As the appointed time drew near, I was inwardly fidgeting, thinking Hurry up and come pick us up already… when Kantoner-san finally arrived. A luxurious-looking carriage—but one that could pass for a commoner's—was parked in the rear palace's roundabout.
"Oh dear, what should I do? This is my first time visiting a commoner's shop. I won't run into anyone I know, right? But if someone is here incognito, what kind of face should I make when I meet them?"
The Queen was seriously worrying about things she didn't need to worry about. Even people at the very top of the hierarchy fret over such trivial matters, I thought. She really is adorable. I learned that moments like this reveal unexpected sides of people.
As the carriage headed into the commoner district, the Queen gazed out the window with great interest. Watching the people walking through the streets, she asked,
"Was this outfit strange? Was this hat all right? Was it too flashy?"
