Royal Straight Part I

“Happy New Year, Ma’am!”

A lively greeting rang out, drawing the attention of a woman dressed in a white shirt under an apron adorned with the logo of the “Butterfly” shop. As soon as she saw the source of the voice walking in, she let out a long sigh.

“Already here to cause trouble on the first day of the year, huh, Tid?”

“Come on! It’s New Year’s, we’ve gotta pay our respects to our elders first, right?”

“You little—watch it!”

Though she was glad to be greeted, she was equally sure this rascal wouldn’t miss a chance to tease her with his sharp tongue, always ready to jab at her about her age (or use it as a weapon entirely without restraint).