Chapter 223 - I Had a Feeling that Things would Drastically Change

After Lilia-san left the a.s.sembly hall, I slightly raised my guard.

I may feel like there isnt a single bit interesting in me but apparently, Im quite famous among the n.o.bility, so that gives me some idea of whats about to come.

Could I refuse their dance invitation well? is what I was thinking about but for some reason, the result was different than I expected.

The n.o.bles who tried to approach me near the entrance were somehow talked to by another n.o.ble at the right time or even offered a dance, and as a result, they didnt come up to me.

As I was tilting my head at this situation that seemed to be too convenient for me, I heard someone whisper into my ear.

[Kaito-san, please look at the table on your right.]

[Alice? Why are you suddenly telling me that Table on my right, are you talking about that?]

Tilting my head at Alice, whose figure I still couldnt see, I looked at the table to my right as I was told, and saw a variety of dishes on it.

In this buffet-style party, the food was basically self-service, and the table was surrounded by some n.o.bles who were holding their small plates.

[Yes, you can see that roast beef that looks really delicious, right?]

[I can see it.]

[I think I deserve a reward for my hard work.]

[How many slices do you want?]

I see. I finally understood The n.o.bles who came by earlier were being led elsewhere at the right time because Alice is using her subordinates to guide them well Unnn. She certainly is working hard, and its helping me a great deal.

Thinking that, I moved to the table where the food is placed, and while watching as the n.o.bles who were originally there were spoken to by other n.o.bles at the right time again, I take some slices of roast beef onto a small plate and quickly move the plate to the right and the roast beef that was on it disappears.

[Hnnn~~ As expected of the royal palace, that tastes wonderful! Nothing really tastes better than free food.]

[Come on, if youve got any more food you want to eat, Ill go take some.]

[Eh? No way, Kaito-san is being unusually nice to me! So, it has finally come. Youve finally decided to take my flag. Youve finally become madly in love with Alice-chans charm, right!?]

[Does that mean you dont want to eat anymore?]

[Aaahh, Im sorry. Thats not true. Im going to eat!]

Even in a place like this, I felt somewhat rea.s.sured by Alice, who was still the same as ever. I then started picking out a variety of dishes for Alice to eat until Lilia-san returned.

I thought that if Alice wanted to eat, she should just take some herself, but Alice said something like I think it tastes better this way., which I honestly dont understand at all.

As I continued to eat for a while, I heard Lilia-sans voice at the same time as I heard her footsteps from behind me.

[K- Kai- Kaito-san!? T- Thank you for waiting!?]

[L- Lilia-san!? Ah, no]

As soon as I heard Lilia-sans voice, I remembered that incident that just happened earlier, and I looked back at her, strangely nervous

[Errr]

[C- C- C- Come, lets go see Amalie.]

[Ummm, Lilia-san?]

[Hyiihhh!?]

When I turned around, the one behind me was the familiar Lilia-san but Lilia-san, with ears that looked really red, had her face completely looking at a different direction.

How should I say this Her posture is a bit funny.

[Why are you looking that way?]

[T- T- T- Thats because errr I just feel like looking this way!!!]

[I- Is that so]

Shes really bad at lying Without a doubt, the reason why Lilia-sans face is turning bright red is because of the actions she did earlier.

In fact, Im not entirely sure myself, but I think Im probably also blus.h.i.+ng.

[T- Then, how about we go to where Amalie-san is.?]

[Y- Y- Y- Yes! Lets go! Lets go do that!!!]

[Lilia-san, ummm, you need to calm down a bit]

[Y- Yes Im sorry.]

Urging Lilia-san, who is clearly looking like shes about to blow up, to calm down, the both of us head to the seat of honor where Amalie-san is.

As we walked over there, the both of us didnt interact at all How should I say this It feels extremely awkward, but I cant run away because of the situation were in now.

No matter how stupid I am, I know that Lilia-sans action just now isnt just simple skins.h.i.+p.

So, that means, Lilia-san sees me as an object of interest to her, and she has feelings for me That is, what can I say, its just that Im happy.

Lilia-san is the first person I met when I came to this world, and shes been greatly helping me for a long time.

She is a kind and warm person, and the reason I am able to truly enjoy my days in this world is because I met Lilia-san.

Shes not like the n.o.bles I imagined, but shes a very splendid and strong woman, and I respect her from the bottom of my heart, even though were only one year apart in age Shes such a person.

However, not only that, but shes a person filled with emotions for a person of her age She happily laughs, she gets surprised, she can also get mad and cry. Shes a friendly person.

Most of all, she was endlessly kind and always, always, always really cared about me with all her heart.

Taught me about this world when I was just new to this world and didnt know whats right from left And provided us the essentials in life, food, shelter and clothing.

Making sure that living in a mansion filled with women wouldnt negatively influence, she even went out of her way to buy me my daily necessities.

Telling me, as if its obvious, that she had never once thought of me as a nuisance, even though she was always feeling troubled, and was bothered by me, getting to know all the most extraordinary people.

She has a troubling habit of continuing to work hard and not showing it to others, even though she was carrying all sorts of obligations and responsibilities I think shes really an impossibly charming woman.

If I were asked what I think about such a Lilia-san Its obvious I like her.

Seriously thinking about it again, I felt my heart settle down, as if I realized something that should be obvious.

I think Ive always held some feelings for Lilia-san However, I couldnt notice it because I was so grateful and I was feeling sorry for the trouble I was causing her.

Uwaahhh What should I do now Im kinda feeling self-conscious now Im starting to feel absurdly embarra.s.sed here now, you know!?

[K- Kaito-san!?]

[Eh? Ah, yes!?]

Thereupon, as if it was an attempt to break the ice, Lilia-san nervously spoke to me right at that moment, to which, I replied, aware that my body just greatly twitched.

Lilia-san still doesnt turn to look at men, continuing to speak while her face, which is as red as a ripe apple, is facing down.

[W- What happened today P- P- Please forget about it!]

[Eh?]

[L- Like I said, that thing that happened just now, errr, errr A- A- Anyway, please forget about it!]

[Im sorry, I cant.]

[Eeeeehhhh!?]

When Lilia-san asked me to forget what happened today That is to say, that kiss she gave me earlier, I immediately replied that it was impossible.

No, I mean, you know, no matter how much Lilia-san tells me that Impossible things are impossible.

With her face close to looking fl.u.s.tered Lilia-san was completely oblivious to the attention that shes getting from the people around her, so we proceeded to walk through the a.s.sembly hall.

Dear Mom, Dad Thinking about Lilia-san again, I was able to quickly realize how I felt. I guess thats how big and strong Lilia-sans presence was in my mind. As I felt strangely embarra.s.sed, I had a feeling that my relations.h.i.+p with Lilia-san from now- would drastically change.

Serious-senpai: [This. isnt the end, right?]

Serious-senpai: [I knew it I feel depressed]

T/N: It was a weekend, so I was kinda slacking off.

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