Rui, the youngest butler in the king's service, was assigned to assist the young prince, who was turning five years old. The little boy had been bubbling with excitement all day, eager for his birthday to arrive.
As afternoon approached, Rui spent his time searching the palace for his young master, who seemed to have a knack for disappearing. Other butlers and maids quickly joined in the search, determined to find the mischievous blond boy.
Meanwhile, Tsukasa, the young earl, was playfully engaged in some imaginative role-playing behind the palace swinging his cardboard sword in the air, ignoring all the calls of his name* As Rui searched the palace corridors, he suddenly spied a familiar flash of blond hair among the trees and bushes. With a grin, he quietly approached, careful not to alert the boy. As he got closer, he spotted Tsukasa, oblivious to his surroundings, fully immersed in his imaginative game.
With a sly grin, Rui crept up behind the boy and quickly scooped him up in his arms.
"Caught you!" Rui exclaimed playfully.