#11
“If this weekend… … .”
“From tomorrow.”
Stella heard my murmur.
“It seems that the reply should be sent by tomorrow.”
“Then I won’t be leaving tomorrow.”
“I will.”
Even if I go, it will be possible from Sunday.
anyway.
It’s the weekend, it’s the weekend… … .
Suddenly, Rubia and my eyes met.
“Come to think of it… … .”
“Didn’t there be a welcome party this weekend?”
“Ah, yes. i thought of that too just now.”
A welcome party for the new members of the circle that Rubia and I joined.
It was an event that had to be done now after procrastination and procrastination and procrastination. It seems like you prepared a lot with the seniors.
Hmmm, how about this
“Welcome?”
Suddenly, Stella asked the two of us.
I shook my head and answered.
“Uh, Rubia and the new members of the circle I joined at the welcome party. It’s a travel circle called “Exodus”… … Uh, Stella, did you join the circle? Why don’t you seem to remember where you went?”
Instead of explaining, a question like that came to mind, and the topic was changed.
“Me? I… … .”
Stella put down the cup of coffee she had been sipping for a while.
“I didn’t sign up.”
“… what? You said there was a penalty.”
So even though I had no idea, I just went somewhere. Is it that there is another way to avoid the penalty, or that I just did not sign up after receiving the penalty?
Stella seemed to be on the former side.
“It is, but when I inquired, they said that I should submit a statement of reason. I submitted it according to the form, and it was approved immediately.”
“… … there was such a thing I didn’t know.”
If you do not join, there will be a penalty—
Professor Tyler, who left the classroom with only those words. He didn’t even tell me what the penalty was in the first place.
Of course, if I really didn’t want to join, I would have gone to the professor separately even if I was in a bad mood… … It wasn’t that far, so I wanted to get into the circle I’m in now.
I just smirked and asked.
“But why didn’t you join? Are you not very interested in circle activities?”
“Well… … There isn’t. I can make a lot of new friends.”
“then-“
“That is the biggest problem.”
“… … Well?”
What does this mean?
Stella promptly answered my questions kindly.
“If I have a lot of friends to socialize with, I think it will be a lot of fun and it will be of great help in terms of networking.”
Stroking the sides of the smooth glass. Stella, who was gazing at the surface of the calm brown liquid, continued.
“But I don’t really want to. As Ezio-san knows, socializing is really… … It’s tedious and difficult.”
Even though he was a frontier who had no external status at all, Stella was the highest and highest in the Empire. It is the same context that you should always wear formality and face.
So, when dealing with people, there are a lot more things to be concerned about than others. Of course you must be tired. more than human.
Also, the reason why Stella dared mention me is probably because I had to escape the boring and boring social hall every time to yawn.
Even at such a young age, when I couldn’t really understand how the aristocratic society worked, I thought it was boring, but what about now?
Once, like Stella, if I was asked to act with moderation and dignity every day, I was confident that I would beat him in ten seconds… … .
“Oh, it’s not about you guys. So what I want to say is… … .”
“If you’re not a ‘real friend’, you’re just tired, right?”
Stella looks at me and blinks a couple of times.
the next moment,
“… … Do you want to be like that?”
He sips a cup of coffee and smiles softly.
In fact, there are quite a few guys who are born with what is called ‘noble constitution’. Seeds who have extraordinary ambition, enjoy strife and scheming, and value authority and success above anything else in the world. For them, networking is more important than life.
Unfortunately, however, Stella did not seem to have a ‘noble constitution’. that’s natural Considering what Stella looked like before, it was a very easy problem.
“But, a circle is usually a group of people who have similar tastes and hobbies. If you share your favorite hobbies with others, I don’t think you’ll be so tired… … .”
Since I said, I didn’t like anything, so I was forced to join.
after a while.
Stella gently shook her head.
“There is no such thing.”
“… … yes?”
There is no such thing.
In other words–
“Ah, astronomy might be of interest. But it doesn’t seem to be here. Other than that, there’s nothing particularly interesting about it… … .”
Hmm, I don’t really have any hobbies.
After examining Stella’s face, which was somehow not so good, I touched my chin and opened my mouth.
“A flower?”
“… … yes?”
Stella looks at me blankly.
