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Exiled Just like Achim had mentioned, there was a letter on his desk.It was his confession that described the entirety of the murder case. As you might have realized by now, demons had a lot of power.If they were ever to attack a city, most human beings would not be able to fight back.Despite that, …

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“Then, we shouldn’t hit the bar, should we?” “Stop thinking about drinking during the day, okay?” “Karu-chan, you’re like a parent…” Kanada-sama looked astonished as she pouted. She seemed dissatisfied. It happens when things don’t go as you wish… I understand. “Karu-chan, we have time, so show us a phoenix dance.” “What is that phoenix …

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Last Testament It was nighttime, two days following our interrogation.There was a person here, right outside of the Imperial capital city, paying a visit to a certain merchant.Unable to stay calm, he examined his surroundings and behaving truly suspiciously suspiciously. “…… Why did this have to happen……” He held his head as if he was …

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He and the King of Irvine 2 ◇◇◇ “You helped my son and daughter immensely yesterday. I’d like to express my gratitude too.” When I entered the room where the King was waiting, the first thing he did was thank me. I’d known I’d be told that, so I lightly shook my head. “We just …

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The Three Suspects “You said you had some business with me, but…… what is it? I’m quite busy, you know.” This was the first thing that Achim Balser, one of our suspects, said when we visited him.We were in the reception room of the Balser Company, which was run by Achim.The desks and chairs had …

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“Yes, the texture is irresistible… It’s springy.” “Karu-chan, note it! Write it down in a notebook.” “Eh, haa. I understand. One of Marikana’s favorite foods is pudding… Done.” I’m a noble, so is it fine to be a pudding lover? No no, I shouldn’t avoid sweets, right. I dug into pudding like I was diligently …

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Frieda's Request “I acknowledge, this is approval you have received from the Spirit Church. But don’t think that I will cooperate with you because of this alone.” Although Frieda accepted our request for a discussion, for the time being, she was still reluctant to establish a cooperative relationship with us. “Why is that? Do you …

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A rich, sweet aroma drifted in the air. My nose twitched. That’s something so extravagant for you. “Thank you! Err, a spoon… Ah, it’s here.” Om nom nom. Mhm, my brain is melting… Aah, I’m happy. I haven’t had such a delicious pudding for a long time. “Marikana… You’re so delighted…. I wish I had …

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Secret Letter “You said, there was something serious to discuss with me…… But, what is it about?” Frieda asked, with a hint of confusion to her usual cheerful expression as she put down a tray with five teacups on the table. We were currently in Frieda’s dorm room.Not much had changed since the first time …

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They were arguing. They looked like nobles but didn’t feel like ones. “Haa haa. Sorry to have kept you waiting. Here are potato chips.” “Ara, thanks. Ahh, what a shame… I wish you’d have gotten consommé flavor.” “Haaa. I understand. I didn’t make any other mistake, right?” “Yes, of course, Karu-chan.” Calcilast-sama came back out …

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More Important Than Life We managed to build a cooperative relationship with the Imperial Ministry of Magic quite smoothly.Particularly because we managed to solve their greatest riddle, which was opening the Forbidden Box.Hilda had kept her promise.In addition to all of that, it seemed that even the Ministry of Magic sensed that a crisis was …

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He and the King of Irvine “Thanks for yesterday. You really saved us.” Despite being busy before returning tomorrow, I met Hendrik early in the morning. To be honest, I hadn’t planned to meet him, but he asked me for that no matter what, so I agreed to do that early in the morning. I …

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Unsealing Operation “I apologize. I ran a bit late.” The next day.Claire-sama and I returned to the Imperial laboratories, this time bringing Mei along.We had already met up with Philine already, so all we had to do was wait for Hilda to finally show up to enter. She was a bit late but finally arrived. …

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Kanada-sama hid her face in her hands and began crying, her shoulders trembling. “No, you’re definitely not crying!” “Calcilast-sama, you’re being cruel! You’re making a woman cry.” “I understand. I understand. I’ll buy them.” Calcilast-sama sighed, “Haa,” and walked off at a quick pace. Kanada-sama raised her face and said, “Karu-chan is the same as …

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A Natural Roughly a week went by since we were given the task of finding a way to open the Forbidden Box.When we came back from school, we received a response letter from Tred-sensei all the way back in Bauer. 『My sincerest apologies, but please give up on that box. There are things in there …

