The Timid Count’s Daughter Doesn’t Wish for Quarrel

With a long summer vacation approaching, I am somehow surrounded by all of Sophie's surroundings in the courtyard.

"Um, what am I?

When I had no idea how I was surrounded by everyone around me, a lady of leadership came forward a step ago.

"What is it? That's white. In the meantime, didn't you talk to Master Sophie after school? How did you get into Master Sophie?

"Huh?"

In the meantime, maybe the day they talked about insects?

I thought there was no one there, but someone was watching me.

Is that why you're all angry? Is this how you're trying to surround me and complain?

I blush and tremble that something terrible has happened to me.

Then a courtier noticed how I was, smiling tenderly to reassure her.

"Oh, I'm not mad at you, am I? We just want to get closer to Sophie, too."

"Master Sophie is the future king princess. If you're a special friend of Sophie's, you're more likely to be proposed by the top noblemen."

You all have your mouths together saying yes. Knowing I wasn't angry, I broke my nerves a little.

... but I suppose what you are all saying is correct as a nobleman's warrant, but I wonder if you are trying to step on Master Sophie.

You all have no respect for Master Sophie? You're such a sweet guy, and you're only looking at her title?

Although I have no desire for exclusivity, and I'm glad that Sophie has more friends to trust, I couldn't help but feel comfortable trying to get along with them.

"You used to say that Master Sophie cheered up with you in a romance novel. Then he realized he felt comfortable and wanted to talk to us. Is that really all? Isn't there something else?

The tone is soft, but rejection is unacceptable.

But if I say anything other than a romantic novel, it's happening with His Royal Highness Prince Wang, but there's no way I can tell you all.

"Um, nothing else. It's really just a romance novel. So why don't you all read the romance novel? I think we can have a lot of fun on common topics."

Sounds suspicious, cold sweats coming out to all of you looking at me jizzily.

Please, convince me...!

"You sure there's nothing else?

"Only romantic novels, right? I'm sorry I couldn't help you."

"You're not interrupting us approaching Master Sophie because of that, are you?

Huh. Is that how you feel?

I'm sure I'm not comfortable, but I'm not interrupting.

"Really, that's all. I am not in your way or anything. Besides, you guys have been dating Sophie a lot longer, so you know what Sophie likes?

"I know, but I still couldn't spend time with Master Sophie."

"What kind of magic did you use? By and large, Sophie visited your mansion before, didn't she? It's a bad idea to run out."

"That's just what I needed to lend you our romance novel. It wasn't long and..."

"Still, you've never seen Sophie visit before, have you?... No way, you're finding Master Sophie's weakness and blackmailing her, aren't you?

So how did that happen!

It's true I saw weakness, but I didn't shield it! You can't speak the truth when you think for Master Sophie.

Everyone with their eyes lifted comes cramming at me with Jirijiri.

If I was lagging back, my back hit the wall, and I lost my escape.

Look at all of you looking at me in an awesome shape, and I'm totally shrunk.

"What are you doing there?"

Everyone turns around slowly with the look of a slightly higher boy's voice suddenly being heard, sucks.

When I also looked at the person who had peeked into their faces and called out from their gaps, there stood Rufus, Lord Sophie's brother, on the top of the Buddha.

"Um, Master Rufus.... This is"

"I heard threats and stuff. You mean he's blackmailing your sister?

"Oh, yeah! Yes, it is!

"I'm putting you in the weakness of gentle Sophie."

Everyone who finds out that Master Rufus' interest is right for me, this fortunately tailors me to the bad guys.

But Master Rufus should know I'm cooperating with Master Sophie.

You can't believe it, but I wonder what will happen.

He opened his mouth as he looked at everyone around him in turn.

"Huh. That's crazy. I've seen him and his sister talk happily ever after. Not really, but she didn't look like she was getting along because she was blackmailed."

"Huh?"

Master Rufus glanced at all of you who are astonished and has looked at me.

"Hey, keep your mouth shut, but don't assert yourself properly. You say you're a bad guy, and you go with it?

To Master Rufus's words, I shook my head to the side as much as I could.

I can't help it. I don't want you to cry and pull off like you did ten years ago!

"Wow, I'm not getting along with Master Sophie in the grip of her weakness. outside of blackmail, etc. I really just got along with the same hobbies and got excited!

"Because. If you want to get along with your sister, why don't you do that hobby and do it with her?

When Master Rufus spoke as if to throw up, you were all upset or face-to-face.

"... we weren't seriously suspicious of her... Hey?"

"Yeah. I got a little excited, and I just said things that I didn't even have in mind. I'm sorry."

You mean that, though you're saying something yucky!? I thought sincerely, didn't I!?

