Episode 22. Delayed expression of affection is one hundred percent interest rate (complete)
“Is it a play?”
“Ah… Do you hate theater?”
“No, I’ve never seen one.”
“Aha! Then you’ve lost half of your life! Theater is an entertainment that is easy for men and women of all ages to enjoy, regardless of social status!”
Is that enough…….
“Then what genre do you like?”
“I don’t know much about theater, so I think I’d better see what you recommend.”
“I see! Then of course! Wouldn’t romance be nice?!”
Romance…… ?
At this point, I am starting to get confused about this game genre.
I don’t know why I should be dating Ella in the first place. I don’t even know why I have to build memories.
Isn’t this only adding to the justification for not being able to leave?
Maybe it’s because my personality began to be revealed after the compulsion of the expression management skill weakened, and I began to show a lot of softness. Or is it because they come with a stronger force than I push them away?
Either way, I just wanted to finish the relationship that needs to be sorted out someday.
The place Ella walked along was in front of a building that was smaller than the arena, but larger than the surrounding buildings. It looked like a theater.
In front of the entrance, a person was introducing the play that was being performed today. In the building, banners with titles based on pictures were hung by time period.
“Is that the play you want to see?”
I asked, pointing to the banner in the middle.
“Ah, yes you are right! That’s it.”
「Love that transcends the status of a noble lady and a commoner」
Who came up with the title…….
There was no naming sense to the point of being ridiculous.
In addition, since the title was built as if it was a sniping of me and Ella’s identity, I couldn’t help but be conscious of it. After all, I am a commoner and Ella is a grand duchess.
As if Ella wasn’t interested, she was listening to the person introducing the play.
“It’s not long until the show time, so shall we go in right away?”
“I do.”
There aren’t many places to go around anyway, so I adopted her opinion.
“But this play. Aren’t you in the same position as us?”
…… You were very conscious.
* * *
Pay the price at the entrance and enter the theater. This time, I had to experience people bowing down as soon as they saw Ella, but I ignored it.
The inside of the theater was bright. Judging from the large number of seats, the theater seemed to be one of the most popular entertainments in Todia.
“We are here.”
It was a private room.
It was not a place where the seats were arranged, but a room on the second floor with a protruding balcony that seemed to be used only by VIPs.
The interior of the room was neatly maintained, and the bartender was on standby so that you could have a drink at any time. There was even a bed in one corner.
I could see at a glance that the purpose of this place was not simply to watch a play.
When I went out to the balcony, there was a sofa so that I could watch the play comfortably.
“We can see it, but it must be a barrier that cannot be seen from the outside.”
Ella tapped over the railing and said.
Are you using the same barrier that was used in the arena here? Is this the luxury of the nobility?
“I don’t know what to do here.”
“I see.”
“Seeing that there are beds to rest inside, people who are bored watching a play must do something else.”
Something else. She laughs
Somehow, that figure looked sinister.
“We will make drinks for you, so please leave.”
“I understand, Grand Duchess.”
Ella beckons, and the bartender politely bows her head before heading outside. I opened my mouth only after the sound of the door closing.
“But wouldn’t it be misunderstood if it was just the two of us in a closed room like this?”
“Are you wrong? Ah…… Do you want me to be misunderstood? hehehe.”
“Is that so?”
“Or you can be real, not misunderstood.”
You’re being too explicit!
If it hadn’t been for her perception that I was stronger than her, I wondered if she would have been attacked by now.
“Whoops, I don’t want Prause-sama to be uncomfortable. I’ll do this next time. And for my first experience, I want to do it in a more atmospheric place.”
I didn’t ask…… !
My head was a little throbbing at the blatant appeal.
To be honest, if I had to question whether I like or dislike being a man, of course I like it. Totally Thank You Berry Much.
But it was so obvious what it meant to touch the Grand Duchess.
There is a problem with getting married because of the difference in social status, but the most important part was that I was weak.
Can I be forgiven for the rudeness I’ve done so far, even when I find myself weak one day?
Absolutely not.
“Mr Prause?”
“… Why?”
“I think the play is starting soon. The audience and the stage are dark.”
Ella, who brought a decent drink from the counter, handed me a glass. Is it alcohol again?
I know that I don’t keep drinking because I have a dark mind, but as a modern-minded person, I couldn’t shake the thought that it seemed like I was trying to do something.
To be honest, I didn’t have the opportunity to date a woman who was as good-looking, fit, and outwardly outstanding as Ella, and it was too wasteful to push away those who approached her openly. Even if I was really strong or a bit high in status…… !
“I hope it will be fun to watch.”
I tried to suppress the s*xual desire in the corner of my head. Ella said, “It will be fun.” Said, and she smiled.
* * *
First of all, speaking of impressions, the play was fun.
There were many elements that I could not relate to in the content itself. However, the unique atmosphere and freshness of the play, which is different from the movie, were attractive, and the stage was enriched by special effects using magic. It was like watching a circus.
“As expected, it is impressive to see it again. Giving up your family name for love? Aren’t you very romantic?”
Perhaps this play is a ‘fantasy’ for those born in this world and living in this world. Because it’s a relationship that can never happen.
Aristocratic families use their children to increase family power through arranged marriages, but dare to marry a commoner?
That makes no sense.
In this world with historical research settings, no one would allow that…….
“… ….”
Come to think of it, didn’t I mention that Glare gave her permission to marry?