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He put a hand to his forehead and groaned, “Hmm.” Calcilast-sama looked like he took damage. Like in a game. “By the way, what do you like about Karu-chan, Marikana-chan?” I blinked my eyes and carefully pondered about that. “He’s handsome, and a good person… and he’s gentle…” “M-Marikana…” “What, what, going about your sweetheart? …

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The Forbidden Box Hilda guided us to one of the laboratories owned by the Imperial Ministry of Magic.A security guard standing by the entrance asked us for identification.Given how tight security was around here, you could tell just how important these laboratories were. As we made our way inside, I saw a lot of experiment …

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“It’s certainly as you say. I will reflect on myself.” Deep down he’s serious. No, he’s serious on the surface too. I put the cup to my mouth and tilted it. Gulp gulp. “By the way, Karu-chan has a childhood dream…” “Ah, you’re saying something unnecessary again!” “He wanted to be a superhero and get …

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Figurehead “Hah?” Hilda was miffed when she heard Philine’s curt tone of voice. “What are you doing, acting so high and mighty, even though you’re just a decoration of a princess? If we’re finished with this conversation, I’m leaving――”“Sit down, Hilda.”“Like I said, I’m――”“Sit down.” Her words were strict and commanding.Hilda, who tried to get …

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Kanada-sama put a hand on her cheek and laughed happily. Or was it sadly…? “Let’s see, that’s the popular opinion… Those are your specialty, right, Karu-chan? “Then what do you want to do? Become an actress?” “That’s not bad, but I want to leave something more behind.” Calcilast-sama looked taken aback by her self-important talk. …

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Value Kon kon. There was a knock at the door from the other side.Philine seemed a bit nervous as she looked over at us.Claire-sama and I both gave her a nod. Philine reciprocated before inviting the visitor into her room. “Excuse me…… Oh?” When Hilda noticed our presence in the room, she raised her eyebrows …

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“Karu-chan has become quite dignified, hasn’t he?” “W-What is it out of nowhere? Your new strategy?” Kanada-sama looked up from the cup and said after shaking it. “The little Karu-chan grew up so handsome… Big sis is happy.” “Next up, you try to make me flustered with excessive praise. What are you aiming at…” “Karu-chan, …

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Negotiation Training “Hilda, do you have any time to spare right now?”“Ahh, Princess. I apologize. I’m a bit preoccupied. I’ll come back a little later if you want to talk, though.”“I-Is that so……”“I’m really sorry about this. Now if you’ll excuse me.” Philine looked dejected as she watched Hilda, who was quick to turn on …

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“What, so it’s like that. I was worried.” This time, Kanada-sama took a sip of her coffee with a smile like a goddess. Wow, she looked like an elegant, adult woman. “Recently, I had a dream about Karu-chan. He was holding hands with somebody other than Marikana-chan.” “My, Calcilast-sama!” “Marikana, it was her dream. A …

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Thirteenth Chapter - Capturing the Empire A Red Memory “I don’t think the Empire should stay like this any longer.” We were in the middle of our lunch break a few days after the incident with Philine had settled down.It was an unusual sight, but there weren’t that many people hanging around in the classroom …

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“Marikana, is that what you’re curious about?” “Let’s see, the first thing I said was Karu-chan…” “Eeh! The first thing was Calcilast-sama’s nickname!?” “Marikana, it’s false. She’s imagining things. Don’t believe her.” “Ara? How can you be so sure, Karu-chan?” Kanada-sama gave Calcilast-sama a provocative look. It was so sexy I got chills despite being …

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“Kanada-sama, please don’t put troublesome things into Calcilast-sama’s head!” “Sorry. I just want to dote on my cute cousin.” “Eh? That’s your way of showing love? Wasn’t that an attack on me…” “Karu-chan, really. I wouldn’t attack you. I’m just teasing you.” “By the way, why are the two of you so close?” “Marikana-chan, does …

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“O-O-O-Of course I’m not! I like boys!” “Eeh!? Like boys…? Marikana, you are surprisingly frivolous!” “Wawawa, it was just an example… I’m not a fujoshi!” “I see… I’m glad. If you had such an unusual hobby…” Calcilast-sama’s facial muscles relaxed in relief. I was really flustered. I’m normal. When I began saying, “I’m…” a butterfly …

