episode_0303

The birthday party went smoothly.

There were some choices and a few distractions, but nothing major.

I decided to gather information from the beginning.

I prepared everything to make sure that nothing would go wrong at this birthday party.

If it’s time, then it’s time.

If it’s money, then money.

And when it comes to my stamina, even my stamina.

I threw away everything I had.

The information I had learned beforehand distinguished between behavior appropriate for a birthday party and misdeeds that would disrupt it.

Knowledge of aristocratic society and birthday parties drew a line between the negative aspect of taboo and the positive aspect of satisfying vassals.

Also, based on the lines and hints I already knew, I appropriately accepted their suggestions and compiled them, so my satisfaction level was not lacking.

[ Flora Bagrand ]

[Current satisfaction: 95%]

[ Claire Bagrand ]

[ Current satisfaction: 100% ]

[ Arina Bagrand ]

[Current satisfaction: 80%]

‘Have you secured a line where you won’t be penalized?’

The starting point for satisfaction without penalty when clearing an episode is exactly 80%.

Although it was difficult to listen to Arina’s nagging comments, all three sisters eventually met this criterion, so it was only a matter of time before the episode was cleared.

However, this boring time just doesn’t seem to pass.

“I am sure your lady will feel relieved since Confucius has prepared such a wonderful birthday banquet.”

“Then. What a blessing it is to have a son like this.”

“It would not be an exaggeration to say that he has completely blended in with the aristocratic society.”

How many times do I have to listen to this useless nonsense?

I keep listening to it until my ears start ringing, and I can’t stop listening.

Moreover, the time spent with family, including Isabella, tended to get longer and longer.

Ironically, every time that happened, my HP would slowly decrease.

Even though I haven’t moved much, my stamina continues to decrease.

▶Current HP is 67%.◀

▶Current stamina level is 35%.◀

Why on earth does this come in as damage?

Is it really that hard to stand all day?

I just can’t understand it.

It seems that Carcein’s body is just weak and frail. I decided to think so.

It wasn’t you that I should have been wary of.

I wonder if a servant I’ve never seen before will appear.

I wonder if he is waiting for an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the group of nobles who are giving him cold looks.

I was more concerned about you now.

…Unfortunately, even though I checked them one by one while consuming mana, I couldn’t find anything else.

And so, time flows endlessly.

The Duchess’s birthday party ended without any major problems.

-Tiring!

▶Midnight has arrived.

▶Episode X. Isabella’s Birthday Cleared◀

▶When the satisfaction level of the three sisters reaches a sufficient level, the level is cleared.◀

▶There is no figure below 80%, so it does not reach the penalty line.◀

That’s the end of being interrupted.

You won’t get tired of hearing meaningless compliments.

There is no longer any reason to respond to each and every one of those boring sounds and pretend like it is nothing.

With the episode ending.

***

The birthday party is over.

As the midnight bell rang, the guests began to leave all at once.

However, Isabella, who had been keeping an eye on me several times at the banquet hall, finally came to find me.

A line you already know.

And then a familiar scene unfolds.

“I’m sorry for making you suffer like this, Carcein. I thought you guys prepared this together…”

-Tiring!

▶Isabella found out about the preparations for the birthday party belatedly.◀

▶A selection occurs.◀

The end of this main episode ends with a conversation with Isabella.

Here, carcein is present only once.

You will have the opportunity to tell your family the truth about today.

▶Would you like to tell Isabella that you prepared the birthday party alone?

[ 1. Notify. ]

[ 2. Not to be notified. ]

If you tell your family, you can get some of the money you spent on the banquet back and even an apology.

It may come as a surprise, but there is no penalty for revealing this fact, as the episode has already been completed.

But I don’t think so.

-You prepared all this by yourself…! I’m sorry, Minhyuk. Just stay still. My kids…!

In many ways, it was because it was familiar.

This reaction too.

So I don’t reveal this fact.

Just like that time.

“You don’t have to worry about it. We actually prepared it together.”

“What do you mean? Claire said you prepared everything…”

“It seems like they wanted to be considerate of me, their younger sibling. The four of us prepared this. How could I prepare this all by myself?”

There’s no way I can do all this work alone.

Of course I received help. That’s how I prepared.

When I answer like that, Isabella tilts her head in confusion and becomes lost in her thoughts.

“Really, did the four of you do it together?”

▶This is your last chance. Tell Isabella the truth and get the money you’ve spent─

“Yes.”

Whether the option appears or not.

I have no intention of getting that money back.

The same goes for my desire to tell the truth.

It was as if he was acting like he was stuck in a rut like that time when he had wasted an entire day with only two weeks left until the college entrance exam.

Isabella smiled, saying that she finally understood, as if her awkward expression had lifted. Then she left, saying that it was a good thing.

Now, if you pass just one section, it’s a skip scene.

Karsine returns to rest and prepares for the next day.

The guy’s award for the busiest day.

It was a night’s sleep where I could rest without anyone coming to visit.

“…”

It was the same for me too.

The best thing about this time was that no one from my family came to visit.

But I wonder if you don’t want to allow me to act like that.

As I washed up and sat down at the table to grab some papers, I heard a knock on the door.

-dripping.