“I remember the last time I was looking at flowers in the garden. I don’t think you’re interested in flower arrangements. or bonsai. The two are different.”
“ah… … .”
I was probably shy back then. Maybe it was because it was in front of me. Alfren, who used to slaughter poor plants, enjoys flower arranging, la… … That’s interesting. It doesn’t seem like a hobby that someone forced to make. At that time, Stella’s eyes as she looked at the flowers were clearly showing some sincerity.
Rubia also helps out with a word from her side.
“Yeah, that would be fun. … Isn’t it fun? will you be comfortable? uh… When you look at pretty flowers and spit on them, you feel at ease and you feel better. Stella, I think it suits you too, I think it’s fine.”
“Ah, ah ha ha. That’s right… … . uh… … .”
Stella tilted her head slightly to the side and smiled lightly. I said as I put a piece of ice floating in my coffee cup and roll it in my mouth.
“It’s just something I did, so don’t take it too seriously. You’re not the one to make decisions. There must have been a reason why you didn’t want to join. is not it?”
“… … Thank you for your understanding. Mr. Ezio.”
Then the faint shadow is lifted. I shrugged.
“actually.”
I thought this topic would end roughly.
Stella added about that and opened her mouth.
“My adoptive father wanted me to talk with other friends as much as possible.”
“… stepfather?”
It’s been a while since I heard that name from Stella’s mouth. Rubia, too, was concentrating with her eyes wide open.
“yes. He knew there were circles, so he wanted to join any circle. As far as I know, I’ve heard that there are separate gatherings for nobles only… … I even got an offer from my senior.”
“… What, was there anything like that?”
“I think so.”
Social gatherings—It’s like a salon.
By the way, I’ve never been invited. Naturally, though.
“So, did you accept it?”
“no? Of course I refused. It must be very uncomfortable. Most of all, I don’t like the fact that such a meeting exists. Would you like to come all the way here? … I think the same.”
“… I agree, though.”
There might be a person involved in the meeting inside this cafe, so I glanced around. few people Even he was sitting far away. You don’t have to worry about who will hear it. But how did she know? Stella said with a soft smile.
“You can’t even look at it. Rejecting the offer would already be considered undesirable.”
“… They are very narrow.”
“Fufu.”
Stella laughed a little at my sarcasm.
“Anyway… I did. My adoptive father wanted me to do something to help the family… … No, he half ordered… … .”
I said something was strange.
“You said you wouldn’t join the circle of your own will.”
“yes.”
“Then you didn’t listen to your adoptive father.”
“… … .”
Stella with an unknown expression answered briefly.
“Yes, it is.”
It’s Stella’s behavior, but you can tell by looking at it. Her family is very strict. Even more so if it’s a peacock family. Considering the cases in which the imperial family, who could not immediately inherit the throne, were granted the duchy, it is safe to say that Stella’s family was treated as an imperial family at a glance.
That’s what a great family is. In particular, the words of the homeowner must be absolute. Even if it’s a foster daughter.
then… … .
“… … Your family history I don’t know yet, but that’s probably depending on interpretation.”
I speak softly.
“It could be rebellion.”
“… … .”
After a while.
Stella gave a similar answer as before.
“Are you going to do that?”
This time too,
He had a soft smile on his face.
#12
“Has everyone decided to go to the funeral?”
I brought this up to point out the issue that must be concluded first when the story line is about to change to a serious one.
“yes.”
“yes.”
Rubia and Stella each nod their heads.
“Then let’s go and ask the seniors about the reception schedule tomorrow. Because I said that I should send the reply by tomorrow.”
He said while looking at Rubia, not Stella.
Nodding— Rubia, who had a straw in her mouth, shook her head in affirmation. The next moment, he pulled the straw out of his mouth and thought deeply.
“by the way.”
“yes?”
“What should I do with clothes… ?”
do you mean robes?
“Isn’t anything okay with black clothes?”
“… Well, if it’s Yuri’s brother, it’s the prince’s funeral. I thought I might have to show a little more sincerity.”
Indeed it is Although there are black clothes, it is not a suit. You can’t go out with just a shirt and pants. If it was a funeral for a person who was equivalent to a crown prince, it would be held at the level of the chief of the state or the chief of the royal family.
