Chapter 3
Unexpected
For some reason, the place where Nicks and Dorothea were having their pairing was shrouded in a strange atmosphere.
I sat down and drank a cup of tea, but for some reason the aroma and taste seemed lighter than usual.
Winter was about to end and it was time to start warming up, but for some reason it felt strangely cold.
In the tense room, I was sipping my tea in silence.
However, the woman in front of me, Clarice-senpai---who graduated from the academy---
smiled happily.
-I am relieved. So, it wasn't a matchmaking meeting between Leon and Deirdre.
-I'm engaged, so I don't think I'm going to have any mating dates or anything like that.
For some reason, Clarice-senpai misunderstood that Deirdre and I were having a pairing meeting.
When she arrived at Bartfort territory in her airship, she went straight into the mansion.
With her was a senpai with whom I had clashed in the jet ski race, and he was followed by a strange person who looked like an unknown school girl.
To tell the truth, Deirdre-senpai, sitting next to me, hid her mouth and brought her sullen gaze toward Clarice-senpai.
-Court nobles are good at being picky and sarcastic. Do you really think House Roseblade would do something like that?
Deirdre-senpai was angry because she seemed to have thought that she made a forced pairing with me.
Clarice-senpai replied coolly.
-Isn't the problem in the first place that you think it's okay to do so? You should take a look at what you normally do.
Since sisters want to turn people into a pet, I guess it means that it's not strange for them to pose a pairing to someone who is already engaged.
Deirdre-senpai responded by lifting the corner of her lips and trying to keep a smile on her face.
Inside, her guts seemed to churn.
The Roseblade family's servants, who were waiting in the back, were squinting and watching the situation from the beginning.
-Those aren't the words of a person who had her engagement broken off and went into despair, are they?
If there was a weak point for Clarice-senpai, it's seriously Jilk.... That Jilk broke off his engagement with her and turned her into a delinquent during the summer.
During that time, she was playing without much restraint, so it is said that she did not behave like a lady.
The gazes of the two people behind Clarice-senpai had become much more intense.
I turned my upper body to ask my servants for help.
However, the servants quickly averted their gaze.
Yumeria and the others had an unconcerned look as if they did not understand what was happening.
When I looked back, I seemed to have decided to wave my hand for the time being.
The figure who came to heal me was Angie, who took a sip of black tea and opened her mouth. -You can take your staring contest elsewhere. So, what brings you to visit, Clarice?
When I was relieved to see Angie take charge of the situation, Luxon muttered next to me.
[Master, are you relieved that Angelica is in charge?]
-It's my style to leave it in the hands of someone who can.
[You really are a useless Master, aren't you?]
-I'm not foolish enough to get myself into a situation I don't understand.
It's not clear why you're uncomfortable in the first place.
[Isn't it simply because he doesn't try to know?]
-Don't you think it's too arrogant for humans to try to know everything? [I think it's arrogant to think that you can live without knowing anything].
While muttering with Luxon, Clarice-senpai took a sip of her tea, took a breath, and then began to speak.
-Actually, there's a lot to discuss. Could we do it alone?
When she said that, it meant that she wanted to talk without the servants around.
When Angie brought her gaze toward Deirdre-senpai, she opened the fan to hide her mouth and turned her gaze somewhere.
-Doesn't matter. I wanted to talk about some things too.
She looked at me as she said that, I'm sure she wasn't satisfied with Nicks' actions towards Dorothea.
I should probably tell her that it was not Nicks' true intentions, but my instructions.
Thus, the servants were forced to leave their places.
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-I don't know why I can't stay. Of course, it was my parents who introduced us and brought us together. But it's hard for me. It's hard for me because I'm alone and everyone around me gets along.
When the servants disappeared, Clarice-senpai looked down with a dark expression.
The reason is the two people who were waiting behind her a moment ago.
Although he was a graduate, he met a woman when he was introduced to the Atlee family. I slipped out to talk to Livia at the side.
-That senpai, he was the one who competed with me in the airbike race, right? Wasn't it that that male person liked Clarice-senpai?
Livia seemed to think so too.
-That's right. I'm sure it's a complicated feeling.
