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🌹Relations between the butlers 🌹

"Two guys who hate to lose"

"Two book lovers"

"The two who savor elegant moments"

"The diligent butler and the lazy butler"

"The man who makes the rough guy do what he says"

"Partners in crime"

"To surpass the admired senior"

"Height difference that could be mistaken for a parent and child"

Original texts:

🌹執事の関係性🌹

『負けず嫌いな二人』

『本好きの二人』

『優雅なひと時を好む二人』

『真面目な執事とおサボり執事』

『粗暴な彼に言うことを聞かせる男』

『悪巧み仲間』

『憧れの先輩を超えるため』

『親子に見間違われる身長差』

[caccophony]

Happy Birthday, Berrien! 🎉

[hanasamadao]

猫の日

[lamlibeloved]

Decided to also be here on tumblr cus why not! Either way I love Lamli so so much please play akuneko

[qwoomby]

Wine Valentine - Ammon story pt.1 & pt.2

The day after The Valentine's party ended successfully.

While I was resting in my room I remembered the time I spent with Ammon...

A few days ago a party was held at Grosvenor's house...

I was visiting a party venue that Ammon and the others were preparing.

Ammon: So..! Will the wall decorations look like this?

You: Things are going well, aren't they?

Ammon: That's right. We have also decided on which food and wine will be served.

Ammon: The preparations are almost finished. I'll have some spare time.

You: Right.

Ammon: Ah, also. As we've come to Grosvenor's mansion...

Ammon: Aruji-sama. Should we take a walk in the garden?

You: Eh..?

Ammon: I took a glimpse at it as I was preparing for the party. It was a lovely garden.

Ammon: There aren't many chances to visit Grosvenor's garden. I'll make sure to escort aruji-sama properly♪

Ammon: So, aruji-sama... Will you spend some time with me?

You: That seems a bit intimate...

Ammon: Isn't that good..? There's no one here now.

Hanamaru: ... We are literally here?

Ammon: Oh? If it isn't Hanamaru-san.

Hanamaru: Don't "oh" me. We've been here from the very beginning.

Ammon: Hehe. My bad~

Ammon: There's only lord in my eyes...

Bastien: Hm... That's not good, Ammon-san.

Bastien: As aruji-sama's butler... You should always be aware of your surroundings.

Ammon: Are you serious, Bastien..

Yuhan: Fufu... I also don't think that it's good to keep things all to yourself, Ammon-san.

Lato: Me too... I also want to walk alone with aruji-sama.

Ammon: Hehe. Well, I guess I can't just monopolize aruji-sama~

Ammon: The Valentine's Day is almost there... I feel like spending some romantic time with aruji-sama.

You: "Romantic time" you say...

Ammon: Huh? After all, that's what the Valentine's day is about?

Hanamaru: Oh my... Don't just say that, Ammon. We're all holding back here.

Hanamaru: Isn't this right, everyone? We all want to be romantic with aruji-sama?

Yuhan: Now, what is it? I'm a well-mannered butler.

Hanamaru: Liar. For those who say that, it's better...

Yuhan: ...Better..? What is it?

Hanamaru: Nothing.

You: (I wonder what it was...)

Yuhan: Right. By the way, Ammon-san...

Yuhan: As the food and drinks were decided... How about to choose flowers to decorate the room?

Ammon: Right, flowers...

Ammon: In the eastern land... There's a custom to arrange flowers, right?

Lato: Arranging... flowers?

Ammon: Right. It's a bit different in Central land.

Ammon: Combined with a beautiful vase... A well-thought-out beauty.

Yuhan: Yeah. I think it's suitable for Central land.

Yuhan: Aside from ikebana, I think that "Chabana"(?) would also be good.

You: -Chabana...?

-( There are even tea flowers....)

Bastien: Chabana... That's the first time I heard about it.

Ammon: In short, tea flowers are the flowers that are displayed in the tea room.

Ammon: Rather than ikebana, it puts more emphasis on being natural. Seasonality of flowers is also the key.

Ammon: For example, fresh windflowers picked up in nature.

Hanamaru: Heh, as expected from Ammon. You know everything about flowers.

Ammon: Hehe. Well, not that I've done it myself. I just have this knowledge.

