episode_0110

“Isn’t there a better way, sis?”

Elin tilted her head, grumbling.

Every time that happens, the fluffy rabbit ears tickle Nia’s chest.

“If you ask me… … .”

Nia has trained only in her family’s magic all her life.

No wonder my only friends are Elin and Bena.

I sighed when I saw Bena build a wall earlier.

Nia had people she could have light conversations with, but she didn’t have any ‘friends’.

Of course, I couldn’t know anything about men, especially someone as special as Luke.

But my close friend asked me for help.

I can help you with some thinking.

“How about trying to be cool?”

A voice that even the speaker is not sure of.

“Cool?”

But Ellen reacted.

“Elin has been really clingy so far, right?”

“Yeah.”

Because you keep dismissing Ellen’s feelings as a delusion.

I went all out to show my sincerity.

And hugging each other tightly whenever we get the chance.

That’s why I went into the bedroom every night.

“I thought it might have backfired.”

“… Why?”

How can a cute girl clinging to you have the opposite effect?

Now that she’s past puberty and has her self-esteem back, Ellen knows better.

That you are pretty, cute, and charming.

It wasn’t that I had princess syndrome.

After being known as the next head of the Bertain family.

Now, even princes from neighboring countries are sending letters asking for marriage.

You could say that you have an objective perspective.

“That… Why, there’s something like that, right? You get too used to the stimulation you feel every day.”

“Huh?”

Elin’s stupid hair fluttered.

“It’s nice to see the teacher every day.”

“That… ….”

Nia was speechless.

In the end, I decided to use an analogy.

“If you used to be like a timid cat, now you should say you’re like an affectionate puppy.”

“Do I look like a dog?”

“No, no, no. That’s not what I meant… I mean, it’s true that it sounds like a puppy.”

Nia, startled by the words that could be misunderstood if heard, sorted out her words.

“They say that if you always have someone by your side, you get used to it.”

“Yeah.”

“Isn’t it natural for you to be by my side now?”

“That’s right.”

I couldn’t imagine life without Luke.

So, isn’t that why he even created a unique magic sword for Luke?

“That’s right. Since Ellin has been like that for 3 years, maybe you’ve become insensitive too?”

“Gasp… !”

Lightning struck Ellen’s head.

That makes sense!

Somehow, as the days went by, Luke naturally learned how to avoid skinship.

He didn’t even make promises like he used to, like he used to.

They even issued a ban on kissing.

Of course, Luke completely blocked access in order to overcome his troubles.

“I want to do something cool.”

“I don’t know if it’ll work out, but I’ll cheer you on.”

“But what’s cool?”

“… ?”

Nia’s expression became blank.

I never thought you wouldn’t know what cool is.

“That’s… Instead of hugging me like you’re doing now, um… Should I be a little more indifferent?”

The problem was that even when Nia tried to bring it up in words, she couldn’t say anything definitively.

Nia, who had been thinking for a moment, opened her mouth and said, “Ah.”

“Do you remember the prospective wizard exchange event held in Bertain in the past?”

“Remember.”

This is where I first met Nia.

When Ellen was a 13 year old kid (she’s still small).

“At that time, it didn’t feel like something was hugging me.”

“I think it was like that… ?”

Elin, with her eyes closed and her hair fluttering.

I slowly tried to recall my memories.

At that time, Elin still lived with anxiety and fear.

This was when Luke was paying much more attention and taking care of things.

And change your diet too.

And dry your hair too.

And I take care of her too.

Elin still can’t forget.

A hand that gently caressed me.

The meticulousness with which he tried to take care of Elin’s health in any way possible.

A warm word telling me to just follow you because I will take responsibility no matter what happens (this is a somewhat revised memory).

Elin, who was not good at expressing her feelings, was showered with Luke’s affection without even having time to express her gratitude.

…Huh?

Is the teacher the type of person who gets restless and tries to take care of you if you just sit still?

“Then you’re saying I should do it like that?”

“Huh? I’m not really sure… but wouldn’t you mind the change in appearance?”

“Oh… … .”

To make someone nervous.

It seems like an excellent method, since that was the original purpose.

“Thank you, sis.”

width.

Elin enters Nia’s arms.

Already, Elin’s love expert has changed from Bena to Nia.

Again, Nia also has zero dating experience.

Nia let out a small sigh and hugged Elin.

With something warm and soft in my arms, I began to feel sleepy.

* * * * *

The day has dawned.

As Nia’s magic duel is almost over.

Elin decided to join us for a light warm-up.

“Good night, my lady.”

“Yeah.”

“… ?”

