The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 63

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【063】
Superti’s endearing worry sparked a wave of laughter from those around her—genuine and unguarded.
For once, there was no pretense; everyone’s joy was sincere.
“Does anyone have a candle?”
“Can’t we find one?”
“What if we summoned the Head Maid?”
After some back-and-forth, the Head Maid arrived with a single candle.
It was an expensive one, engraved with an ascending angel in relief.
Technically, cake candles should be thin and delicate—the sort commoners typically use—but the Duke’s Household stocked only thick, sturdy varieties, so there was no help for it.
Soon, everyone turned their curious gaze toward Superti.
They were intensely eager to see what she intended to do with it.
“Then light it, please.”
The young voice issued instructions with calm composure.
“Now you must clap and sing quickly.”
Sing?
Barateom had no tradition of singing while clapping for birthdays.
So the guests were deeply curious.
What song could it possibly be?
“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Admiral! Happy birthday to you…!”
As the Baby’s song flowed forth, even those who had been in poor spirits since morning found smiles blooming on their faces.
“The finest birthday gift, Your Excellency.”
“Indeed. That our daughter composed and sang the song herself!”
“I truly envy you. How I wish I had a daughter. *Sigh*”
The Child, hands clasped tightly together with eyes sparkling brilliantly, and the Father, rendered speechless by emotion.
What else could one do but offer praise to such a pair?
Diagon struggled to calm the surge of emotion in his chest as he received praise as sweet as sugar.
They say that in old age, all that remains is boasting of one’s children—and it was true.
His two sons were a source of pride, but his daughter… the emotion only she could give him… was beyond words.
“Thank you.”
His quiet voice trembled with feeling.
Diagon had never known a birthday more perfect than this one.
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After a dance had concluded, conversation time arrived once more.
Time had passed considerably, and the sunset was beginning to glow through the windows.
The cake was finished, and content with my full belly, I was sipping orange juice.
Served in a wine glass, no less!
I felt quite grown-up and proud of myself.
But then it happened.
“The Master of Shadows, the Bellarion Household Master and the Bellarian Princess, have arrived!”
A loud announcement rang out once more from the entrance.
Adults crowded forward with murmurs, and being small in stature, I couldn’t see who had arrived.
Tap, tap, tap.
But the dignified footsteps striking against the marble floor reached my ears crystal clear.
“Belarion’s second moon shadow pays respects to the Fasayen Household Master.”
“…!”
Crescent Sister’s voice!
I parted through the billowing skirts like pushing through brush and peeked my head out, my face brightening instantly.
The sister I’d been longing to see!
‘I thought I’d only see her again at the friendly match.’
I bounced on my toes with joy, but Sister didn’t look my way.
Well, of course not.
She was greeting the Household Master.
‘That chocolate cake was incredibly delicious. There’s still plenty left—should I bring her some?’
By the time I’d arrived late, someone had already devoured the most beautifully decorated cake, but I still wanted to give her the prettiest one remaining.
“It’s been quite some time. Tell me, how have you been?”
“Thanks to your grace, I’ve lived without thirst.”
“Haha! Well, that’s a relief. We too have lived without fear of the night.”
The Bellarion Household Master looked remarkably similar to Crescent Sister.
First, I noticed the sharp, blade-like nose and jawline.
Tall and slender, with soft silver hair and crimson eyes.
Even I, still ignorant of such things, could tell the figure was striking.
The surprising part was how young he looked.
He seemed about the same age as the Admiral!
“Well, well. Since this is such a rare reunion, let us speak privately.”
“Of course.”
With both Household Masters standing together, I felt oddly suffocated, so I covered my nose and mouth with both hands.
While I was doing that, Diolrose turned toward me and gave a small wave.
‘She remembers me!’
Today I absolutely had to ask her about the cats and dogs she keeps.
As I made that resolve, voices reached my ears.
“Bellarian Princess! You’ve already made quite the impression in Capital High Society, haven’t you?”
“The Imperial Palace is incomparable to Regional Society. And they say word of your exceptional grace has spread far and wide.”
“How enviable… I’d love to be invited to the Bellarian Princess’s social gatherings just once.”
Social gatherings? The kind Angela hosts?
I’d had no interest in such things before, but suddenly I found myself curious.
“Oh, the Princess is coming this way!”
“Should we greet her… do you think she’ll accept?”
Hmm, but there are far too many rivals!
Realizing my turn to greet her would come much later, I quietly retreated.
Already small as I was, if I got buried between skirts, I’d disappear from sight entirely.
“Oh my, how adorable.”
I had intended to wait my turn, but apparently that wasn’t happening.
Moments later, I found myself nestled snugly in Diolrose’s embrace.
“I want to burst from how cute you are. How can you be this precious?”
“…I’m not a ball.”
“Then you’re not a ball.”
The beautiful sister smiled with her eyes.
Gazing up at her, I glanced around before leaning close to whisper in her ear.
“Should we say we already know each other?”
“That would be a bit difficult.”
“I understand. Then we’re meeting for the first time today.”
Since we were technically rival families, it felt like something we shouldn’t let slip.
Nodding vigorously, I pointed toward the table.
“Ungni, who I’m meeting for the first time today—want to eat chocolate cake with me?”
“Shall we?”
This way, everyone would think we’d just met today, right?
Pleased with myself, I picked up the white chocolate cake I’d been eyeing.
“Here, try this. It’s delicious.”
“Oh my, it’s too pretty to eat. How could I?”
With those words, the sister cut the cake in half and offered me a piece.
“Shall we share?”
“Well… but this tastes so good. I want to eat the whole thing.”
“It’s fine. Half is plenty for me. I think I’d be very happy sharing with you.”
Well… well then, I suppose I have no choice!
[The Water Spirit King ‘■■■■’ suggests you promise to eat only that much.]
‘Yes, I promise!’
I was disappointed I couldn’t eat more, but this felt like such a sweet deal.
As the sister and I ate the cake together peacefully, other sisters gathered around.
“Do you like living in Fasayen?”
“Yes! There’s lots of delicious food, and I love everything.”
“My. If you ever grow tired of home, be sure to tell me. We can live together.”
“Why would I grow tired of home?”
I wished Diolrose could live at our house too.
Our house is the best.
Thinking this, I finished the cake contentedly and paused mid-wipe of my mouth with a napkin.
Cecilia had entered at some point and was now visible.
“I’m curious about something.”
Suddenly remembering what I’d forgotten while preparing for the banquet and the Admiral’s birthday party, I called out to Diolrose urgently.
Then, placing my hand to my mouth once more, I whispered softly.
“Do shadows ever ripple for you too?”
“A shadow?”
“Yeah. I thought you’d know best, Sister.”
I haven’t told the Admiral about this yet.
I wondered if I’d simply misread it in the darkness.
Diolrose didn’t answer my question immediately, but her elegant, long eyelashes fluttered once or twice.
For some reason, it felt like that flutter was a ‘yes,’ so I found myself fidgeting with my toes.
[The Flame Spirit King ‘■■■■■’ suggests speaking to the adults immediately after the banquet concludes.]
[The Water Spirit King ‘■■■■’ advises leaving the judgment to the adults.]
‘Yes, I will.’
If I’d misread it, they would tell me so.
But that was when it happened.

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