Things got really heated from here. Camilla wanted to make the dress simple but gorgeous, while I wanted to keep it simple so that the fabric would stand out.
I was going to leave the design to her, but I didnât realize how much fun it would be to worry about the dressâŠ! Besides, it gives me a lot of strength to think that I might be able to help my brother and his men.
Thanks to this, now I can look forward to the day of the flower viewing, when I will show off my dress. Itâs only a little, though.
ââŠ.Young lady, you are a person who thinks differently than your grandmother, arenât you?â
Ekaterina was almost done with the design of the dress when Camilla said so sincerely, making Ekaterina wonder.
âIf I may ask, have you met my grandmother?â
âYes, when I was just starting out. She was strictâŠâŠ no, she was regal and proud.â
You can call her an old hag if you want. I canât say it, but I would like to.
âIs there something wrong with my grandmotherâŠâŠ?â
âNo!âŠWell, she was famous for ordering dresses frequently, so I made an effort to catch her attention and made a dress for her. However, although we delivered the dress, she did not like it. Even though it was a gorgeous dress with an intricate designâŠâ
Itâs a good thing Iâm a working adult. Ekaterina clears her throat.
âYes, that timeâŠâŠPayment has already been rejected?â (Ekaterina)
âYes, you know exactly what I mean. We did not receive any payment.â (Camilla)
That Old Hag~~~!!. If youâre so proud, donât step on a fledgling designer.
âExcuse me, but do you have any proof of non-payment?â (Ekaterina)
âYes, if that is the case, I have received a letter. Itâs from your grandmotherâs associate, saying she doesnât like it and doesnât acknowledge receiving it, so she wonât pay.â (Camilla)
âŠIâm getting a headache. You received the actual product, but you donât want to pay for it because you donât like it? Are you out of your mind?
âMinaâŠâ (Ekaterina)
âIâll let the steward know.â (Mina)
âThank you. Please show the letter to the steward and collect your payment. I apologize for my grandmotherâs behavior.â (Ekaterina)
âThank youâŠ!â (Camilla)
Camilla bows her head deeply.
I guess itâs hard for dress designers to get funding. Iâm really sorry about the old hag.
âWhat a wonderful person you are, young lady. You are kind, you have good taste, you are very young, and you are very knowledgeableâŠEven though you are the princess of the Duke of Yurinova, you are still very friendly to people like me, and I was very impressed.â (Camilla)
Ah, no. Iâm just not a princess on the inside. Iâm really sorry.
Well, youâre flattering me, but I feel awkward because Iâm feeling like I am scamming people in so many ways.
âIf you like this dress, please allow us to continue to be your patrons.â (Ekaterina)
âYes, my pleasure. If you see any potential in designs using the heavenly blue, I would be happy to recommend it to the ladies of the Imperial City. Itâs not very well known yet.â (Camilla)
âYes! I would be happy to use it. I know someone who is sensitive to new things who might like it. Itâs a wonderful color, and Iâd work hard so that I would be able to sell it to other young ladies.â (Ekaterina)
âThatâs very kind of you to say.â (Camilla)
Maybe it will be a plus for Camilla herself. Itâs a win-win situation. Win-win, yes, letâs do our best!