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"Long time no see, Lady Rachel"

I'm thrilled with its flutter and soft voice color.

Long blonde hair is tightly curled, and her eyes, which are supposed to be dripping eyes, are well made, so I don't think so.

And her lips, painted bright red lips, smiling plainly and nicely.

Yes, Master Katrina in front of me is definitely the person I thought was my closest friend last time.

And the twins of Countess Willemina and Euphemia are holding back.

"... Long time no see. Dear Katrina,"

I accidentally took care not to put a cold sweat on my face and smiled nicely, just like Master Katrina.

Then Master Katrina nodded one as she cared, peeking into my face as she lowered her eyebrows and cared.

"I've been worried sick.

I didn't hear from you, and I thought you'd forgotten about me... "

"No way"

"That's right. Lady Rachel and I are best friends."

I wonder if you were my best friend.

Katrina, still smiling nicely, looked back at the twins behind her and said, "Isn't that right?," he called out.

Then the two follow Master Katrina with a voice, "Yes, of course".

Looks like they're still together this time.

Still... I feel a little uncomfortable.

Until last time, these two should have answered what I said to agree with any statement.

As if that's what Katrina looks like now.

After all, my failure to enroll as usual may also make a slight difference in friendship.

I met Master Katrina when I was only ten years old. We've been dating since Katrina attended our tea party.

We were often together at various tea parties after that. There was also a gradual increase in conversations and visits to each other's houses.

For me, who didn't have many friends, the Marquis Higgins family was happy to welcome me at any time, visiting as they did every week, though they were invited at some point.

It was only when the subject of His Royal Highness's fiancée began to emerge that the relationship changed slightly.

There were rumors that either of us would be elected fiancée of His Royal Highness because I and Lady Katrina are the same marquis and His Royal Highness are close in age.

I was chosen as a result.

The only reason it was chosen would still be nothing more than the height of magic.

That said, it doesn't mean Master Katrina has less magic. More than average as a noble child.

Still, I guess as the Marquis Higgins, I wasn't very happy about it.

It seems to me that Katrina's mother, who wanted her daughter especially for Her Highness's fiancée, did not hide her jealous expression when she met me.

That happened, and the year leading up to enrollment tended to be alienated.

Remembering the past, Katrina puts her hands together in front of her chest pompously, blinking her long lashes with a pussy.

"That's right, Lady Rachel. Are you free after school?"

"Is it after school?

"Yeah, we usually spend a lot of time in the cafeteria after school. Would you like to join us, if you don't mind?

I forgot.

Indeed, at that time, after school, it was routine to chat for a small hour in a determined seat at the window of the cafeteria.

Now I wonder why I had so much to talk about as I do every day.

But after school?

Reminds me of my earlier exchange with His Highness.

He said he'd pick me up after school.

"I'm sorry. A little after school…"

"Oh, what's up?

"Yes, I was going to ask His Highness to show me around the school building."

Laying her eyes down sorry, Master Katrina would have been surprised to see His Highness's name come out. He looked into his eyes slightly and gave a hazy look.

But it's really a flash, and I immediately put another smile on its face.

Still, I'm not laughing at all in the back of my eyes, but rather a frustrating color floating around.

"Guide to Your Highness... You're a boulder fiancée.

But Your Highness will be busy, and if you don't mind, we can show you around. "

"Dear boulder Katrina!

"Yeah, damn it!

Master Katrina thought of something good! When you just look at me like that, the twins mumble in favor of it.

"No, thanks for the offer..."

"It's been a long time since I've seen you around the corner!

"I've already made a promise."

"Don't hesitate. Your Highness and I would always have the opportunity to talk to each other if we were fiancées, wouldn't we?

If so… "

Even if I say no gently, Master Katrina has no way of listening at all. On the contrary, when giving His Royal Highness's name, he tells a narrative that contains only a few togues.

Speaking of which, it makes me laugh bitterly that it was like this before.

But last time, they were making things work the way Katrina thinks, but now they're not.

Let's still say no to the clarity.

The moment I never opened my mouth to my will, I could hear Rin from next door.

"Why don't you leave it around, Mr. Higgins?

Mr. Marcel is in trouble. "

Eh...

Unexpectedly shifting his gaze to the next door, Mr. Abbott sitting next to him closes the textbook patterned.

And he appealed to Master Katrina with a harsh voice.

Said Lady Katrina frowned and stared at Mr. Abbott, "Please don't come into the conversation on your own."

But Mr. Abbott, who was stared at, doesn't care at all.

"Mr. Higgins, class is already starting. I know you like to chat, but how about it's time to get to your seat?

"You don't have to tell me. I know!

Master Katrina glances at Mr. Abbott again, but returns to his seat reluctantly.

After a moment's delay, the twins also glanced at Mr. Abbott, then returned to their seats.

Ha, I can't help but sigh small.

There's a chance he'll say something again.

We have to be careful.

Still, respect comes to Mr. Abbott, who says things clearly.

Perhaps you still have to be as apprenticed as Mr. Abbott to liquidate the past.

"Thank you, Abbott"

"No, I imitated the past"

"Oh, that's very helpful."

"You've wanted to say something to them for a long time, haven't you, me? It was a good opportunity."

I can't help but laugh at Mr. Abbott, who smiles like a prankster.

"Um, Mr. Abbott. Can you tell me how far the class is going, if that's all right?

"Yeah, sure."

On this occasion, Mr. Abbott nodded pleasantly when he spoke on the pretext he had previously thought of.

Immediately after that, the conversation with Abbott ended because the teacher arrived.

But then I had a chance to talk to Mr. Abbott in between classes.

At first we heard about the classes, but gradually the topics of each other's favorite books are raised. So the story played out more than I thought because of the similarity of my book hobbies.

As a result, the first day of school quickly ended without any time off or awkwardness.

Oh, what a nasty thing I've been doing.

Because I didn't understand that my classmates had such lovely people.

By the way, Master Katrina apparently doesn't like this Mr. Abbott.

I felt my gaze several times, but I didn't try to get close while I was having a conversation with Mr. Abbott.

Still, I was relieved to be able to finish the day safely.

I feel like I've lost a lot of power in my shoulders this past day.

As I was cleaning up my textbooks as I looked back at the day, the outside of the classroom began to buzz.

I wonder what happened.

Looking out at Kyoro Kyoro and the class, they all stare at each other in an excited way outside the door.

"Looks like you've come to pick me up."

"Huh?"

Next door Mr. Abbott points across the door.

Turning to that voice, a person peers into the classroom through the door.

"Rachel."

The moment I turned around, His Highness smiled with a sweet face as he stepped out the door.

Wow.

I feel my face blush unexpectedly with its swinging gentle expression.

But I didn't seem to be the only one who was struck by that His Highness's smile.

I hear tall screams and sighs from all over the class.

"Can we go now?

"Ah, yes!

I rush to the voice of His Highness to grab the bag hanging beside my desk. After taking a step forward, he remembered "Ah" and changed his body direction.

Mr. Abbott looks surprised when I look back suddenly.

"Thank you, Abbott, for today"

"No. See you tomorrow"

Gently bowing his head to Mr. Abbott, Mr. Abbott waved at me with a gentle smile.

I wave back at it the same way.

It makes me happy, albeit a little embarrassed.

"Yes, I'll see you tomorrow"

And he proceeded to walk to His Highness, who waited for me with a gentle grin.