01x04 - Behind a Smile

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Lady Elsa, a guest for
your tea party has arrived.

Very well.

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me,
But Showers Me with Adoration

Today, with my husband's permission,
I am hosting my first tea party.

My, I've never seen fare like this before.

I used the vegetables I've cultivated here

to try to develop a sweets menu.

I do hope it suits your
tastes, Lady Rebeka.

It's quite delicious!

Oh, she's right! This is delicious!

I'd never imagine it's made
of vegetables from this flavor.

I'm so glad.

Please have some of this
fresh herb tea as well.

Lady Serafina, would you like some, too?

Yes, I will have some.

Lady Elsa invited Lady Serafina, too.

You're as lovely as always today!

Thank you, Lady Elsa.
You look lovely as well.

That hair accessory in particular.
It's quite unusual, isn't it?

Thank you. Actually, this was
a gift from my husband.

Is it?

Recently, my treasured music box broke.

In order to have it repaired, my husband
took the trouble to travel to Liberum.

When he returned, he gave me
the repaired music box

along with this barrette as a present.

I-I'd expect nothing less of him.

Lord Julius is quite accustomed
to dealing with ladies.

Of course he would pick out
something thoughtful.

He's given me all sorts
of lovely things, too.

Still, what he did with the music box...

Lord Julius is so busy, but, in private,
he seems very considerate of his wife.

That's so true!
He is truly a kind person.

If you're interested, would you like
to see the mended music box?

N-No, that's all right.

Lady Elsa.

Thank you for today.

And... did Lady Serafina
say anything to you?

Yes, she complimented my barrette.

It's a gift from my husband.

My! From Julius?

Speaking of which, how did your
birthday present for Julius turn out?

I gave him a shirt and cufflinks.

Oh! And I made him some gratin.

Lady Elsa?

Lady Serafina!

Thank you for coming today.

The pleasure is all mine.
Thank you for inviting me.

It was perfect because there's
something I wanted to give to you.

This is a cufflink
that Lord Julius left behind.

It's the one I gave him with the shirt.

Previously, when Lord Julius and I
were alone together, he forgot it.

It's already been two weeks.

Today is the day I'll tell her.

Welcome home, Husband.

I'm sorry to greet you dressed like this.

Given the time of night,
I prepared for sleep out of habit.

It doesn't bother me.

I have to tell her properly.

How was your tea party today?

Thanks to all the help the maids gave me,
we managed to get through everything.

I see.

The cufflink...
Today is the day I'll tell her.

- Um, I...

- Um, I...

What is it?

Well...

It's this.

This is...

Where did you find this?

Lady Serafina was kind enough
to give it to me at the tea party today.

It must have been then,
on the day of the ceremony.

I must have dropped it after
I spoke to her at the Sun Festival.

I'm glad it's been found.

I've been searching for it
this whole time.

Men from the city certainly
do sparkle, don't they?

Lord Julius is quite accustomed
to dealing with ladies.

We're going to be family from now on.
I must grow used to the way he shines.

For now...

I'll go to sleep.

I never imagined
that Serafina would have it.

It's no wonder I couldn't find it.

Still...

she seemed unconcerned
when she spoke of Serafina,

and she didn't seem troubled
about the cufflink either.

Perhaps she doesn't see me
as a romantic interest at all!

For now...

I'll go to sleep.

Elsa, work will probably
keep me late again today.

So, you don't need to wait for me to...

You don't have to wait for me.
Please eat dinner without me.

Yes, Husband.

Today, I'll work hard at my sewing
with the maids again.

Oh, Mister Stim!
Where has Lord Julius gone?

I just saw him off.

What do we do?

He's forgotten the important
document case he said he needed today!

I'll do it! I'd like to take it to him!

My lady, you can see it now.

We'll arrive at Ralt Castle momentarily.

No matter how many times I see it,
it still looks so big!

I-It's so lavish.

This is the first time I've gone this
far into the castle. It's so exciting!

Lord Julius is on the third floor
of the south wing.

I didn't expect a garden here!

I wonder if it would be all right
to take a closer look.

If it's just a peek, then...

There are so many plants
I've never seen before.

Miss, are you lost?

No! I, um...

I'm terribly sorry to have entered
without permission.

I couldn't help but wonder what
sorts of flowers are growing here.

No need to apologize.
This isn't my garden, after all.

Pleased to meet you.
My name is Jarmo Parnilla.

Parnilla?

Is it possible that
you know Lady Serafina?

Yes. Serafina is my younger sister.

You're her older brother?

It's true they both have
the same beautiful aura about them.

Thank you for everything you do for us.
I'm Julius Royas's wife, Elsa.

Oh! So, you're Julius's wife!

Lord Jarmo, do you have some
connection to Lord Julius?

Yes. Julius and I both
attended the royal academy.

Is that so?

If there's ever an opportunity,

I'd love to hear stories
about Lord Julius's school days.

Do you mean...

you'd like to hear stories
of his scandals from school?

Oh, no!

I was hoping to hear stories
of what he used to like, please!

Lady Elsa, you're quite
amusing, aren't you?