Really? Wasn’t it a fantasy?
Sometimes they say reality is more fake than fake stories…….
I covered my forehead and sighed. But really, how do we solve this marriage fortune?
“Hey, Mr. Prause…… ?”
“What is it?”
“Wasn’t it fun?”
“How can that be? It was fun.”
I stroked Ella’s hair, as was customary for warriors. She belatedly regretted it and removed her hand, but Ella was already laughing happily.
“I see! I’m so glad. I was anxious because I couldn’t make good memories for Prause if it wasn’t fun.”
“It was fun to see your expression constantly changing throughout the play.”
“Ah, ah! Hey, why are you looking at that! Don’t watch the play!”
I see Ella puckering her lips and waving her arms. Then, as if she realized something, her expression changed slyly.
“But doesn’t that mean Prause-nim was interested in me?”
“Huh?”
“Huh~ Huhu, that’s right! You’re saying that Prause-nim liked seeing my face more than the play?!”
You’re counterattacking this?
Ella came to me as if she had been waiting for this moment. Unable to react, I stared blankly at Ella, as if I was intoxicated by her fragrant blueberry scent. Is it also because of drunkenness?
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“How do I do it? Mr Praus. I… I think Prause-nim has gotten better.”
I can’t keep my body still as if I’m impatient.
“… I wonder what it would be like to do it after coming down.”
Ella’s grip on my shoulder is straining. Her face is red, and her breathing is rough. His eyes were on my lips. I felt the desire to show affection to me. But I persevere and come down.
“Is it a nuisance?”
“…… Little.”
“That’s too bad.”
Even though he said that, he never lost his smile.
“Then shall we go out soon?”
“I do.”
* * *
“Where are you going next?”
When I left the theater, the sun was hanging on the edge of the ridge, revealing the glow of the setting sun. After staring at it, Ella turns around and sees me behind her.
“Would you like to visit a good place I know?”
“A good place?”
She is puzzled and follows her. Naturally, her arms were crossed.
After walking for tens of minutes, we arrived at a clock tower so high that we had to tilt our head to look up.
“Princess Todia!”
As soon as the Todia family knights see Ella, they salute her.
“Can I come in for a while?”
“Of course! But that one…… ?”
“This is Prause.”
“P… Prause?!”
“Uh… Ho, ho, ask what kind of relationship you have—”
“You madman, what are you asking?”
A senior article hurriedly blocks an article asking an ignorant question. Only then did the immature questioner bow down and apologize.
“I’m sorry!”
“It’s okay. Then I’ll go in.”
“Yes, yes! Have a good time!”
I entered the clock tower while watching the knights’ speed.
“Originally, this place is used to observe the dynamics of Todia. You can see the whole of Todia almost at a glance from here.”
Ella said as she leisurely climbed the stairs.
“I see.”
As we talked and climbed to the top of the clock tower, we saw a structure with a huge cog wheel. Two knights were standing there, looking around all of Todia.
“Oh! Greetings, Grand Duchess Todia!”
The two knights who discovered Ella belatedly say hello.
“I just wanted to talk to you for a moment. Can you move over?”
“No, of course!”
The knights hurriedly descend the stairs. I felt sorry that I had to go up and down the stairs for no reason because of Ella and me.
“Come over here!”
He leads me to the railing.
I was dragged away by Ella, and for a moment my eyes were taken by the sunset blending with the panoramic view of Todia spreading over the railing. Seeing this, Ella said with a proud expression.
“Isn’t it beautiful?”
“…… Definitely a nice place.”
As I was lost in admiring her view, Ella spoke softly.
“I made good memories today. Thank you so much for listening to my insistence.”
“I see. Good luck then.”
“I won’t ask you to go out with me right away, and I won’t hear back about your engagement. I’m sure Prause-sama would reject all of them now. Instead, can you leave us a last memory for today?”
“Where else can I go?”
She shakes her head.
“…… Then?”
She hesitated at my question. Ella, who was looking up at me, drew in her breath.
“I even took a deep breath to create some memories—”
Page.
Ella kissed her on my lips, holding her face so I couldn’t escape.
It was so fleeting that I didn’t even realize what had happened.
“Because I’ve endured a lot… …. Can you please forgive me for once?”
Blushing cheeks shyly.
At the time I was staring blankly at her face, a hologram suddenly came to my mind. Wait, why now…… !
[The skill [Expression Management] Is temporarily canceled.]
“I heard that a first kiss is sweet, but it’s not like I thought. Still…… Something ecstatic.”
“That, is it?”
“…… Yo. This?”
Feeling puzzled by her tone, Ella touched her lips and then lifted her head. Seeing my heated face, Ella blinked her eyes.
“Oh! Prause… Hey, are you shy?”
“Poem, noisy.”
I covered my mouth with my hand and looked away.
“Your Prause also had a pure side. For some reason, it feels like only I know him, so my heart flutters. Ehehehe.”
As I calm down my pounding heart, the hologram disappears. I was relieved then.
“Is it okay for the grand duke’s daughter to kiss an extramarital man?”
“If you can marry Prause, do you think you can give up your status as a grand duke? Like that play Cook Cook.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. There is nothing good about leaving your life to your emotions.”
“Still, can I do anything? The person I like is Mr. Prause.”
“Is that so… ….”
I watched Ella cross her arms and looked over her railing.
Thinking that maybe even when everything is over, I won’t be able to leave them.