After the dinner was over, Alistair returned to his room. Miki and Shizuru started to survey the room.

Miki: Shizuru, you look happy.

Shizuru: Miki chan, what's wrong to have a king as a father?

Miki: But he is dangerous.

Shizuru: I know but I don't care.

Don't cross a bridge before you come to it.

Miki: ...

Shizuru: Let it be is the best.

Miki: Fine.

Shizuru: You know,

I'm very happy to have father for a first time.

Miki: He's not real, Shizuru.

He's a character in a fiction.

Shizuru: It's not bad for me. Even in a dream, I've still never met my dad.

Miki: ...

Shizuru: Wow, this pillow is really soft. That lamp is so pretty. He is really care about us, don't you think so?

Miki: Isn't it common for a luxury hotel?

Shizuru: Don't be pessimistic, Miki chan. Try to think something positive and you will find more fun.

Miki: *Face palm*

Shizuru: By the way, about Tian Tian and Yun Yun, they're not even in the book. A lot of things have changed. Maybe this Alistair is different from what we've known.

Miki: I hope you're right.

Shizuru: Ok, let take a bath and have a rest. I'm so sleepy.

Miki: *Nod*

At night in Alistair's room, Alistair was talking to Travis casually. Actually, they were best friends. In private, Alistair allowed Travis to act as a friend rather than his secretary.

Travis: Alistair, what should I do with them?

Alistair: Treat them like my real daughters.

Travis: Hmm... I see.

Alistair: Tomorrow, you bring them to find new clothes and if they want anything, just buy all.

Travis: I got it.

Shizuru secretly came to Alistair's room while Miki was bathing. She knocked a door and Travis opened.

Alistair: Travis, you may leave.

Travis: Good night, Your Majesty.

After Travis left, Shizuru sat quietly on a big sofa near the balcony. Alistair went to balcony and looked up to the big full moon.

Alistair: Shizuru.

Shizuru: Yes, Daddy.

Alistair: What do you think about this moon?

Shizuru: Well... it looks lonely.

Alistair: Oh?

Shizuru: It's too bright. The stars felt inferior around her, so they left her alone.

Alistair: Interesting.

Alistair moved and sat next to Shizuru.

Shizuru: Or maybe she is mistaken. The moon is too busy on her shining. So, she doesn't realize how many star friends are surrounding her. In the dark night, the star will do in her place so she can rest.

Alistair: I see.

Shizuru: Maybe... deep down inside the moon's heart, she probably wants to be seen... by someone. That's why she keeps shining brighter and brighter.

Alistair: But that will drive people away from her too.

Shizuru: That's too sad. Why people always compare themselves to others?

Alistair: If you don't compare yourself with others, how do you know your value?

Shizuru: I always know my value, Daddy.

Alistair: Oh!

Shizuru: I'm a master of my life. I'm the only one who decide the value. No one can steal this right from me and I won't give it to anyone.

Alistair: I'm agree with you but life is not that simple.

Shizuru: Daddy, you know?

Alistair: ?

Shizuru: If it's not simple for one, then why don't do it together?

Alistair: !?

Shizuru: The rule can change. People can change. Everything can change. Everything is possible.

Then, Shizuru gave Alistair a big gentle smile. The smile was dazzling enough to make the young king forgot about his plan.

Shizuru: Daddy.

Alistair: ?

Shizuru: Miki chan is my best friend and best friend is an irreplaceable treasure.

Alistair: I understand what you're trying to say. Let's make all of us get happy endings.

Shizuru: Thank you, Daddy.

Alistair: It's already late. I will send you to bed.

Shizuru: No need. I'm about to leave.

Good night, Daddy.

Alistair: Good night, Shizuru.

To be continue . . .