“Well… … You can buy a new one, okay. Let’s go out on the weekend and buy it. Or rent a tailor shop… … Oh, don’t you guys wear suits? Are you wearing a dress?”
at that time.
“Ah, Rubia-san, I will lend you mine. And Ezio too. I’ll go out tomorrow and go back to my hometown for a while.”
In the midst of trouble, a relief pitcher appeared.
“… Uh, okay?”
“Sure.”
Stella smiles.
“Hey, there’s no way you can’t have clothes that aren’t in your dressing room.”
“What do you mean, I am not a collector. Not that many. Enough to fit in one room.”
“… … You use an entire room to store your clothes.”
“oh.”
Stella gently puts her hand on my lips.
“Anyway.”
“Yeah, anyway.”
yes but what to do
The rich are different, though.
“Thank you for lending me, but what size is it?”
“ah… I think Ezio can borrow clothes and shoes that my adoptive parents don’t wear, but… Rubia must be a bit of a problem.”
“Uh, I… ? why… ?”
Rubia points her finger to sleep.
“Um-”
Stella’s gaze, who had been looking at her softly, suddenly descended down the nape of Rubia’s deer-like neck and reached a certain part.
“I need to prepare the upper garment a little wider… .”
“ah.”
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Did you notice what I was talking about?
My face turned red, and I looked into my eyes.
“What mama?”
“… Nope. yes.”
Sorry, I didn’t see anything.
not watching
And when I look at it, I don’t feel anything.
… I think it’s great though.
“Don’t worry. I will prepare something for you.”
“… Wouldn’t it be better if we just go out and buy it? I think it’s making it too cumbersome. sorry sir.”
“it’s okay. I want to be sure that I can help you in the areas where I can help. Please do not feel burdened and accept my favors for your friends.”
“If you say so… … okay. Please.”
“Thank you, Stella.”
“You’re welcome.”
The dress problem has been resolved.
Rubia suddenly opened her mouth.
“But, I am a little worried.”
“what?”
“Maybe I go there and do something wrong… … .”
… oh
“Something like manners?”
“Yes… … .”
After thinking for a moment, I said.
“I can’t do this. You don’t have to do the same thing.”
“I don’t know what not to do… … .”
There is nothing to worry about when it comes to etiquette. Just don’t do crazy things that go beyond common sense. All we have to do is go to the kingdom to see Yuri, comfort her when she is lost, and talk for a while before returning.
“it’s okay. You, I know, are not the kind of person who would just make a mistake there. All you have to do is go and do what I tell you to do. Understand?”
“Yes. Thanks, Ezio… … .”
He nods his head to see if he believes in me.
“Come on then. This talk is over.”
As I patted the table with my fingers, Rubia and Stella focused their eyes on me. You seem to have a vague sense of what you are going to start with. it’s bound to be
There was only one reason we were here.
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … .”
When we were about to bring up a serious topic, we didn’t know how to start, so the two of us looked at Stella.
It’s not very pleasant to reminisce on a terrible moment. So, we decided to gather at a cafe with a rather light atmosphere, but in the quickly dull air, Stella quietly opened her mouth.
“I was an orphan.”
A horse that slammed into its seat like a meteorite collided.
… I knew it, but Rubia didn’t know. His mouth was slightly opened, showing no sign of closing. There is even an earthquake in the pupil. I’m in the mood to cry like that.
“My biological parents left me in an orphanage since I was born. So I grew up in an orphanage in the southern part of the Empire until I was six, and when I turned seven, I had to go to another orphanage… I didn’t go.”
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Dal-grak- Tap the half-empty coffee cup with your finger. I wonder if he recalls the memories of that time?
“Someone said they would adopt me.”
This,
It was like hearing something for the first time.
“They looked like good people. It was a bit disappointing to part with the friends I met at the orphanage, but there was nothing I could do about it. I followed them to their new home. There was warm rice and a soft bed, and for the first time in my life, I almost felt the love of my parents. They acted like they really cared for me.”
It’s a pretty heartwarming story that can only be heard in words.
However, there was something strange about the flow of words.
Above all, I had never heard of such a thing from Stella, no, from Alfren. have you been adopted A fact I didn’t know at all. Besides, he probably wouldn’t be the adoptive father he is now.
because… … .
“After a while, I escaped from the basement there.”
Because Alphren had no place to return to and stayed with me in our family villa.