That’s a good thing.

The owner of this knock.

“Carcein. Can I come in for a moment?”

It turned out that he wasn’t one of the family members.

“Come in.”

***

Harnie helped me until this late hour, but he didn’t go back right away.

In her words, that was the price we paid for today.

I said I couldn’t give this up, since rest time also includes sleep time.

anyway.

Why did you come to me on this night?

That’s the point.

“…”

The clothes were originally pajamas.

In his arms he holds a pillow that he can sleep on.

I knew exactly what she was going to say, as she had completely finished getting ready, even with her hair down.

“Ahaha, I can’t sleep well. So…”

“No.”

“? I haven’t said anything yet? ”

“You came here to have a nap with me.”

Yeah, that’s all there is to it.

What else could you possibly have to say to me with that appearance? It’s only natural to take a cut of the entrance in advance.

Then Harnie made a pouty expression.

“Why not? We’re engaged.”

“…You seriously don’t think that makes sense, do you?”

“It doesn’t seem strange at all?”

She answered shamelessly, jumping onto the bed.

“It’s not like our relationship didn’t lead to an engagement. It’s not like we’re in a terribly impure relationship. And I have a reason to keep an eye on you. What’s wrong with that?”

…You must know clearly that each and every one of them is wrong.

It shows the will not to break this stubborn will.

How can I convince this person?

Just as such worries crossed his mind, Harnie’s shamelessness and coolness suddenly disappeared.

“…I can’t sleep well alone, that’s why. Really.”

“…”

“I lay in bed and tried to close my eyes, but I couldn’t fall asleep. Then I remembered that I fell asleep quite comfortably when you were there. That’s why I came. I thought I’d feel better if I fell asleep next to you.”

It wasn’t a situation where I could say anything.

Although the reason is unknown, I was able to fall into a deep sleep next to Harnie.

‘Well… I guess I won’t be able to get any work done since I came into the room like this anyway.’

Besides, it’s not a bad idea to have a rare day where you can go to bed early to help your weak body recover.

Put the documents in.

Turn off the lights.

I sat down next to Harnie, who was lying on the bed, wearing only the bare minimum of clothes she would wear while sleeping.

Then, Harnie puffed out his cheeks as if he was dissatisfied with even this.

“I didn’t ask you to let me sleep.”

-Tuk, tuk.

“You lie down here too. I already feel quite cold, so I think this body temperature will be just right for me to fall asleep.”

“Um…”

When he made a troubled expression, Harnier mentioned the price in a staccato voice, saying, ““Promise. Speed.”.”

Well… I couldn’t help it. I had no choice but to give in to what she wanted.

She came into my arms and smiled bashfully with satisfaction.

“Good. Warm and cozy. Should have done this earlier.”

“…I think it might be dangerous to stick too much.”

“I don’t like it. It’s going to be like this.”

“Haa…”

After that, Harnie continued to bring up little pranks and stories.

Really, did Harnie come to me because he couldn’t sleep?

When such doubts arose.

Rather, it was after I had fallen into a deep sleep.

***

“…”

It took about 30 minutes.

I was lying in bed with Karsene, talking, joking around, laughing, and chatting.

He was now in deep sleep.

As always.

“Sleeping so well. No excuses for not being able to sleep.”

I really wanted to hit him on the head with a bean.

But that won’t work now.

I calm my mind slightly and take in his sleeping face with both eyes.

“It was a lie that I couldn’t sleep. I… just wanted to see you more. I wanted to be close to you a little longer, so I came to see you.”

A small dewdrop forms in his purple eyes.

“You know what? Here, there’s a lump of my greed. Just thinking about you makes my greed sway like this.”

The small dewdrops that had formed gradually expanded in size.

“How can there be such people? Just thinking about it makes me happy. I feel happy when I meet them. It’s so strange how when I hear that voice in my ear, my whole body tenses up and I feel a sudden fever. But I don’t hate this feeling.”

The swelling dew soon moistens the voice.

“But… you can’t feel that feeling anymore. You… have to go back, right?”

Hug him with your whole body.

“I don’t like it. Of course I don’t like it. I can’t see you anymore. That’s why I want to hold you here. I absolutely don’t want to let you go. That’s how it should have been…!”

Soon, a stream of liquid flows from his eyeball down his cheek.

“I can’t stop you from doing what you want so badly…”

Harnie raises her head, which she had been bowing down.

Little by little, her upper body moves upward. Her body moves until her sleeping eyes are in front of her.

She soon reached a distance where even their breaths could be felt.

“You’re the first and last person to make my heart beat like this. So. Please allow me to do this much.”

I closed my eyes and kissed her lips.

It’s really terrible.

A kiss this sweet, a kiss that I want to continue without end.

Now it’s time to cut it off.

but.

After the lips parted, determination filled her purple eyes.

The hand that was gently wrapping my face falls away.

The bodies that were so close together that they were transferring body heat are separated.

A single teardrop falls to the floor, and the bodies of the man and woman fall completely apart.

“…I love you. Karcein.”

Harnie finally takes the heavy steps that he had been having difficulty taking, places a letter on the table, and leaves.

▶Harnie’s fairy tale rate has reached 99%.◀