If it were normal, it wouldn’t be strange for her to hug Luke and rub her cheek against his chest.

Today, he had a haughty expression on his face and didn’t even glance at Luke.

It’s because I decided to become a so-called ‘cool girl’ starting today.

Of course, it was just the expression on his face.

As soon as the fool saw Luke, he started shaking excitedly.

Luke was confused.

what.

I don’t think it’s a bad feeling.

It’ll all go back to normal soon.

Luke brushed it off and looked at Nia.

“Again, this is just a light warm-up. Don’t overdo it.”

“I told you so.”

Nia tapped the floor with her cane.

Woof-

Mana rising lightly.

It was only raised by 10%.

It was a training exercise that helped me not lose my sense of battle.

This was enough.

“The same goes for your highness the princess. Be careful not to let Nia get hurt.”

“Yeah.”

Ellen passed by Luke without even giving him a glance.

Nia felt uneasy for some reason.

I told you to be cool with it, I didn’t tell you not to get along at all… ?

The warm-up started with such anxiety.

Swish-!

hook!

Without surrounding the elements.

Nia, who swings her staff with only a slightly reinforced body.

Elin didn’t attack at all and just evaded through portals.

“He’s not that great as a sparring partner, but he’s the best as a training partner… !”

Phew!

A staff that cuts through the air.

But there was a smile on Nia’s face.

On the other hand, Ellen’s face was not bright.

Why is the teacher’s reaction the same as usual?

Wouldn’t they care more if you treated them coolly?

In fact, Nia’s attack wasn’t even noticeable.

Even though he gave it his all, Nia won without getting hit even once.

If it’s at the 10% level, you can avoid it even with your eyes closed.

Glance at once.

All my attention had been focused on Luke since a while ago.

Of course, from Luke’s point of view, it was funny that he suddenly became interested in Elin.

What teacher would worry that his student won’t come running to him in the morning and hug him?

“Whew… Let’s take a break, Elin.”

“Oh, yeah.”

I was so lost in thought.

Nia got tired first.

Ellen didn’t turn her head.

I just rolled my eyes and looked at Luke without anyone noticing.

Of course, it was his own thought, and Luke had been wondering all along.

What on earth are you doing so early in the morning?

Why are you just watching from afar?

Luke is not the type of person to hold back his curiosity.

Especially for a disciple who has been raised for 5 years.

“Why are you like that?”

“?!”

Elin jumps when approached.

It was because he thought he hadn’t been caught.

Cool… cool… .

Elin, who was thinking inside, looked up at Luke with a fresh look.

“… Why?”

The fool’s hair was shaking involuntarily and happily.

“Why are you like that? Haven’t you been just looking at me like you have something to say?”

Peek!

A stupid hair that forms an exclamation mark shape.

“No?”

Just listening to what he said was enough to fool me.

“Do you have any grievances against me?”

Luke thought.

What did I do wrong yesterday?

So you’re expressing your frustration now?

“Are you sad?”

Ellen almost exploded at that.

How can you build a wall like that when you know your own mind?

At least tell me clearly that you don’t like it.

It’s like giving me the opportunity but telling me to give up first because it’s a mistake!

But I swallowed every word.

Because today Elin is in cool-Elin mode.

“There isn’t any.”

“Is that so?”

Luke answered nonchalantly.

He held out his hand, saying, “I guess he doesn’t really want to talk.”

“… ?”

“It’s lunch time. If you’re going to help with training, you need to eat, right?”

“Um… .”

Elin thought seriously.

Does a cool person grab your hand here?

Or should I just get up and say okay?

But it’s natural to hold the teacher’s hand… .

Elin thought back to herself when she was 13.

Ever since Leo kidnapped me, we promised to hold hands…

Yeah? Then it’s cool to keep promises, right?

After thinking about it, Elin put her hand on Luke’s.

It was hard to keep the corners of my lips from rising in a smile at the familiar warmth.

“You seem slow today.”

“… Huh?”

“No. Let’s go.”

Luke pulling Elin towards him.

My heart starts pounding as the distance gets closer.

This is what it looks like after only being away for one night.

Then, looking at Luke’s indifferent face, I suddenly felt wronged.

First, you seduce her, but then you don’t let her get closer than a certain distance.

He grabbed Ellin’s heart again and lifted it up.

“This is such an unfavorable fight… .”

“Huh? What are you talking about when you didn’t even get hit once?”

“Nothing.”

Ellen shook her head.

How dare you be cool with someone who thinks what you just said was about loosening up with Nia.

It was the day that Elin’s journey of suffering began.