episode_0040

“Iris, look at me for a second.”

While Theo was despairing, thinking to himself that even applause had to be met in order to make a sound, Estelle called Iris aside.

“What’s going on?”

Estelle still felt unfamiliar with Iris, who asked in a much calmer tone than usual.

“Why do you keep acting like a crown princess, Iris?”

“… I don’t know what’s wrong with acting like a crown princess because she’s a crown princess.”

“No, of course. I know, Iris is the crown princess. But why are you acting like a crown princess in front of us, all of a sudden!”

Estelle screamed in frustration.

Estelle knew very well how Iris usually behaved in front of other people, so she knew that the Crown Princess’ appearance and Iris’ appearance were completely different.

That’s why I just realized that I keep feeling frustrated because my current actions seem to draw a line and act like a crown princess.

“… Not really.”

“Don’t avoid eye contact.”

“… .”

“I told you not to avoid it?”

Estelle persistently follows Iris, who keeps avoiding eye contact and lying.

“… Give me some time. I need some time to think.”

In the end, it was Iris who gave in first.

“Yes, this is it. This is Iris. Honestly, I don’t care if Iris is the crown princess or Iris. But Theo-nim is uncomfortable. I can’t just sit by and watch that happen, right?”

“Theo doesn’t see us as romantic partners, Estelle.”

“I know that too?”

Just a moment ago, while Iris was dazed, Estelle had a similar conversation with Theo.

And in that conversation, I also intuitively confirmed that he wasn’t looking at the two of them as romantic interests.

“So you’re saying you’re going to give up on Theo, draw a line, and show a different side of yourself?”

“… That’s not true, though.”

“Then what are you going to do? I wish you would stop making Theo uncomfortable without any other intentions?”

Estelle’s mind was filled with images of Theo being uncomfortable, and the fact that it was caused by Iris was a little irritating.

Even though she wasn’t his romantic interest, he liked the situation where he ended up thinking of Estelle again because she thought of him and encouraged him, but now, seeing Theo unable to think about himself properly because of Iris, it was only natural that he would get angry.

“By the way, I don’t know why we’re talking about this so obviously.”

But Iris was also annoyed by Estelle’s behavior.

I knew full well that it was thanks to Estelle that we were all able to go out together like this today.

It’s true that I intervened right away when I saw her go out first and say she wanted to go to the mart with me.

So today, I was trying my best not to get annoyed or pick a fight with Estelle.

“I think I should apologize to Theo directly for making him uncomfortable, so I’ll say everything I want to say and then I’ll go now.”

But this woman kept picking on me and making me irritated, so I couldn’t stand it without getting irritated.

“Theo said he doesn’t have any plans to date right now, but he said he’d like to after he takes care of the things that are right in front of him. No, he said he wants to do it?”

“Huh? Really?”

“Yes, so I plan to slowly let you know the feelings I have for Theo-nim as we solve the problems that are right in front of us one by one. Iris, if you’re going to distance yourself, then do so. I’d rather be more comfortable.”

Although she was saying this, Iris could tell right away that Estelle wasn’t sincere.

If Estelle really wanted to leave Theo, she would have just watched him suffer instead of bringing up this subject.

“… I’m definitely grateful for today. Thank you, Estelle. ”

“Oh my, I have goosebumps. Let’s go back quickly. Theo-nim will be flustered again when he finds out we’re gone.”

Estelle was definitely dreaming of a situation where she would end up dating Theo, but for now, she was actually quite happy with the time she had with Iris.

Even though we’re all united in terms of Theo, it’s still a new feeling to have a friend who fits so well, and it’s also fun that that friend can sometimes become a love rival and sometimes a close friend.

“Theo!”

“Hey, Estelle! Iris! Where did you go! I was worried because you suddenly disappeared! ”

“Oh, I’m sorry, Theo. Iris said she wanted to drink something big, so she went to the bathroom… ”

“When did I ever do that…! Estelle said she wanted something big, but did you solve it well?”

