Chapter 49
Cheshire Cat smile“Claire-sama, good morni――”
“Is that so, ahaha”
“Fufu, oh Onee-sama”
When I went to Claire-sama’s room to do what I look forward to every morning, that is to change her clothes, she already had a visitor .
“Hi, Rei . Morning”
“Good morning, Manarisama, Claire-sama”
“You are late? I have already changed clothes”
“… I’m sorry”
Looking at her, not only her clothes, but even her hairstyle is well arranged .
Her winding hair is quite difficult, now that Lene is gone I thought only I could do it .
“By the way, did you change your clothes and do your hair yourself?”
“No? Onee-sama did it . She is very skilled”
“Fufu, I used to look after Claire like this often in the past”
And the two of them laughed intimately together .
“Is that so . Thank you, Manarisama”
“No no, it’s nothing much”
“However, because taking care of Claire-sama is my hobby, cough, work, I would like to ask you to refrain from tomorrow”
“I have just heard a disturbing expression!?”
Even if I’m told so, admiring Claire-sama’s body while changing her clothes is my raison d’être and arranging her hair is a blessing for me .
It’s unbearable for them to be taken over by Manarisama .
“No no . Rei doesn’t need to do the work at all . . . . . I’m having fun doing it . I wish you’d entrust mornings to me”
“No, because I’m also enjoying it, please leave it to me”
“Indeed, Onee-sama . I could not make Onee-sama imitate my servant”
Claire-sama showed reluctance to Manarisama’s words .
However―― .
“Would it be unpleasant if I was a servant?”
“Jeez . Onee-sama is teasing me”
“Ahaha, sorry, sorry . Claire is cute so I just”
“Ufufu”
Two of them got excited leaving me behind .
What kind of farce is this .
Well, whatever .
“Claire-sama, breakfast is soon――”
“Ah, Claire . Aren’t you getting hungry? Let’s go to the dining hall”
Manarisama said as if to cut me off .
… Just now was absolutely intentional .
As a proof, Manarisama’s eyes are smiling impishly .
“You are right . Let’s go quickly”
“What will Claire eat? I’ll eat an oriental soup called miso soup that’s the recent trend”
Embracing Claire-sama’s shoulder, Manarisama was about to leave the room .
This is… hara.s.sment?
“What are you doing . We are going”
“I’m sorry”
Carrying Claire-sama’s stuff, I followed―― .
“Does Claire know of the restaurant called Blume?”
“Yes, naturally”
“As a matter of fact, recently a rival restaurant to Blume appeared”
“Ara, what kind of a restaurant is it?”
“The main store is in Appalachia, they introduced many innovative dishes . I’ll show you around next time . Will you leave escorting to me?”
“My, oh Onee-sama”
The two are talking happily completely in their own world .
No, as I’m a servant, there’s been many times I’ve refrained when Claire-sama was speaking to someone, but now it feels that Manarisama is intentionally keeping me away .
It’s really annoying to see her triumphant look when she glances at me from time to time .
I don’t particularly mind .
Whomever she gets close with, it’s fine if Claire-sama is happy .
In fact, since Manarisama came, Claire-sama regained her liveliness that disappeared together with Lene .
In that sense, I’m even grateful to Manarisama .
“Hey you! Is than not underwear rather than a handkerchief!”
Well, even if I understand in theory, my feelings are another story .
Afterwards, Manarisama’s hara.s.sment continued .
Frequently interrupting me .
Sitting between Claire-sama and me in the lecture hall .
Disturbing me teaching Claire-sama chess .
Doing say aah during lunch .
Manarisama keeps meddling so often that I think it’s blatant .
“Hey, Rei . Are you okay? You look unwell?”
At night when I returned to my room, Misha noticed my appearance is different from usual and called out to me .
“I’m lacking Clairium…”
“Ah, you sound alright”
I desperately stopped Misha who was about to enter her futon as usual .
“Because of Manarisama, I can’t admire Claire-sama! She won’t even bully me!? I’m jealous of say aah!”
“Ah, after all you’re not alright . It’s worse than usual”
Misha looked dumbfounded by my grumbling, but still decided to keep me company .
She’s truly a good girl .
“Did you do something to Manarisama?”
“I have no idea”
This is a half-lie, but I really have no clue why Manarisama is making pa.s.ses at Claire-sama .
“It’s a good opportunity, you also distance yourself from Claire-sama”
“Impossible . Claire-sama is my raison d’être”
I can’t live without Claire-sama .
“Then, don’t you just have to fight?”
“See, I feel like somehow I’d be playing right into Manarisama’s hand”
“Playing into her hand?”
“I feel like I’m being provoked”
In the first place, why is Manarisama, who was the protagonist’s ally in the game, going for Claire-sama .
In the first place, why is Manarisama, who was the protagonist’s ally in the game, going for Claire-sama .
I don’t really understand .
“Then, you have no choice but to endure . That’s if you don’t want to separate from Claire-sama”
“I wonder if that’s the only way”
Frustrated, I entered my futon .