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She and the Morning of the Ninth Day 7 “Or rather, he was hiding them. But it all came to light now.” “Raid, is it really alright? Sir Lantinotz is a considerably dangerous person…” I was seriously worried about Raid, but she remained composed. “It’s alright. Despite how he might seem, he’s easy to handle. …

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“Karu-chan, what do you like the most about Marikana-chan? Let’s talk about love.” Calcilast-sama’s face turned red. Is he flustered? He coughed, “Ahem,” and sincerely said. “Everything. From the top of her hair, to the tips of her feet… From personality to hobbies…” Kanada-san grinned and gestured Calcilast-sama to lend her an ear. “Eh? What? …

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Calcilast-sama pretended not to hear her and sighed, “Haa.” Here, here. She’s such a person. It can’t be helped. “Come to think of it, Karu-chan, the actress you love got married.” “Come to think of it, she did. But, But what I loved was her last role…” “Aha. But now you love Marikana-chan? With all …

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“Did you finally feel like reflecting? That’s the spirit.” “No, it’s different. I’ve got a slight fever today…” Calcilast-sama was gobsmacked. My, my. “Please think about your partner some more. I feel sorry for him.” “I wonder if I should. Men really are intolerant. It’s a little disappointing.” The prince shouted, “Jeez!” with displeasure and …

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“Ah, excuse me. Was it your partner then…” “Yes, just listen. I only went on a date with another man, and he said we should break up…” “No, that’s your fault, Kanada-san.” I and Calcilast-sama nodded to each other. “Eh! Why? I was just messing about. We didn’t even hold hands.” Kanada-sama’s eyes went wide …

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“I’ve been marching through a wasteland looking for good-looking guys. Is something wrong about that?” “Wasteland… But that aside… If I recall correctly, you have a lover?” “Ah, is that so! Then why?” “Marikana-chan is so cute. Karu-chan, don’t let her go, okay?” “Of course I won’t. Even if it took confining her… I’m joking. …

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What an unexpected development. Did I mishear, or was it a bolt from the blue… “W-What are you saying. We were just dance partners…” “It was a sweltering day. We fervently danced while passionately embracing each other…” “Don’t make up stuff! We only danced! Don’t say it like it’s the truth!” Kanada-sama winked impishly. What, …

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“Ooh, is that so? It’s surprising.” “And you see, he not only eats cucumbers and carrots with their skins, but even pumpkins.” “Eh! Pumpkins with skin!? He’s got strong teeth.” “Marikana, there’s no way that’s true! It’s naturally a lie!” “Ah, Karu-chan is flustered. Ahaha.”   “Please, let’s talk about something more normal. I prohibit …

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“Karu-chan excelled at drawing pictures with bedwetting. For example, he could draw an elephant, or a car, or a moon…” “I can’t do that! Please don’t make things up!” Kanada-sama happily narrowed her eyes and continued giggling. “I’m joking. Of course, Karu-chan isn’t a bedwetting artist.” Caclilast-sama breathed a sigh and coldly looked at her. …

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“Could you spare me just a little…” “Karu-chan was a coward in the past and couldn’t go to the toilet at night alone.” Eh? Is that so? Calcilast-sama also has things he’s not good at…. But, I’m jealous of them being close. I…. “Marikana, please don’t believe her! I’ve never done anything like that…” “Ara, …

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What, a cousin, huh. I got a little worried. Just a tiny bit, yes. Certainly, their faces and eyes looked alike.   She created an elegant, warm atmosphere. “Marikana? Marikana? Are you listening?” “Um, what is it? Ahaha, I spaced out.” “Kanada-san asked to drink coffee with us.” “Ah, I see. Of course, feel free…. …

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What’s with her attitude? She’s too rude towards the prince. My face angrily twitched. I unintentionally glared at her. I wanted to flip the table. Endure, Marikana! You can’t be controlled by emotions. However, I felt my hands fill with strength. Ah, I’m angry! “Karu-chan, introduce me to that child.” “Sure, she’s my lover, Marikana. …

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Um, are they close? No, not that… At that moment, a golden retriever she had with her pulled the leash and ran up to me. Woof woof. Woof woof. Here here. Sniff. Good boy. I stroked the dog while nervously observing the two people looking at each other. Woof woof. Well, sit. Did this child …

