episode_0028

Actually, in a way, I came here on purpose, but when I first met Bianca Shamal in the hallway.

Emily Swan was amazed. She was amazed without even realizing it.

‘Wow, this kid… is so cute.’

Come to think of it, I remember seeing it once. On the day of the match, Emily was there too.

[Hey, let’s go!]

But this is my first time seeing it this close.

An angry cat impression.

Even to a woman, it’s cute to see someone blushing brightly while looking haughty.

Emily was a little nervous about the competition, which was stronger than she had expected.

‘It wouldn’t be strange if Carlyle really dated this girl, right…?’

I bit my lip slightly though.

Well, that’s that.

‘You said Bianca Shamal, right?’

Emily was sure that it was related to the Vita she knew. Even their physical features matched. So she asked anyway.

“Excuse me… Are you Bianca Shamal?”

For some reason, the other person was embarrassed. In fact, Emily had already made up her mind, so she asked again.

“That’s right, right?”

“Uh, huh… ?”

That Emily Swan was pretending to know. Vita was a little flustered and pointed at herself with her hand. Her heart was pounding too.

“Yeah, that’s right… !”

Did you come looking for me?

As if responding to that question, Emily looked around and spoke to Vita.

“Do you have some time?”

“So, I…?”

“Yeah, you.”

And then he smiles slightly.

When Emily smiled like that, Vita thought about making time for herself even though she didn’t have any.

“There it is!”

Emily tilts her head at Vita’s nervous reaction. But she will never know that ‘Bianca’ is the Vita who confessed to her.

“Then come here for a moment. There’s a line of sight here.”

After saying that, surprisingly, Emily took Vita’s hand and led her. In fact, rather than leading her, she just held her hand in a very friendly and gentle way.

“Is it rude?”

“Yeah, right?”

“It’s an important story. I hope you understand.”

The moment I was startled, my heart was pounding.

In terms of external image, Emily Swan is clearly the prettiest girl in the school.

There were two others, but at least for a while, Vita always thought Emily was the best.

A pure appearance along with a gentle, kind, and feminine feel.

Eyes as blue as a lake and stylish silver hair.

Feeling like a young lady? Elegant, classy, and mature.

Emily is popular above all else for her kind personality and meticulous consideration. You can tell from looking at her that she is not a made-up person.

That’s why Vita is so nervous, Emily Swan.

Her hands are so soft. Emily’s unique body scent. The fresh acacia scent enters my nose.

‘This is a real girl.’

Suddenly, Vita realized that. It was a unique atmosphere that only a celestial girl could have, one that could never be replicated even when her body changed into a woman’s.

After confessing and getting rejected.

A similar feeling of pink that I had forgotten about for a while is welling up again.

***

After reaching the corner of the hallway, their steps stopped.

Emily looked around, made sure no one was there, and spoke to Vita.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Emily Swan. Was it a little sudden?”

“Yeah, no. Nice to meet you too!”

But, after saying that, Emily looked down at her still dazed and bewildered hand, and only then did she realize that she was still holding his hand.

“Ah, sorry!”

That embarrassed look.

It feels like the scent of flowers is spreading all around.

“What should I say first…?”

Emily, who was thinking hard, asked Vita.

“Oh, right. Are you Vita and your siblings?”

“Rain, Vita…?!”

How embarrassing this is.

“Yeah, Vita. I’m talking about Vita Shamal.”

Vita hurriedly answered Emily, who was smiling.

“Yeah, that’s right. I’m Vita’s twin. Our names are Bianca Shamal.”

Fortunately, it didn’t get messed up because I had thought about the setting in advance while talking to the dean.

Emily chuckles at that quick answer.

“Yeah, really. I could tell they were siblings at first glance. They had a unique vibe that was very similar to Vita’s.”

Does it have a similar unique atmosphere?

Emily continued speaking to Vita, who tilted her head.

“Should I say that both of them have a bright and innocent feel? Anyway, there is something like that.”

If it feels bright and pure, then I guess that should be considered a compliment?

An unexpected question is asked.

“Is Vita’s body okay?”

“Huh? ”

“Honestly, I was worried after hearing the news.”

“Ah-”

Only then did Vita realize what Emily was talking about. As far as everyone knows, Vita Shamal is sick and absent from school.

“Yeah, I’m fine. I’m healthy.”

Emily sighs.

“Phew- Thank goodness. Honestly, I made a mistake with that kid.”

“Time, Real Number… ?”

“… Should I call it a slip of the tongue?”

Emily scratches her cheek rather cutely, then grabs Vita’s hand and makes an earnest request.

“Ah, keep that a secret from Vita. I’m going to apologize to you in person later.”

Vita was somewhat embarrassed.

‘I am the one…’

But it just feels good.

The corners of his mouth had already become loose.

The look of concern, and even the unexpected attitude of wanting to apologize.

Almost like an angel.

Vita’s heart had been pounding hard for some time now, and it was reaching its peak.

‘Are you worried about me…?’

Still, it’s definitely Emily Swan, who I had a crush on in the past.

In fact, even after the car was cut off, I couldn’t let go of my obsession. That’s why I challenged Carlyle to a match.

‘I have a strange feeling…!’

Yeah, that’s right!

