Lol so I figured out how titles and ranks worked in nobility so since (y/n) is the son of a grand duke he is considered with the title his highness or a Prince idk why but he is and I explain how they became a family of grand dukes in this chapter. Also the chair demon aka Iruma's grandpa is a lower rank in nobility. Not because house Iphis is op but because it has more connections to stay on top and has had millenniums to secure their spot in society. Now on with the chapter!
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(Iruma's Pov)
I was eating breakfast like normal about to go when I heard Oprea walk in. Behind him was Lucy and (Y/n). (Y/n) looked dressed up in elegant clothing. His hair was slicked back and he looked like a totally different person than how he is at school!
"His highness and heir to the house of Iphis (Y/n) Ipshis has arrived!" Oprea announced. (Y/n) bowed his head and grandpa bowed in return.
"Archduke Sulivan, his highness (Y/n) is grateful to be able to take Iruma shopping today." Lucy said bowing also.
"Yes thank you ." (Y/n) smiled, his head still lowered.
"Iruma your gonna go with his highness (Y/n) so behave and have a good time here some cash!" The Archduke chair demon said as he grabbed a large pouch of money and put it in my hands I was super shocked and confused.
"Um (Y/n), what are you doing here?" I asked, confused but still happy to have a classmate in my house for the first time.
"Iruma a pleasure to see you again." (Y/n) smiled at me as he grabbed my hand and kissed it. I couldn't help but blush a little. "I invited you to a ball. House Iphis is hosting nobility only. Your grandpa stopped me before we left and asked if I could instruct you on proper party attire and proper etiquette." He said I nodded in understanding.
"I see a party..." I whispered in thought. I shouldn't stand out much. "What happens if I don't go?" I asked and he looked shocked.
"Well technically this will also count as your debut into high society and if you don't go you'll be the talk of the town!" He explained and I felt my heart fall to my stomach.
"So how long are we gonna be gone for?!" I laughed awkwardly.
"Shouldn't be long but on our way there I'll teach you about titles and ranks." He said as he pulled my arm.
(3rd pov)
"How come Oprea called you his highness (Y/n)?" Iruma asked (Y/n), smiled and lit a cigarette putting his arm out the window.
"Well my fathers the Grand duke as his heir. I am also called a prince even if I have no royal connection to being the next demon king. there is no demon king at the moment. The reason we are called Grand dukes is because my great great grandfather was a demon king and he was good friends with the demon king after him and that demon king gave him the title of grand duke which has stayed with us for generations. Our job after that was to serve the demon lord and we've been doing it for generations. Our women would serve as the demon lords wives or put into their harem if they had one and the men would serve as their right hand man and advisor." (Y/n) explained puffing smoke from out of the carriage window.
"Really? That sounds kinda cool. You're a prince yet not a prince this ranking sounds complicated..." Iruma whispered, Lucy smiled at him.
"Iruma I promise it won't take too long and we won't make you memorize all the noblemen (Y/n) can help you with that. Our job is to help you with the basics and on what to wear!" Lucy smiled at him, soothing him. Iruma got a sense of familiarity from Lucy's smile like he'd seen it before. Like Lucy cared about him much more like an older brother. Out of instinct he moved his hand to grab Lucy's sleeve. Lucy looked down at him in shock while Iruma flushed out of embarrassment and lifted his hands up above his head.
"Oh! I'm sorry I don't know what came over me but... I felt- it's nothing!" He said as (Y/n) and Lucy looked at each other guilty.
"Iruma... I'm glad to see you well. I was worried for you." Lucy smiled and gave Iruma a hug. Iruma couldn't help but feel unrecognizable nostalgia from parts of his mind that were cloudy like someone took and earaser and erased parts of his memories that he wanted nothing more than to remember. Like he needed desperately to remember something important.
"So Iruma we'll be stopping off somewhere to get your outfit tailor made than we'll stop off to get you some new earrings and we can go to my estate to practice waltzing and etiquette. The balls tomorrow so you should be prepared by today." (Y/n) said as Iruma grabbed (Y/n)'s cigarette box (Y/n) quickly smacked them away thinking he wanted to try them.
"Oh sorry Ik sometimes people who smoke are protective of their boxes sorry." Iruma said.
"No, I just don't want you to try them. You're too young for them" (Y/n) scolded and Iruma was confused.
"But we are the same age? And why can you do it?" He asked (Y/n) and he just looked out the window and puffed, feeling guilty. A glimpse of the past was his boyfriend Akuji handing him a box and telling him to try them and since than he never stopped.
"Fine." (Y/n) said, dimming the lit cigarette made Iruma smile.
"(Y/n), we have arrived." Lucy smiled as he got out to open the carriage door. Iruma was kinda embarrassed to get out but (Y/n) pushed him forward saying they had a schedule to keep.
When they got inside the shop Iruma noticed it was empty and there were anxious male and female workers silently bowing their heads.
