episode_0242

Harnier removed his arm once again.

It’s still a shame.

How can you not be embarrassed to show your bare skin to others? That’s natural.

but.

Only now, the shame didn’t reach me.

no. Rather, he was acting out of necessity rather than shame.

The subtle looks the ladies gave me were so annoying.

What about the voices of the ladies talking about Karssein’s body?

I felt like there was a scratch somewhere as I was trying to subtly grope my arm or touch my muscles while trying to lead a conversation.

Karsein’s appearance has changed enough to attract attention compared to the past. There is no doubt that he is an attractive husband, considering not only that he has a body that attracts attention, but also his ability to revive two fiefdoms that had fallen into ruin and his status as the Duke of Bagland.

But he’s my fiancé.

He’s someone you shouldn’t covet.

In that respect, this gift is special.

It’s different from other women.

As a fiancé, you give a special gift to your fiancé.

Because it is a gift given to the only person in this world who can be trusted.

This time was the most special time that the fiancee could give just for Karssein.

“Uh, how do you feel?”

Harnier stuttered and asked.

I was nervous that it might look strange.

“Uh… that’s…”

However, Karssein was scratching his head in embarrassment and avoiding eye contact.

As if he didn’t like that sight, Harnier slightly puffed out his cheeks and held onto Karssein’s face.

“What is it! I just keep avoiding it!”

“Uh, huh? Harnier?”

“I’m not embarrassed at all. How much thought did you put into it when wearing it? Even though I brought this with me, it took me a while because I didn’t know if I should wear it. But what if you don’t even look at it properly?”

Having said that, to be honest, I am a little anxious.

Doesn’t it look strange to see myself dressed like this?

It was that kind of anxiety.

However, there was no need to worry about that anxiety.

-width.

In “?”

Harnier made a naturally embarrassed voice.

Well, it had to be that way.

Sturdy muscles created through training and effort.

Hardness that can be felt piece by piece.

The body that other ladies looked at with dark eyes and said they wanted to touch it just once.

Because it was in close contact with her body.

While being gently held in Carcein’s arms.

“It can’t be strange, right? You are pretty no matter what you wear. The same goes for wearing these clothes.”

And at the next fastball, Harnier’s heart jumped like a live fish.

***

School trip. ocean. swimsuit.

And even one person.

Only after everything came together was I able to recall the memories of the school trip.

Obviously, it wasn’t particularly interesting in terms of the school trip alone.

Even when I first set foot in the sea.

The same thing happened when the student council president and vice-student president created a position and gently promoted me.

Nevertheless, the reason I was able to recall the memories of this school trip clearly was only thanks to one person.

Actually, I’m afraid of water, but I pretend like nothing’s wrong.

Play mini games on the beach together.

Thanks to her, who ended up tying for first place, I was able to remember the school trip.

Seo Ji-eun.

It was all thanks to that kid.

And she suggested taking a walk by the sea.

Like now, just to show me this swimsuit.

Perhaps, if someone else caught you, you might have been told that you were acting like a fox.

Ji-eun, who had received a lot of harsh criticism from women, was often followed by bad rumors just because of her appearance. Showing a bikini here? It was obvious what was going to happen.

Nevertheless.

She only willingly showed that swimsuit in front of me.

He said I am a trustworthy person.

okay. That was the first time I was able to trust people.

Even though I couldn’t trust anyone, not even my family, I was able to trust Ji-eun.

I confessed my honest feelings to that honest belief.

It’s pretty.

They say it suits them well.

So I gave the same answer to Harnier.

Because I also need to be honest about this honest belief shown towards me.

But there was that kind of regret.

I could have praised you a little more.

To put it better, it could have made you laugh out loud.

I thought I answered somewhat bluntly.

So, this time, instead of just saying things, I did things differently.

In my own words. While hugging Harnier’s body tightly.

Harnier, who was embarrassed, looked shocked for a moment and then nodded slightly.

ah. Still, I have to say that.

“Harnier. Your swimsuit is pretty, but don’t show it to other people.”

I’m not saying this for nothing.

There are some people who see a very pretty person and have dark thoughts. Just like the guys who targeted the second child and Claire.

So, you should never show that outfit to anyone else.

Even I almost had bad thoughts for a moment.

…however.

Harnier’s face suddenly turned red after hearing those words.

“Da, you…!”

uh…? This development…

Is it a back spike? What did I do wrong again?!

When you’re breaking out in a cold sweat.

A light fist touched my body.

-Tuk.

She touched my chest with her delicate arm and asked me with her head down.

“…If it is possible that you may be seen by others in the future, will you cover it like you do now?”

What are you asking?

“If you want, we will cover it as much as you want.”

Harnier’s shoulders trembled when he heard those words.

“If you are far away. What are you going to do then?”

“I can just run to your side in one step.”

“Fool. Then you can’t do it.”

“Why?”

“It’s a nuisance. Just because of that…”

“At best. Not at all.”

I stroked the back of her head with my hand.

“Fake engagement. contract engagement. is it so. You might think so. But, you trusted me and even gave me such a precious gift. I don’t want to lose the person who gave me that trust.”

“…”

Harnier was silent for a moment after hearing that, and then began to ask another question.

