Chapter 107 – How to refuse
“…… Why? Me with you? “A partner?”
I was the first to respond to the princess’s suggestion. The corners of Anastasia’s mouth twitched and sometimes fluttered, and she suddenly stiffened and began to twist in reverse.
“Master, me too… No, I really don’t like it either? Dancing with you… “I hate it even more than when Viscount Pusharu’s eldest daughter suddenly asked me to dance and forced me to dance.”
“When did you stop saying ‘Teacher’ and ‘Teacher’ and now you’re saying something else?”
“That and this are different… Oh! A warrior is a warrior! Cecilia is mine!”
“Since when was Cecilia yours? Then I can just dance with you and Cecilia.”
“Even if I could dance with Cecilia anyway, everyone would find it strange, so why me? And anyway, Master, you said you should skip the Harvest Festival too?”
“So, why is the way for me to fall in love with you to dance with you? …… Yes, if I stay with you, I should be able to leave to do my own business, but wouldn’t it be too unexpected to become partners in the first place?”
At my harsh answer, the princess clicked her tongue as if to ask if I was serious.
“It’s not a random story. In a situation like this, public cause is also important. “I am the princess.”
“Yes, I know.”
“Even though he is half-cast out, he is nominally staying at the Academy according to the Emperor’s orders. And you are the son of the hero Neferna. I’m cautious about saying things like this in front of others, but even the hero Neferna… The nominal imperial family… It is said that they have had a good relationship. So, if you look at the name tag alone, there is nothing strange about the noble family. Do you understand, Master?”
Anastasia added that she would have to explain this in detail and brushed her bangs.
***
Anastasia specifically emphasized ‘nomin’ several times.
Although she usually hated the label of the imperial family, it seems that the habits and ideas she had observed and learned from a young age had become a healthy nourishment for her, and even at school festivals, her knowledge of the social scene within the imperial castle was revealed.
There are students from noble families within the academy. Even if there is no difference in social status on campus, it is an undeniable fact that students have a yearning for an aristocratic society as they are young.
Apart from other minor details, Anastasia’s logic itself was clear.
‘Hero Neferna’ is known in the world to have died an honorable death on a snowy field, and the emperor highly praised her death and recorded it in the history of the empire. Even though it is a distorted history, their relationship as seen by the public cannot help but be portrayed positively.
And it is said that it is only natural from the perspective of great nobles that we, their sons and daughters, go out as partners during events such as the harvest festival. If it is ‘aristocratic’, then students in their prime who cannot use their own money cannot help but point this out.
“Of course… You might be a little reluctant. If you think my remarks insult Neferna’s death, feel free to be angry…..”
“No, I will. I will do it. Request.”
Is there such a thing as blasphemy?
The present is important.
I bowed deeply again like I did on our last disguised date.
***
The first person I visited was Professor Aegis.
The reason is that it was thought that the most difficult level would be the easiest.
As expected, Professor Aegis, who had a broad heart and mind, was as understanding as the sea.
“I can’t help it~♪ I was the one who first brought up the story of Moonlight Chaser in the fan club~ Anyway, are you saying that Fedonandez came up with such a plan on his own~ That’s a big problem~♪ Hmm~ That’s right. ~ When we meet later…… He should be punished separately.”
At the end, when the smile disappeared from Professor Aegis’ face, I prayed for Pedonandez’s well-being from the bottom of my heart. Even if one day he is found dead, it is not my fault.
Professor Aegis understood that they had a common denominator as a fan group, but since it was Anastasia’s cause and name, things like that probably didn’t play a big role.
If there is a problem, it is the other three.
If only I could make them understand, I could be free without any hard feelings. It would be perfect if the princess could avoid making a big deal about it externally because of the ‘justice’ she boasts about.
***
The second person I visited was Undine.
The reason is because it seemed like it would take a lot of time.
Undine, who was already very upset the previous day because I only looked after Cecilia, puffed out her cheeks. It wasn’t difficult to comfort Bbangppangdine.
He poked the silver-haired girl who was blowing out white steam from above her head, saying that she would never see me again, and said, “Really? You never want to see me again? Really? ” And gently scratched it, “…… I really, really won’t see you for another week?! Fool! Flirt!” The spineless answer came back.
But, the very next day.
“Teacher, teacher&! Our teacher♡! Undine teacher&! My teacher♡! Nim&! Nim♡! Nim&!”
It was the morning when Undine burst open the door to the laboratory, bouncing like a ghost.
Is it because I feel like I’m missing more and more children these days? I hope she realizes that every time her heart grows on top of her head, my worries also double.
One time, I asked if the value of hearts would decrease if I used them too much, and he said, “When the branches fall, I just need to take out more hearts from my love and use them, right?” The answer came back as if the concept of inflation was not in mind at all.
I managed to calm Undine down and told her straight away that it would be difficult to dance with her at the upcoming harvest festival.
I don’t think I’ll be able to dance like I did at this harvest festival, so I hesitate…… After biting into her words, he closed her mouth.
She must have misunderstood something, and with her thick tears streaming down her face, she grabbed the hem of my sleeve and started pulling me down to the floor.