Ammon: But, I see. Chabana...

Ammon: In Grosvenor's garden flowers are grown in flower beds. Besides, there are windflowers...

Ammon: It might be interesting to try.

Ammon: That's why I need everyone to quickly pick up some flowers!

You: Eh, now?

Bastien: Looking for flowers..? I'm not sure which I should choose....

Ammon: That's okay. Even if the flower seems simple, that's its charm.

Bastien: I see. Then, Ammon-san will...?

Ammon: I'll arrange the vase.

Ammon: I'll prepare the vase that perfectly matches the atmosphere of Eastern land.

Ammon: I'll bring the catalog... I'd like to hear aruji-sama's opinion.

You: Mine?

Ammon: Of course. You're the guest at the party, after all.

Ammon: I don't think it'll be too difficult. Don't worry too much♪

You: Understood.

Bastien: I see.. I'll leave it to Ammon-san then.

Yuhan: Then, aruji-sama. Please, excuse me for a moment.

You: Mm, good luck.

The butlers bowed. They left me alone with Ammon as they left to pick up the windflowers.

Ammon: They're gone....

You: Let's choose the vase together.

Ammon: Oh-ho? What did you say, aruji-sama?

Ammon: What vase? I've already put one in another room next to ours. (This dude---)

You: Eh...?

Ammon: Hehe. Which flowers would decorate the venue have been decided in advance.

Ammon: We have arranged the perfect tableware... The only thing to do was to decorate it with flowers.

Ammon: Everyone decided to collect flowers by themselves.. I just went along with that♪

You: But, what for..?

Ammon: Hehe. That would be...

Ammon: I will spend some private time with aruji-sama♪

Ammon: Speaking of The Valentine's day... You need to spend time with your loved ones.

Ammon: And speaking of my loved ones, it's aruji-sama, of course.

Ammon: We have delicious wine here...

Ammon: With important to me person... Drinking wine, while being surrounded by beautiful flowers...

Ammon: Well, the flowers are still to be here. While aruji-sama is here, that's already enough.

Ammon: Hehe. What about aruji-sama?

Ammon: With your loved one... You don't want to loose romantic time, do you..?

You: Teasing me like that again...

Ammon: Teasing..? I'm being honest, aruji-sama.

Ammon: The words of feeling the importance of aruji-sama... There's not even a single lie.

Ammon: Thinking how to spend more alone time with aruji-sama... As a result, I alienated other butlers.

Ammon: Hey... What are the true intentions of aruji-sama..?

Ammon: For someone like me... Is it okay to tell my true feelings..?

You: A-Ammon..

I was fully aware that it was the part of his strategy, but... When I look in those serious eyes... I can't help but speak my true feelings.

Lato: Kufufu... That's it, Ammon-kun.

You: !?

Ammon: Oh? Isn't that Lato-san?

Ammon: And everyone else... Have you already finished picking the flowers up?

Hanamaru: No. Actually, we were interrupted by the guard.

Yuhan: He said that the flowers were needed to decorate the party venue...

Yuhan: "You can't pick these flowers! Go to a flower shop!" is what he said...

Yuhan: Jeez.. That's a real problem for those, who can't understand simple beauty.

Bastien: Since we had no other choice, we decided to come back.

Hanamaru: Hehe. Looks like we made the right decision.

Hanamaru: Had it been a bit later, Ammon would pick the most beautiful flower.

Ammon: No wa~y, Hanamaru-san. Don't say such bad things about me.

Ammon: I just wanted to enjoy the atmosphere of The Valentine's day. Surely, aruji-sama would understand that it's just for fun♪

Hanamaru: However, why is aruji-sama's face so red?

Lato: It's good that there are vases in other room.

You: U-Uhm...

Ammon: Alright, everyone! There's a little time left to prepare for the party.

Ammon: Let's all work hard to collect the most beautiful flowers♪

Hanamaru: Ah. Changing the topic.

Yuhan: Fufu. But Ammon-san is right.

Yuhan: Since we have time... Let's all work hard to make the best pre-party.

Bastien: Yeah.. That's right.

So I watched as Ammon and the others decorated the venue... I wonder whether Ammon was serious or not earlier...