Am I?

I was truly shocked when he
suddenly said he was getting married.

As far as I'm aware, you and Julius
had no opportunities to meet.

What circumstances led to your wedding?

Could it be that he knows my marriage
to Lord Julius is merely for show?

It was very sudden, so I'm sure
a lot of people found it odd.

When in front of others, you will act as
though we are a friendly, intimate couple.

Just as I promised my
husband in the beginning,

I must make certain
that Lord Jarmo suspects nothing.

O-Our marriage was arranged

after taking our family
standings into account. Yes.

Though, we didn't meet
until the day of the wedding.

Well, that is worrying.

For someone as pure as you are
to be Julius's spouse...

As you may already be aware,
there are many amorous rumors about him,

and if you grow emotionally attached,
you may end up getting hurt.

I-I'm sorry.

If it were me...

you would never have such a
bewildered expression on my account.

What's this?

Sister, what are you doing here?

Hannes!

I was saying hello to Lord Jarmo
of Count Parnilla's family.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Jarmo.

I'm Elsa's younger brother,
Hannes Eukarainen.

Pleased to meet you.

The two of you certainly
share a resemblance.

Still, this is quite a coincidence.
Why are you here?

Once I graduate from school,
I'll be working as a civil official.

I'm told it's best to get used
to the work as quickly as possible,

so I've been helping to organize
documents and deliver orders.

Actually, doesn't the fact
that you're here at Ralt Castle

mean that you have some
business with Lord Julius?

I came to deliver some documents!

I ended up captivated by this garden.

Let's see. Lord Julius's office is...

I'm headed there now.
I'll show you the way.

Thank you, Hannes!

Lord Jarmo, I have to hurry along.
If you'll please excuse me.

Not at all. I'm sorry
to have kept you here.

Please give Julius my regards.

I hope we meet again.

So, that's the daughter of the
ducal house of Eukarainen, is it?

Sister, you need to be more careful.

Hmm?

Our house may have fallen on hard times,

but we are still the descendants
of the lost royal line of Eukariainen,

so we have to be careful
speaking to important people.

Lord Jarmo called out to me
because he thought I was lost.

Also, just now, you looked like a rabbit
that was about to be eaten by a fox.

What? In what way?

Oh! We've arrived.

Pardon the intrusion!

This is where Lord Julius works.

Where would Lord Julius be?

Excuse me. I've come to deliver
these documents to Lord Julius.

Will you deliver them to him?

This document!

It has to be reviewed today
so we can reach a decision!

Lord Julius was just saying
how he regretted taking it home!

Thank you so much! You've saved us!

Not at all! I also brought this.

If you'd like, please share these
with everyone here.

They're baked sweets.

If you'll excuse me.

Please wait!

May I have your name?

I apologize for not introducing
myself. I'm his wife, Elsa.

Please forgive my rudeness.
I didn't realize you're his wife.

Thank you for always helping my husband.

Lord Julius is here, isn't he?
Could you call him out here?

No, I'm first. We promised
to have a meal together.

What are you talking about?
I should have priority.

What? Just stop talking.

What is your problem?

Just how low can you be?

How can a person be so wonderful?

My lady, I believe Lord Julius
will soon return from his meeting.

Would you at least like to say hello?

Oh, no. I couldn't. I don't want
to interfere with his work,

and I can speak with my husband
about this over dinner.

Please excuse me.

I-I'm terribly sorry!

Husband!

Elsa!

Why are you here?

I'm sorry for intruding so suddenly.

I came to deliver the papers
you were reviewing this morning.

Oh! If it isn't Julius's wife!

Crown Prince Aleksis. Jere.

Allow me to formally introduce you.

This is...

- my wife, Elsa.

- I'm his wife, Elsa.

They're kind of adorable.

It seems she's come to deliver
some documents that I forgot.

I also brought some
carrot cake for everyone.

If you'd like, I hope
you'll have some, too.

Carrots?

I borrowed the kitchen
and baked it just this morning.

This is incredibly delicious!

You're right! This is delicious!

Make certain you leave some for me.

Y-Yes, sir!

Well, as you're working,
I'll take my leave.

Oh, that's right!

Julius hasn't taken a break
since this morning!

Since you have this chance,
take a break and offer your wife some tea.

He really is a pushy person.

Carrots...

The truth is, Husband, you've
already had some of this carrot cake.

I secretly put some
with the scones at breakfast.

This morning, you seemed
a little unfocused, so...

It's my scheme to get you
to eat more vegetables.

This recipe lessens
the distinctive aroma of the carrots,

so it should be easy to eat.

Have you been this considerate of
my likes and dislikes this whole time?

This is good.

I'm so glad!

How is it that she...

manages to get closer to me
as though it's simply natural to do so?

What are all of you doing?

Please return to your work.

Thanks for the treat!

I wish you happiness, Julius.

Eating vegetables
is good for your health!

Is something wrong?

Elsa.

I'm late in saying this,

but thank you for bringing
the papers I forgot.

Oh! I forgot to tell Lord Julius
that I said hello to Lord Jarmo...