Luvia had guessed what gift Shade would give her this year, but she had never imagined it would be this. She tried hard to suppress her smile and looked up at Shade:
"This idea is simply... You know, I don't think any young lady who saw a gift like this could resist wanting to kiss her lover. But before I kiss you, I'd like to know why this gift has an expiration date."
"To keep you from never using it. This isn't a collectible. I hope you'll actually get to use it."
Shade answered honestly, and Luvia kissed him while holding those cards.
The year 1854 was about to end. Luvia Annette would not miss it, because she was looking forward even more to Year 1855, which she would continue to spend alongside Shade.
Leisha and Angelina did not arrive until nearly eight in the evening. After the royal dinner, the princesses had accompanied their mother to watch this year's fireworks display before using the excuse of needing rest to return to their respective rooms.
Since it was inconvenient to ride in a carriage through the nearly deserted streets tonight, they had run here in high heels. Of course, Leisha's Space Movement covered most of the journey.
As for the gifts for the Cavendish princesses, Leisha received a bark manuscript like Dorothy's. While hugging Shade to thank him, she did not forget to lower her voice and remind him:
"Red Butterfly Day has begun~"
Angelina, meanwhile, received textbooks Shade had used back when he was in the lower grades. Shade encouraged her to read more and begin studying early.
Leisha was very pleased with the gift Shade had given her younger sister, while Angelina wore an expression of betrayal. But after carrying that stack of books back to the room