***

"So that's how it is" I thought as I flipped through the wine catalog. Ammon was very hospitable at the pre-party... Now, it's my turn to repay him. I bought him wine from Rosetown... And for Ammon... I prepared his favorite cheese. Being happy with him... I wanted to express it in a gift.

Knock knock.

You: Come in.

Ammon: As I said, I came alone, aruji-sama~

Ammon: I heard that you wanted to do something...

Ammon: Hehe. Maybe it has to do something with The Valentine's day~?

You: I want to give this to you.

Ammon: Eh? This is...

Ammon: Wine..? And, could it be..

Ammon: Really... Could it be a Valentine's gift?

You: - That's right.

- Thank you, Ammon.

Ammon: Hehe. Thank you, aruji-sama.

Ammon: This is... Rosetown's wine, right?

You: Apparently it goes well with cheese.

Ammon: Really? You've adapted it to my taste!

You: If you'd like, you can drink now.

When I said that, Ammon sat at the table I had prepared in advance. He took the empty glass and some cheese.

Ammon: Hehe... I had never thought that I would spend The Valentine's day with aruji-sama...

Ammon: Of course, I'll drink some! Because everything is delicious when I'm with aruji-sama.

Ammon: So, excuse me...

As Ammon pour some wine into the glass, he fully enjoys the scent. As he takes one sip... He takes some time to enjoy the taste.

Ammon: ... It's delicious, aruji-sama.

Ammon: The moment you open the bottle, there's a faint fragrance...

Ammon: It felt like flowers had bloomed in my mouth.

Ammon: Aruji-sama's feelings... They feel like flowers with no thorns.

Ammon: Hehe. I can't believe you gave me such a wonderful present...

Ammon: Really... Aruji-sama likes me♪

As usual, Ammon says something that is hard for me to respond to... But today I was a little braver than usual.

You: I really do.

Ammon: Eh...

You: I want you to continue being by my side.

Ammon: Erm... Aruji-sama...

Ammon: That's... Could it be....

Ammon: The revenge for pre-party time?

You: Did your heart flutter...?

Ammon: Hehe. It pretty much did♪

Ammon: I've never expected it from aruji-sama...

Ammon: But... If you allow me to give you a piece of advice...

Ammon: Don't you think the main part was revealed a little bit too early?~

Ammon: If only you could make me more nervous... It'd be more interesting~

You: I'm nothing like Ammon...

Ammon: Hehe. Well, I'm a pro in this sphere.

Ammon: ( Although, if I was more nervous... I doubt that I'd be able to restrain myself...)

You: What's wrong?

Ammon: N-No... Nothing!

Ammon: Spending The Valentine's day with aruji-sama is the best... I had to clench my teeth.

Ammon: Well then. We have wine and cheese...

Ammon: Just a little bit longer... Is it okay if I spend some more time being happy? Aruji-sama...

You: Of course.

Although I said something like that to make Ammon's heart flutter, I had to gather all my courage up.... I had to back up... I was more nervous, than I thought I'd be. And now... I wonder if Ammon always harbors feelings like that. While I was thinking about it... I spent some time with Ammon on The Valentine's day.

THE END.

a/n: I really hope you don't mind my adapted translation because holy shit the translation of translator is something. also, please don't mind any grammatical errors, it's literally like midnight and I suck at grammar. hope y'all enjoyed seeing blushing ammon. (because i really did)

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Doodled Berrien for comfort

[marie-aknk]

Let's give the hardworking butler a big hug

[sugar-glaze-donut]

Hiiiii i loveeee your writing sooo much.

Can i request a headcanon of Aruji-sama who is always seen completely shut their eyes.

because they feels their eyes was weird or something like that,turns out they have very beautiful eyes when they accidentally opened their eyes

maybe their eyes was like Athanasia de Alger Obelia from who Made me a princess :D

Sorry if my grammar is strange, English is not my first language:')

Hello anon! I absolutely love your idea! I don't read manhwa very often, but I understand where you're going :D

Aruji-sama always has their eyes closed (like our beloved doctor, Lucas 🍷) was actually an idea I had in mind a while ago, so I'm really happy someone has the same thoughts as me!

