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Vita just wanted to slap my lips.

But after I said the words, I thought, “Oh no.”

‘Me, what…?’

Isn’t that just talking nonsense? It’s as if he wants to keep Carlyle.

He said he was just going to leave, so I should have just sent him away, but I said something unnecessary.

Still, it was a little funny to see that stupid expression on Carlyle’s face.

“What, you don’t like it?”

“Oh, no.”

Even my words stutter. He wipes my face. At first glance, the corner of his mouth under his hand looks like he’s smiling.

“I’m thirsty, so I won’t refuse.”

At this point, Vita definitely regretted what she had said just now.

“No, I refuse!”

I felt uneasy, thinking that I had done something wrong.

In my experience, whenever Carlyle made that kind of expression, something always happened. I’ve never had anything go wrong.

“I don’t like that.”

However, after Carlyle had transformed from his foolish attitude, the two of them fought for a while without meaning to follow the established procedure.

bang-

Anyway, we came into the room together

“Then what should I eat first? I’m hungry though.”

Vita was dumbfounded by Carlyle’s words.

Hey, look at that?

Doesn’t it look as comfortable as if it were my own home? Come to think of it, Carlyle had already been here a couple of times.

“What did you tell me to drink before I left? I don’t think you said you’d give me dinner either?”

Vita argued back, but Carlyle suddenly approached her.

“Are you really just going to drink and leave?”

A straight, straight gaze. For some reason, Vita had difficulty accepting that gaze, and her face gradually grew hotter.

“Well, then… ”

I’m stating the obvious.

But I can’t really say anything.

Well, yeah.

Since you’ve already given me the gift, asking me to just drink some water feels like a heartless thing to do.

It certainly seems that way. I’m not saying that I’d ever regret sending this guy away or anything.

‘Because I am very open-minded, unlike anyone else.’

Unlike that narrow-minded guy who would whine for days over a single slip of the tongue, isn’t it time to show your manly tolerance?

While Vita continued to worry like that, Carlyle watched her expression right in front of him.

‘Anyway, it’s cute.’

Bianca Shamal’s emotions are evident in her ever-changing facial expressions.

Eventually, Vita thought about it and revised her initial proposal.

“Then, until dinner. Just eat and go.”

“Okay, I’ll do that.”

Perhaps one thing they both already know. Whether the promise will actually be kept is unknown, but they pretend not to know.

Afterwards, Vita and Carlyle put down their bags and washed their hands.

First, open the refrigerator.

“What should I eat…?”

As Vita was looking around, Carlyle came up next to her.

“Should I kill you?”

“What kind of dead is that?”

Vita recalled that time and made a dumbfounded expression.

When I was sick from my period, I remember the porridge that Carlyle Schultz came and made for me.

Do you think that if you just throw some stuff in there and boil it, it will turn into porridge? That’s just ridiculous.

“Please, you. Just stay still.”

Carlyle chuckled at Vita’s reaction.

He must know that and be smiling like that.

“It was so tasteless.”

But after those words, Vita remembered something and was silent for a moment.

That’s right, at that time. When the other person came to nurse me.

I never got to say thank you.

It’s not easy to say thank you now, but this time, Vita gave me a little courage.

“At that time, thank you… ”

It’s still hard. I’m speechless.

“Thank you… What?”

“high, high… ”

But those words have already been said.

“Thank you, back then!”

Carlyle, who was momentarily stunned when Vita suddenly spoke, soon burst into laughter.

“Just say it. Why are you saying it so hard?”

Of course, Vita’s face turned red like a tomato and she just ignored him, but strangely enough, when she heard Carlyle laugh, the corners of her mouth gradually relaxed.

Feeling a little relieved.

“Well, anyway. I’ll do it today, so you just stay still.”

Carlyle nodded, and Vita began to rummage busily through the fridge.

***

Who is Vita Shamal?

But I still have some confidence in my cooking.

‘This guy shows it. He’s different from guys like you.’

With that in mind, Vita found suitable ingredients.

Since we’re going to do it anyway, let’s cook something amazing that will surprise him.

Vita suddenly thought of a suitable dish.

‘Have you ever tried making risotto?’

This is, so to speak.

It seemed like a pretty good opportunity.

If you call it risotto, it may look similar to porridge, but it is a completely different dish.

‘But I’m sure Carlyle will look like a corpse to me… Will he realize the difference?’

So, this is definitely a chance to show off your superiority!

Vita put on an apron.

[Make sure to wear an apron!]

My mother always taught me to wear an apron when cooking because it might get on my clothes.

Lulu hums and turns on the fire.

Put butter in a pan and fry all the ingredients to create a fragrant aroma.

When it comes to risotto, adding the broth slowly is the most important thing.