That night, I had a dream I and Manarisama pulled Claire-sama by both hands .
The next day, Manarisama’s hara.s.sment continued .
Although I ignored it as much as possible, Manarisama’s provocations didn’t stop .
Although I don’t care about Manarisama, Claire-sama being lovestruck is a little… no, quite unpleasant .
No, it might be okay .
It may be quite far from Sein-sama’s route, but as long as Claire-sama can smile it’s fine .
It’s fine… It should be .
“Aren’t you very patient, Rei”
Later that day in the evening, Manarisama spoke such words to the persevering me .
After ascertaining that Claire-sama fell asleep, I was on the way back to my room .
“What kind of business do you have, Manarisama”
“I don’t really have any business”
Manarisama, who seemed to have been waiting for me near my and Misha’s room, was leaning on the wall with her usual refreshing smile on her face .
“Do you love Claire?”
“Yeah”
“Considering that, aren’t you surprisingly quiet . I’m provoking you so much”
In the end, it was on purpose, huh .
“I love Claire-sama, but even if she doesn’t particularly look my way, if Claire-sama is happy I’m fine with it”
“… Hmph”
At my answer, for the first time boredom appeared in Manarisama’s expression .
“What . Your feelings are only to that degree . I’m disappointed”
“Ha?”
I feel a little offended by the ridiculing tone of her voice .
“Ha?”I feel a little offended by the ridiculing tone of her voice .
“What do you mean by that degree?”
“Nothing much? Ah, did I hurt your feelings? Sorry sorry . That’s right . Rei loves Claire . I’m sure you know Claire better than me . To the degree you’re giving up”
I’m getting irritated .
“It’s a cheap provocation, Manarisama . And yet you are a princess of a country?”
“Yup, even if it doesn’t seem like that, I’m a princess . That’s why I’m much more suitable for Claire”
“I may be a commoner, but my feelings for Claire-sama won’t lose to anyone”
“And yet you are giving up?”
What’s with this person .
“I am not giving up . Claire-sama’s happiness is the most important――”
“You’re just running away, aren’t you? Why won’t you say you’ll make her the happiest yourself?”
“That’s…”
Because, I’m a commoner and a woman just like Claire-sama .
I’d do anything for Claire-sama’s happiness, but I think I’m not a suitable partner to make Claire-sama happy .
“Don’t run away”
“I’m not running away”
“Then, show me you can steal her from me”
“Are you picking a fight?”
“That’s right . Have you only noticed now?”
Manarisama’s well featured face unusually twisted in a grimace and she said .
“Those halfhearted feelings of yours, I will stop them . As it is, both Claire and you are pitiful”
“Very well . That fight, you got it”
“Yup, that’s good . Then, tomorrow after school, at the magic practice grounds”
Saying don’t run away, Manarisama left .
“… What’s…? Really, what’s with that person…”
I can’t digest the current situation well, but I’m clearly angry that my feelings for Claire-sama were looked down on .
“… Bring it on . I don’t care you’re a four attributesQuad Caster holder, I’ll teach you a lesson”
Thinking back on it, I probably lost my temper .
Cheshire Cat smile Claire sama, good morni Is that so, ahaha Fufu, oh Onee sama When I went to Claire sama s room to do what I look forward to every morning, that is to change her clothes, she already had a visitor . Hi, Rei . Morning Good morning, Manaria sama, Claire sama You are late I have already changed clothes I m sorry Looking at her, not only her clothes, but even her hairstyle is well arranged . Her winding hair is quite difficult, now that Lene is gone I thought only I could do it . By the way, did you change your clothes and do your hair yourself No Onee sama did it . She is very skilled Fufu, I used to look after Claire like this often in the past And the two of them laughed intimately together . Is that so . Thank you, Manaria sama No no, it s nothing much However, because taking care of Claire sama is my hobby, cough, work, I would like to ask you to refrain from tomorrow I have just heard a disturbing expression Even if I m told so, admiring Claire sama s body while changing her clothes is my raison d tre and arranging her hair is a blessing for me . It s unbearable for them to be taken over by Manaria sama . No no . Rei doesn t need to do the work at all . . . . . I m having fun doing it . I wish you d entrust mornings to me No, because I m also enjoying it, please leave it to me Indeed, Onee sama . I could not make Onee sama imitate my servant Claire sama showed reluctance to Manaria sama s words . However . Would it be unpleasant if I was a servant Jeez . Onee sama is teasing me Ahaha, sorry, sorry . Claire is cute so I just Ufufu Two of them got excited leaving me behind . What kind of farce is this . Well, whatever . Claire sama, breakfast is soon Ah, Claire . Aren t you getting hungry Let s go to the dining hall Manaria sama said as if to cut me off . Just now was absolutely intentional . As a proof, Manaria sama s eyes are smiling impishly . You are right . Let s go quickly What will Claire eat I ll eat an oriental soup called miso soup that s the recent trend Embracing Claire sama s shoulder, Manaria sama was about to leave the room . This is hara.s.sment What are you doing . We are going I m sorry Carrying Claire sama s stuff, I followed . Does Claire know of the restaurant called Blume Yes, naturally As a matter of fact, recently a rival restaurant to Blume appeared