Also don't worry about your grammar! I admire the fact that you're trying your best to learn English as a second language <3

Unfortunately, I don't read manhwa so I don't know who Athanasia is, so I hope it's ok if Aruji-sama in this world has ruby red eyes like Muu! (They also wear colour contacts on some occasions!)

Now without further ado, let me show you my headcanons of an Aruji-sama who is insecure of their eyes~

⚠️Warnings!⚠️- Probably OOC Berrien, Angst near the end with fluff and a whole ass fanfic at the end written by yours truly :3 {headcanons + mini story under the cut!}

Arrival

When you first came to the palace, everyone thought it was weird that you always had your eyes closed.

Sure, they have Lucas, but it's not like he has his eyes closed when he does his experiments or when he's fighting angels.

The butlers didn't question you, of course, thinking it might be something related to your family traditions or culture from your world.

But Muu... oh yes, our beloved cat butler asked you. He couldn't help it! His curiosity got the best of him, and he wanted to do anything to help you.

By the first few chapters of Episode 1, only Muu knows your insecurities and troubles about your eyes (or so you thought). He knows that you constantly want to open your eyes to see the beauty of the world, but you struggle to get past your insecurities and in the end, fail to do so.

From that moment on, Muu decided that he would be your trusty guide feline! Whenever you go to parties or town, imagine him walking by your side hissing at any stranger who seems to have ill intentions to you.

Or just carry him around like how the evil stepmother from Cinderella does and he'll tell you directions.

🐾 ▪️ 💍 ▪️ ❤️ ▪️ 💍 ▪️ 🐾

Random townsfolk 🧍: Hey! Master of the Devil Butlers! Come here-

Muu 🐾: *insert snarling sounds* GRR >:(

Random townsfolk🧍: EEEEEKKKKK! GET YOUR FUCKING CAT YOU-

Aruji-sama ❤️: *eyes closed with a soft smile* Don't worry, Muu doesn't bite (๑^ᗜ^๑)

Muu 🐾: *snarls even more*

Random townsfolk🧍: YES HE DOES!

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From your perspective

Your first instinct was to tightly shut your eyes when you heard Berrien's voice when waking up. (he saw your eyes but he didn't question it, since colourful eyes are pretty common in the Akuneko world)

You don't remember putting your colour contacts in, so you had to rely on your hearing and "Instincts" to know what's happening. Taking small peeks at the butler's clothes and listening carefully to their voices wasn't much of a hassle. You were used to it after all.

You weren't able to see any of the butler's faces though. As it would mean making eye contact with them, and you don't want to do that for now - (This is important later near the end of this post! <3)

Everything went smoothly until Muu decided to ask about your eyes. It was to be expected, so you told him. And WOWZA, WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT! MUU ALSO HAS UNIQUE EYES!

Now you and Muu bond over the fact that you both have the same eye colour.

Like in the "Arrival" paragraph above, Muu will be your guide feline and you carry him around everywhere at parties like another set of eyes.

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A servant at the party🤵🏻: Pardon me, but this party does not allow pets

Aruji-sama❤️: Oh? Oh no, Muu is my other pair of eyes.

Servant🤵🏻: huh-

Aruji-sama❤️: I cannot see without my eyes... so I have Muu as a replacement for my eyes *places a hand on their forehead like a damsel in distress*

Servant🤵🏻: ...why is every noble I meet so weird?

(you and Muu have a lot of fun creeping out the nobles)

🌹 ▪️ 🎀 ▪️ ❤️ ▪️ 🎀 ▪️ 🌹

Reveal

...and of course, time for the big reveal! Hurray!

At this point, let's say that you were able to retrieve your colour contacts from your world, and started using them in the Akuenko world.

It could end up in one of these two scenarios. Both depending whether or not you have your colour contacts on.

The first one is when you DO have your colour contacts on. A scenario where Berrien confronts you about your eyes. Since he was the first person to "see" your eyes without the colour contacts when you first arrived (as said in the "From your perspective" headcanons above). He probably thought it was weird that your eyes were a completely different colour than it was before.

The second scenario is when you DON'T have your colour contacts. This is when you and some other butlers run into some angels or are ambushed by townsfolk. You need to open your eyes to dodge, don't you? Or to even express your emotions!

Imagine the butlers (apart from Berrien if he accompanies you, but that'll lead to the first scenario) being confused as hell!