Pour the broth little by little and stir very slowly.

Then suddenly Vita realized that Carlyle was strangely quiet.

‘What, all of a sudden…?’

Sure enough, when I turned around, I saw Carlyle sitting at the table with a strange expression on his face.

Vita was just blankly staring with an expression on her face that was completely indecipherable.

“Why, what is it?”

Only when Vita spoke bluntly did Carlyle feel a soul dwelling in his golden eyes.

“She’s a total heavenly woman.”

Vita was completely flustered by the words that suddenly came to her mind.

“What, what…?!”

Suddenly, out of the blue, you’re saying something that doesn’t even make sense?

But inside, something hurts, so the voice is crawling out.

“I, a man… can cook.”

Carlyle Schultz’s expression turned a little strange for a moment.

“Man, you…?”

Vita thought, “Oh no. I made a slip of the tongue,” but luckily Carlyle didn’t suspect her true identity.

He shook his head as if he had heard the most ridiculous thing in the world.

“Anyway, you’re unique.”

A look of amusement, as if he was really interested.

Anyway, Vita took off her apron for no reason.

‘ah…’

I realized. The apron was pink because it was my mother’s.

That’s why Carlyle was talking nonsense like that.

But Carlyle’s nonsense didn’t end there.

“You can come get married.”

After a while, Vita continued cooking, so I started again.

Phew- Phew-

Vita, who was making risotto by blowing on it little by little, suddenly blushed. It was purely because she was so excited.

‘…But that’s real.’

I turn around and see Carlyle bursting into laughter.

“Okay, I’ll stop.”

Because it’s making fun of yourself. Even though Vita knows it, it still feels strange.

Perhaps, it was because I was reminded of the strange dream I had when Carlyle came to nurse me.

Me cooking while waiting for my partner at home. Me running to hug Carlyle as soon as he gets home.

‘That’s, what is… ‘

I lost my appetite in an instant.

Because it’s ridiculous. I can’t even imagine it.

Vita hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should kick Carlyle out right away, but it was already too late.

Basically, I am not a square person.

And the risotto with its exquisite aroma was ready. Vita immediately placed it on the table.

“Here, try it.”

Anyway, the opportunity to finally show off his superiority to his opponent has arrived.

“… This is my first time doing something like this.”

Carlyle lifted his spoon with a somewhat odd expression on his face.

“Of course it’s the first time.”

Vita looked triumphant. She had her arms around her waist and her chin raised.

This will be your first time eating such a delicious risotto.

“You can consider it an honor.”

Is that really so?

Soon a mouthful of risotto enters Carlyle’s mouth.

For some reason, Vita became more nervous than ever before.

‘Uh, what is it…?!’

Is it delicious enough to kill you? If you say it’s not delicious, I’ll beat you up.

Fortunately, Carlyle pauses and responds positively.

“It’s delicious, quite.”

“Isn’t it on a completely different level from your pitiful skills?”

“Yeah, I admit it.”

Vita was a little excited.

Look, look. I told you I’m good at cooking.

But Vita doesn’t know what Carlyle Schultz sees her as.

“But, you know.”

While eating dinner, Vita asked Carlyle something she had been curious about.

“Is that really true?”

“Huh? What.”

“You want to be friends with me… ”

Well, that’s it.

“… I told you I watched the anime too.”

I feel strangely embarrassed for some reason. I don’t even know why.

I’m just really curious.

Nod-

So when Carlyle agreed, Vita was surprised.

‘That was true…?’

It’s a bit strange and even special that a popular kid among popular kids, an alpha male, is entering the world of anime.

“shi, how strange… ”

So Vita said, smiling slightly but avoiding eye contact.

“A kid like you watches anime?”

“Can’t I see it?”

Carlyle doesn’t know why, but he feels like he’s taken a chance.

As expected, the opponent responded positively.

“Want to see it together?”

I found an excuse to stay here longer. I quickly drove the wedge into the other person’s bewildered expression.

“You’re my senior. Teach me a little.”

I can guarantee you that.

It was the best choice Carlyle Schultz ever made in his life.

***

‘I am… senior.’

Vita felt better.

That’s definitely true, right?

Now, I’ve seen it a lot more than that beginner.

‘I’m your senior, after all!’

I originally planned to just eat dinner and go.

Carlyle’s peculiar attitude made me change my mind a little.

Carlyle’s reputation as a special guy was instantly promoted.

So Carlyle and Vita decided to watch the anime together. Just the two of them.

To be completely honest,

Vita herself felt a little disappointed.

‘…Eat slowly.’

Feeling dissatisfied.

I worked hard to make it for you, and it was incredibly delicious.

He emptied it quickly without even knowing how to savor it. Considering the sincerity that went into making it, it shouldn’t have been like that.