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Is it alright for me to be so happy? From here, disasters will strike me one after another… It’s said people reminiscence about old days when thinking about death, but… I think of happiness… Calcilast-sama cheerfully hummed then said. “There was a café scene in a novel I’ve read recently. It left an impression me…” …

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Come to think of it, I’m thirsty. I want to drink something… “Calcilast-sama, how about we go to the café over there? Ah, if you don’t want to, it’s fine…” The prince lowered his eyebrows and readily agreed. I’m glad. We took a seat outdoors. A waitress holding a notepad came to take our orders. …

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Calcilast-sama glanced here and asked. “When do you feel happy Marika?” “Happy? Hmm, when I spend time with people special to me.” “I-Is that your parents, or someone else…” “Hmm, my mother, father and my beloved.” “Just who is…” At that timing, a truck ran past us and drowned out his voice. I couldn’t hear …

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“I understand, I’ll stop at this for today. However… We’re in presence of public, huh.” “We are. It might cause a scandal. It’s a pinch!” The prince said, “Yes, your hand then…” and taking it, he lightly kissed it, and we began walking with our hands connected. Ah, jeez, my heart is beating fast. It …

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I wonder if there’s any good answer. I’m an idiot, so.. Hmm. “If you… stay with me… I can endure any despair…” “Calcilast-sama? What’s the matter?” “Can I hug you? Strongly…” “Huh? Err…” Squeeze. Squeeze. Squeeze. Squeeze! Squeeze! “Wawawa, just what turned on this switch!?” “It’s just this. You understand, don’t you? This suffocating feeling…” …

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Calcilast-sama stared at me in silence. What’s this pressure!? “So, um… I’m saying that… mackerel… mackerel, mackerel… or something…” Calcilast-sama spurted out and grabbed my hand. I thought I stirred up a hornet’s nest, but it all turned out alright in the end? It looked like Calcilast-sama regained his vigor. I knew our lives pass …

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“I’m simply fed up with my own powerlessness… I have no power…” “Calcilast-sama, you did your best. You needn’t feel ashamed!” He looked at me with wide eyes then said with a slight smile. “Thanks, Marikana. I always presume upon your kindness…” Calcilast-sama showed a somewhat lonely smile. If only I could somehow joke to …

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“No, you mustn’t! I’ll be thrown in prison if it’s exposed that I received money from the prince!” Calcilast-sama smiled and said. “I’ll order those in charge not to do that. So please forgive that child.” “I-I understand. If you say that… What benevolence….” The man left, dragging his heavy belly with him. I joined …

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“That’s fine. Why are you such a hurry?” The man slapped his forehead and said. “No, it’s nothing. I just had my wallet stolen… By the brat before.” “That’s troubling. Was anything in it?” The panting man gradually regained his breath. Calcilast-sama asked him. “How much was stolen?” The man sighed and said. “That’s right. …

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I glanced at luxurious houses of nobles and merchants and became disgusted. I want to eliminate wealth inequality. A child without shoes ran past me. His hair too was disheveled and full of dandruff. Poor thing… I wonder if he has no parents. If Calcilast-sama becomes the king, he’ll do better… I’m sure. “Wait there! …

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Calcilast-sama walked to me with a grave expression. Then he showed a sad smile and spoke. “Marikana, let’s go. We can’t do anything more…”   I answered, “We can at least pray.” He looked at me blankly and then slowly said. “You are certainly right. May God have mercy on him…” Calcilast-sama weakly closing his …

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She and the Morning of the Ninth Day 6 ◇◇◇ “I apologize, but His Highness appears to be calling me. I’ll excuse myself…” A while after Raid went back to looking like a man, Ilya left the tea party. It seems her husband’s patience reached its limits and he was about to come pick her …

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I awaited the ambulance. Perhaps they could resuscitate him. As a person from the same country, I was proud of him for being so straightforward despite being treated so cruelly. “I’m a nurse!” A woman jumped out from among the commotion. What an upstanding person. She fell on her knees and checked the pulse and …

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“Are you alright? Somebody call an ambulance!” I made the call on my cell phone in a fluster. We had to hurry. The weakened villain took out an envelope from his breast pocket, and despite some amount of blood sticking to it, handed it to Calcilast-sama. The prince received it and tried to reassure the …