(in this part, I will only do the first scenario. I might do the second scenario if someone wants me to do it ;))

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Scenario 1 - Answers & Acceptance

"Pardon me, Aruji-sama..." You turned around to see Berrien at the doorway of your room carrying a tea set for 2, and some pastries. He walked further into the room, his head low and facial features slightly tense. "I hope you don't mind me intruding but, I would like to ask you something."

You blinked a couple of times before tilting your head, welcoming Berrien to sit down on the chair next to you (But he obviously refused, due to "complicated butler and master boundary manners").

"Is something the matter? If something's troubling you I'll try my best to help." You felt the air becoming tenser, especially when the only sound was Berrien pouring tea into your teacup.

"Oh no, it's none of that Aruji-sama." Berrien passed you your teacup filled with hot tea. "Please don't take any offence to this but..."

He hesitated. Was this truly the best time to ask? He was curious about the fact that your eyes once shone a beautiful ruby red, turned into an entirely different colour. He was curious about why you constantly had your eyes closed on the first few weeks of arriving at the mansion. He was curious about why Muu suddenly became protective over you.

He was simply curious.

'No Berrien. It's just a simple question! Surely Aruji-sama will forgive me...' Berrien thought as he gripped his gloved hands tightly behind his back. 'But... there must be a reason, no? I shouldn't over-cross Aruji-sama's boundaries! They should tell us of their condition when they're comfortable-..."

He eventually gave in to his curiosity.

"...were your eyes always this colour?"

You flinched at that, which wasn't Berrien's expected reaction from you.

"O-oh my, what do you mean?" you craned your neck to look at your teacup to avoid Berrien's gaze. The reflection of your eyes... no, your colour contacts stared back at you in the shimmering liquid.

"I- It's not that your eyes aren't beautiful! Believe me, your eyes are magnificent!" Berrien felt saddened even by looking at your guilt-ridden face. "I just... remember seeing your eyes in a beautiful shade of red when you first came to the palace."

...

Beautiful. That was a word you heard often.

But it never paired up with the word "eyes"

A monstrosity, they used to call you. A monster, a demon, a villain. All because of your ruby red eyes.

They would all say

"A villain like you should never have a happy ending."

If only you could change your eye colour...

And so you did. By wearing colour contacts with the colour society deemed "normal", you were able to blend in perfectly.

Not up until... now

Long story short, you wore a suspicious ring, got yeeted into another world, got into a mess of Angels V.S. Devils V.S. Townsfolk, and found a newly acquired friend where you bonded over having the same eye colour.

For once, you genuinely felt like you lit in.

After a while, you were able to return to your world. You frantically searched for your colour contacts and rushed to return to the other world.

The moment you stepped into the palace with your newly acquired colour contacts to surprise your butlers, you saw them.

Their beautiful, vibrant eyes. Each of them has different colours. Amber, soft pink, heck some of them had mixed eye colours!

It made you jealous really. Being able to show your eyes without being judged...

If only you knew about their colourful eyes, you would've shown up one day with your eyes fully open.

But now you can't. You lied to them about your eyes. You don't want them to hate you for lying.

But as of the moment now...

"I just... remember seeing your eyes in a beautiful shade of red when you first came to the palace."

What is this feeling? Sadness? Guilt? Shock?

No, no... this must be relief, a feeling you've longed for all these years...

...

"You... you think my eyes are... beautiful?" your voice wavered, and tears threatened to spill into your tea

"Aruji-sama?" Berrien squeaked in surprise and rushed beside you. "Please don't cry! There's no need to be ashamed of them, I think they are beautiful!"

"really...?"

"I am very sure, and I believe the others will love them too."

Your sniffles stopped, but not completely as you looked up.

"You're not mad that I lied to you?"

"Oh stars, I will never be mad at you Aruji-sama. It is our job to make you feel welcome here in the palace. No matter what form you take, we butlers will forever love you"

You started to cry again, but this time, you didn't seem sad.

"Thank you" you managed to say between sobs, and gave Berrien a big smile.