After graduating from the academy, my senpai, who actively participated in airbike racing, went into jobs that used airbikes.
He seemed to be very reliable and today he also accompanied Clarice-senpai.
Previously, he tried to take revenge on Jilk for Clarice-senpai.
From his appearance, I could tell that he still cared about Clarice-senpai as much as ever.
Noelle heard us and made a complicated look.
-The nobles of the kingdom also have it hard.
When the three of us are talking to each other, Clarice-senpai turned to us. -You don't have to worry about that.
Apparently, she could hear us.
Luxon asked directly without reading the atmosphere while I was trying to avert my eyes and deceive her.
[There must have been male graduates of the academy who lusted after Clarice. Wasn't there a rapprochement with them?]
I had thought that since Clarice-senpai was well-liked by her male cronies, she might have confessed to at least one of them.
However, it seems that the situation was different.
Clarice-senpai replied with a strained smile.
-Th-There is a difference in status.
They were regular class boys around her.
They are too different from Clarice-senpai's status, and they are not balanced as marriage partners.
Deirdre-senpai opened her fan and hid her mouth, but it could be seen in her eyes that she was enjoying it.
-I wonder if it was respect and not love. You were worried about being left alone while people around you were getting married. Is it the result of not acting like a lady?
The engagement was called off by Jilk, and the past of playing at night weighed heavily on Clarice-senpai.
Other than a family of the baron and viscount, the Holfault Kingdom had a solid idea of chastity when it came to a family beyond a count family.
The reason was very disappointing, but the men of a family that could be married avoided Clarice, saying, "A little girl who just plays around is something...".
Maybe she is aware of that, Deirdre-senpai surely threw that at her with a glare.
-Yes! I'm the only one while people around me are getting married! And yet everyone around me is so nice to me that I can't stand it anymore!
Angie folded her arms in front of Clarice-senpai, who hid her face with both hands and was depressed.
-So, you came here to complain? Why don't you say what you really want to say? However, Angie was wary when she heard Clarice-senpai's story. When I wondered why, Clarice-senpai corrected her posture and smiled.
The depressed figure from before was nowhere to be seen.
Noelle and Livia were shocked to see that change in Clarice-senpai.
-Isn't she a bit of a terrible person?
-I'm usually a kind senpai. Now I'm a graduate.
Angie looked at Clarice-senpai and Deirdre-senpai, and replied with a fearless smile. She guessed the reason Clarice-senpai came to our house.
-Since House Roseblade approached House Bartfort, you came all the way here to investigate, didn't you? Because you and Leon are no strangers.
I didn't think House Atlee would move because of my pairing.
But if Angie said so, there may be a reason.
For some reason, Clarice-senpai looked at me and smiled.
-That's also one of the reasons. But if the other party is Dorothea, it will probably end in failure anyway. Or has it already failed?
When I moved my shoulders and showed a reaction, Clarice-senpai took a breath and looked relieved.
-From Leon's reaction, it looks like it failed. That's a relief.
Then Deirdre-senpai spoke to Clarice-senpai, who reached for her cup of tea and tried to take a sip.
-Oh, when was it said that the Roseblade family has failed? My sister is more serious than ever.
-Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!
Clarice-senpai, who endured the attempt to blow the tea, looked at Deirdre-senpai while holding her chest.
-Y-You're kidding, right, Dorothea is motivated?
When Deirdre-senpai slowly rose from her seat, she closed her fan and declared toward Clarice-senpai.
-As a younger sister, I can't say anything but affirm that my elder sister is seriously going for it. The Roseblade family is seriously going for Nicks.
The stunned Clarice-senpai apparently thought the pairing would fail. But what does this mean?
Noelle pinched my clothes with her fingers and tugged on them just a couple of times. -
What does that mean? Didn't you fail?
-I-I don't know what's going on either.
What do you mean Dorothea is serious when she executes a terrible plan like that? To our confusion, Luxon explained.
[This outcome was also unexpected even for me. Master has always betrayed my expectations, but this time the result was diagonally downward. Unfortunately, he seems to have plotted a ridiculous probability of success].
As a result of that diagonal downward plunge .... Apparently, Nicks has won Dorothea's heart.
