<strong>7. Alexei-san Likes Bento.</strong>


    <strong>[Alexei’s POV]</strong>


    I am Alexei. I usually manage the garden of the royal pce but the truth is, I am the King’s younger brother. I am 35 years old.


    ... It doesn’t mean that I’m managing the garden because I have a bad rtionship with my older brother.


    From the start, I am not interested in the throne at all and I am contented with the kind of life I am living right now.


    Incidentally, my younger brother is the Knight Commander.


    Today, I am going to boast to my little brother about the 『bento Haruto made for me.


    I was surprised when I first saw the bento.


    Various side dishes are beautifully arranged in such a small box.


    Haruto shows prodigal skill in his work but it seems like his skills are not just limited to that.


    “Vice Commander! Did you see my little brother?”


    I happened to see the Vice Commander, who hurriedly saluted before me.


    Though I really don’t care about things like that.


    “Your Highness, it is rare to see you in a ce like this. If you are looking for the Commander, I think he happens to be in his office.”


    “Thank you,” I answered and headed to the office.


    My younger brother Alfred is in his office inside the royal pce.


    “Al, I brought some lunch!”


    I approached my younger brother who looks worn out.


    “Elder Brother, this is rare. I was just going to take a break, too.”


    “That’s good,” I said, then asked the male assistant to prepare tea.


    “I had it especially made enough for two people’s share today. It’s bento.”


    “Bento?” Al seemed curious when I announced it with pride.


    Al’s eyes went wide when he lifted his lids.


    “This is beautiful. It’s a meal that can be eaten without expressly going to the dining hall! Furthermore, it’s delicious!”


    He started eating the bento ahead of me!


    If I don’t hurry up, even my share will be gone at the rate he’s going.


    “By the way Elder Brother, who made this? Have you finally found a lover?”


    “No, I picked up a young man recently. His appearance is like that of a woman but he is considerably strong willed and very intelligent.”


    “He’s working in the garden right now,” I replied, then proceeded to introduce Haruto.


    Al ate the bento with surprising swiftness.


    “Please express my gratitude to Haruto<i>-san</i>, too. It was delicious.”


    I left the office while saying, “Got it.”


    Thereafter, I brought bento for Al everyday and it became popr inside the royal pce.