“Then, if I ask you to stay by my side, will you stay?”

“Yes.”

“…Whether you are a socialite or a marquis, what if you have a problem and ask for help?”

“I will help you as much as I can.”

The first thing to do was to be suspicious of kindness toward others.

However, I have no doubt about the kindness she is sending me.

Because this person is different.

“Then… I’ll ask you the last question.”

I waited, holding her, as if telling her to say as much as she wanted.

“If I told you that I wanted to continue this relationship with you even after I left the job, would you listen to me?”

Is this what you call a question?

I smiled and answered.

“Of course.”

To me, she is also a precious person.

Have you received help in many ways?

Because of the contract?

Is there a route to get out of the Duke’s house?

By increasing my action radius in this game?

‘It’s okay even if there’s no such reason.’

Because I like a person named Harnier.

That’s enough.

Like the first friend I made at school.

Like her, the person I was able to trust for the first time in my life.

Like Ji-eun, I just like people and want to continue our relationship.

okay. There was no need for any other reasons.

“…I won’t show it to anyone else.”

“Yes?”

“I won’t show it to anyone else!”

-Tuk.

Harnier pounded my chest with his mallet fist once more.

“I’m only going to show it to you.”

That’s a good thing.

She carefully got out of my arms, turned her back, and took a breath.

but. It must have been so frustrating because of me.

Considering that his heart was being crushed, it wasn’t strange that he did that.

After catching his breath, Harnier glanced at me, held my hand, and said.

“Water, swimming… will you teach me next time?”

“Yes.”

Something like that. I can teach you as much as I want.

***

The sunset that had colored the sea red completely fades, and the sky turns pitch black, embroidered with stars.

Enjoy a campfire with different colors of light.

A barbecue party and some ale really livened up the atmosphere.

The hectic day ended like that.

but.

Harnier’s heart still rests on this day.

– Excited. Excited.

Even when I lie down in bed, my heart beats hard and shows no signs of stopping.

Even when I showed off my swimsuit, I was full of shame.

She couldn’t help but be embarrassed when Karssein didn’t notice the existence of a swimsuit and hugged her body without a one-piece dress.

It was possible to get there.

Because I mistook it for underwear. If you look at the fact that it was intentionally covered up, it shows that the person’s personality is like that.

-It can’t be strange, right? You are pretty no matter what you wear. The same goes for wearing these clothes.

I could even understand the praise coming from his mouth.

hmm. Because Karssein never said anything bad.

but.

-Harnier. You’re pretty in your swimsuit, but don’t show it to anyone.

I can’t believe you said something like that again without realizing it.

This guy really is. While he displays his brilliant mind elsewhere, he has no filter at times like this.

What I’m saying is that I should only show you my swimsuit.

“…”

But why?

Harnier is blushing.

As if I didn’t just dislike that statement.

And after that…

-…If it were possible that someone else might see it in the future, would you cover it up like you do now?

-If you want, we will cover it as much as you want.

-If you are far away. What are you going to do then?

-All I have to do is run to your side in one step.

Even if you are far away, don’t you say that you will run to me and be by your side?

-fool. Then it doesn’t work.

-Why?

-It’s a nuisance. Just because of that…

-That’s just it. Not at all. fake engagement. contract engagement. is it so. You might think so. But, you trusted me and even gave me such a precious gift. I don’t want to lose the person who gave me that trust.

Even if you point out that it’s a nuisance that they come to you just because of that, they’ll pat you on the back of your head kindly and say that’s not the case at all.

As I listened to those words while being held in his arms, my feelings toward Karssein changed significantly.

I once had that question.

Why does this person feel so special?

Why do I feel distinctly different from other men?

Why does my heart beat so much when I’m with Karssein?

I feel excited. Why is it that I only get tickling sensations from him?

Simply because he is a good person.

I couldn’t give an answer just by saying that it was because I was a person with the right mentality.

So, Harnier’s true feelings suddenly came out.

-So, if I ask you to stay by my side, will you stay?

If I really asked you to be by my side, would you be there?

-…What if a problem arises, whether you’re a socialite or a marquis, and you ask for help?

If you have a problem and ask for help, will you still help?

-If I told you that I wanted to continue this relationship with you even after I left the job… would you listen?

…If I indirectly say that I don’t want to break up even after the contract ends, will they listen to this as well?

It was a somewhat foolish question.

It was an arbitrary question, and even a little rude.

No matter how close you become, you shouldn’t act like this.

but.

-yes.

-I will help you as much as I can.

The answer that Harnier had been longing for came out without exception.

I will always be by your side.

He says he will help as much as he can.

and…

-Of course.

After understanding the intention, he grinned and agreed.

From then on, my heart didn’t stop.

I feel happy when I think of his voice.

If I think about it another way, I feel a little sad that Karssein isn’t by my side right now.

Even now, I can’t forget the feeling of that warm embrace.

Not being able to touch my body somehow made me feel empty.

I want to meet you and see you with my own eyes.

I want to hear your voice and walk the same path.

Harnier muttered, placing both hands over his pounding heart.

“…What should I do?”

– Excited. Excited.

“Me or that person. I guess he likes it.”