-You're lying. -How could he succeed in that way?
What excuse should I give Nicks.
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-How could he succeed?!
Released from the tense tea party, I told Nicks what Dorothea had said. As a result, Nicks was holding his head.
I was holding my head too.
-How would I know! If one person tells you to become my pet with a collar, no matter how you think about it, it's normal to fail! And yet, the other person?
Dorothea's message was "I would like to see you again."
I was entrusted with not only a message, but also a very polite and long letter. It was kindly accompanied by a gift.
By the way, an apology for her rude attitude was also written.
She seems to be a different person than at the time of the pairing. By the way, I heard from Deirdre-senpai that Dorothea was like a maiden in love.
When Nicks approached me, he grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me back and forth many times.
-You said it! You told me you were an expert on failure! Why did you succeed?
Just as I was being shaken, Luxon replied in an amused electronic voice.
[If the prerequisites should not succeed, then you have failed admirably. It is a masterful result. It would be a tremendous result if it succeeded with what I could not do because of my lack of information. Within the near failure, I manage to have success].
If you wanted to succeed, it was quite difficult even with Luxon.
It seemed like it was amazing that I succeeded in this situation.
It seems like a compliment, but I'm not flattered.
As I pushed Nicks away and took some distance, I adjusted my breathing, fixed my hair and clothes.
-Become a pet! Didn't you think that was the right answer? You agreed with my opinion too, didn't you, bro?!
-That's true! But I did the best I could by sacrificing several things, and you have chosen the wrong answer! It's a big failure for me!
I had thought long and hard about this... and I came to a conclusion.
-Why don't you give up?
In response to the answer I gave, Nicks gradually turned into a demon. When he jumped on me, we started the first sibling fight in a long time.
-You are so lucky! Because you have such beautiful and caring partners! And yet, why do I...
Damn it!!!
Is
it my imagination of mine or did it seem to me that Luxon was happy for some reason when he saw me flying with Nicks right fist in my cheek?
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On the Roseblade family airship.
Dorothea paced restlessly around her room.
-I don't like it, I should have brought better clothes if I was going to do this. Besides, I didn't comb my hair very well when we first met.... I hope Nicks wasn't offended.
Deirdre was perplexed that Dorothea, who had never been interested in anything, was now fussing over little things.
-I don't think it's a problem. Sister, didn't you say you didn't know why women were so attached to clothes?
It was Dorothea who made fun of women who dressed elegantly by saying that normally they should look neat and well-groomed to a certain extent.
And yet she was doing the same as those people.
Dorothea gave Deirdre a hug.
- Deirdre, did you deliver the letter and gift correctly? You didn't get a gift from Nicks?
Maybe you couldn't get a response because he hates me?
-I asked him for a message. You think you would get a response right away? First of all, why don't you get off the boat and tell him directly?
-I-I don't want to! ... What if they think I'm an insignificant woman?
The servants around her clasped their hands together and swallowed the words, "And you say so!"
Deirdre was also patient and, after a brief pause, continued speaking.
-I never thought my sister's ideal man would be in a place like this.
Dorothea folded her hands and thanked the saint with a prayerful gesture.
Saint... She was said to be the closest to the god the temple worshipped.
She is the sixth adventurer said to have participated in the founding of the Kingdom of Holfault, and has long been worshipped by the people as a saint.
In the Kingdom of Holfault, founded by adventurers, she is a deified being.
Since the saint was an adventurer, she is popular among the nobles as she is believed to have the blessing of adventure.
-I thank you, Saint. If you keep wishing, your dreams will come true. I never thought I would finally meet a wonderful man. Why couldn't I meet him while I was at the academy?
If I had met Nicks earlier, my school life would have been so much more enjoyable.
Seeing Dorothea with red-tinged cheeks, Deirdre murmured as she sighed.
-It's a relief that my sister has gotten serious.
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-Wasn't that a pairing!!!?
After being hit by Nicks, I was in my room being treated by Livia with healing magic.
The pain in the hit area remained a bit, but it was more bearable than when I was treated without doing anything.
The part that turned purple has now recovered to the point that it is slightly red and swollen.