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I turned my attention to the sound of rattling and saw a run-down carriage with its wheels looking like they were about to come off. Will it be alright? Ara, there’s even moss growing on it. Calcilast-sama looked at it sadly and said. “It’s a fallen noble. He was suspected of corruption…” So he’s a …

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Madness While I was being strangled, I was trying to think of ways to break out of my current situation.Since I managed to sandwich my fingers in between just in the nick of time, I wasn’t at the point where I would start suffocating yet.However, as long as we were in this position, I would …

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For whatever reason, he said. “Actually, there are secret savings hidden by royalty in our national library…” I partially closed my eyes and rejected what he said with a question. “What is it? Is it the revenge for earlier?” Calcilast-sama chuckled then said. “No, it’s true. Three missing rings with large diamonds can also be …

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Disciple “You’re here. Come closer.” We were invited to attend an audience in the Imperial Palace.The people that were invited included me, and for some reason, Alea as well.We didn’t have any sort of formalwear for Alea, so we had to ask the same shop we went to during our dress shopping trip to prepare …

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I asked in return, “Can you guess?” Calcilast-sama blinked his eyes and then said. “You’re being kind of mean, aren’t you? It’s unlike you.” I replied with a smile. “Women are basically like that. Do you prefer women who just say yes?” Calcilast-sama burst into laughter and said, “Professor Marikana, I’ve learned something new,” while …

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Inferiority After finishing my dance with Claire-sama, I went over to the side of the hall where food was lined up to take a breather.As a result of all of the hard work that was put into making improvements, the food that was served at the ball became quite delicious.There was a large variety of …

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I wonder if red bicycles are popular nowadays. It was extremely eye-catching. It made me conscious of red, and I noticed it all around. Flowers, roofs, walls, bicycles, hats, tomatoes, flowers, bicycles… So many red things. And so many bicycles. I wonder if I should choose an interesting-sounding technical book once we reach the library …

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The Ball It was finally the day of the ball.The event was not taking place in the Imperial Academy, but instead, in one of the dance halls owned by the Empire.It was quite spacious, and the building itself was luxurious - something that you wouldn’t see around very often in Bauer.All of the buildings we’d …

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An uncle slowly came riding a bicycle. It was peaceful. Elementary school children were waving their umbrellas about. I’m envious of their happiness. About that time I….   I felt like I returned to the old days. Those nostalgic days… Without knowing anything, I indulged in reading, studying geography, and thinking about Calcilast-sama… It felt …

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Picking Out a Dress A lot of things happened on our way here, but we finally made it to the dress shop.Although Philine was the one who introduced the shop to us, it wasn’t a store that was only available to the Imperial royal family, it was open to the public for ordinary citizens as …

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The prince pushed back the presented umbrellas and said, “I appreciate the thought at least.” The soldier persisted, “However…”   I understood the soldier’s feelings. But, that’s not what Calcilast-sama wanted. The soldier understood and gave up. Somehow, I felt sorry for him. He did it with good intentions… But making memories… When will the …

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Sexuality “Where are we supposed to be turning?”“To the right. After turning right here and walking down for a bit, it’ll just be on our left.”“Ahaha, Rei-sensei, do you have a bad sense of direction or something?”“…… Why am I here?” From the top to the bottom, those lines were said by me, Claire-sama, Lana …

Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!! Honeymoon Part 1

The first part of the honeymoon novel, with an intense scene of a Military Uniform Festival, is finally here!! Enjoy~ Honeymoon Part 1 < She and the Wedding 3 | Next >

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Dance Practice “One, two, three, one, two, three…… ouch!”“Sorry, Claire-sama!” After stepping on Claire-sama’s foot, I panicked and apologized to her.I wonder how many times that makes it now.I can’t wipe this gloomy mood away. “Don’t worry about it, Rei. I’m used to this.” Claire-sama said with a bright smile on her face.Is she an …

Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!! Manga Volume 1 Announcement

https://mangadex.org/chapter/896337 from the perspective of Freed and Lidi as they are now in the main story. Freed > F, Lidi > L   L: “Hello, Lydiana here.” F: “Hello, Fredrich here, Lidi’s husband.” L: “Today we’re here to announce the release of the first volume of the manga ‘I Don’t Want to Become Crown Princess!!’” …

