Chapter 11 Invitation Preparation
Well, as I prepare for the party, there are many things I need to take care of.
Asking Elder Brother for magic training is just the beginning; it's more like a little bonus I added on my own, and there's a lot more to do besides that.
First, there's etiquette.
If my manners, as the host and the main character of the party, are all over the place, it would surely make the guests laugh awkwardly, and it would tarnish the Granbell Family name.
I definitely need to be trained rigorously by Mother on this.
Next up is choosing an outfit.
It goes without saying, but a party has to be glamorous.
Fashion that incorporates trends attracts attention, and more importantly, it becomes a topic of conversation.
If I want the guests to have a good time, I need to actively provide some "something" that can spark conversation from the host's side, and of course, I have to put a lot of effort into choosing my outfit as the main character.
Today, a designer known for their exceptional skills in the Granbell territory is coming to the mansion, so I've been really looking forward to it since this morning.
However, until the designer arrives, I have one more important preparation to tackle.
Thinking about it, it's obvious, which is why I completely overlooked this heavy task.
It's creating the invitations to send to the guests.
"Ugh, it's not finishing at all..."
"There's still a lot left, so please hang in there."
I can't help but look up at the mountain of stationery and guest lists piled on the desk.
Yes, in this world without electronic devices, I have to write all the letters by hand.
And it has to be done by me, since I'm the one who's supposed to be the main character of the party.
"Lisa... isn't there some magic to finish this quickly?"
"If there were such a convenient thing, it would definitely be a hit with the nobles. The person who invented such revolutionary magic would go down in history."
"Right...?"
Sighing, I let out a deep breath.
Magic is a wonderful miraculous power, but its main use is as a tool for war and a weapon for self-defense.
There is some magic closely tied to everyday life, like lighting or serving as a substitute for a fireplace, or even fire for cooking.
But those are the main uses.
Of course, there weren't any convenient things like autonomous golems or summoned beasts that would move according to my commands when called.
That's why there's still room for me to learn magic for the party──though, that doesn't help me solve the problem right in front of me, which is frustrating.
"Nobles grow up like this. See, if you don't concentrate properly, you won't even be able to remember names."
"I know, this is like a trial to become part of Granbell, so I'll do my best."
After being advised by Lisa, I turned back to the notepad, rolling my shoulders.
There are several reasons why the noble host should write the invitations themselves instead of leaving it to the servants... the main one being, "If you write the invitations yourself, you can remember the names of the guests."
It would be incredibly rude to show up at a party I was invited to and have the host ask me, "Who are you?"
I need to remember at least the head of the household I invited, if not the entire family.
"Um... the Duke Belmont family... the Marquis Arcload... the Count and... the Viscount and Baron..."
Seriously, isn't that way too many? How many guests are there?
Plus, for the first invitation, it's fine to just remember the head of the household's name, but after the party actually happens, it's proper etiquette to remember the names of their family members too, right?
Someone, please give me a cheat sheet.
My memory isn't that good.
If there's no cheat sheet, I'll settle for some memory magic.
"How does Lisa remember all this...?"
"You'll be able to remember it quickly once you get used to it."
There's no such thing as getting used to memory.
What does that even mean?
"Don't worry. You don't have to put so much pressure on yourself. When the time comes, master or madam will likely help you out... Even if you do make a mistake, it doesn't change the fact that you are a member of the Granbell Family."
Lisa gently reassures me as I look down, feeling a bit discouraged.
"Yeah, lately, not just Elder Brother, but Mother has also started being kind to me. The other day, she even called me her daughter."
I'll try to do my best without putting too much pressure on myself.
"Thank you, Lisa. I like you the most."
Things have been going pretty well, but that's because Lisa has always been on my side, no matter what.
Without Lisa, I think I would have been lost in the confusion of remembering my past life, not even understanding my situation.
So when I said thank you out loud, Lisa looked a bit surprised for a moment and then gently looked away.
"...Please save your thanks for after you stop unconsciously calling yourself 'I (ore).' At least in front of me, it's fine, but using it outside could cause problems."
"But right now, it's just you, so it's okay."
"That kind of carelessness can be dangerous."
Is she blushing? Lisa's ears are a little red.
Seeing this unexpected side of usually cool Lisa makes me smile.
Just then, another maid walked into my room.
"Miss, the designer has arrived. I'll take you to the reception room, so please get ready to greet them."
"Oh, okay!"
With this news, I jumped up excitedly.
Finally, the designer is here! I've been waiting for this!
I looked at Lisa, asking if I could go, and she turned back with a wry smile and nodded once.
Yes!
"I'm on my way!"
Even though Lisa told me not to push myself, I really don't want to embarrass my family, and I want to give it my all with what I can do right now.
Elder Brother and Mother are one thing, but I still feel like I haven't won over Father yet.
The most important piece for the success of the party, my new dress that will be my best outfit...! I'm going to pick the best one!!
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