My clothes stretched like cheese.
“Je… Send it to me… Ugh… student… I, I… Whoop! Did I hit you so hard last time? Cheeks… Cheeks… Hit me… Ugh! I didn’t even think about it… But I was jealous… Huh, I won’t! Please don’t hate me…… “
“No… That’s not it, it’s Undine. “I have a reason to go with the princess.”
“Huh?! Lie! “Why on earth do I have to dance with the princess!”
“That…” … “
“I don’t know! Bad! No, I do not want! I hate you! I won’t listen~ Ebebe, I will never see you again, master! Joy!”
…… Are you bipolar?
I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t control the flow of emotions.
Undine disappeared with a bubble. This time, I was sure that the week had been extended.
Wouldn’t my anger be relieved if I come back a week later with a delicious dessert? ?
***
I visited Cecilia for the third time.
“Yes… ? “Are you saying you got to dance with the princess?”
“Oh, ah! Huh. Oh, right. So I wanted to tell you in advance. If… “I thought I would wait.”
“You won’t be able to be with me.”
“That’s right… first.”
That night. Since the day of the unpleasant incident between her and Cecilia, she had somehow been busy looking at her whenever she walked around with her.
… Although it was said to be force majeure, it was too embarrassing to show my face, so I could hardly make eye contact.
“… “I was looking forward to it.”
“……… ….”
“But I can’t help it. Cecilia will wait longer. Even if you are with the princess, you can be with me in your free time.”
“……… ….”
“And teacher.”
“… “Uh, huh?”
Cecilia smiled and said that… No, she warned.
“… “Please don’t avoid me too much because of what happened last time.”
The gaze was so upright, perhaps even lifeless, that I had no choice but to swallow my saliva and nod.
***
She waited for Freyja to finish her class for the last time and walked around the campus with her.
“Have you waited long? I know… “They say you don’t have to wait.”
Although she said that, she had a big smile on her face, as if something pleasant had happened during class.
I continued the conversation, observing her mood. Then, the harvest festival happened to be a hot topic, and at the right moment, Freya was the first to mention a dance partner.
“Ah! Ah, indeed! That… and… that… know? This time at the harvest festival… That… dance… dance… partner… “
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Freya was unable to calm down and swallowed her rambling words with her eyes directed to the floor.
I thought it was this time. Now I naturally decided to talk to her and sleep with her.
“Huh? Oh, that? The harvest festival. She was supposed to go with the princess. “It’s really embarrassing.”
“…………….”
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“…………… “Freyja?”
“Huh? Ah, yes. That’s good. Hmm…. With the princess? That would be nice~ The princess is pretty~ She has elegance. …… hahahaha. I knew it. Anyway, like me…… Even in mind…… Ahahahaha…… “I can’t help it, yes.”
Freya’s gaze is stained black and trembles helplessly.
Why do you do that? Is something happening?
In any case, it was fortunate that permission was obtained.
If this plan is successful, she will be able to somehow erase the existence of her blood relative, Moonlight Chaser, whom she likes.
Professor Aegis, the other Freyja lovers, and even I may have slightly different intentions for jumping into this plan, but I also hope that Freyja’s love will not end badly.
The person I have been secretly in love with is not real…
Isn’t it a little pitiful…? .
To that end, this operation, which began as a trivial revenge, was no different from a necessary evil.
***
Unfortunately, the ‘justice’ that I thought ended with Freyja remained for one more time.
Professor Aegis, Undine, Cecilia, and Freya were taking a break after taking a walk.
Lin and Ran ran energetically from far away and stood in front of me. I was looking at the children happily, wondering what was going on, but Rin could only wiggle her fingers, not knowing what to do.
Rather, Ran, who usually just stands blankly behind her sister, was strangely pushing Rin’s back towards me.
“Sister… hurry… “
“Ah! Huh! Ran, wait a minute… ! I’m not mentally ready yet… “Kyaaa!”
I held Rin’s shoulder as she was almost pushed and fell, and Rin nodded in greeting.
“Oh… brother… !”
“Huh? What’s going on?”
“… That… that is… “
“Yes.”
“Harvest festival… that… if… With me… Can you dance with me… ?”
Phew!
For the first time, a dagger was stabbed in my heart.
Ah, this can’t be happening. Alas, what a fate it is to reject this child’s pure heart!
I realized once again how painful rejection is.
I knelt down on the spot and explained the various circumstances at once.
A Hwangani father, that kind of relationship may not have been a story that a child who was still a Vanir god and had only recently entered the world of the Empire would want to understand.
“I’m sorry, I really want to make time, but I couldn’t turn this down. Sorry. I’m really sorry. Lin, I will somehow find time along the way. “Let’s dance together then.”
Fearing that Rin might get hurt, she carelessly extended her promises that she may or may not be able to fulfill.
Then, Lin’s tiny wings, which were limp at first, began to flutter vigorously. Rin smiled brighter than the sun and nodded her head loudly.
“Yes! Yes yes!”
“Sister… congrats… “
“Yes! Huh! “Ran!”
The day for the Harvest Festival was quickly approaching.