Emily is really kind. The words I heard when I was teasing her were a little hurtful, and I felt a little resentful.

My heart melts when I see him confessing that he made a slip of the tongue.

“Don’t worry, Emily! I’m sure Vita will understand you too.”

So when Vita says that, Emily’s eyes light up.

“Is that so…?!”

As we get closer.

For some reason, Vita avoided eye contact when Emily suddenly approached her. It was hard to meet her.

“That’s right, definitely.”

I already heard it.

Emily fell again, and the two faced each other with awkward smiles. It was a natural awkwardness since they weren’t close yet.

But it seems Emily’s main point still remains.

After that, Emily continued to fidget with her hands, let out a faint sigh, and then spoke to Vita.

“But, actually… I have other business.”

It was already a little awkward, and since she was in a pretty good mood right now, Vita pounded her chest as if telling her to say whatever she wanted.

“Yeah, it’s okay!”

For some reason, now that I’m a woman, I’m quite awkward. Fortunately, Emily feels relieved thanks to me. She laughs and hesitates before speaking to Vita.

“Yes, Bianca. Sorry to ask this question since we’re just meeting for the first time… ”

Careful attitude. What are you trying to ask with such a thoughtful attitude?

“So… um… you’re dating Carlyle?”

***

It’s lunch time.

A smile came out of Vita’s mouth.

What Emily asked me was nothing special.

-Are you dating Carlyle?

Although Vita was embarrassed by that question, she naturally denied it.

-Yeah, no?

Because we’re not really dating.

-Then, do you like it…?

At that question, his face turned red for a moment, but he shook his head.

I’m sure I was confused until this morning.

But now, Vita realized something new.

‘As expected, I…!’

I like you, Emily, not Carlyle.

I’m so nervous, my heart is pounding for no reason.

It’s even difficult to meet the other person’s eyes.

‘I really like it when it’s hard to even make eye contact!’

A long time ago, when I was pure and innocent. I thought of that sentence I saw in a romance novel.

It had never been like that with Carlyle, so now Vita was sure.

It was true that Emily completely melted.

So Vita confessed very honestly.

-Actually, Emily, I already have someone I like.

-Uh, really?

That’s you. Understand, Emily!

Although it was a one-time difference, and I could honestly say that because she was a woman, Vita still liked Emily Swan.

‘This is a real girl.’

I realized it anew.

Gentle, feminine, and smells good.

So, I feel like my heart is thumping.

‘This is truly unbelievable.’

Vita couldn’t believe how strange her delusions had been all this time, how she had been conscious of Carlyle and no one else.

I was just crazy for a moment. It couldn’t have happened.

Yeah, that’s right.

Vita’s heart felt lighter after meeting Emily.

‘It was soft, really.’

Emily’s hands are so soft and warm. I feel like I’m falling in love with them all over again.

Anyway, there was no particular reason why Vita came up to the rooftop for lunch.

I had decided to accept the outcome of the match for now, and I was planning to make a firm declaration to Carlyle this time.

I plan to take a gamble.

‘Yes, Carlyle.’

When I think about it, it’s kind of pitiful.

Why on earth did you fall in love with me?

Of course Bianca Shamal, her body right now.

It’s quite pretty and cute though.

‘I’m actually a man.’

It is an undeniable truth. So Carlyle’s heart cannot accept it.

But still, if the other person likes you for who you are now, wouldn’t they be able to reject you even if you go a little too far?

With a smile of conversion, Vita made up her mind.

Because it is an opportunity to re-establish one’s own identity.

So when Carlyle pointed at me and tapped my knee, Vita just looked at me with a blank expression.

Normally I would just sit there, but when I think about it, it’s kind of strange, right?

Yeah, really.

‘I’m originally a man?’

So Vita declared.

“Don’t sit on my lap anymore!”

Additional words spoken.

“You don’t know what I’m thinking? Are you… gaslighting me?!”

What kind of weird and cute idea are you thinking?

“What?”

Carlyle is quite taken aback by what the other person said.

“Honestly, that’s right! You keep hugging me from behind, caressing me, touching me… ”

“Usually such behaviors are not considered gaslighting, but rather an expression of affection.”

Vita’s face turned red.

“Ah, anyway! Don’t treat me like your pet. I don’t like that kind of thing.”

Until recently, he was always quietly climbing onto my lap, but I wonder if his state of mind has changed.

But Carlyle finds this situation amusing.

Bianca Shamal, as always. She never disappoints. Always new and fun.

“Yeah, Bianca.”

I don’t know why, but he always has the intention to respect others.

“Do whatever you want, whatever you want.”

A reed-like heart can be turned back again.

Vita was secretly embarrassed by such a frivolous reaction.

‘What? The end?’

Vita was taken aback because things were easier than expected, and Carlyle had a relaxed expression.

“It’s the result of a match, but if you really don’t like it, you don’t have to do it.”

As he speaks, Carlyle approaches and the distance between them closes.

“But you don’t mind me approaching you, right?”

Vita’s body froze as the deep golden eyes of Carlyle silently looked down at her.

Two eyes meet.

Thump- thump-

A feeling of suffocation. A feeling of your breathing gradually slowing down and your thoughts stopping.

After a while, Vita averted her gaze without realizing it. Her face turned completely red.

‘What, what is it…?’

Why this guy too?