73 – The Lady and the Prince. And from start to finish.
The past cannot be helped. I have already put down the pen and submitted the test paper. School ended early in the morning and I was waiting for someone I was supposed to meet in the downtown area.
In other words, the final exam meant that water had already been spilled.
…… Sorry. Haruna.
I taught him so diligently through video calls every night.
I never saw the results.
No provisional scoring was done, but it was an easily predictable ending.
Anyway… The exam is over.
In the meantime, I prepared for the final exam by attending a study group with Yuuki and the others. Together with Haruna, we stopped by the Shiraishi residence and held a cooking class. Another day, I followed Shiraishi home from school and saw him off at his house.
She is now able to organize using the bus.
I learned how to get from school to home using public transportation and walking.
If so, you need to take the next step.
Forget about the final exam I messed up and decided to move forward.
Yes, that is better for me and Shiraishi.
“Mr. Minsu~!!”
Shiraishi’s voice was heard from afar. Turning her head, she saw a limousine approaching. Through her window, Shiraishi was seen sticking her head out and waving her hand. She told me several times on the bus not to do that.
“You’ve been waiting a long time, right!? “It’s late because I was thinking about what to change into after returning home!”
No… It doesn’t matter if it’s a school uniform….
The limousine in which Shiraishi was riding stopped by the house and changed her clothes.
The manager got out of the driver’s seat and opened the car door.
“Thank you. Aiden.”
Inside it, Shiraishi slowly reveals himself.
When I faced her, I froze in place.
Shiraishi’s costume was beautiful.
However, I was left speechless by the high-class beauty that did not suit this place.
“……… How do you feel?”
She slowly approached me, stood in front of me, slightly lifted the hem of her dress, and lowered her head. I barely opened my mouth, not knowing how to accept the formal greeting that would have been given at a noble party.
“…… Shiraishi. “You said you were going on a date today.”
“Yes. “That’s what I heard.”
Shiraishi gently let go of her hand and looked at me, tilting her head.
Shiraishi was looking at me as if there was some problem. The pearl necklace around his neck sparkled in the bright sunlight.
Yes, Shiraishi had gorgeous jewelry wrapped around her body. Her pearl necklace and gold bracelet. An elegant deep purple dress. She looked like an actress who had been invited to a movie awards ceremony. It felt like she had to have a red carpet rolled down at every step she took.
“So I thought about it for quite a long time. “I stood in front of the mirror, changing clothes several times to see which clothes would make me, Akira Shiraishi, stand out the most.”
“……… ….”
Is this fancy outfit the result?
I looked at Aiden over Shiraishi’s shoulder.
How many employees are there in that mansion? I can’t believe no one said anything. It’s too much.
Shiraishi showed her face at her residence several times and even chatted with the employees there. They were suspicious at first, but now they accepted Nana Haruna as her friend and understood what we were doing.
“How do you feel? Mr. Minsu.”
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“…… Huh. Beautiful.”
“Uhuhuhu.”
She covered her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled contentedly.
“Today’s grand prize is Shiraishi.”
“…… Huh? “There is no awards ceremony I am invited to today.”
“No… joke. “It means it’s that flashy and pretty.”
It was a sarcastic tone, but she smiled happily as if she didn’t notice at all.
“Oh~ Hohohoho~!! “Minsu, you are really humorous!”
“…… Thank you.”
I scratched the back of my neck while looking at the people around me.
A beautiful girl with a loud laugh and a fancy dress. I can feel the eyes of people passing by, glancing in this direction, wondering what the hell is going on.
I thought the next step for Shiraishi was to experience the downtown area.
After school, we all go out to play with her friends. You can go on a date with the opposite s*x. Shiraishi was called in for such an experience.
I just told her that it was her practice for her date with Yuuki, and that it was her experience to try it out beforehand.
“If this is the case, Yuuki-sama will also look at me!”
Shiraishi appeared, full of spirit and dressed up.
“……… “By the way, Shiraishi.”
“Yes?”
“That outfit… Isn’t it uncomfortable? “It’s hot or it’s uncomfortable to walk.”
She looked at me quietly with an expression as if she was saying something.
“Of course it’s uncomfortable.”
“Then…” ….”
“But for the sake of beauty, isn’t it necessary for a lady to endure this level of discomfort?”
“……… ….”