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The Devilish Little Instructor “And there ye guys have it. Startin’ from today, this person will be yer instructor.”“Thank you for having me.” Voices of unrest leaked from everybody in the room.We were currently a cooking facility that belonged to the Ministry of Cooking in the Empire.The facility was clean, spacious, equipped with a number …

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She and the Morning of the Ninth Day 5 On the other hand, the dress prepared for me had many pleats in the skirt part and plentiful ribbons. Large ribbons were sewn on all around the skirt. There had also been a ribbon with an impressive presence on the chest part, but it had an …

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The Cooking Competition (3) “We’re fast approaching the end of the Naa Empire’s banquet dinner cooking competition! The Empire took the win for the appetizer, while the Bauer team won the match for the meat-related dish, and now both teams are all tied up at one point each. All that’s left is dessert as our …

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Calcilast-sama smiled at me and said. It was a dazzling smile… “Are you okay walking like this? It’s a memorable raining day…” I didn’t quite get it, but I nodded. When I did, Calcilast-sama smiled really, really happily. This rain wasn’t enough to drench my clothes, so it’s fine. Drop drop, step step, drop drop, …

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The Cooking Competition (2) “Now then, the first match ended with the Empire’s victory! The next match will be the meat-related dish!” The audience became more and more hyped up alongside Lana’s commentary.Since the Empire took the first match, the spectators from the Empire’s side were really excited.Given our international exchange student status, we were …

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Calcilast-sama continued moving his legs as he looked forward. He wasn’t saying anything. Had he come to hate me? A fulfilling, yet empty time passed by. Will my story have a happy ending? Or… No, thinking like that is the straight way to a gloomy mood! I have to smile brightly. At least in front …

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The Cooking Competition (1) “Now then, the event you’ve all been waiting for - let’s begin with the Empire’s first-ever cooking competition! I’m Lana Lahna, reporting live on the scene. With me is the cafeteria lady, Marthe Borel, who will be acting as your commentator for today! Take it away for us!”“Somehow, this has turned …

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His eyes as he muttered that to himself were bloodshot. He was like a volcano on the verge of erupting. When I squeezed Calcilast-sama’s hand, his expression completely changed and he said, “Marikana…” I’m sure he got angry for me… I’m a little… quite happy. My love for him exuded from the pores of my …

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Stubborn Workers “Go back, go back! I don’t wanna hear anythin’ comin’ out of ye foreigners’ mouths!” The day after I had an audience with Dorothea, I met with the head chef of the Ministry of Cooking in the Empire.Of course, just like I had promised Dorothea, we were here to try and improve the …

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But they better be careful about car and carriages… I walked up to them while paying attention myself. I heard a sound of air being cut to the side above. When I looked that way, a blue L-shaped boomerang that deviated from its owner’s intentions came this way… It’ll hit! I reflexively defended my face …

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Persuasion “You’ve come back, huh, Rei.” Due to what happened in our meeting with the Pope, Empress Dorothea welcomed me back in good spirits.We were in the audience chamber in the Imperial Palace.Dorothea, who was seated in her throne, was wearing her armor with her two swords sheathed by her waist just like usual.Her normally …

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“Nah, um, yeah, er... Yes, no… Hmm.” I’m lost. That wasn’t an answer. I wonder if something happened for Calcilast-sama to answer yes and no together? When I asked him about it, he answered while slowly choosing words. “I like hyuganatsu… Er, for sure… But more importantly, it was the situation… or how should I …

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Hilda's Request “You want me to prepare the food for the ball……?”“Yes.” Hilda continued while fixing the position of her monocle. “As you are probably already aware, the official cuisine of our nation is incredibly unpopular. In order to improve it, I would like to ask you for your help.” Both the look on her …

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She and the Morning of the Ninth Day 4 ◇◇◇ With my heart throbbing over what the main issue would be, I drank freshly brewed coffee. Today’s coffee was different from what I’d drunk before. The acidity and bitterness were suppressed, and the taste was very balanced. To put it simply, it was incredibly easy …

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Shall We Dance? “A ball…… huh…….” The next morning, our teacher made an announcement about an upcoming ball that would be hosted by the Imperial Academy.It was also meant to be Philine’s public debut, so it seemed that it was going to be a grand event.I had no issues with that fact itself.It was a …

