CH 228

‘Perhaps it was when Jake finished his studies at the tower and went to the academy with me?’

At some point, Jake even ate the cake topped with chocolate mousse without showing a sign of dislike.

“My taste hasn’t changed, but you have changed, it’s amazing.”

I said with a small smile. Then Jake replied calmly.

“I know. After eating what Mir likes, I think I’m starting to like it too.”

“Oh, were you following me?”

“Yes. There is a saying that people that like each other resemble each other, right?”

“Pfft.”

I almost spit out the tea I was drinking because of Jake who said those words so casually.

“Jake. Sometimes you are so innocent, but there are times when you suddenly act like this.”

“Really? Which of those faces do you like more?”

“Well, of course…….”

Without realizing it, I tried to answer the innocent one.

But when I tried to answer it, I was worried. Is the only Jadi I like really the innocent one?

I thought about it that way, so I answered cautiously.

“No, I think both are good. Both have their own charms. But don’t do it too often. I’m surprised.”

“Okay. I’ll make sure to show Mir what she wants every time. And what you said before.”

“Yes? Like what?”

“…… What you said just before getting off the carriage.”

“…… !”

I thought he had completely forgotten about it, didn’t he?

“We decided to date, get engaged, and get married. If that’s the case, We’ll kiss…… Do, do more……. No, just pretend you didn’t hear it!”

In an instant, I remembered my embarrassing history that I wanted to erase, and my cheeks flushed.

After some hesitation, Jake gave a serious answer.

“I’ve been thinking about that word the whole time.”

“…… Ah, right.”

‘What was he talking about?’

With my doubts, Jake continued speaking with a rather grim face.

“I will try harder than I am now. To kiss and…… that.”

Huh? I was curious as to what he was trying to do.

Magic can’t even take the tension away.

“Are you saying you’re going to try not to let your heart go crazy when you look at me anymore?”

Jake replied with a nod of his head. But I couldn’t believe Jake’s promise like that.

‘But even now, your cheeks are blushing as you say this, Jake. I think we are still a long way from that.’

I thought that he was quite cute, and slightly clenched my chin.

* * *

Soon the topic of our conversation shifted to about our future.

“Jay, you’ve even made your debut, so now you’re going to start your successor education in earnest, right?”

“Yeah, I think so. Mir, did you say you were going to open a store?”

I smiled brightly at Jake’s question and nodded.

“Yes, it was my dream years ago. I’m going to set up a shop selling cute little things.”

In short, a prop shop.

Ever since I was a child, I often heard that I was particularly good with dexterity.

And when I happened to take a sewing machine class as a special lecture at the academy, I realized that I had a talent for that as well.

‘It’s a store that suits me well.’

Just then, Jake asked.

“Where do you plan to open the store?”

The location is something I have been thinking about for a long time.

I think a shopping street close to the Marquisate would be good, and a shopping street in front of the imperial palace where nobles frequented would be good.

It’s not bad near the square either.

But not all three places I chose.

“The magic tower moved to the capital a while ago, right?”

Jake nodded his head.

“Yes. So I was able to go back and forth between the Duke’s residence and the magic tower more comfortably. Of course, it’s better to see you more often. But why are you suddenly asking about the tower while talking about your store?”

“Ah, if I ever set up a store, I’ll try it in a shopping street near the magic tower.”

“Really?”

Jake was startled by my words, and then smiled brightly as if he was happy just thinking about it.

“Yes. It is also a place where I can see you often. I hope that when you open the store, you will bring a lot of colleagues.”

“Well, I don’t really like…….colleagues, but if you want, it’s okay to take them with me once in a while.”

After speaking, Jake made the suggestion as if he suddenly remembered it.

“Shall we go to the magic tower now?”

My eyes widened when Jake suggested it suddenly.

“Magic Tower? So suddenly?”

“Yes. At least once, I wanted to show you where I work. what do you think about it?”

“Um, of course I’m fine with me. Is it possible for ordinary people who are not wizards to go to the magic tower?”

Jake smiled, telling me not to worry.

“It’s okay because you are my special guest.”