episode_0026

The second day of the Academy has ended safely.

… It was a bit eventful to say it was safe, but anyway.

As soon as the rankings were over, we all rushed to my mansion.

Nana Louis and Irene, this is their dorm so it’s natural.

Shepor is…

“Let’s have dinner together at my house!”

“That, is that okay?!”

“Of course! I made a big mistake this morning, didn’t I? I’m just apologizing. ”

“I will gladly accept that offer, Estee!!”

I persuaded you to have dinner with me.

I was grateful that he volunteered to be my pillow all day long…

I’m saying that it’s better to show some level of friendliness so that you can use your friendship with me in social circles later.

My dining suggestions were strictly give and take.

Of course, that didn’t mean the meal wasn’t enjoyable.

“Let’s feed them! Irene, say aang~♡ to Louis!”

“… … Yes?”

“Okay, okay! Let’s all take turns feeding them one at a time? Okay, Shepor. Aang~♡”

“Ugh…!!!!”

Even during the meal, Cupid’s activities did not stop.

Under the suggestion that they feed each other bread once in a while, Louis and Irene are seen feeding each other bread…

It was a heartwarming sight that brought a smile to my face just by looking at it.

“Okay, Estee. Open your mouth.”

“Princess? Okay, go ahead. Hehe.”

“Eh, Estee’s lips touched my finger… Huh… !!!”

‘…I’m full.’

I originally had a side effect of my stomach getting full quickly, so I don’t think I’ll be able to do it much in the future. Anyway.

After finishing the meal, the four of us sat together in the reception room.

It was to enjoy a simple tea time.

———It was during this tea time that the peaceful day ended up becoming eventful.

“Estee’s mansion is amazing… Not only is it better than our Vernon family’s dorm, it’s even better!”

-Flicker, flicker.

Shepor sits next to me and secretly touches the back of my hand.

She had not tried to hide her admiration since returning to the mansion.

It seems like he really liked this mansion.

… The older sisters built a mansion that even the second daughter of the Countess would admire without a second thought.

I felt anew the love my sisters had for their younger siblings and the power of the royal family.

I smiled slightly, as if boasting.

“This is the mansion my sisters gave me as a gift. I was surprised too, wasn’t I?”

“That’s why it’s so wonderful like a palace! The interior feels different from the dormitory building. As expected, you’re princesses!”

‘… I feel good for no reason because you praised me, unnie. Hehe.’

A boast like, “How are our sisters? Aren’t they amazing?”

Shepor gave his praise frankly.

With a face so kind that it was hard to believe he had said such mean things to Irene yesterday.

– Bit by bit.

‘… I don’t know why you like my hands so much, though.’

Of course, it’s a bit weird to stroke my fingers while praising and occasionally make a gasping sound.

Compared to my sisters, this is nothing special.

My affection for Shepor has grown considerably.

-Stop.

‘Wait a minute, can’t I live with Shepor too?’

A thought that suddenly occurred to me as my favorability rating went up.

We decided to be friends anyway, and there are a lot of rooms in the mansion.

Wouldn’t it be okay if we left the dorm and lived here together?

After thinking about the pros and cons for a moment.

A smile spread across my lips.

‘If you harass Irene again, I’ll kick you out immediately… But this kid has a 95 likeability rating. If I tell you not to, you won’t do it.’

“Shepor. Since it’s come to this, do you want to live in our mansion too?”

“… … Yes!!!!!?”

Shepor’s breath caught in his throat.

As if he had heard something I could never have imagined, his hand that was stroking the back of my hand stopped.

… Of course. The Third Princess not only offered to be my friend, but also suggested we live together.

And it hasn’t even been a day since we became friends.

It’s a perfect Cinderella story, except the genders are the same.

But I didn’t care and teased her.

If you have a favorability rating of 95, you are someone worth keeping by your side…

——It wasn’t just a friendly offer.

“How about it? There are many rooms here, so just pick one and stay there!”

“In the same mansion as Estee… … ?”

‘Haha, look at me acting cute without even knowing what I’m doing. It’s cute.’

In fact, this was a highly political move.

What if it became known that I care so much for my ‘friends’ Shepor and Irene?

There will be a mountain of people who want to be like them.

To grab the golden rope of the Third Princess Estira.

And to do that, you need to win my favor.

It was obvious that those who wanted my favor would take action for me.

Like taking the lead and cracking down on the blonde-tanned punks who try to harass Irene.

That is, I wasn’t simply doing a favor.

This is an action that will lay the groundwork for my future academy life.

That is a very dark act.

‘Phehe. As expected, I’m definitely the mastermind! While others come up with one or two schemes, I completely tilt the table in my favor!’

