So I said, "That's okay."

Once engaged, we'll be together for eight more years. Then in the meantime, let her recognize me. May Nica care more about me than about the guards.

"A shape-only engagement" - that's a lie, of course, and I don't plan on ending the engagement at the moment. What I promise is until engagement, out of the question such as destruction. If you'd listened carefully to my words, you'd understand.

"But we have to act like it's real around us, right? They'll call me Raphael in public, and I'll have my duties as a fiancé properly fulfilled."

"Okay. I'll do my best."

Honest and cute, how far do you understand? I'm not allowed to go anywhere else while I'm engaged. If they call, they have to come to the royal palace, and they will introduce me as my official partner, the prince, at all times.

"Then Nica, I promise."

I dropped a wish kiss on the back of her hand - one day, I hope you like me. I can't feel safe yet, so I'll negotiate with her quickly.

"I want less mean to Sofia. Too often, our engagement stories go on."

I don't want to see you trying to be a villain. [M] Then you can blame me and reduce the meanness. Besides, if you get a bad review before you get engaged, the story will disappear. Even her father was against it until very recently. I might suddenly say that I can't do it to my wife with a daughter like this.

Nica, though, has a dark look.

"What's wrong, Nica? Maybe you don't want to get engaged to me?

I want to. You're not?

Could it still be lost?

"If you say so, you're in trouble. Do good."

Things from above seem to be her, as always. But I won't let you regret it. I'm glad you're engaged to me, then I'll let you know. [M]

Nica also gave me an order. [M]

It was about wanting me to stop wearing women's clothes.

"... no matter how good you look, it's crazy"

I was hurt when they said it looked good on me. Even in her intricate look when she said I was a man. Irritated, I lift my forehead. I guess I'm more strongly impressed with you because the first time I saw you was a girl. Making Nica aware that I'm heterosexual is going to break a lot of bones.

Then why don't we act a little great from now on? Asked what magical attributes I was good at, I dazzle the answer.

"I said so, but I didn't say I'd answer. Looks like the only way to satisfy Nica's curiosity is to watch her next door, huh?

Actually, there's not just one type of magic I can use. By the time I figure it all out, you'll be familiar with your surroundings as my fiancée. To make the shape-only engagement real, let's fill the outer moat first.

Your panic comes to my attention when I find out I can't go to jail. There's no way I can beat a guard. It's crazy just imagining it, smiling unexpectedly.

Having successfully completed the engagement ceremony, Nica officially became my fiancé. She works hard at all times because she included "to look real". As soon as I call him in, he'll fly to the royal palace and serve as his opponent. She was also invited to a mother's tea party several times because my parents liked it.

It's pathetic not to be distracted the whole time, so we made an arrangement. That is, only when you call it 'Veronica' or 'Rafael' should you act like your fiancée. I can switch, and it's really convenient.

The other day, I was able to get rid of the girls who stuck with me knowing they were engaged. They are the daughters of marquises and counts who hold key positions. Because of that, I couldn't handle it in an evil way, and honestly, I was in trouble.

I'm sick of selling family names and talking about fashion. I'm also tired of being able to line up sweet compliments. Nica's story is so much more fun if you're as patient as listening to crap.

Welcome Nica who shows up with a full grin.

To introduce her, I urged her to sit next to me.

"Oh, Veronica. I've been waiting. Look, come on?

Look at Nica, the girls look amazing. Not only that, but they made a fool out of my fiancée, who had a higher reputation than they did.

"... I didn't know you were like this"

"Enjoy a lot of food… it's an ingredient"

Shit, I regret it.

Because I forgot to tell them there were other people. Though a tea party was held quickly, Nika can dress more luxuriously than anyone else if she cares about it. The Duke is a bourgeoisie and his status is not Dade.

But I'm also a little interested. How will Nica get through this?

"I didn't have time to get dressed because I was suddenly called in. Raphael would miss me, so if I made you wait, I thought it was pathetic."

By emphasizing la (...) f (...) a (...) e (...) l (...), I found myself saying implicitly, "behave like that, too". More than that, I can't believe you tailored me to be lonely and make me think I can't do without her...

Well, there's no difference from what I intended, so let's do it.

"It's Veronica who's gonna miss you, isn't it? It's okay, whatever you're wearing, you're the prettiest."

I joke and tell the truth.

You are the most beautiful as it is than the decorated girls.

"Just kidding. You're no match for me."

I laugh bitterly at her words.

They say it's beautiful, and if you think I'm happy, it's a big mistake. But forgive me. Your cheeks just turned a little red because they made me feel good.

"Right? Like I said, my fiancée would be very humble and wonderful, wouldn't she? That's why I'm blind to other things. I'm sorry."

Nica is smart. It would have been nice if you guys had even half that intelligence...

As I look sideways at Nica with a tight face, I behave more gently towards her. Praise Nica with every word, and I'll split the treat for you.

"Veronica. You liked this baked treat, didn't you? Yes, uh."

"Hey, I don't have a lot of appetite today."

Nica wandering around is so cute.

I wanted to see a few more faces that could illuminate.

"Yes. Then I guess I'll stop too. Or will you feed me?

"What!?

Is it because you talk to Nica all the time? The girls were always grumpy and the tea party was held early. If I was impressed with my fiancée, I'd be glad.

By the way, then Nica pulls me towards the deserted.

"What's going on? You're pretty aggressive about wanting to be alone."

"Become, what are you saying? That's not true, is it? I wish you had told me from the beginning. Stop calling all of a sudden!

"Sorry, it's the usual thing and I tried to deal with it alone. But I thought it would be quicker to show you my fiancée."

"Isn't it strange in itself to have a tea party with another kids when you have a fiancée?

"They're stuck with their parents attending the council. It's been my job to babysit until now. Could you be jealous?

"No way! But I can't believe I'm the feather of telling El such an embarrassing line..."

You call me Elle and you whine. You are adorable after all. You remembered your earlier exchange, it's even red to your ears.

"But Nica, thanks to you, I think I'm going to be calm from now on. Good thing you're engaged."

Nica nods at me rarely. She's not used to being praised, and she doesn't seem to like skinning.

But not yet. You don't think this is gonna happen, do you?