Ara, what kind of a restaurant is it The main store is in Appalachia, they introduced many innovative dishes . I ll show you around next time . Will you leave escorting to me My, oh Onee sama The two are talking happily completely in their own world . No, as I m a servant, there s been many times I ve refrained when Claire sama was speaking to someone, but now it feels that Manaria sama is intentionally keeping me away . It s really annoying to see her triumphant look when she glances at me from time to time . I don t particularly mind . Whomever she gets close with, it s fine if Claire sama is happy . In fact, since Manaria sama came, Claire sama regained her liveliness that disappeared together with Lene . In that sense, I m even grateful to Manaria sama . Hey you Is than not underwear rather than a handkerchief Well, even if I understand in theory, my feelings are another story . Afterwards, Manaria sama s hara.s.sment continued . Frequently interrupting me . Sitting between Claire sama and me in the lecture hall . Disturbing me teaching Claire sama chess . Doing say aah during lunch . Manaria sama keeps meddling so often that I think it s blatant . Hey, Rei . Are you okay You look unwell At night when I returned to my room, Misha noticed my appearance is different from usual and called out to me . I m lacking Clairium Ah, you sound alright I desperately stopped Misha who was about to enter her futon as usual . Because of Manaria sama, I can t admire Claire sama She won t even bully me I m jealous of say aah Ah, after all you re not alright . It s worse than usual Misha looked dumbfounded by my grumbling, but still decided to keep me company . She s truly a good girl . Did you do something to Manaria sama I have no idea This is a half lie, but I really have no clue why Manaria sama is making pa.s.ses at Claire sama . It s a good opportunity, you also distance yourself from Claire sama Impossible . Claire sama is my raison d tre I can t live without Claire sama . Then, don t you just have to fight See, I feel like somehow I d be playing right into Manaria sama s hand Playing into her hand I feel like I m being provoked In the first place, why is Manaria sama, who was the protagonist s ally in the game, going for Claire sama . I don t really understand . Then, you have no choice but to endure . That s if you don t want to separate from Claire sama I wonder if that s the only way Frustrated, I entered my futon . That night, I had a dream I and Manaria sama pulled Claire sama by both hands . The next day, Manaria sama s hara.s.sment continued . Although I ignored it as much as possible, Manaria sama s provocations didn t stop . Although I don t care about Manaria sama, Claire sama being lovestruck is a little no, quite unpleasant . No, it might be okay . It may be quite far from Sein sama s route, but as long as Claire sama can smile it s fine . It s fine It should be . Aren t you very patient, Rei Later that day in the evening, Manaria sama spoke such words to the persevering me . After ascertaining that Claire sama fell asleep, I was on the way back to my room . What kind of business do you have, Manaria sama I don t really have any business Manaria sama, who seemed to have been waiting for me near my and Misha s room, was leaning on the wall with her usual refreshing smile on her face . Do you love Claire Yeah Considering that, aren t you surprisingly quiet . I m provoking you so much In the end, it was on purpose, huh . I love Claire sama, but even if she doesn t particularly look my way, if Claire sama is happy I m fine with it Hmph At my answer, for the first time boredom appeared in Manaria sama s expression . What . Your feelings are only to that degree . I m disappointed Ha I feel a little offended by the ridiculing tone of her voice . What do you mean by that degree Nothing much Ah, did I hurt your feelings Sorry sorry . That s right . Rei loves Claire . I m sure you know Claire better than me . To the degree you re giving up I m getting irritated . It s a cheap provocation, Manaria sama . And yet you are a princess of a country Yup, even if it doesn t seem like that, I m a princess . That s why I m much more suitable for Claire I may be a commoner, but my feelings for Claire sama won t lose to anyone And yet you are giving up What s with this person . I am not giving up . Claire sama s happiness is the most important You re just running away, aren t you Why won t you say you ll make her the happiest yourself That s Because, I m a commoner and a woman just like Claire sama . I d do anything for Claire sama s happiness, but I think I m not a suitable partner to make Claire sama happy . Don t run away I m not running away Then, show me you can steal her from me Are you picking a fight That s right . Have you only noticed now Manaria sama s well featured face unusually twisted in a grimace and she said . Those halfhearted feelings of yours, I will stop them . As it is, both Claire and you are pitiful Very well . That fight, you got it Yup, that s good . Then, tomorrow after school, at the magic practice grounds Saying don t run away, Manaria sama left . What s Really, what s with that person I can t digest the current situation well, but I m clearly angry that my feelings for Claire sama were looked down on . Bring it on . I don t care you re a four attributesQuad Caster holder, I ll teach you a lesson Thinking back on it, I probably lost my temper .