"H-Hello your highness (Y/n) Iphis, it's a p-pleasure to have you at our shop. We weren't expecting you so soon..." A man in an outfit that looked well done said nervously as (Y/n) looked up at him snapping his fingers for Lucy to open his oddly familiar pocket watch. (Y/n) side eyed the time and scoffed.
"We are exactly on time. What do you mean you weren't expecting us? We called you 10 minutes before our arrival. I expected the best tailor in hell would be more prepared." (Y/n) said micro aggressively. The man and woman started to stutter when Lucy stepped forward.
"We have come to measure Archduke Sulivan's grandson for an upcoming event. We also ordered his highness's suit to be made here for the national Lucifers Apple ball. I expect it's done?" Lucy explained as (Y/n) smiled and the workers nodded.
"Oh yes we got a new shipment of suits you could try on that would be to your likings your highness and Lordship." the woman said, grabbing a magazine to show them.
"Let me go to the back to get your suit, your highness."
"Thank you." Lucy responded for (Y/n) as (Y/n) dragged Iruma around to look at outfits and fabrics.
After a while Iruma went to be measured on a pedestal with mirrors around him (Y/n) was given his outfit to try on with Lucy's help.
(Y/n) came out his outfit was black with white and some pink. He had a cape that was attached to one side and fur on his shoulder. He looked like royalty. He smiled at Iruma and reached up for his hand. Iruma flushed and gave it to him but (Y/n) gave him a pendant with a rose design in it.
(This is what my (y/n) looks like yours will look different but the outfit should be exactly what is going to be worn in the story you can pick and choose the colors or change some stuff but it should look the somewhat the same. Iruma's family rank is the blue 6 on his suit the rose is his.)
"Attach it to your tie on your suit. It's my family symbol. I'll attach yours to mine. It's meant to show an alliance between our houses." (Y/n) explained as Iruma smiled and nodded. "How is it going?" (Y/n) asked the woman measuring Iruma.
"Very well we have picked an outfit design that will suit him nicely." she smiled and so did Iruma.
"Let me see it." (Y/n) said but Iruma shook his head.
"I want it to be a surprise for the ball!" He explained.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? I wouldn't have shown you mine so I'd be a double surprise!" (Y/n) said, grabbing a glass of champagne and drinking it.
"Either way you both will look so handsome at the ball I'll be stuck serving drinks all night." Lucy sighed, upset knowing his outfit will be just a slightly more decorative version of his butler's uniform.
"Your highness I got what you requested." The owner of the shop said holding an over jeweled and over layed dress it looked very extra yet it matched in color and design to (Y/n)s. (Y/n) took a glance at it and spit his drink up while coughing.
"She- (cough cough) wouldn't dare embarrass me with that mon- (Cough cough) monstrosity!" He shouted cleaning his mouth as he examined the dress further.
"What is it? Whose dress is that?" Iruma said Smiling awkwardly at the mess (Y/n) just made and the ugly af dress.
"My fiancé's- stop laughing Lucy!" (Y/n) shouted, hitting Lucy's arm so he would stop laughing. Lucy had a hand covering his mouth and was shaking with tears in his eyes trying so hard not to laugh out loud at how ridiculous the dress looked.
"Your highness, why not change it to fit your liking more and I will notify her about it." The worker suggested and (Y/n) stopped hitting Lucy for a second and agreed.
"Make it something extravagant but not tacky looking just make it look presentable." (Y/n) said and the worker nodded.
"Will you like her family crest on your suit also?" He asked.
"No, I have the family crest I desire already." (Y/n) smiled, touching Iruma's blue family crest amulet on his suit.
"O-oh very well!" The man said surprised. Iruma was somewhat confused at his reaction but shrugged it off.
"Alright young lord Iruma, we will send the outfit to your estate or you can pick it up!" The female worker wrapped up her measuring tool.
"Oh thank you ma'am!" Iruma thanked her and (Y/n) raised his hand to help him down from the mirrored pedestal. Iruma flushed and took his hand getting down.
"I must change out of my outfit now I'll be back." (Y/n) smiled at him as Lucy followed closely behind.
After a while they were back in the carriage.
"My fathers rank is one of the highest. He's a grand duke and my mother is the grand duchess. Below that is the grand prince/ princess, archduke and archduchess are below them. And below them is the normal duke and duchess. Then a prince and princess are ranked after them then it's the marquess and marchioness. After them are the count and countess. Viscount, viscountess, Baron, Baroness, Knight, Dame, Lord and Lady. That's all of them minus the king rank since we are kinda kingless." (Y/n) explained as they made their way to Iruma's house.
"That's a lot to remember." Iruma said with a dizzy expression.
"Don't worry, just remember out of all the noble children I'm the highest rank. In high society they usually try to bond with people who will up them in rank. Like a lady with a Baron see different ranks but not too far off but a lady and an archduke is a no no unless she builds her way up or some magical other fanfic fantasy novel scenario happens." (Y/n) said, trying to sooth him.