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🍩Side note for anon: Hii anon! Sorry that it took me so long to complete this. (THIS REQUEST WAS FROM LAST YEAR AND I STILL HAVE SOME REQUEST PILED UP IN MY INBOX 😭). I hope you liked the little story I added at the end :3🍩

Last edited - March 4th 2024 {Please let me know if there are any typos in this post, and I will fix them right away!}

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[AKNK] The Prophecy ⚠ spoiler warning ⚠

四つの光が地上を照らし 知恵なき者に裁きを下す

Four lights will descend upon the earth, casting the judgment on the ignorants

三千世界の最後の希望は 絶望と共に生きる者

Three-thousand world's last hope lies upon those who lives with despair

二十の悪魔の魂も 天を埋める無数の羽にはまだ足りない

Twenty demon souls are missing against the countless feathers scattered in heaven

一場の春の夢は 数年以内に覚めるだろう

The fleeting dream of spring will be awaken in few short years

--- [Note] ---

Okay. Rough translation, and I'm not too sure if certain parts are even acceptable. Thankfully the butlers (and the lord and Muu) went on deciphering the prophecy among themselves so it didn't become too confusing. Below is their interpretation.

First line: four lights referred to the intelligent angels (followed by a discussion how the last angel would still missing from their knowledge if that were the case)

Second line: those who live with despair = devil butlers. Muu inquired about the 3000 thousand world part. Boschi told him there's a saying in the Eastern Land that mentioned about it. It roughly means [この世界の全て], which roughly translated into everything that makes up/is in this world (?). Idk really. Better ideas are absolutely welcome.

Third line: demon souls were literally interpreted as the demons themselves. Since it said 20, they talked about how they were short of 4 people. Muu brought up Bern (or whatever his romanisation is), but in the end they would still miss three people. A brief talk about the need to look for more three butlers ensued.

Fourth line: Boschi mentioned a four-character idiomatic compound aka yojijukugo. 一場の春の夢 (fleeting dream of spring) becomes 一場春夢 (a metaphor for the transience of glory or prosperity). Frankly? I have no idea what to make about this. They didn't elaborate much on this part. Boschi simply said something bad was gonna happen in a few years (aka a literal take) and that was it.

[lazy-lumii]

Happy birthday Boschi!! 🦾

I need more people from this fandom around here.... 😔

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[pardi-real]

Honeymoon Knight / Chapter 1 - A New Request

All | Next

※ A notice before reading the event story In this "Honeymoon Knight" event, various memories of the lord with the butlers will be told. The story is designed to be more enjoyable for lords who have read other event stories.... So, for this reason, please reminisce about the memories with the butlers. ...........................

[Area around Devil's Palace]

~ One day in June ~

It has been rainy for quite some time around Devil’s Palace. The quiet sound of rain echoes through the mansion.

[Devil's Palace, Your Room]

Muu: “Phew... Recently, there have been many rainy days, my lord.  I like looking for rainbows after the rain... but if it continues to rain like this, it gets a bit disheartening.”

> “Yeah, it does...”

Muu: “Oh, right! My lord, how about... Reminiscing the time we went to Velis on days like these?”

> “The one with the resort?”

Muu: “Yes, that's right! Velis, the place we visited last summer! It was so bright and sunny, with the beautiful sea. When you remember it, don't you feel a burst of energy?”

> “Certainly…”

Muu: “At that time... we could play with all the butlers, and it was fun, right? I want to go to Velis again!”

> “I'd like to go again too”

While talking about such things... there was a knock on the door.

Knock, knock...

> “Please come in” > “Feel free to enter”

Click

Berrien: "Excuse me, my lord.”

Muu: “Wow! Mr. Berrien, that outfit looks amazing!”

> “It suits you, Berrien”

Berrien: "Fufu... Thank you, both of you. This is an outfit that Flure made for a new request… I wanted to show it to you beforehand, so I put it on.”

> “Thank you, Berrien”

Berrien: "No, no... I am the one who wants to express gratitude. Being praised by you... made me happier.”

Muu: “By the way, where are we going for the new request? Is it Velis by any chance!?”

Berrien: "Oh dear, Muu. Whatever made you think of Velis?”

Muu: “We were just talking about it. Since it's been raining a lot lately, we thought of going to a sunny and bright place!”

Berrien: “Ah… I understand now. Well then, let's discuss the actual destination in a separate room. The other butlers are already waiting as well... Would it be alright for you to come to the dining room for the time being?”