As he looked at me like that, Angie, who sat in a chair and wore a dumbfounded look on her face, pointed out our misunderstanding.
-Yes. The Roseblade family has not officially requested a match. - But my parents...!
-When it's a formal request, there's a more complicated procedure. In this case, it's really like a face-to-face meeting. If you feel like it, you'll get one of that degree next time.
-But Deirdre-senpai was also serious!
-I think she was serious there. If she was feeling good, she should have officially requested a pairing or even rushed even the engagement.
...Eeeeeeeeeeh.
Did I myself, and even my family, mistakenly believe that they were offering a matchmaking?
I stared at Luxon.
-Didn't you notice it too?
[I could have predicted it, but there was nothing I could do since you were working under the premise of a match, Master. Besides, I was not ordered to gather information about the noble society. I wasn't sure because I didn't have enough information to make a decision].
It seemed suspicious to me, but you didn't point it out to me because you didn't suspect it. -
You're not as useful as I thought you were.
[No matter how good the artificial intelligence is, if there's a problem with the part that handles it, it won't be able to fully demonstrate its potential. It's not a problem with my performance, but with the Master who can't use it. I demand improvement].
I showed that it was not my fault.
-Why don't you improve that attitude of yours?
[I will consider it.]
I got up to grab Luxon, but Livia grabbed my arm.
-The treatment isn't over yet.
-It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore. More importantly, I have to punish this traitor.
-Leon, you can't! Don't move until the treatment is over.
After being scolded by Livia, reluctantly sitting down and resuming treatment, Luxon approached.
It went narrowly out of my reach and annoyed me.
[I will summarize the results. In other words, the Master encouraged his brother's marriage, which he wanted to fail, by doing something unnecessary. Away from the other party, he made his brother do something terrible and failed. Did you give it some thought?]
-It's not over yet. You can rewind all you want from here. I haven't given up yet.
Luxon shook his eye and left the room, followed by Angie.
Livia and I stayed in the room.
While Livia tended to my wounds, she reminisced about her early days at the academy.
When she saw that my wounds were healing, her cheeks relaxed a bit and she put on a kind face.
-Treating you like this reminds me of when we were in first year. Remember when I started working with you and we challenged the dungeon for the first time?
At that time, while I was looking for marriage, I was worried about Livia's situation and took care of several things.
Believing I was doing well, I both helped and hindered Livia's growth.
She would have grown into a strong girl, but because of me she became mentally fragile, which I still regret.
However, after that, Livia showed strong growth on her own. I am sure Livia would have solved the problem on her own without me.
It's exactly the opposite of me, that I can't do anything without Luxon.
-Yes. I remember when I was attacked by a monster and injured. Shortly before, I invited you to a tea party and then we started talking a lot.
When I saw that she was being bullied, I couldn't leave her alone and started talking to her.
Now that I think about it, I think that was a big turning point.
If I hadn't started talking to her, I wouldn't have been in this situation. ... I don't regret it, but I think I did something irreparable.
Livia looked back on those days and seemed happy.
-You invited me to the tea party many times. One day before your invitation, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep.
-Is that so?
I never thought that just by attending my tea party I would react like a sleepless child the day before the excursion.
- For me, it was very special to be invited to a tea party. Then a lot of things happened, and you also became friends with Angie.
The part where Livia summed up with the word "a lot of things" must be because of the problem with Julius and the other idiots.
Maybe she didn't want to talk about it and ended it with one word.
Livia also gave a cold reaction towards the five idiots.
Originally, Livia and those guys might have been lovers.
-Before all that happened, you weren't close to Angie yet.
-That's right. Angie is the daughter of a nobleman and I never thought we could get along. -
She's certainly not someone you can get close to.
Livia grabbed my right hand with both hands from above and below, and looked up at me with her gaze.
-It's the same with you, Leon. At the time, I never imagined it could be like this.
I never thought I could be engaged to Livia, and I never imagined I would be engaged to two people... no, three people.
At first, I planned to keep a subtle distance when approaching her because she was the main character in that otome game.
Someone was going to make Livia happy and I never doubted it was the right thing to do.
Thinking about it now, I wonder what I was doing?