Is that how prepared I was to face today’s experience?
The direction was a bit off though.
“…… Okay. “For now, there’s nothing I can do about it today.”
“Is there any problem?”
“No, none.”
Shiraishi catches her eye a little… So, except for my worry that something might happen.
“You will be able to do well.”
As she nodded, I spoke to Shiraishi.
“Yes!”
She responded to those words by nodding her head energetically.
***
“…… “You can do well.”
He spoke to me so trustingly.
This is an amazing thing.
Just like that day, when you gave me encouragement for no reason. When I heard Minsu’s cheering, my heart became even more excited than usual and took off.
Why?
I didn’t know why, but his presence felt very reassuring and warm to me.
“Yes! “Of course!”
“Yes. “That momentum.”
He was delighted with my loud answer and smiled.
At that smile, I felt an unknown emotion filling me again.
What on earth is this feeling?
After becoming conscious of that, the amount of time I spent alone, depressed, and unable to fall asleep decreased.
Every day was fun and exciting, and the coming tomorrow no longer bothered me.
What kind of experience can I have next time?
What new things are waiting for me?
The anticipation of being able to do that with that person… My darkness was gradually lifted.
It was an amazing change for me.
“…… “It’s me, Minsu.”
This change, the identity of the unknown emotion… Would you know?
“Huh?”
The person who was talking to Mr. Aiden turned to look at me.
“Why?”
“…… Ah…… “It’s nothing.”
However, it would be unladylike to show such excitement.
This is a date.
I decided to control my emotions and follow him politely.
“What? “Friendly.”
“……… ….”
Actually, I wanted to hear more praise. Things like today’s outfit and my mindset. I felt like I wanted people to pay more attention to me working so hard.
“So… Mr. Aiden. To continue what I was saying, we will personally take you home today….”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. So you don’t have to follow me. That limo stands out too….”
“If you say so… “I will accept it.”
Minsu seemed to have a lot of things to take care of. After finishing his conversation with Aiden, he picked up his cell phone and made a call.
However, I came here because I wanted to experience dating. Are they not leaving yet?
I waited for him, holding back the urge to leave.
“Yes. You’ll see it right away when you get nearby. “It stands out very much.”
Minsu looked around him while talking on the phone.
He barely looked at me after he put his phone in his pocket.
“Yes. Because I said we were almost there. “Let’s wait a moment.”
“……… “It’s me, Minsu.”
“Huh?”
Who were you talking to earlier?
I asked Minsu, not knowing what he was waiting for.
“…… Depart… “You’re not doing it?”
He looked at me blankly for a moment and then
“Oh, that’s right. “Didn’t you tell Shiraishi about it?”
You rubbed your forehead and blamed yourself.
“Sorry. “Actually, I called one more person today.”
“Ah… ….”
That’s… ….
My excitement subsides little by little.
“Don’t worry. “Because Shiraishi also knows someone.”
That’s… It’s not something I don’t like, though.
“Ah, it’s here. Here~!”
He waved his hand and looked into the distance.
I also followed him and turned around.
“Senior~!”
Ah… ….
The characteristic appearance that can be recognized even from a distance. That third-year student whose beauty is comparable to mine.
“Yes. Sorry for late.”
“No. “Shiraishi just arrived too.”
Eri Takase saw me.
“……… “Please take care of me today.”
“Ah…… I am….”
He was wearing light clothing, a white blouse and jeans. Is it because of my mood that I feel like Minsu’s eyes are shining a little more than when he looks at me?
“Senpai, like Haruna, has been close with Yuuki for a long time.”
“Ah… Is that so?”
“So, you can use this as a reference to see what Yuuki likes. “I think it would be much safer to travel this way.”
“Safety…… “This?”
“Yeah, just in case… hahahaha….”
Mr. Minsu turned his head with a bitter smile.
Does that mean that you are worried that I will go missing or have an accident like a child?
“I… I am… !”
For some reason, I couldn’t hold back my indignation toward Minsu.
“That’s not true! “It’s rude to treat a lady like that!”
“Ah… Sorry sorry… Shiraishi, calm down….”
Of course, I was aware that I had acted on my own to the point of causing such concern.
Nevertheless, the disappointment in my heart was not easily resolved.
I raised my voice, and Minsu stopped me.
We couldn’t move from that spot for a while.