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Chapter 115:Â Misunderstanding and Just the Two of Them
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The courtyard in the afternoon was wrapped in a gentle atmosphere.
However, an out of season storm was brewing in my mind.
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Lead by Prince Emirya, I approached Ricardo.
After the talk with Ryuze, it was awkward to face Ricardo.
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(I should be careful not to behave suspiciously. Ricardo doesnât know my talk with Ryuze-niisama.)
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Since he was working so hard, I didnât want to unnecessarily worry him.
Prince Emirya spoke to the three of them who was talking.
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[Oya, what are you going talking about so merrily?]
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Then, the three people turned towards us at the same time.
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[Prince Emirya and Britney, good afternoon.]
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Lucas who smiled like a good person welcomed us.
Ricardo smiled softly at me when he saw me, my heartbeat became faster reflexively.
I also gave a small smile to him.
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[Good afternoon. By chance we saw the three of you from the window.]
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When I spoke, Prince Emirya joined me from the side.
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[True, true. So we came here spontaneously. I was going to talk with Princess Angela, but I offended her again⌠so she shut me out.]
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Lucas laughed quietly as Emirya shrugged his shoulders.
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[Again? You really donât learn, why are you teasing her anyway?]
[I have not done such a thing. I just praised her that sheâs beautiful today too, but her face became red and she got angry.]
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âŚAlthough he said so, Prince Emirya seemed to enjoy Angelaâs reaction. His amber eyes were laughing.
Lucas who heard his story opened his mouth while he had an amazed expression.
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[Look, you know that thatâs not good.]
[But Iâm progressing. I was kicked out in 20 seconds before, but recently she can stay with me for 2 minutes you know?]
[âŚThatâs a progress?]
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These two people seemed quite close. Even in manga, they were good friends with a good rival-like relationship, so they might be getting along with each other.
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[By the way, what are you all talking about so happily?]
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To Emiryaâs question, Merrill responded with pride.
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[Fufu, itâs about the management of the kingâs direct control. When I asked Ricardo about what kind of things Astor territory are doing, itâs really interesting!]
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It seemed that Merrill was excited.
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(âŚIt was stupid of me to feel jealous.)
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But she kept talking sensitive words afterwards.
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[Ricardo told me anything in detail. Heâs very honest and nice!]
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When I heard Merrillâs words, the gloomy feeling resurfaced. However, I was called from my side and the feeling dispersed.
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[Itâs been a while, Britney. Have you changed recently?]
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It was Ricardo who talked to me.
I was happy to see him, but I had a complex feeling in my heart.
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[Un, Iâm fine Ricardo. Particularly⌠what change are you talking about?]
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I answered with an ambiguous smile.
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(Not good, itâs pretty awkwardâŚ!)
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I liked Ricardo and was glad that I could talk to him, but the reality of the engagement objection reared its head in my mind.
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[âŚWhat is it, Britney? You seem strange.]
[Nothing, gufufu.]
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Hearing my fake laugh, Ricardoâs green eyes narrowed.
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[No matter how I look at it, it doesnât seem like nothing. I donât know what happen, but please donât hesitate to say it to me.]
[No, thatâŚ]
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When I hurriedly tried to smooth it over, Ricardo pulled my hand forcibly.
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[Excuse me. I have to talk with Britney for a while so I will remove myself.]
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Lucas nodded to Ricardoâs foolishly honest words.
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[Do as you like. Weâll be here since there are some things I would like to talk about.]
[Sorry, I will return soon.]
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While holding my hand, Ricardo took me out to the corridor which passed through the courtyard.
Leaning on the corridorâs pillars, the two people faced each other, Ricardo then began to break the ice.
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[Did I hurt your feelings?]
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To his unexpected reaction, I hastily denied it.
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[No! Thatâs not it, Ricardo did nothing wrong!? Itâs not your fault!]
[ButâŚ]
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Since I concealed it further, Ricardo seemed to misunderstand in an unlikely direction and became troubled.
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(Even though I intended to be silent.)
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I couldnât conceal my unrest, so I told him everything in order to avoid misunderstandings.
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[As a matter of factâŚ]
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I told him what happened with Ryuze.
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[Sorry, Ricardo.]
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After I told him the story, I felt sorry since I thought I had hurt him, but Ricardo seemed unexpectedly calm.
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[So it was as I thought. Just a little, I felt that Ryuze thought of you. Though the person himself denied it.]
[âŚE, when was that?]
[It was the summer when you were 14 years old. That was when he put my engagement proposal on hold.]
[So long ago!?]
[I wasnât sure. Even though you two are living together, Ryuze who didnât really realize it was great. If I am not able to do it⌠I would have given up all thoughts about it.]
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I thought that Ricardoâs honesty was good.
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[But, I see. Iâm relieved that Iâm not disliked.]
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Although Ricardo was smiling, it was not a situation where one could feel secure.
Ryuze was trying to deny our engagement. Or rather, he had done so.
In my mind, my impatience became stronger.
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[A while ago, I had consulted with Prince Emirya, though I told him not to tell anybody else. I was told that it would be better for me to see the wide world once. Although I didnât hear it in detail, I think his idea has merit. I want to do it⌠if I can get onii-samaâs permission.]
[From my point of view, Prince Emirya seems to direct you somewhere. If so, I want to accompany you. You can try to say it to him.]
[But, is it fine?]
[Since youâre feeling worried, I also want to be with you. You may be unaware of it, but youâre fairly popular among men.]
[No, thatâs a misunderstanding.]
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Certainly, when I lost weight for a while, there was a time when I attracted the attentions of men when I wore make-up.
However, after I rebounded, the truth had spread and the men who were interested in me completely lost their interest from a white pig lady. Lucas was a good example.
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[But, Ryuze and even Prince Marlow are interested in you.]
[âŚMarlow-sama simply has a chubby fetishism. Ryuze-niisama⌠maa, I was surprised by it.]
[What did you say to Ryuze?]
[Maa, nothing. I was upset since our engagement was denied, so I want to think about it a little⌠itâs difficult for onii-sama too, and I think I have to face it properly.]
[Since youâre bearing that in mind, it might be nice to take up Prince Emiryaâs advice.]
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[I think I will meet Ryuze again and face him directly.]
[Thank you, Ricardo.]
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When the misunderstanding was solved and the conclusion came out, we returned to Lucas.
The protagonists of the manga were still having a merry conversation.
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TN: Disregarding my ship, I think itâs wrong for Ricardo to accompany Britney on her journey. I mean, the purpose of her journey is to think on who she wants to be married with. If Ricardo does accompany her, wonât the scales tip to his favour and she became unable to choose clearly? Just my thought though. >.<