I won't tell you because I don't want to rub it any more, but it won't fall on my heart.

"Well, that's fine. And since your sister's supposed to be over here soon, why don't you do something about that face? They all look terrible."

I hear you look terrible, and you all look at each other.

So I was angry, and your expressions were already terrible.

"Thank you for your advice. You can't see Master Sophie with a face like this. … shall we come, ladies and gentlemen?"

"Right. Ah, Mr. Amelia. Don't tell Master Sophie what happened earlier, okay? I didn't mean it."

"Well, here we are. Amelia, give my regards to Master Sophie."

Ho ho ho and all those who put their hands on his mouth followed the sickle and the spot.

I noticed Rufus looking at me when I was stunned that I was doing well.

That's right. I have to thank you for your help.

"Um, thank you. Thanks for your help."

"Huh!? Maybe you think I helped you in good faith? That's not true. I just came to get rid of it because I saw an ugly sight on the edge of my eye!

'Cause it's true that it helped.'

When I smiled and thanked him, Master Rufus turned to me.

But my ears are red. Is it lit?

You know, there are some cute things about it, and I think, oh, and he's staring at this one in a grumpy way.

Speaking of which, you said something extra.

"Extra, is it?

"That's right! You told Her Royal Highness Marion to give me a letter to your sister! How hard I think I've been putting letters in my sister's desk and bag."

You've realized you were involved.

Without excuses, I bowed my head in momentum.

"I'm sorry. But it's hard to deliver a letter from both of you."

"I know! You don't have to do that for both of us. Either way, won't you apologize? I'm just complaining."

"Still, I must have gotten into trouble."

I got involved on my own, so I don't think Rufus can blame me me.

"Mostly, you can just say no to giving your sister's letter. You're an outsider.... Oh, an outsider, you're my sister's friend, but it's none of your business about those two. If you don't make a rough estimate of what you like, you're gonna end up using it for good, right?

"Thank you for your concern"

"No, and! I don't care! What, are you mistaken!? I'm only saying this because I know His Highness Marion well!

Master Rufus is turning his face bright red and disputing. But this means you're worried about me, right?

Though it's a tight way of saying it, it's sweet to know that you're Sophie's younger brother.

Looking at Master Rufus with a kind of smile and feeling like a sister, he is somehow muddled.

"That face, it's annoying"

"I'm sorry. Changing this plain face is just not possible for me"

"I'm not talking about appearance! And I can't believe I'm plain."

"Rufus! Are you being rude to Mr. Amelia again?

Me and his movements stop in the voice heard from behind Master Rufus.

When I thought the sound of my shoes approached, Master Sophie, with a rugged face, pulled his ears as close as he could.

When I saw Master Rufus distorting his face to pain and I rushed to say it was a misunderstanding, Master Sophie, who asked me why, immediately took my hand off his ear.

"I'm sorry I took you so long."

"No, I'm not. Was Master Rufus better than that?

"I'm used to it, I'm fine."

Master Rufus missed his face. Usually Master Sophie would have walked away when she came, but today is unusual and stays that way.

"I'm sorry I'm your tight little brother. I wonder what happened to the others?

"... because I have business to attend to."

"Really? But it was just fine. I need to speak to Amelia."

To me? Is it possible we're talking about His Royal Highness the King?

"What is it?

"You know, it's going to be a long summer vacation, right? Is Mr. Amelia returning to the realm?

"Yes, I plan to spend a long summer vacation in the territory all the time"

"You are!

Master Sophie, with both hands together, smiles happily.

Are you glad I'm back in the realm?

"Actually, I wanted to visit Amelia's home once. I'm going on a long summer vacation to visit my mother's grandfather's territory, but I hear Count Reston's territory is nearby."

"Huh?"

"I want to see where Amelia was born and raised. May I?"

"Um, Count Reston's territory is rural, and there's nothing there, so I don't think you'll enjoy it."

I really don't have anything. Entertainment is just about horseback riding and waterboarding.

I don't think there's much I can do to get you to come.

"Oh, you can't be free with Amelia. Besides, I bought a variety of romance novels, mainly from distant foreign countries. I'm sure Amelia has never been read either, so I thought we'd have fun together."

and distant foreign romance novels!?

It's very intriguing. I want to read. I want to read it.

It's in the mansion, but it's only in neighboring countries, right?

Besides, Master Sophie is so happy to be here, it's like a dream to spend time with her.

But is it really good?

"Well, I appreciate the offer, but aren't you planning to go out with His Royal Highness Prince Wang during your long summer vacation?

"Oh, something I do, but I don't stay in my grandfather's territory all the time during a long vacation. Besides, I don't have a promise to His Highness Craig every day, and I'm fine."

I felt something catch on to Master Sophie smiling.