> “Understood”

Guided by Berrien, we headed to the dining room. 

[Devil's Palace, Dining Room]

When I entered... There were already five butlers gathered.

Berrien: "Please go ahead, my lord. Here is the place.”

> “Thank you, Berrien”

Miyaji: “Hello, my lord.”

Lucas: “Fufu... This time too, please take care of the request.”

Hanamaru: “Yo, my lord. Take care of me too."

Haures: "Mr. Hanamaru... please greet the lord properly as a butler."

> "Hello, guys"

Berrien: "Thank you all for gathering."

Lucas: "Oh? Berrien, does that lovely outfit have something to do with this request?"

Berrien: "Yes, exactly. Since this time, everyone will be going together, representatives from each group were called for information sharing."

Hanamaru: "I see... but I think Yuhan would be more fitting than me."

Haures: "If this request involves everyone...  It implies that there's a need for manpower, right?"

Lucas: "So... Is it, perhaps, preparing for another party like during Valentine's?"

Muu: "Or... Perhaps, escorting nobles, like when we went to Velis?"

Berrien: "No, this time... it's both."

> "Both...?"

Berrien: "This time, everyone will be... preparing for a party and acting as escorts for the nobles."

Hanamaru: (Woahhh, this is definitely gonna be a hassle...)

Haures: "Hmm... Preparing for a party in June... Could it possibly be a wedding celebration?"

> "A wedding?" > “What do you mean?”

Lucas: "You may already know, but... In June, there is a saying related to marriage. 'Marry in June for happiness blessed by the goddess.'  So, during this season... There are often requests for preparations for weddings and escorting guests."

> "I see, it's the June Bride tradition"

Lucas: "Yes, that's right."

Miyaji: “By the way, I heard some news recently... It seems one of the potential heirs of the Grovaner family got married.”

Muu: "Potential heir...?"

Lucas: "To put it simply... someone in line to take over from Lord Finlay as the head, got married.”

Hanamaru: "So, this request is... preparations for the wedding and escorting the guests?"

Berrien: "In addition to that... You also need to escort the newlyweds on their 'honeymoon'."

Muu: "What's a honeymoon?"

Miyaji: "As the name suggests, it's a trip for the newlyweds.  Originally, it's just a trip... But when it comes to the heir, things change. Attending celebratory banquets across the cities, interacting with influential figures... It will likely become quite an important trip."

Haures: "I see... So, our presence is required for that."

Berrien: "Yes, that's correct. The couple will be visiting various cities... So, we will need to act as escorts at each destination."

Lucas: "I see...  By the way... Where are we going?"

Berrien: "First the 'Water City Velis,' then 'Rosetown,' followed by 'Maroota,' … Then 'Tisailles, the City of Fashion,' and finally... 'Kalliste, the City of Blessings’."

Muu: "Yay! My lord, it's Velis! And there are so many places we've been to before!"

> "I'm only unfamiliar with 'Kalliste' "

Miyaji: "Ah, come to think of it... We haven't been to Kalliste with the lord."

Haures: "I'm sure, my lord, that you'll like the city of Kalliste."

Lucas: "Kalliste is a beautiful city known as the holy land of marriage. Also, Kalliste is a city with many sunny days. It might be just perfect for our next destination, considering this rainy season."

> "I see” > “I can't wait!”

Hanamaru: "Sure, I'm fed up with the recent rain, but... I'm curious about the order we'll be visiting the cities. Maroota and Tisailles... they're not that far from Espoir, right? Wouldn't it make more sense to go there before Velis?"

Berrien: "I agree, but... It seems we have to follow this specific order."

Haures: "In that case... It looks like we'll be covering quite a distance."

Miyaji: "My lord, it might turn into a long journey, but... We'll support you thoroughly."

> "Thank you."

Lucas: "However... It's concerning if the butlers get fatigued during such a long journey for this mission."

Berrien: "Yes, that's why for this mission... We'll make sure to have breaks.  For example... while in Velis, everyone from the third floor can rest, and in Maroota, it's villa butlers’ turn to rest. During our stay in Rosetown, it'll be butlers from the second floor's turn... like this, butlers from each group can rest in each city."

