𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬
“What’s with this tea? It’s so weak!”
“There’s a more bitter option too, which would you prefer?”
“This is fine.”
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It’s refreshing yet unfamiliar to see Rene in the place where I usually have tea time with Edgardo and Rolf.
Rene, who crossed his legs and set down his cup, squinted his big eyes like a cat and rested his cheek on his hand.
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“So, what are you planning to do?”
“Should I serve cookies or cake?”
“Huh? No, not that.”
“If you’re hungry, I have some experimental dishes too.”
“That’s not it! What do you plan to do with me? You can threaten or exploit weaknesses, you know!”
“Ah.”
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For some reason, Rene gets angrier at the deflated response.
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“If people hear that I’m actually nasty or that I’ve been talking behind their backs, it’ll tarnish my reputation! I’m a Viscount and the youngest person to join the knighthood, you know how much envy and jealousy there is?! Do you get it?!”
“No, I didn’t know. Kukura-sama, you’re quite the knight.”
“Argh! You’re throwing me off!”
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Rene gulps down his weak tea in one go and glares at me. There’s no angelic facade left.
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“Even if you say so, doesn’t everyone put on a facade? How would you threaten someone with that?”
“. . .So, you’re putting on a facade too?”
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In his skeptical gaze, there’s a hint of expectation. I clear my throat before speaking.
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“A workplace full of only men, and good-looking ones at that? No way. Super creepy. If I had the money, I would never work here. Money is the most important thing in the world.”
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I give Rene, who is flabbergasted, a lady-like smile.
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“I may not be on the level of Kukura-sama, but I do have quite a big cat that I put on.”
“I’ve never heard a noblewoman speak like that.”
“Exactly.”
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Even the young lady wouldn’t know these words. My past self is shouting ‘say more!’ deep inside my heart, but I suppress it.
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“Just to clarify, the Norchev family has nothing to do with this. No one knows that I can talk like this. Where I learned it is. . .”
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I hesitate, and then convey with a smile that I won’t answer the question.
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“A lady’s secret.”
“Where’s the lady in you. . .”
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Rene slumps over and lays his head on the table.
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“How about we keep today’s events between us?”
“. . .If you’re okay with it, then sure.”
“If you ever need to vent, you can come here.”
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Rene slightly lowers his head and gives a small nod.
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“. . .Okay.”
“If you do come, could you please taste test my cooking? I’m researching flavors for commoners. Oh, should I get the cookies?”
“I’d prefer the experimental dishes. I’m hungry.”
“It’s already lunchtime. Please wait a bit while I prepare.”
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Maybe because we’ve shown our true selves, my tone naturally becomes more casual around Rene. Even when spending the longest time with Edgardo, who is a lord knight, it took quite some time for the slight tension to fade.
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“Ah, can you make the dish super spicy?”
“Don’t you prefer medium spicy, Kukura-sama?”
“That’s just to maintain my image. Just because I have pink hair, people think I like sweet things. Sometimes I want something really spicy.”
“How about curry?”
“Yes! For some reason, it’s addictive. I get the urge to eat it periodically.”
“It’s curry, after all.”
“Curry really is amazing.”
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Ah, I forgot to ask dad about the curry even after I got home.
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When I served dry curry made with curry powder, Rene hesitated a bit at the sight of the soft poached egg served on the side.
Eating raw eggs is not common in this world, but they are edible raw. I thought I’d eat it myself if Rene didn’t, but Rene was courageous.
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“A man must have guts!”
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Stuffing his cheeks with the egg, curry, and rice all at once, Rene’s eyes widened.
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“Delicious. . .!”
“I’m glad to hear that.”
“Why not serve it in a curry shop? Curry is mystical, and even the nobles would be drawn to it.”
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Wait, you were serving that for the knights’ dinner?
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