility and make him reflect on his actions.)
Emma: "Brother, would you mind keeping me company for a little while?"
[Scene change — Emma's room]
I dragged my brother into my room and grabbed hairpins from nearby table.
Emma: "Brother, please bend down."
Clavis: "Like this?"
Emma: "That's right. Now stay like that."
(Then like this and...)
Emma: "phew...I'm done."
I put all hairpins I had on my brother's hair and sighed.
(Brother always carries himself as cool, so if I put cute hairpins in his hair, he will lose all of his dignity.)
(Or at least, that's what I thought but...)
My older brother straightened his back and let out a soft chuckle as he touched his hair.
Clavis: "You've put quite lot. What do you think? Does it suit me?"
Emma: "...."
Clavis: "My dear sister, I see you've been captivated by your brother. Don't be shy, you can compliment me more!"
(...........it suits you.........)
(But how, when I put so many girly hairpins on him?)
Then I remembered Clavis words: "he has to be at least as handsome as me."
The despair I felt grew stronger, making it impossible to bear.
Emma: "Are you sure you want to stay like this all day?"
Clavis: "Oh, that would be fine. My sister went through so much trouble to decorate my hair, after all."
Clavis: "In fact, I'm going to go and brag about it. Everyone is going to get so jealous, hahaha!"
(This is not a punishment at all!)
My brother's cheerful smile only intensified my feeling of defeat.
Emma: "...I just wanted you to reflect on your actions."
Clavis: "Hmm...My little sister, there's no need to worry so much."
Clavis: "You're still young and at an age when you should be protected by us, right?"
Clavis: "All we want is to protect you until you become an adult."
Emma: "....But that doesn't mean you should hung people in mid-air."
Clavis: "That's one thing and this is another."
Clavis: "All eight of us just want our little sister to be happiest person in this entire world."
Clavis: "We usually have different opinions but this is the only thing we all can agree on."
Emma: "Brother...."
Clavis: "Do you understand now?"
(.......)
Emma: ".....Thank you."
Clavis: "So you understand now."
Emma: "Yes, I understand your feelings, brother....Let's go to Sariel's office now."
Clavis: "Huh? That's not what we agreed on."
Emma: "That's one thing and this is another. Go and get throughoutly scolded."
I took my older brother's hand and started walking, hairpins were still stuck on his hair.
Brother could easily overcome my strength if he truly wanted to,
yet instead, he simply laughed with pure delight.
(My brothers...especially brother Clavis, he's too protective of me.)
(But.....)
(Maybe I really am happiest little princess in the world.)
