“How long has it been?”0

“Ah! Lady Marilyn! You’re here. How have you been doing?” I[1] asked.0

“I've been doing fine as usual. Other than attending the cabinet meetings, I've been spending most of my time at Castlerock. I’m busier than I expected, so I don’t even have time to do my hobbies,” Marilyn answered.0

“Ah… how’s your father doing?” I asked.0

“He’s been the same. He’s been struggling a bit after retirement, but he found a new hobby recently… How have you been doing, Lady Violet?” Marilyn asked.0

“...”0

“...”0

I didn't really want to answer that kind of question.0

“I haven’t been doing much. I lost my position as a senator… and have been living with my parents while walking on eggshells around them. Father said he'd get a spot in the Continental Protection Management Committee, but I ruined my interview… 0

"I’m embarrassed to say this, but I guess I'm still not ready,” I answered.0

“Ah… I’m sorry,” Marilyn said.0

“It’s fine. It’s nothing you need to apologize for. It’s all because I’m not good enough… Compared to me, I think you’re really amazing, Lady Marilyn. Whenever I meet with my friends, they always talk about you,” I told her.0

“What? But I’m not all that...0