"(Y/n)'s fiancé is the heir of a viscount Alexis Amberwell. Her name is Amaya Amberwell. Even though she's ranked very low compared to (Y/n) she has connections with (Y/n)'s father. Both house Iphis and house Amberwell heads were friends since they were young and when their eldest were born they set an arrangement for marriage between the two of their eldest children. That would bring up Amberwells rank in society." Lucy explained and Iruma felt weird talking about someone he had never met yet he held an uncertain grudge against.
"She's a hassle though and I realllly hate her. She isn't good at anything minus gossip but that's all." (Y/n) cursed as he looked out the window.
"Oh okay well what else are we going to do or is that all for today." Iruma asked and (Y/n) smiled.
"Well I could stop at your house to give you a little waltz practice to see if you've changed much." (Y/n) said, grabbing Iruma's hands. Iruma smiled and flushed pink.
"That seems like it'll be fun! I wouldn't want to embarrass myself at the ball and people talk about me not knowing how to dance!" Iruma laughed awkwardly as (Y/n) gave a closed eye smile.
"I promise me and Lucy will make sure no one talks bad about you!" Iruma smiled thankful but Lucy knew the sinister meaning behind those words and the sinister glint in (Y/n)'s eyes as he said it with his curling smile.
When they got to Iruma's house they set up in the dinning hall and Lucy had a familiar sadness in his eyes. (Y/n) smiled at Iruma and he looked nervous. Lucy played the music. It was an elegant melody with a strong tone and to the bare ear it sounded sad.
"Introduce yourself to one another before every dance!" Lucy exclaimed as (Y/n) put one hand behind his back and one in front of him bowing. Iruma followed his exact movements. "(Y/n) take Iruma's hand and the waltz shall begin!"
(Y/n) lifted his head and put his hand out for Iruma to grab. Iruma put his hand in (Y/n)'s and (Y/n) pulled him close.
"Okay Iruma just like old times. I'll lead you'll follow." (Y/n) whispered, holding one of Iruma's hands out to the side while putting the other on his waist.
"I don't know what that means... also old times?" Iruma whispered back flustered at the closeness.
"It means I'll play the role of the man in the dance and you'll play the woman's." (Y/n) said as he guided Iruma's hand on his shoulder. (Y/n) started to move in a box shape Iruma following his steps exactly.
"Now bend your knees slightly and then jump up and travel the floor with grace, then when you hit a corner of a box, do a half circle to move to the next side of the square." Lucy instructed sternly, clapping his hands to match the beat. Iruma looked at (Y/n) and he gave Iruma a reassuring smile.
As he took the lead they did a crossing method and they both looked elegant, this being Iruma's first time in years with his memory altered he was still a natural at picking up the steps. They had the most elegant look about them. They looked warm and tall by each other's side. The waltz looked so peaceful and elegant like royalty tearing up broken fragments of lost memories trying to piece them together. Iruma seemed to be lost in thought and his body moved on its own. (Y/n) seemed as though he wanted nothing more for the song to go on forever; he wanted Iruma to stay in his arms and promise him he wouldn't leave him like he did years ago.
Iruma felt like he was in a daze. Memories came to his mind ones he couldn't touch no matter how hard he tried. They were chained and the faces in them were blurred to the point of no recondition. He saw them dancing and he was laughing and the two boys he was with were laughing too. But he couldn't remember where... Who are they?
"Iruma? Iruma?" (Y/n)s voice snapped him out of his trance. "The songs over Iruma."
"Oh yea I'm sorry I felt like I had something I needed to remember but it's stuck so far back that I can't quite remember it." Iruma said. Val and Lucy and (Y/n) looked at each other.
"Well I'm sure it'll come to you. I must head home. see you tomorrow at the ball you did great today!" (Y/n) smiled, grabbing Iruma's hand before kissing it. Iruma was at a loss for words once more and Iruma just smiled flushed. He also put his family's crest pin in Iruma's hands for his outfit.
"Um yes thank you! I'll see you tomorrow! Goodbye!" Iruma shouted nervously as he calmed the blush in his face.
"Yes goodbye young Iruma" Lucy smiled at him patting his head before they both left.
Iruma felt a ringing in his earrings. They always got like that when (Y/n) was around for some reason. Iruma wasn't sure where he got them but he just knew not to take them off. He couldn't remember who told him not to take them off but he never took them off.
Iruma was excited for tomorrow to see (Y/n) in his outfit and to be going to a ball for the first time ever. He went to bed smiling.
(Y/n) on the other hand got home and crashed on his bed he was red in his face and so happy he was going to explode. He told Lucy all about the day like a schoolgirl gossiping about her crush to her friends even though Lucy was right next to him the whole time. (Y/n) then demanded Lucy to make sure he looked perfect for Iruma the day of the ball. Lucy just nodded to get (Y/n) to shut up.