Once the script was completed, Gregor was to return to his estate.

　He said he could take it a little slower, but he wanted to get right to work on the puppet show.

　When told this with a very happy smile, he can't even keep it up. That's a very Gregorian reason.

　So, the morning of the fifth day.

　In front of the Rowlett family's mansion, the Dole family's carriage is in front of the house, and the servants are bringing in their belongings.

　The wagon is almost empty now, thanks to the large number of souvenir dolls in it.

　However, I can't let them leave without giving them a souvenir, even though I've entertained them.

　As a token of my gratitude, I fill the empty wagon with Gregor's favorite dried fish from the Silford family, Kagura's rice, soy sauce, miso and dried fruit.

　Thanks to that, Bartolo, the cook, is also mobilized and seems to be having a hard time.

　As I look at it while thinking that, Brother Silvio mutters.

"It's amazing that all those wagons were filled with dolls.

And they were all top quality dolls.

　Probably as high quality as a nobleman's shop in the royal capital.

　I wonder how much that doll would cost if I put it up for sale.

　Well, I wouldn't do such a thing, because it would cripple Gregor's favor and I'm not in need of money.

''Hey, can I see the doll you gave me later?　I'd like to hang a few of them in my room too.

Okay.

　One empty room is a fairy tale doll room, and even if you store a few of them with spatial magic, you'll still have a lot of room to step in.

　I'm sure both the doll and Gregor will be happier to be loved by someone than to simply display them in an empty room.

　Just when I thought that, I suddenly thought of something.

'Elinora sister, would Sheila or Emma want a doll or something?'

　I ask, and sister Elinora crosses her arms as if distressed.

'Hmm, what do you think?　And those two are more of a bite.

　I can imagine Sheila, but are you saying that even your sister Emma is like that?　I think you'd look great with your sister Emma rolling around with a cute doll in her arms.

Well, I'll ask her next time. And if you want it, I'll give it to you.

　I realized that after sister Elinora said that.

　Maybe I would have been more likeable if I gave it to her as a gift.

　Not to mention the possibility of being adored by Emma-sama, not to mention the possibility that she would cover for me if I got into something with Thor and Asmo.

　Sheesh. I shouldn't have consulted with sister Elinora.

　As I was writhing in agony over what I'd done wrong, Meena and Saara opened the front door and Gregor and Tickle came out.

　Behind them, Father Nord and Mother Erna were arm-in-arm, and Bartolo and Mel came out to see them off as well.

　My parents are as close as ever.

　Thinking about that, I call out to Gregor who walked over here.

''What will Gregor do first when he returns to the territory?''

First, we need to find and train puppeteers and voice actors. The first thing we need to do is to find and train puppeteers and voice actors. I'll hire them from within the territory, the capital and all the contacts I have!

　I ask, and Gregor replies, clenching his fists with a guffaw.

　Training the puppeteers and voice actors will take the longest time, and it's better to get started on it as soon as possible. It's probably a year-long project that will cost a lot of money, but with Gregor's wealth and enthusiasm, it will be enough.

'As for the puppeteer, I'm sure Tickle is a safe bet.

'What?　There's no way I could teach a man a lesson on my own!　And I can't even get the doll to stand up and move it properly yet!

It's okay. Tickle is going to get better at this. He's going to be able to float two more objects.

　Yes, there are two spoons floating by Tickle's face.

　Just a few days ago, one was all I could do with, and now I have two floating around.

　It is difficult to increase from here, but there is no lack of talent at all.

　With her healthy desire to repay Gregor for his kindness and her love for the doll, she can do it.

'But there's still a lot to do...'

　However, Tickle looks down with an uneasy expression, as if he is unsure.

　I hand Tickle such a situation a certain thing.

''Hey, what's this?''

It's got notes on how to use the psychic, how to train it, tips on how to move the puppet around and stuff like that.

What!　In other words, this is the secret book on how to become a puppeteer!　I don't know. How much do you need?　I'll spare no fortune for the puppeteer!

　I explained to a puzzled Tickle, and Gregor bit down on me with an excited voice.

　His face is close.

''It's not that big of a deal. It's only like a reference book, and I don't know if it's even useful, so it's free.'

'No, but...'

I'm looking forward to Gregor's puppet show, too.

　When I told a hesitant Gregor that I meant it, Gregor shook our hands with tears in his eyes.

''Thank you so much. I'm going to complete an absolutely amazing puppet show for Al!

　Gregor says to me while wrapping his big hand in a gulp.

　It's Tickle who gives it to me, and I wanted Tickle to hold my hand and thank me anyway, but I can't even be evil if Gregor says it so happily.

　And it's impossible to dislike someone who's so straightforward and sincere about this kind of hobby.

