Although it's good to be back at the ball, when people around me translate and smile at me with their faces, I have trouble coping. It's weird to make excuses from yourself, and I haven't done that much in the first place...... hey, it was dangerous.
Raphael was in a good mood and grandeur compared to me like that. I smile and thank him every time I'm given a word of blessing, so I grin tightly at him, too, next door. Because you couldn't let me go as an example.
Sophia's social debut, on the other hand, is going well itself, and her sister-in-law dancing with Cleman looks very happy. If you ask me, does Cleman have the title of Deputy Commander of the Knights of the Royal Palace, not just an escort?
I guess that's why Sophia, who was caught and helped out, said, "Even though he would be in a position to direct". I thought it was about Raphael. Because he is a prince and is naturally in a position to direct.
If you recall, Cleman was holding Sophia up first, and Sophia was happy. My sister-in-law assumed it was Raphael, and I had no idea how those two were doing.
"Nica, are you still mad? You're so cute, I couldn't stop you. I hope you forgive me."
No, I was in the middle of a dance with Rafael.
He thinks I'm silent because of what I did earlier. Even though it's really because I was thinking about Sophia. But it's a good opportunity, so let's have a little reflection. Even if it wasn't, I felt like I'd been touching you too much before the dowry. Well, speaking of dowry...
"Hey, Raphael. You were announcing a ceremony two months away, weren't you? You won't make it that fast."
Even ordinary aristocrats take six months to prepare. Wouldn't a royalty take a year or so? It's hard to just think about security, and you have to tailor your costume to promulgate to the people, notify invitees, practice ceremonies, and above all.
And I don't care what you think, two months ahead is the real deal, right?
"What's the degree? If we're planning a wedding, we've been in perfect shape for years. Arrangements have also been made for invitations and promulgation. Nica would be smart enough to practice quickly. After that... a dress."
Yeah, yeah, that's what I'm trying to say.
I don't like having to do the right thing once in a lifetime. But I don't have time, so I guess I'll have to rush to find a ready-made wedding dress?
"Because it will be finished soon. After that, you just need to get it fixed to fit your body."
"... Yes?
What's this all about?
I told Raphael I liked him, just now. And yet, I didn't know I could do it anymore? I didn't even choose the design, and I didn't even measure the dimensions.
"He's carefully tailored me. What do you think I gave you that dress for?
Having heard his words, I look down at the crimson dress I was wearing. This is the last gift from Raphael - that's what I thought and decided to receive. The Tailor of the Tengu came to measure the size, so I asked him. I was a woman, and the chatter finally asked me about my wedding dress preference design, so I casually answered...... could it be!?
"You asked her to wear this and a wedding dress from the beginning?
"Yeah. Not exactly two, though, huh? That dress looks great on you too."
"You're so confident, huh?
"Confidence, nothing, because it's just Nica to me. I won't give up if they say no. No, I was trying not to say no, is that correct?
"You said you weren't to blame now?
"By attacking, did you mean earlier? I don't mind continuing after marriage. 'Cause I can stand another two months."
...... hmm?
Something seems to be eating wrong.
"Hey, what do you mean," let it go "?
"What else do you have besides adoring your fiancée? Well, if Nica likes guards, I'm not gonna let her go now."
The beautiful face that smiles also looks innocent. But...
I told Rafael everything from the beginning. I'm a little sorry to think so many things were his calculations. The little prince was more concerned about the villain warrant than the heroine, and she also became close to the prince. Think about it. Already then, Lanobe's story might have gone crazy.
So I recall.
Just two years ago today, when I debuted the social world, didn't I hug Sophia and Rafael?
Is it a lie that I've always liked you?
Or is that, just cheating?
No, if you're a heroine and a prince, maybe I'll be the cheater. Should I or should I not ask...
It was Sophia like no other that dissolved my doubts about being bored. My sister-in-law, who took my arm right after the song ended, pulls it to the corner of the venue without worrying about Raphael.
"Hey, why don't you ask your father about us from Veronica, too? Elle's not interested in anything but you, so she might forget."
"Are we Sophia and Cleman?
"Absolutely. Who else is there?
Sophia leans (hides) her neck cutely.
"What about Elle? Sophia would have been close the whole time, wouldn't she?
"Right? Your sister-in-law. Otherwise, what do you say?"
I don't know.
That's crazy. Sophia and Rafael seemed closer to me. He convinced himself that he was a hero and a hero, and he was also trying to give him up.
"That's right. 'Cause I'm so frustrated with El."
"What!?
What's that bomb statement?
Neither did Raphael tell me a word about that.
"It's not even enough to talk about... well, it was just two years ago. I was framed."
To Sophia's shocking confession, I solidify.
Can I just say that's blatant?
"That's when I came to accompany Veronica on her debut. I confessed to Elle while you were gone."
"That's what happened?
"My mother told me to do my best, and I thought you'd listen if I asked you. But they said no. He said he likes one person."
Wouldn't it be unprecedented for a hero to wave heroin? After all, this isn't Lanobe's world.
"I regretted not being what I wanted, and I jumped into Elle's chest crying. Of course, they let me go right away."
Is that the scene I saw? I remember my chest hurting the two of us hugging each other. That wasn't a hard thing to be with, was it?
"Elle says you can tell if you look at me. That's why I went to see Elle dancing with you to the ballroom. Seeing him happy, I realized I'd lost..."
"I'm sorry, Sophia. If it's hard, you don't have to talk about it."
My chest hurts at Sophia's words.
It must be pretty hard to remember the love you lost.
"Why? This is a good place to start."
"... to?
What do you mean, it's a good place after you get framed?
"I ran out into the garden and Cleman comforted me. Isn't he compassionate and nice? At first, well, I rebelled, too."
"Yes, it was."
"Yeah. 'You're sweet. If you mean it, you should be able to behave more attractively than anyone else. Yet you wave that opportunity to the stick yourself'. I'm surprised because I preach with a serious face"
It was this way that surprised me.
Has he been talking about Sophia that long?
"At that time, I think you were trying to make me give up Elle. But I took his word for it, and I made an effort to be the perfect lady."
"You studied for that? You went to Tenmiya too?
"Yeah. If I could turn him around as an adult, wouldn't it be great?
"Uh... so what about Elle?
"El? Flirted and what I don't like so much originally. It was just an admiration, and he's obsessed with Veronica, you'll soon find out, won't you?
No, I had no idea.
"Every time I went to Heavenly Palace, I kept attacking Cleman hard. I don't care about the difference in years. Look at me, I kept saying. It's worth it and finally. After you and I grabbed him, he admitted his feelings for me!
No way. That's when?
Speaking of which, Cleman was rushing over to Sophia.
"I was scared I was caught, but Veronica protected me, and Cleman came to help me. Well, if it turns out good, you say it's all good, right?
If you're going to say that, 'If it's over, it's all good' then...
But I'm glad Sophia's not sick of kidnapping. I was actually really worried that it would break my heart.
"So, huh? Please, Veronica."
Sophia joins hands cutely.
That's heroin...... doesn't it matter anymore?
What's a favor?
Sophia swells at me leaning her neck.
"Already! I told you everything and no. You're gonna take care of me and Cleman for your father and mother, right?
Oh, my God. You know what?
Happy, of course.
My sister-in-law, who has always wanted to get along.
If Sophia is going to be happy, I'm happy too.
"Yes, of course. Leave it to me."
I smiled heartily and blessed Sophia.