Would those five idiots make Livia happy? That's impossible.
Those five were beautiful and excellent characters in the game, but their current appearance is too disappointing even to watch.
Even Livia forcefully rejects the five idiots, saying, "There's no such thing as those five."
-I didn't think this would happen. I was supposed to be a baron back then...now I'm a marquis, what did I do wrong? If I told my me from a few years ago, he wouldn't believe me.
Even if someone came from the future and said, "You will be a marquis in the future and you will have three wives!", you would think it's some kind of joke.
Actually, a lot of things happened... For some reason, four people who are targets for capture are now my subordinates.
Also, it's unexpected that the prince will join in and I'll end up taking care of the idiots.
Livia rested her forehead on my shoulder.
When I became nervous as I smelled her soft scent, she cheerfully told me how she felt at that moment.
-I can't believe it either. I still think it's a dream. To me, you are a strong and gentle gentleman.
-A gentle gentleman? You're right, but I'm a little more cowardly than others. I'm aware that there are places where I don't choose the means.
But that's because I'm aware that I'm an ordinary man.
So, it's no wonder he's prepared to win.
-Well, I can't decide if it's a little.
Livia, who had an embarrassed voice, lifted her face and showed a big smile. -But you are still a gentle and strong gentleman to me.
For some reason, I wanted to hug her and reached out my hand towards Livia's shoulders, but my body stopped moving, wondering for a moment if I should really touch her.
Then, Livia approached me.
However, Livia had a slightly sad look on her face.
-So, please rest now. You've been working on too many things lately.
-I think you're worrying too much. But if you tell me to do something, I'll shut up and obey.
-Is it true? -You're not exaggerating?
-I'm not lying to you.
If Luxon was here, he would say, "Oh? So fast lying?" But there was only Livia here. Hearing my teasing response, Livia let out a giggle.
-You're not lying? I trust you for now. But.... if it's a lie, I'll make you rest even if I have to tie you up.
...It was a bit creepy, but it was a sentence thinking of me, wasn't it?
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After leaving the room, Luxon went out into the hallway and waited for Angie. Angie stood in front of Luxon.
-Is there something you want to ask me?
[Yes. Angelica, she seemed to be aware of the Roseblade family's intentions. So why didn't she correct the Master's misunderstanding]?
-That is...
Angie realized that it was just a face-to-face meeting, but there were also other intentions on the part of the Roseblade family.
Realizing this, she said nothing to Leon.
-... It was a good opportunity. Leon has low self-esteem for some reason. No, it's too low. I was waiting for him to realize his own worth at this point.
[Is the Roseblade family willing to marry the Master's brother?] -You must have noticed. ...
Leon has been too active.
He saved the crisis in the Holfault Kingdom and even defeated the Republic of Alzer, who was said to be undefeated in defense battles.
Although he is called a hero, it does not mean that everyone is happy about it.
Of course, some people find it annoying, but at the same time, the thing to be wary of is those who try to get close to Leon and use him.
-From now on, even if I don't like various people, I will have to get involved. I can be cautious, but I'm in trouble if the person himself is not conscientious. ... But the story of the necklace was exaggerated. I thought that once I suffered a little, I would reflect on it.
Angie was confused because she never thought she would succeed.
Then, Luxon advised Angie.
[I won't spare you if there is anything that is detrimental to Master.]
Angie smiled at Luxon's line.
-That's fine with you. What's more, if you knew, why didn't you tell Leon about this? Luxon had figured it out?
Angie's guess was correct.
However, Luxon did not respond clearly.
[The Master needs to rest.]
-I agree with that, but could you have told him about it while he was resting?
[It's to reduce the extra burden.]
Hearing that, Angie approached Luxon and touched him as if caressing him.
[What's wrong?]
-You like Leon too, don't you?
[You're wrong, Angelica. Protecting the registered Master is just one of my important tasks. I don't have feelings of liking or disliking like humans].
-Despite the fact that you usually tell him that you hate him.
Luxon, who thought Angie was mocking him, emitted a slightly sullen electronic voice.
[I'm simply trying to adapt to the Master. Now, if you'll excuse me. Also, Angelica, you look like you need to rest. I can see that your judgment is impaired].
