"... my body is weak. It was a long time ago, but since I lost my parents about ten years ago, I've been working for us, and I can't do it anymore for years. That's why I don't want to push you too hard right now."
I'm not your wife or your sideroom.
Choose words with that will. My sister has always lived far from such an elegant world for us.
Then Cedric hammered and waited for more. While I was eating the rest of the omelette, I was wondering if you were less interested, but it didn't even mean you didn't have a conversation at all. When I finished eating my last bite, I waved again. [M]
"It was because of your sister that you accepted my request.
"... yes. I don't want my sister to force me, so I want to earn that much. Now Dios and I work together and we get along."
I'm still interested in your sister.
What if Cedric saw her somewhere and asked Jeanne to introduce her to us in order to find out what she was interested in?... no, I don't think so. Then Jeanne would have done her job to her sister instead of us from the beginning.
If you have any thoughts, it would be for us to ask for a job. After all, the most likely thing to happen is Dios' special abilities, not sister or me... Even though Jeanne knows about Dios with her special ability to know his weaknesses, she can't tell which one is which. The King's brother in a distant country is looking for a slave for the special powers.
"That's good. I'm glad you have good brothers."
... I still don't trust you.
However, Cedric's eyes were even soft as he poured his gaze at me. This is the first time my family has looked at me like this. After all, I think that people who cheat are also good at this kind of thing.
No, I couldn't face it while returning the words. [M] Even though there is a possibility of lies and deception, Cedric's eyes seem too pure for me to be accustomed to.
Then Master Cedric basically pointed to me. [M] Are they all there? "I feel a little off the subject from my sister, and when I look at her face, I can see what her fingertips are showing and touch her with my hands. I nodded honestly, thinking I might be fooling myself. [M] Dios doesn't have to do that, but sometimes I'm ashamed. But... I don't think I want to stop.
"It's handmade. My sister has long been a clever worker. I'm good at cooking, and... I haven't been able to cook much lately."
There were times when you made it for me. I'm sure I can if I try to make it now. But right now, we don't have enough money to buy the ingredients for my sister to cook. Bread and water. I buy fruit and vegetables from scraps, so I do my best.
In fact, my sister apologizes to us whenever the taste of vegetable soup diminishes because of the umbrella. It's not your fault, it's our fault we can't make money. Even if you're weak, your sister's been protecting us from childhood, working for us, supporting us, being kind. No matter how much your sister apologizes to us, no matter how humiliating she is to us, there's no doubt that...
"... my proud sister.
Though I wanted to deceive you, the truth overflowed.
I feel a little embarrassed and regret that I will share my memories with Dios when I get home again today. But I can't help it anymore.
When I remembered, my vision was floating. When I noticed that I was talking to Cedric without looking at him, I hurriedly looked at him, and he looked at me as if he were my father or my mother.
I thought something was wrong with my warm, gentle and somewhat happy eyes. Dios would be better if I were like this. [M] I think the royal family would be terrible if I calculated all of this.
Unexpectedly, I shook my shoulders, and I felt my eyes turning round. Without deviating, Cedric murmured in a stingy tone, "Really..."
"You're such a wonderful sister. I'd love to see you again. Next time, if you don't mind, let me have dinner with my sister. I want to hear more about you guys."
"Eh, ah... no... no!... I'm sorry, sir. I think that's difficult. As I said before, my sister is weak, so even if she meets the royal family, she will faint....."
It's about your sister again.
It's really bad. If you're dealing with this guy, his mouth slips. I meant to be tougher than Dios, but somehow I really want to praise my sister. When I bragged about my sister, I even felt that he wanted to talk about it, rather than be pleased with it. It's not like the royal family is interested in a commoner's sibling relationship.
When I said no, Cedric said, "I see. I'm sorry." He stopped inviting me without looking at me. Then I was told to tell me more stories instead, and if I don't need to introduce my sister, I will respond.
I wonder where we work, why we chose hard work for the poor, and why we decided to go to school.... when I realized it, I was following my sister's story, and it was awkward for me. You want to go home early to your sister so you can go to work near home. Do you think your sister is doing well about the house? Maybe because my sister decided to go to school alone. Speaking for ourselves, I don't think we have any initiative at all. Dios may be fine with that, but we're already fourteen. More, more of us, Dios.