Miyaji: "I see... That way, fatigue is less likely to accumulate."

Lucas: "Good plan, Berrien."

Berrien: "Fufu, I'm glad you think so."

Lucas: "While resting, is it alright for us to go out with the lord?"

Berrien: "Yes, of course. Since each city is famous for its tourist spots...  In fact, butlers who are resting can go to take the lord sightseeing."

> "Aren't you tired?"

Berrien: "Not at all... It's nothing to be worried about. The time we spend with you is a healing time for us."

Lucas: "That's right… ♪  Besides, since we're visiting various cities, it's a waste if the lord doesn't enjoy the sightseeing."

> "Th-thank you"

Berrien: "Fufu... That settles it then."

Muu: "Looks like fun! My lord!"

> "Yeah…!" 

And so, I embarked on a journey across the different regions of the central lands with the butlers.

note: my takes on the place names & event source

Velis Event: Butler's Summer. The same Velis with X'mas Circus one. It might be Venezia + Feliz navidad (???). 

Rosetown Event: Rose Valentine.

Maroota Event: Butler's Christmas. It might be Malta/Maltese Cat + Maroon. Malta is famous in Japan as the island with more cats than humans. Edit: just to clarify, this island is definitely not in Japan.

Tisailles Event: Wings of Frill. It might be Versailles + T-shirt (???).

Kalliste (with an é. I'm not gonna write it). First mentioned in this event. It might be Santorini/Thira (Santorini used to be called Kalliste, from the Callisto myth).

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I was surprised to find out that the last time I made sprites was in late December 2022. That means I didn't make any for the entirety of 2023. No wonder I felt so out of practice...

[hanasamadao]

His Birthday.

11/26

[in33d4n4me]

How they sleep

Characters: all the butlers except the newest 3 bcs I don't know them that well sorry

A/n: keep in mind that these are my personal headcanons so don't be suprised If something doesn't line up with the story lol

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Berrien: probably on his back holding the covers aka one of the most basic poses. Wears a whole pajama outfit with a little nightcap

Lono: crazy as hell, has half the blanket on and half of it off. Wears a short sleeve shirt and shorts to bed. Also snores loud and Bastien smacks him whenever he hears lono snoring

Bastien: on his stomach holding the pillow to his head from underneath. Only wears shorts to bed but no shirt

Lucas: deadass sleeps in a chair with his head back💀 he has serious neck problems. Wears probably a shirt and pants to bed

Nac: on his side in the fetal position not facing the wall. Wears regular pajamas to bed but his pants are too long and needs to get new, shorter ones.

Lamli: on his stomach with his face in the pillow. No one knows how he breathed while sleeping like that, and it freaks nac out. Has cute ass pajamas with stars on them

Haures: He doesn't probably on his back holding a pillow on his stomach(don't ask me why I think that idk) he probably wears the same kind of pajamas berrien does. He also puts his pajamas on at a certain time but most of the time doesn't even sleep in his bed😭

Fennesz(I probably messed up his name): on his side holding his pillow. Wears a short sleeve shirt and fluffy pajama pants. Sleeps incredibly quiet, haures occasionally makes sure he's still breathing

Boschi: anytime, anywhere. Sleeps on his stomach with his arms and head on top of the pillow. Just wears pajama pants to bed and it pisses haures off because he refuses to wear a shirt to bed. Also snores rlly loud

Ammon: curled up on his side in a blanket burrito with like 3 pillows. Wears thick long sleeve pajamas to bed. Sometimes can't get out of the blanket burrito in the morning and jas to ask boschi to help

Basement butlers: THEY ALL SLEEP IN A CUDDLE PILE IDC. It's the only way lato sleeps peacefully. Miyaji sleeps on his back. Lato sleeps to the right of Miyaji facing away from him on his side. Flure sleeps half on and half off miyaji. They all have matching pajamas flure made. Lato's has softer fabric to help him sleep better . Lato sleeps dead quiet so miyaji checks his pulse to make sure he's still alive. Lato once gave miyaji a heart attack because he couldn't feel his pulse immediately when he checked, but realized he was checking the wrong spot on lato's neck💀 flure also snores. Not loud like boschi and lono, but loud enough for lato to tease him about it.

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A/n: guess whos back from the dead lol