“Oh my, I live off of dew so I don’t do that.”

The two began to bicker again, but for some reason Theo felt reassured by this sight.

[ Achievement ‘Let’s work hard together’ was recorded. ]

Something must have happened between the two of them because a notification window popped up before my eyes saying that an achievement had been recorded.

‘If you mess up, it’ll be a bad ending. I told you, those two won’t be able to stay together.’

Anyway, it was clear that if he had been by my side, things would have gone more smoothly.

This time, I felt like it was a bit dangerous, but I couldn’t help but feel a bit proud that the two of them were able to resolve it so well.

“Then, shall we go to the studio we rented earlier and try cooking?”

“Well, definitely. Since I bought it like this, I should learn how to cook it too.”

Besides, after the two of them talked, Iris’ mood definitely seemed to have improved.

“Okay! Let’s go! Anyway, I’ll definitely take care of the main and let you know.”

Theo was definitely feeling better than before.

‘Ha… Dating, marriage. Do you think I can do something like that? After I stop all the bad endings for these guys, I’ll become a grandpa and stuff, right?’

Of course, thoughts about love and marriage kept running through my head.

Obviously, the game’s ending would have been before the two graduated from the academy, but something keeps seeming to go wrong.

Theo began to feel a little uneasy because no matter how he looked at them, it didn’t seem like they were feeling anything like ‘love’ for each other.

Of course, no matter how anxious he was, there was nothing he could do about it right away.

***

The studio I rented to try cooking for myself is small, but it has everything I need, so it can be called a true cooking studio.

At first, I thought about just buying the ingredients and renting the cooking studio inside the academy, but then I thought that people would flock there saying, “The saint and the crown princess are cooking again!” So this time, I rented the studio to cook quietly.

“Okay, let’s list the things we’re going to use above.”

To cook, you just need to first take out the necessary ingredients and organize them, then decide on the cooking order, set up the tools, and you’re done.

“We’re making a simple sandwich today, so it won’t be that difficult.”

I was thinking about what could be made that was delicious without using fire for a long time or using any special techniques, but that didn’t completely eliminate the use of fire, and I ended up deciding on sandwiches.

“One is called the Egg Mayo Sandwich, and the other is called the Club Sandwich. Let’s all make the Egg Mayo Sandwich first.”

“Yes!”

“Okay.”

Unlike outside, the two of them seem very excited about cooking with their own hands and can’t keep their hands still. It’s so cute to see them shaking their hands. It’s hard not to laugh.

Ahem, I guess it’s okay to think that it’s cute.

I originally thought I shouldn’t even think about this, but what can I do?

People who have pretty faces and act cutely, but if you don’t find them cute, then they’re psychopaths.

So I decided to justify it as best I could and accept it.

“Since it’s an egg mayo sandwich, what’s the most important thing?”

“Bread!”

Estelle confidently answers, “Bread,” and bursts out laughing.

Oh, really, bread is important in a sandwich. It’s not a sandwich without bread.

“Yeah, right. The bread is important. But what I was talking about was the filling.”

“Oh, then mayonnaise!”

Estelle, who has been avoiding the correct answer to the point that it makes you wonder if she’s doing this on purpose, is just cute.

“Well, since it’s ‘egg’ mayo, isn’t the egg important?”

“Oh! Iris, that’s right!”

If you just laugh and do silly things with Estelle, the one who gets the right answer is Iris.

He looks like he is holding up an egg near him with a proud expression on his face, as if he is performing a ceremony…

Oh my goodness, why are they both so cute and crazy? I’m going crazy!

Spending time with these two people every day like this makes me a little bit more pessimistic, and I’m a little afraid that I’ll end up a single person who can’t date or get married… But still, if I keep thinking, “The world’s going to end! I’m scared!”, these everyday moments that pass by have become quite precious.

Well, what can I do? If you can’t date and get married, then you have to hold the two of you responsible.