Angie said goodbye to Luxon, who quickly flew away, and spoke to her one last time. -Leon is right. You're not honest.
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It was already dark when I went outside after my injury was treated.
-It's been a very intense day.
Starting with the pairing of Nicks, the arrival of Clarice-senpai and for some reason I was allowed to participate in a tense tea party.... Several things really happened.
As I sighed, worried about what would happen tomorrow, I heard a voice.
-The young lady was also great today.
-She's very dignified. I want to be like that too.
I was curious about the conversation that seemed to be fun, and when I went to look, there was a graduate senpai I met at the airbikes and a girl.
The girl is younger than me and probably a freshman?
When I showed my face, my senpai noticed my presence and raised his hand.
-Hey! No, you are already a marquis. I beg your pardon, marquis.
I hastened to ask them, the senpai and the girl who bowed, to raise their heads quickly.
-I am not used to formalities. By the way, what were they talking about? When the senpai and the student raised their faces, they looked at each other and then looked at me. The senpai scratched his head and told me while embarrassed.
-About Miss Clarice's story.
-Clarice-senpai?
The student was also embarrassed and entwined her arm around the senpai's arm.
-In fact, we met through the introduction of the Atlee family. At that time, we were enthusiastic about Miss Clarice's story and got along well. Recently I have been indebted to her, but Miss Clarice is very nice, isn't she!!!?
When I replied to the kouhai, who made her eyes sparkle, with an "Y-Yes", the senpai snorted and gave an enthusiastic speech in front of me.
-That's right! She's been very affectionate since I was a student, and she's also very kind.
When I graduated from school, she took care of me until I was matched. Then, I introduced
her to a nice girl who admired Miss. The theme of Miss Clarice naturally increases in daily stories. It seems to be the same with the others.
-Is-Is that so?
Inwardly I thought that Clarice-senpai's complaints were not all lies.
The boys around him were getting married one after another, but it's because of Clarice-senpai herself who appears in the conversation.
Those around her seemed excited, but it appeared that the person in question had no prospect of making a commitment.
I couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.
So, I asked them what interested me.
-Oh? By the way, everyone liked Clarice-senpai, right? Did anyone confess to her? Both the senpai and the kouhai looked doubtful at my answer.
Then, they both looked at each other and shook their heads.
-No, I understand that there is a difference in status. Still, I wondered if they liked or had that kind of feeling.
Hearing my explanation, my senpai shook his head.
-We? We are grateful to her. That person is not the kind of person to whom we can direct those impure feelings. As for us, as long as Miss Clarice is happy, that's all that matters.
The kouhai also put her hand to her chest and nodded deeply.
-That's right. Miss Clarice is a goddess to us. When my parents' house was in trouble, she was the one who came to help us. She is kind but strong at heart, and her demeanor is perfect.
The kouhai clasped her hands together and talked about her memories with Clarice-senpai.
──What about this treatment?
It seems that Clarice-senpai is too highly valued to be the kind of existence to which impure feelings can be directed.
I think Clarice-senpai will have a hard time with this.
Among the senpai who were close and supportive of her, there must have been one or two guys who might be willing to accept it.
Still, it would be a shock in a different sense if these senpai said, "We are very afraid of having impure feelings for her."
Speaking of the former life, is she more like an Idol? However, since Idols originally mean idolized people, isn't there any doubt that they are worshippers?
The two of them talked about how precious Clarice-senpai is in front of me.
Then I was pressed by a kouhai.
-More than that, Marquis, did you think about Miss Clarice? She took time to prepare for today. Did you praise her for being beautiful, pretty or gorgeous?
-N-No.
When I was about to withdraw, the senpai quickly closed the distance.
-Don't do that! Please, even if it's just now, you can call her. Miss Clarice will also be happy to be praised by the marquis. Miss Clarice, who was preparing to meet the Marquis today, was more excited than usual. She is really cute!
I couldn't help but feel scared when the senpai from the athletic club emphasized his respects with bloodshot eyes.
I was completely scared.
-I-I'll tell you later!
I left this place as if I was running away, in any case, I decided to tell Clarice-senpai that she looked beautiful today.