"Um, did you have anything with His Royal Highness the King?

"Huh?... No, nothing! I always enjoy talking to you, don't I? I promised to go to dinner the other day... and it's going great!

I'm worried that it's curling up quickly. Besides, it looks like it's sinking in somewhere... Has something happened with His Royal Highness Prince Wang?

But you seem to be promising to go out with me, and I'm pretty sure it's going well, right?

Too much of my thinking? I thought I remembered the words that His Royal Highness Marion said a while ago.

"I just figured Sophie would be able to stay the way she always was, knowing who she really was."

I have no idea what His Royal Highness Prince Wang really looks like, but does Sophie's attitude have anything to do with it now?

Even though I think so, it could be my mistake.

When I was worried about whether to hear it or not, Master Sophie called me and I lost my opportunity.

"Still bothering you? 'Cause when I go to the realm, it makes me stand out."

Seeing Master Sophie dripping with Shun, I panic.

Though I hate to stand out, I can't resist the fascinating invitation to spend a long summer vacation with my coveted girlfriend.

Look, look, we're away this time, so we won't be able to talk about it easily.

If the people involved don't talk about anything, they shouldn't find out. So, it's okay. Yeah.

"I can't believe it's bothering you, that's not true! It's just that it's not really a country or a tourist destination."

"I want to spend time with Mr. Amelia. I'm not asking for sightseeing. I want to see the same scenery where you grew up and share your memories."

"Dear Sophie..."

What a pleasure to say.

"If you don't like being noticeable, I'll explain that you stopped by because it's near my grandfather's territory"

"You don't have to do that. Besides, the Earl of Reston is far from the King's Capital, and I was wondering if it would be so rumoured that you would all be returning to your territory on a long summer vacation."

"... you're right. I just wish I hadn't spoken of my visit to Mr. Amelia's territory."

"Besides, I am very pleased to hear that Master Sophie is in our territory."

Master Sophie has a full smile on my words.

"So you're okay to ask Count Reston."

"Yes."

"Thanks! Actually, I've never stayed at a friend's mansion before. I kind of admired it."

"Huh? Stay?

I thought it was a day trip. Wouldn't my parents be down if I heard the story?

But once, I've been to the mansion, and I may not be so confused.

Well, Count Reston's territory is far from the king's capital and everyone else's, so it won't be in your ears, and you can rest assured there.

Then Master Rufus pulled my uniform sleeve modestly.

"Are you okay?

Having heard the whispered words in a whisper, I realized that Master Rufus was worried, as he had done earlier, that I would be told something by everyone around me.

When he smiles and expresses his intention to be okay, Master Rufus has a look that he is not convinced of.

I knew you'd be nice to worry about me.

"Oh, you've been very close to Rufus."

Lady Sophie, who saw me and Lady Rufus looking at each other, looked at us smiling.

"We're not getting along! I just got my eye on you!

"Really?"

"Yeah. That's right. It's a coincidence."

I can't tell Master Sophie what happened earlier. When I say it, I'm sure I'll pay attention to all of you trying to figure it out.

I'm glad you could take refuge, but I'd buy you some disgust.

"We look forward to welcoming you to our territory."

Slightly more forcefully I change the subject, Master Sophie holds my hand in such a way that excitement cannot be contained.

"Right. Let's stay up late and talk a lot, shall we? And read a lot of romance novels."

"Yes! I'll choose the romance novel I recommend too"

We held hands together, and we laughed at each other.

Though Master Sophie said this was the first time she had stayed at a friend's mansion, I was also the first time a friend had come to stay.

I can't believe I can experience things that close friends do to each other.

And with Master Sophie!

Long summer vacations, which are usually just mediocre, are going to be sparkling and my chest swells in anticipation.

"Oh, yeah. What about Rufus? Want to join us?

Lady Rufus, who was told the story, looked at Lady Sophie in a grim manner.

"Hey, why me too!? I don't want to go because it's troublesome! If only I could go with my sister!

"Yes...... Too bad. I was hoping nature would settle down in a lot of places."

"It's an extra favor!

As it was, Master Rufus sounded the dosdos and walked away.

"If it's already Roofus,"

"Dear Sophie...... I don't think Mr. Rufus would nod if I invited him to my territory, which is not very close."

"Really? I thought she liked you a lot."

"I don't think so,"

I think I'm only being seen as a friend of Master Sophie's.

You must have helped me because you're close to her.

Something I can't believe Master Rufus is trying to get close to me.

"Anyway, I'll tell my parents. Please let me know when you have a date."

"Yeah. Nice to meet you."

Though I'm concerned about how Master Sophie is doing, you can ask when we're alone, right?

Whatever it is, I'm looking forward to a long summer vacation.