I was afraid of my own competence.

During the day, I was talking about mushrooms and such, but I guess I’m just a dark person.

And… the dark curtain feature.

Make an offer you can’t refuse.

I blurted out to her.

“Besides… the bathroom is pretty big, so I think the three of us can bathe together without any problems?”

“… … … !!!!!?”

The proposal is, take a bath with me.

This experience alone was sure to elevate her social standing several notches.

If you say something like, ‘Hey, I’m going to the sauna with the Third Princess!’, most young ladies will be too scared to even talk to you.

Shepor’s breathing became ragged.

It was clear that he was very excited about the bright future I had promised him.

“With Estee, taking a bath…?”

“Yeah! The three of us, including Irene, are getting along well!”

“Ugh, ugh…!!!”

‘Oh my. I’m going to suffocate like this. Is it really that good?’

Shepor was so happy that he could barely breathe.

… I guess I need to let him gather his thoughts for a moment.

I turned my gaze to the other two.

“What do you think? Irene. Is it okay to take a bath with Shepor?”

“… Haha. I’m grateful, right? ”

“… … ?”

‘Is there anything Irene can be thankful for?’

In effect, it is a proposal to make Shepor a roommate.

Irene smiled happily.

As a bonus, I licked my lips once while looking at Shepor.

…you have the same look in your eyes when you look at freshly baked cookies.

Well, Shepor isn’t a cookie. Irene has no reason to see her like that, though.

On the other hand, Louis reacted a little differently to Irene’s smile.

“Three, three, three together… ?!!!!”

“Huh? Oh, yeah. That’s right.”

“I, I don’t know anything. Estee, do whatever you want!”

-A string.

Louis, with a bright red face and trembling, even had his eyes tightly shut.

I was wondering why he was so overreacting to three women taking a bath…

Soon, a smile bloomed on my lips.

Because Louis’ thoughts were read so clearly.

‘Hehe. You were excited even in this situation? Well, even I thought it was a sexy laugh! Of course I’d get hit!’

Just now, Irene smiled as she looked at Shepor.

It was clear that Louis was reacting to that smile, not the keyword bath.

Even to me, who is close to a woman, it was a pretty, slightly naughty smile.

I gave a thumbs up inwardly.

‘I’ll push you hard from now on, so look forward to it, little brother! I’ll even cheer you on when you speed!’

“Anyway. So, Shepor. What do you think?”

The gaze that had been directed to the two across from him turned to the side again.

Towards Shepor, who was sitting next to me.

-Mumble mumble.

“I have to endure it on the name of the Vernon family… But, taking a bath with Esti… Ugh… … .”

Shepor has been muttering to himself for a while now.

It seemed as if he had no idea what the conversation was about.

I slapped his thigh to bring him to his senses.

“Shepor~.”

-Pang bang.

“… … Oh my gosh!! Hey, Estee!!!?”

Shepor’s mind returned only after he had been spanking his plump thighs.

I put my arms around her and hugged her.

-Hug.

“Anyway, what do you think? Let’s stay together at the mansion from now on. Okay?”

“I, I… I am like that… .”

“Huh? Do you like this mansion better than the dormitory?”

‘Don’t be so stubborn. I’m just trying to make things better for my sister and brother-in-law.’

“Ugh, ugh, ugh… … .”

Shepor was breathing heavily, but he couldn’t open his lips.

It seems like I, a princess, feel burdened by this.

however…

Her answer was set in stone.

“Let’s stay together. Okay?”

-Tiring!

[As a result of the favorability effect, the probability of winning the other person’s favor is ‘moderately’ increased.]

[Current favorability rating of ‘Shepor de Vernon (22 years old, female)’ toward the subject: 95]

“Yes, yes♡”

‘It’s easy, it’s easy.’

Her favorability rating of 95 eliminated her option of rejection.

From the beginning, it was YES or YES.

I smiled brightly.

“Yeah! Please take care of me in the future, Shepor!”

“Ugh, ugh… Me, me. Thank you… … !!!”

Shepor was also panting with joy.

-Mumble mumble.

“… I’ll do a proper eye candy. Hehe.”

Irene also smiled happily at having a new friend.

-Thump thump.

“Estie, you’re a total carnivore… .”

Louis kept his eyes tightly shut even in this warm atmosphere…

Well, it’s Louis.

* * *

After tea time is over.

“Are you done eating? Then let’s go wash up!”

“I, I’m mentally prepared… … !!”

“Mr. Shepor, I’ll give you a bath. Hehe.”

“… Phew. I guess I should make the employees discipline themselves.”

It’s time for a pleasant bath to wash away the day’s fatigue.