If I didn't say it, tomorrow I would be in quite a mess and would be bullied by those two.
And as I walked away from the two, I felt sorry for Clarice-senpai.
-Certainly, this makes me want to say a complaint?
What's terrible is that the people around her praise Clarice-senpai.
It seems that Clarice-senpai's story is more exciting than it needs to be even though Clarice-senpai doesn't want it to be.
Besides, everyone is a couple.
Even though I am alone, I get angry when people around me get excited about my topic. I could complain, but everyone around me loves me.
- Do I still go out enough to complain?
During my stay at my parents' house, let's just say I always complain about my dissatisfied days.
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On my way to the room where Clarice-senpai was staying, I saw my older sister and younger sister dressed in casual clothes.
The two were discussing something while standing in the hallway.
My older sister, Jenna, pointed her finger at my younger sister, Finley, and looked down.
-For God's sake, shut up!
-Why! They're just customers, aren't they?
-Are you stupid? Both the Roseblades and the Atlees are the most prestigious family in the world. If you embarrass yourself, you'll ruin my reputation!
Apparently, Jenna was telling Finley to shut up.
Finley, who hasn't even gone to school, even if he has knowledge about prestigious nobles still doesn't feel it's real.
I guess that attitude made Jenna seem less nervous.
But I thought...
-Do you still have a reputation to uphold?
Jenna glared at me as I spoke to her and I laughed.
-So, there was truth to the rumor that you even laid a hand on Clarice.
-Haa?
When I shook my head at Jenna's story, Finley turned to me with a disgusted look on his face.
-Huh? You have two fiancées and you cheat on them again? That's disgusting.
Again? What do you mean?
I'm not cheating on them!
-Let me correct a mistake. -I've never been unfaithful. I've never been unfaithful, and I have three fiancées to begin with. I held up three fingers and thrust them in front of them, strongly emphasizing, "Make no mistake!" Jenna and Finley, who had been arguing earlier, huddled together and spoke softly. -Finley, you'd better watch out for men like him.
-What do those ladies see in my brother? He's the worst kind of scum there is. I'd never choose him. They have bad taste.
-They do indeed have bad taste. -Maybe those ladies have seen so many good-looking boys that a face like Leon is unusual?
-It's a luxury problem, huh. Normally I'd pick a beautiful boy.
My older and younger sister can tell me all they want, but I want to say something too.
-I'm sure guys wouldn't pick a girl with a heart as ugly as yours. First of all, Jenna did you get picked by anyone when you graduated ----!?!?
-Mmm!
Before I could finish saying it, Jenna's fist, which had taken a deep step, slammed into my face.
Instead of slapping me, she hit me with her fist.
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-What happened to your face?
I was in front of Clarice-senpai's room.
Clarice-senpai, who opened the door and looked at me, was surprised to see the blue bruise on my face. -Real events sometimes hurt people, don't they?
I tried to explain to Jenna by asking, "Sister did you manage to get married when you graduated?", but if I think about it, it will be a landmine story for Clarice-senpai.
I want to commend myself for playing dumb as quickly as I noticed. ... When I think about it, I've said too much to Jenna.
I'll apologize later.
I feel like I've been apologizing to my family a lot lately.
Both in my life before and in my life now, I have been a bother to my family.
It saddens me that I have not grown inside despite having the experience of living more than it seems. ... Well, people don't grow up easily inside, no matter how old you are.
Clarice-senpai touched my wound.
-It would be quicker to ask Olivia for treatment than for me to do it.
It seems Clarice-senpai thought about treating me, but avoided doing it herself because of Livia. -She'll be cured quickly.
-Boys are so easy to make themselves look good. Anyway, what can I do for you?
I praise today's appearance of Clarice-senpai, who has already changed her clothes and dresses in casual clothes.
-You look wonderful today, Clarice-senpai.
-¿.... Eh?
-I heard that you spent a lot of time fixing your hair and clothes. It was nice. Well, with that I'm off.
As I was leaving with my hand waving goodbye, Clarice-senpai, who had her face unhinged, also waved back.
With this, tomorrow the persistent senpai will stop complaining.
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