Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 339: Suspicious Judgment
I see Fabienne and Nero staring intently at the concept drawing I made on some random piece of paper. Perhaps intrigued, the servants start gathering around as well.
What’s going on here? From the outside, it probably looks like we’re scheming something. But that’s not the case.
“How is this different from underwear?”
Fabienne asked, tilting her head.
It’s true, it’s hard to understand just from the drawing. If I suddenly drew underwear on paper, they’d probably be confused.
“Underwear becomes see-through when wet, but swimsuits are made from fabric that doesn’t let the skin show through even when wet.”
“I see. So, you can make something like that, Julius-sama?”
“That’s right. It’s not just that I can make stuffed animals.”
I remembered. I can sew, too. I just realized that. Nero, who doesn’t know that I can make stuffed animals, is tilting his head. Would he be surprised if I said, ‘The stuffed animal Rosalia has was made by me’?
“What do you all think?”
I turn to the gathered servants for their opinions. If I just go ahead with my idea alone, I feel like I might get criticized. It’s better to ask for broad opinions and make a decision that way. The servants are pondering over it.
“Um, isn’t the area of exposed skin too large?”
“That’s true. In that case, how about making it so the swimsuit is only worn in the bath?”
“Julius-sama, were you planning to wear it in other places?”
“I was thinking it might be nice to swim in it at a lake… but it seems like that’s not a good idea.”
It’s not just Nero. The light in the eyes of everyone around us had disappeared. It seems that the rumor about nobles not being allowed to swim is true. I’m glad I didn’t swim in the bath up until now. It’s large enough that it seems like it could be possible, though.
I wonder if my older brother Cain ever swam? He seems like the most likely one to do that in the Heine Frontier Count’s family.
“We’ll limit wearing swimsuits to the bath. No objections.”
“I think that would be best. Also, shouldn’t we make it distinguishable from underwear?”
Nero timidly suggested. He seems a bit embarrassed. For him to turn red over something like underwear, Nero is still a child. If he becomes as confident as me, he won’t get embarrassed by such things.
“That’s a good point. How about this design?”
I suggested bikinis, bustiers, and one-piece swimsuits. Of course, there are cute ones with frills as well.
It’s not just for women, though. Men’s swimsuits are necessary, too. For those, it’s only the option of half pants. No wardrobe malfunctions allowed.
“This one looks so cute.”
Fabienne pointed at the one-piece with frills. This one would cover the important areas well and still have a cute, youthful charm. It seems perfect for Fabienne. Maybe I’ll make it yellow?
“I can’t believe so many ideas are popping into your head… As expected of Julius-sama.”
Nero is looking at me with a look of admiration. It makes me a little embarrassed. But why are the female servants looking at me with such confused expressions? What’s going on?
“Oh my, what’s going on here? It’s so noisy.”
“Mother, why are you here?”
“I came to take a bath. But it seems like the salon is quite noisy, so I was curious… By the way, Julius-chan, what’s this paper?”
Mother tilted her head and asked. Her expression was almost like that of a young girl, making her look so youthful. What kind of anti-aging treatment must she be using to look like this? It’s one of the wonders of this world.
Why is it that noblewomen can grow older without losing their beauty?
While I was thinking about this, Mother approached the table. Like the sea parting, the servants quickly cleared the way for her. She then gazed at the unfinished paper on the table.
“What’s this?”
“It’s a swimsuit. It’s like underwear that can be worn while bathing. I’m thinking of making it from fabric that won’t become see-through when it gets wet.”
“I see, a swimsuit… I think it’s a good idea. If I wear this to bathe, Max won’t have to worry about where to look.”
Mother giggled. Is she really bathing with him, knowing this? Testing her husband like that is in poor taste, but maybe she does it to reassure herself that she’s loved. Either way, it’s quite a challenge for both of them.
“Still, Julius, you seem to know quite a lot about underwear.”
“Eh?”
Mother is smiling—or at least it feels that way. I see now; the confusion among the servants earlier must have been because of this. I had simply used all the knowledge I accumulated back in Japan, but for those who don’t know that, it’s no wonder they’re puzzled.
What should I do? At this rate, I’ll just end up being labeled as a pervy troublemaker.
“Ah, um, Grandfather taught me about it.”
“…Honestly, your grandfather only ever teaches unnecessary things.”
I’m off the hook. Mother starts muttering complaints under her breath. It seems Grandfather owned a collection of items of that nature. Probably adult magazines. When his room was cleaned out after he passed away, they must have been found in large quantities. Yeah, that’s plausible. I heard he was quite the playboy in his youth.
Because of that, Grandmother always gave him stern looks.
Maybe I should apologize to Grandfather, though. Sorry, Grandfather. Thanks to you, I think I managed to dodge this crisis.