... you should be thinking about your own happiness.
"I think I like you, Chloe."
Cedric, who was the listener just now, opened his mouth as if I was being awkward. [M]
But what was returned was incredible words, and I doubted my ears.
I understand that you were praised, but why is that the case now? When I swallowed my mouth thinking perhaps it was the royal gavel to praise appropriately, Cedric smiled at me with a gentle look.
"And smarter than me. It's helping my sister and brother in the right way, at least much more than I was when I was 14."
I don't know why.
What do you think you should do? A person like us who has no initiative and can only move for her sister and can only choose the way she is now. I really want to help you and Dios, even though I don't think they're more burdened by you or Dios.
My sister always apologizes to us.
Dios always tries to take my place. [M]
And why should I be commended for not even being able to break through the situation without stopping it for years?
The feeling of helplessness prevailed over surprise and fear. It's the first time I've learned that an off-the-shelf compliment hurts people more than a bad mouth.
"... that's not true. I'm always hiding in the shadow of my sister and Dios. [M] I'm the one making it easier."
"What are you talking about? How big is your presence? And I'm sure you both know what you're thinking."
It's a common word. I think so, but I can't say it back.
Cedric stroked my head with a smile on his shoulders. After my father died, I couldn't believe my head had never been caressed except by my sister. I dropped my gaze and thought I shouldn't breathe too deeply now. Tell yourself that it fits perfectly during surgery.
At the same time, if I was careful, the students who were gathered to see Cedric were noisy, and the screams of women who looked envious rose, so I think it might be just to earn points around.
In the meantime, if you stroke your head, you won't be able to shake it away from the royal opponent. While the facade was greatly stroked, Cedric desperately denied it in his heart. This man who has lived with all his blessings, hunger and loneliness, will know us.
"I can't possibly understand all your misery like me. But I can assure you that's all. Your journey is not easy either. And I'm grateful. I just don't need more words than I need to."
I bit the inside of my mouth.
What is this guy? I don't think you're asking Jeanne about us.
I really feel a sense of crisis with this person who has been looking at me like my father and sister. You definitely miss Dios, like this guy. In other words, I also realize that it is very dangerous.
It's like this guy who embodies his ideal brother. The last of my family knows that I've been spoiled the most. [M] I didn't want anyone but my family to know that I was the most protected and escaped responsibility.
It's not easy. It's just words.
"... thank you.
This man's words are pleasant.
The truth is, I could have been more thankful if you'd just been taught to relax.
Don't be sweet, I could have respected you a little if you told me to apprentice.... but the words are too much happier now. I can hardly hear this man's words on the surface.
When I noticed it lying down, my mouth collapsed and I grabbed my fist. Cedric, who kept stroking his hair alternately in the meantime, stroked my hair back to make up my hair, as he noticed on the way. "Sorry, don't disturb my hair." I don't care how disturbed my hair is, and even though I should be able to refrain naturally right now, I take it quietly. Really bad, bonded.
"Do you like your older brother?
"... yes"
This is really bad. Dios will find out if I get along with this.
And now I hate lying to Cedric. I don't care about my surroundings anymore because I've already had too many eyes. I'm just a little proud.
I like my sister. I like Dios, too.
It's a family with only two more, and I can put up with the rough stuff for the two of us. Whether you want to take care of your family, stay with me, or not put a burden on your sister, or not want Dios to have a hard time alone, it's all for you two, and it's for me.
I hate men who use color eyes on my sister, and I don't want to get near her.
Dios is a child, he's a crybaby, and he's dangerous, so I have to watch him.
... I want to live a more laughable life without sacrificing anyone.
"Tell me more, Chloe. As a friend, I want you to tell me about yourself."
"Yes... Thank you very much.... can I talk to you about Dios?
Of course! I wasn't surprised to hear Cedric play his voice happily, even though it wasn't about my sister.
I thought this man would be happy to hear about my sister and brother. My tongue moved and I couldn't stop until the pre bell when my lunch break ended. [M] Until now, it has been rare for me to get along with anyone but my family.
When I was careful, I had no choice but to have a pleasant conversation with Cedric.
It's a complete defeat.