novelzi Volume 5 - Ch 93
Volume 5 - Ch 93
After deciding the name of the household and the coat of arms, we started the dance lesson for the victory party immediately.
The training area was a large vacant room.
Though it was a must to wear extravagant clothes in a ball, I had told everyone to be in their usual attires---which I, the Second Princess of the High Elf Kingdom Enol, Lyss Enol Mema, regretted at this point.
(Aaah, why am I so fired up for? At this rate, Ill become a girl who cant read the atmosphere!)
Even though Lute-san and the others came in their everyday clothes when we went on a trip back then, I was currently wearing my formal dress for business use inside of the castle.
(If I change my clothes with the ones suited for travelingB-but for a princess of a country to wear travel clothes inside the castle is)
Then, so that we dont waste any time, shall we begin the dance practice?
Breaking the ice, Lute-san, who didnt notice my turmoil, started doing a light warm-up exercise.
Well then, Chrisse-chan! Lets practice with Luna over there!
[Please take it easy on me.]
The two people whose heights were not very different from each other joined hands and secured their own training grounds.
Luna is so cheerful and lively, completely the opposite of me. Im so jealous of her
(It would be nice to be able to say I like you to the person whom I love dearly, but Wait! Didnt I decide to cut off any lingering regrets last night! I must stop hesitating and dragging it on any longer!)
I shook my head left and right, along with the strange ideas in my mind.
Are you okay, Lyss? Youre shaking your head. Do you have a headache?
N-no, its nothing! Im okay! Please dont worry about it!
Aaah, hes worried about me! Right after I was going to forget about it, my chest throbs madly just from him calling out to me!
I felt my cheeks blushing.
I tried to hold back with all my might to prevent my mouth from breaking out into a grin.
Well then, the basics of the dance lessons will be taught by this me! Lute-samas number one disciple, right hand, and trusted retainer, Meiya Dragoon will be your companion!
then Ill be the one to teach the basics to Snow-san.
On the inside, my grin crumbled with sadness, but I still tried to maintain my casual smile on the outside, and when I turned to face Snow-san...
Meiya-chan teaching Lute-kun is no good.
Wh-why is that!?
Because somehow, its unpleasant. Lyss-chan, can you please teach Lute-kun how to dance? Lute-kun, thats okay with you, right?
Aaah, I dont really mind.
Yes, then its decided. Meiya-chan will teach me, okay?
No waaay
Snow-san dragged Meiya-san away.
Snow-san looked back and sent me a meaningful glance had she, by any chance, noticed my feelings!?
But, if its Snow-san, then it might be possible
She had a strangely sharp intuition, after all.
However, her trying to stick me and Lute-san together meant...
Lyss.
Hiyaaa!?
Upon being called by Lute-san, I let out a strange shriek on reflex.
Auuuuu He will definitely think Im a weird girl!
S-sorry. I seem to have surprised you.
N-n-not at all, I should be the one apologizing for letting out a strange cry. S-so, shall we begin the dance practice?
Yes. So, what should I do?
I grasped his clothes tightly, without realizing it.
Aah, my hero-sama
(I wish for this moment to continue forever.)
Or that time itself would just stop like this for me.
However, I could be in his, a married mans embrace forever.
I released my body from Lute-san, and stood firmly on my own feet.
Thank you very much. But, why did you come for me?
Well, Lyss is my precious comrade, so isnt it a given that Im worried, when you left with such a face?
!?
He said, with a why are you saying something so obvious? kind of face.
The sense of isolation that was there a while ago disappeared without a trace, being overruled by the feelings of joy.
My love, my love, my love!
Even though I cried, telling myself to forget it until my pillow was wet, I still couldntabandon that passion in my chest.
When I tried to throw everything away and plunge myself into his arms, at that momentsomeone appeared, stopping my movements.
What are you two doing in this place?
Father.
My fatherthe High Elf King of Enol, accompanied by his imperial guards, stood there.
Father seemed to have noticed me leave the large room, and was chasing after me.
I felt a little ill, so Lute-san accompanied me. Im okay now.
As if cold water had been dumped on my head, I regained my composure and told him a suitable excuse. Lute-san, who had sensed that, said nothing and stayed silent.
Since we had gone on a journey and saved the country from its national crisis together, we could now understand each other with just a glance.
After looking back and forth between us several times, father seemed to understand and didnt pursue it any further.
Then, come back to the hall. Its rude, as one of the hosts, to leave halfway. I apologize for my daughter troubling you.
No, it wasnt a problem at all.
Lute-san answered politely.
Understanding the situation and being tactful, he returned to the banquet hall first.
I could only look at his back with eyes of regret.
.........
How do you do, father?
While following Lute-san with my eyes, I noticed a strong gaze from the side.
I completely forgot that father was standing right next to me.
Belatedly, I fixed my attitude.
Lyss. As soon as the party ends, come to my room.
While carrying an expression like he had realized something, father returned to the party hall.
(To fathers private room?)
I was perplexed by this rare situation.
Could it be that, from just now, he realized my feelings for Lute-san and was going to give me a warning?
(Even though I have already given up.)
Feeling upset, I followed after my father.
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