When Reiju nervously followed the maid into the Vinsmoke Family's banquet hall, filled with a cold, mechanical atmosphere, she spotted a familiar figure from afar.
Her father, the head of the Vinsmoke Family, stood before Lord Ye Mu with unprecedented humility, speaking to him. Beside Lord Ye Mu and her father stood a cute little white-haired girl slightly older than her, with a pair of small horns.
"Your Majesty, Miss Reiju has arrived."
After the maid spoke, she quietly withdrew. Under her father's stern gaze and the curious looks from Lord Ye Mu and the little girl, Reiju slowly walked over, more nervous than she had ever been.
The moment she reached them, before Reiju could decide what honorific to use for Ye Mu, he unexpectedly patted her head, then ruffled her hair with a delighted smile.
"Little Reiju, it looks like you've gotten a bit taller!"
At that moment, little Reiju seemed to return to the day she had first met Ye Mu.
Lord Ye Mu was still as gentle as ever, like the sun!
For some reason, the nervousness and unease in her heart instantly faded, replaced by a little confidence.
Just then, Ye Mu pushed the little girl in front of her and said,
"Come on, you two should get to know each other. You'll be partners from now on. You should get along well and have plenty to talk about..."
Yamato looked eagerly and excitedly at Reiju, who was younger than her and just as cute, then introduced herself.
"Hello! My name is Yamato. I'm six years old!"
Reiju froze for a moment, then introduced herself as well.
"My name is Vinsmoke Reiju. You can just call me Reiju. I'm four years old!"
"Four!"
Yamato looked utterly incredulous.
Clearly, Reiju was two years younger than her,