Anyway, Carlyle’s proposal isn’t so bad.

Compared to the few days when we didn’t even exchange a word, the awkward atmosphere has disappeared and that’s nice.

So Vita’s face brightened with happiness.

What anime would be the best choice to watch? Vita asked Carlyle, pondering the matter.

“Do you have a favorite genre? What you usually like.”

“I’m okay with anything.”

Vita tilted her head at the rather vague answer. Her doubts were growing.

For Vita, who is a true fan, ‘fake fans’ are quite something to hate.

“Have you seen this before?”

“Of course, I saw it.”

“What did you see, then.”

“Your favorite thing. It’s more interesting than I thought.”

Vita’s body froze at the unexpected answer.

“What do I… like? How do you know?”

“I asked your pink-haired junior once before.”

When you say pink hair, there’s someone who comes to mind.

‘Lou, you punk. What the hell did you tell him?

Vita never went around revealing her favorite anime.

‘Of course I like it, but…’

If it’s a magical girl anime, it’s not very manly. It’s an anime with cute and pretty magical girls.

[So cute, Vita-!]

[I thought it was a girl or something?]

‘Ugh… Ugh… ‘

Such an old complex.

So, unless Vita was really close with someone, she tended to keep quiet about this fact.

But Carlyle Schultz looks strange.

“Well, first of all. You showed your liking when you went to Wizni Park.”

“… Oh, was that so?”

I certainly remember that happening to me.

Vita reflected a little.

‘Somehow in front of this guy…’

Because the tension is relieved.

I often don’t know why I feel comfortable with the other person, but why I feel uncomfortably conscious at times.

But still, I couldn’t quite believe that guy had seen the magical girl stuff. So when Vita looked at me with a suspicious look, Carlyle immediately spoke.

“Can you at least provide some proof?”

With a sly smile.

“Okay, give it a try.”

Vita thought for a moment and then asked a question.

“What is the meaning behind the main character’s name?”

“Aren’t they just symbols? Eve symbolizes the moon, and Rosaline symbolizes the rose. Those two symbols are also on the magic wand.”

Surprisingly enough, that’s correct.

Vita opened her mouth.

‘This guy, really…?’

This is content that only appears in the middle, so it is difficult to understand without reading the whole thing.

It looks like I’ve actually seen it, so it’s good.

“Well, then… ”

I’ve already seen it, and it was more worth seeing than I expected, so I gained some courage.

“Have you seen this?”

The movie version of Magical Girl Eve, my favorite.

“Magical Girl Eve Rosaline and the Galactic Empire Strikes Back… ?”

Vita nodded slightly, her face flushed.

“The title sounds childish, but this is a true masterpiece.”

“I haven’t seen it yet.”

It was decided at that moment.

“Okay, that was good.”

We bring some snacks and sit side by side on the sofa to watch some anime.

The plot has a simple structure.

An alien force invades and one day, all the adults suddenly change. Then, children, led by Eve, join forces to turn the adults back into adults.

‘But I think there is a meaningful emotion here.’

And then, the highlight is a pretty impressive part where the main character Eve’s father recalls his childhood. In fact, it is a masterpiece because of this scene.

It’s a famous scene that makes adults cry when they go see it with their children.

‘… This is life.’

Vita thought so. This really is life. Her parents were like that, and she was immersed in it as if she would definitely live a life like that someday.

It’s a scene I’ve seen many times, but it brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it.

It’s not like I’m being masculine at all! Rather, I’m crying because I’m a real man. Because that’s a man’s life.

I looked at Carlyle’s expression every now and then.

Will it be fun to watch? Will it be boring?

That was the thought.

Fortunately, contrary to concerns, Carlyle also looks quite absorbed.

And then at some point, Vita stopped.

‘…?’

Suddenly, Carlyle’s hand overlapped his own without saying a word.

I ended up panicking.

But the situation is not conducive to pulling out.

Because I’m immersed. Because that Carlyle Schultz is immersed in the animation he’s showing.

It’s really hard to pull your hand out for that sole reason, for fear of breaking the immersion.

Really, that’s it.

Eventually, the movie ended with a somewhat happy ending. The two were lost in the afterglow and were silent for a while.

Vita turned her head to ask if it was fun. Carlyle happened to be there too, and their eyes met.

“… … ”

For some reason.

Suddenly, they are speechless. A very subtle tension begins to hover between them.

It’s the kind of tension that only the two parties involved know about, and makes the hairs on your body stand on end.

Tension between men and women.

There is no reason. There is no context.

However, the night was deep, and both of them were quite emotional.

“Ugh…what… ”

Needless to say, it was Carlyle Schultz who moved first, but soon their lips slightly covered each other.