Side Story 4 : Etiquette of Men and Women

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Translator's Note:

As much as I wanna translate fast, I couldn’t due to my work load (work as a Software developer) and schedule (demanding client and non-cooperating team (not my team, some other team)). So as such I will be finis.h.i.+ng the chapter of [Explanation of King’s Flower] so it is up for grabs. But until someone picks it up, I TRY to continue to translate.

As always let me know if I mistranslated anything!

Translated by: Ichiiya

Given you this short story *applause* (?)

[Lidi, come over here]

After a short while with my engagement with Freed, Father called.

[Yes, what is it. Father]

[Umu, there is something I have to tell you]

For Father to speak ominous manner, I had a very bad feeling about it.

[……What are you talking about?]

[You will very soon, enter your marriage ceremony with his Highness. Therefore it is necessary to pa.s.s down to you the kingdom's [Etiquette of men and women] ]

[Etiquette of Men and Women…..]

It was around the time, when Freed spoke that word when I met him.

[That's right. I think it is a standard rule about how to socialize with men and women. You must be embarra.s.sed without knowing this at all. Now listen carefully.].

[…..Naturally if you think about it,  You should have someone tell me more about it…..] (?)

[…….especially when it was not yet decided] (T/N: the marriage…?)

[ Is that so……]

Although I wanted to question my father who obviously looked away, for the time being I was concerned about the details. The rest can come later.

[ Well, perhaps it might not be necessary to explain to you right now, however as your parent this is my duty as well. Please listen carefully.]

I felt it as I turned my eyes, glancing now at where the [King's Flower] was hiding.

No, it was not my imagination.

I think I understand if I had experienced it but I'll let him explain for the time being since, I heard my father's heart in his voice.(?)

I sighed then prompted my father to talk.

If you said to listen then I shall listen. Honestly, it doesn't mean that I am not interested.

And so, as my Father narrated the rules I became speechless.

But regarding the rule of the evening party, the first one was the practice of the so called s.e.x.

……… eh, in this country's aristocratic society had such an indecent practice?

Does that mean a woman is a 'Tuna'….? (T/N: マグロ aka Tuna, in terms of indecency it means unmoving, irresponsible person. .)

While I was dumbfounded, I remembered that I went with Freed's numerous acts.

…… I have not followed anything (rules) is that right?

…….About liking something like back or face to face isn't that right?

My father  had a strange face as he looked at me with distant eyes as he ended his discussion.

I will just make sure.

[Father…… it might an awkward question to ask but, um…… Is it normally that way to the general public?]

[That's right. There is nothing else than that……Nn? You should know that right? Because you have been given the [King's Flower] after all]

At this point in time, the only thing I could do is turn my stiff smile while facing Father.

Wai…….. What do you mean!??

That kind of s.e.x, but I never once done it like that!

Surely, I thought it was normal when I went out with someone however, 'in this world it was an absurd heresy' isn’t that what you said…..!?

As I was shocked, I remembered what Freed said to me.

When I asked what is the [Etiquette of men and women], he didn't answer me as a smile floated up saying 'You don't need to know'.

Now I understand the reason he smiled.

Given the strange information, I don't want to have s.e.x that has no fun in it.

I see it… I really understand however. Why keep quiet about it?

Then you should have said so!

……..that man, did he plan everything beforehand?!

Only to be reminded of the appearance of a black bellied, refres.h.i.+ng prince's smile, I gritted my teeth.

Ah really, is that so?

As I don't have anything to ask my Father, on the surface while I somehow made a smile, I gave only one conclusion.

In this world, Freed is definitely a pervert.