　I smiled and squeezed Gregor's hand back.

'You are serious about this hobby. You should have started practicing swords with that attitude.

'I'll put those words, magic and studies on top of them and give them back to sister Elinora.

　It was Sister Elinora who said it in a disgruntled manner, but when she said it back, she sounded choked up and fell silent.

　Father Nord and Mother Erna were also beside her, and she felt that it would be detrimental if she argued with them any further.

　I look behind me and I'm afraid that Mother Erna is smiling at me. I wonder if she's thinking about our education policy now.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. Treat it with care and read it through every inch of it.

'Yes, sir!　Thank you, Mr. Alfried!

　Tickle bowed his head politely and thanked him, and then held it back in his hands as if he were handling something fragile.

　I'm not writing a great theory or anything like that, just a few tips and tricks. I'm exaggerating.

　Well, as far as puppeteers go, as long as Tickle gets better and teaches someone with no magic aptitude, he'll be fine.

　The problem is the voice actor.

'As far as voice acting goes, I don't have anyone to teach, so I might as well hire a competent actor as a mentor. And of course their acting would include their voices.

　The profession of voice acting probably doesn't exist in this world yet.

　That means that Gregor will have to start from scratch.

　No matter how much he can imagine his ideal puppet show voice, he can't teach his voice.

　If that's the case, it's better to have someone with similar knowledge and skills teach you.

I see, that's true. It's different from voice actors who only do voice work, but actors also have their own voice and voice acting. We should take their opinions and sublimate them.

'Yeah, I know. It's going to be a bit of a probe, but you have to be patient.

'Yeah, I'm confident I can't break that part!　Because this puppet show is sure to be a good one!

　You can tell by this radiant smile on Gregor's face that you don't have to worry about that kind of thing.

　Then, while we were all chatting for a while, Bastian, the butler, came in.

'Sir, the carriage is ready.

Um, okay.

　Gregor nodded hawkishly to Bastian, who thanked him reverently, and slowly walked down the stairs to the carriage.

　Around the carriage, the maids of the Doll family were lined up neatly around the carriage.

　As Bastian opened the carriage door, Gregor and Tickle turned there.

'Thank you, gentlemen of the House of Slaulet, for taking care of us!　It was the first time I've ever been in a place where a strange man like me, a doll lover, was warmly welcomed without being disgusted, and I was very happy. Thank you so much!

No, no, we have a son like Viscount Dole.

　Mother Erna smiles at Gregor as he thanks her and says something like that.

　Then everyone looked at me and grinned at me.

　Yes, yes, I'm aware that I'm a hobbyist.

'I know you'll be busy with the puppet show from now on, but you're welcome to come back anytime. You're welcome to come back.'

Yeah, I'll be back!

　Nodding at Father Nord's words, Gregor quickly turned and went into the carriage, followed by Tickle.
Ku.

　Finally, Bastian entered the carriage, and the maids rode in the following carriage.

　When they are ready to leave, the Gosha men crack their whips and slowly walk their horses.

　Gregor's carriage leaves the yard and heads out of the mansion.

　Tickle looked out of the window and waved his hand, while Gregor, perhaps because of his huge body, only showed his hand and waved it.

　Seeing such a smiling scene, we waved our hands off too, soothingly.

　Soon, Gregor's carriage goes out of the gate of the house and disappears from sight.

'Maybe it's because of his presence, but it seems like we'll miss him when he's gone.

　At first I thought it was troublesome to deal with a nobleman's guest, but unlike most nobles, Gregor is very friendly and has a passion for his hobby.

　Because we are friends who are passionate about our hobby, although we are going in different directions, our conversation was very much the same.

　All I had to do was lightly show him how to move the doll, and we ended up getting to know each other.

　It was lonely, like a nobleman, or a guest, or a good playmate leaving.

''Al and Viscount Dole were so close to each other for nothing.

Haha, I don't think we've ever met before.

'But that's a big help to me, because they're always willing to sell me clothes at a discount.

　Mother Erna says that while smiling happily.

　Apparently, such a conversation had been going on without my knowledge.

　Maybe she offered it because she felt uncomfortable accepting free guidance and idea fees from me. I guess it's at least a thank you.

　I'm grateful for the excellence of cotton and cloth in Gregor's territory, as I've enjoyed the doll and know it well enough.

　We can stock up on them so cheaply. You might even ask for a cushion big enough to fill up a person.

'Well, let's go back to the mansion.

Yeah.

　As I was thinking about this, Father Nord turned away and Mother Erna walked up to me as she should have.

　Me, my sister Elinora, and brother Silvio entered the mansion, smiling at how close our parents were to each other.