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We joined our hands together. Having my hand grasped, I felt like I’d fly off to the world of dreams… That shouldn’t happen though. I firmly stepped on the white cobblestone. Even though it wasn’t night, the streetlights were lit. Calcilast-sama gave a soldier precise orders. The soldier nodded and ran off. Ah, he dropped …

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The Empire's Food Situation The bell that signaled the start of our lunch break rang. “Hm. We’ll leave our morning lectures here.” The teacher immediately left the room right after curtly saying that.As usual, he seemed like the kind of person who lacked amiability, but it was great that he ended our lectures right on …

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The prince called out to her in surprise. He was frantic. “Are you alright!? Aah, she’s fainted…” The prince instructed a passing soldier to take her to a hospital. Afterwards, many people collapsed from the power of his handsome smile. The smile was natural for Calcilast-sama, so he didn’t understand the reason. What a sinful …

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Parenting Discussion “Now then, please watch over the house for today. Claire-sama and I will be heading off for school now. As for lunch……. Alea, can I ask you to handle this? All you need to do is warm this up.”“I understand.”“Let’s head out, Claire-sama.”“…… Yes.”““Have a good day~”” After being sent off by the …

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It’s farther than I imagined. I wonder if we should’ve taken a carriage or a car. Calcilast-sama didn’t miss to greet the people with a smile. He’s as earnest as ever. Ah, I have to follow his example. For now, I walked while lowering my head. That’s the most I can do. Calcilast-sama kept up …

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Twelfth Chapter - The Ball Refusing to Go to School? “I don’t want to go to kindergarten.” It was morning, sometime after the assassination attempt on the Pope.Those were the words that flew out right as the twins woke up.I hadn’t expected this to happen.Especially because Mei was the one who was bringing it up. …

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I pointed at them and said, “Please… about five of those.” The storekeeper packed them in a bag. After paying, I stole a glance at Calcilast-sama. He bought three boxes of hyuganatsu and handed them to soldiers. He bought a lot. No, he bought an appropriate amount for a prince. I felt a little envious. …

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He chewed. It seems it was quite a high-quality hyuganatsu. Calcilast-sama said, “T-Thank you…” with red cheeks and his eyes swimming. I had been worried whether he’d enjoy it, but… it looks like I did a good job. This store sells quite fresh fruits, huh. I wonder what I should buy. It wouldn’t be a …

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She and the Morning of the Ninth Day 3 The Queen was surprised, and so was I. After all, Raid said she loved Prince Hendrik. I heard from her that she couldn’t forget about her real brother and she continued being tormented by those thoughts. And now she’s fallen in love with a man. Since …

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The storekeeper looked at him pitifully and advised, “Feed him.” Hawawa, so it was that. How dense I am. Well, whatever! I pierced a piece of kiwi with a toothpick and presented it to him. Then uttered, “Say ahh.” Calcilast-sama looked like he was celebrating New Year, Christmas, and a birthday all at once. When …

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When I flinched back from his attempt to feed me, Calcilast-sama looked like a dog sadly dropping its ears. He glanced at me with downcast look. I have to say something. “I’ll eat! I’ll eat, so… don’t make that face…” When he opened his eyes wide, I said, “Aah!” and attacked the apple. It crunched …

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That’s an unchangeable truth. I really hate it. If I could emerge from the pupa… If I could change like replacing milk teeth with permanent teeth… How happy would I be. A middle-aged storekeeper wearing a towel on his forehead and a baseball cap backwards rubbed his hands and asked. “Welcome! How can I help …

Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!! What if They Met as Children 2 Part 1

I Want to Touch ―― Time flew since I met Freed, and already over five years had passed. I was ten, and Freed was celebrating his fourteenth birthday today. The birthday party for the successor prince was grand, and the whole time people were coming to Freed to congratulate him. Having already gone through his …

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“Marikana... I was able to make good memories thanks to you…” Calcilast-sama’s remark sounded like parting words… Feeling such nuance, my body trembled. Is this a flag? A sad end one? I was so sad the inside of my nose prickled, and I felt giddy. He took my hand and saying, “Cherish the present…” began …

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Fatigued dancers stepped down one by one. New pairs danced with vigor. The alluring dance fascinated me. I was asked for a dance by several people, but I refused. Why was Calcilast-sama glaring at the people who asked? I’m sure I misunderstood. The dance party broke up. People scattered in small groups. It felt lonely. …