Chapter 300: Two Choices
Siana’s Side
“…Even if we talk any more right now, it doesn’t seem like it would mean anything.”
Elizalina is looking only at things other than what Siana should be watching most closely.
Siana and Violet had been discussing the true intent that was likely contained in that assessment, but.
In the end, the thing Siana needed to watch most.
They only arrived at the conclusion that it was impossible, as a matter of fact, that she wasn’t watching Lux.
Violet nodded as if she agreed with Siana’s words, and Siana continued.
“Today is Lux-kun’s precious day off, and after what happened yesterday, there’s a possibility he might be confused, so I’ll go to Lux-kun’s room now to check on how he’s doing.”
“Understood.”
After telling Violet that, Siana left her room and headed straight to Lux’s room.
And when she arrived in no time at all.
“Master! May I have a moment of your time?”
Siana called out as usual… however.
There was no reply from Lux, which would normally come back immediately.
“…Master?”
She tried calling again, but there was still no reply from Lux.
Is he that absorbed in studying… but even so, it’s unusual for Lux-kun not to answer at all.
Thinking that, and knowing she would need to act immediately if something had happened to him, just in case.
Siana slowly opened the door without making a sound and entered Lux’s room… but.
Lux was not in the room.
“At this hour, he would usually be in his room studying or reading… but after what happened yesterday, did he change his plans today?”
If he were going out, Lux would always say something to Siana so as not to make her worry.
Or he would tell her in advance that he was going out, but she hadn’t heard anything like that today.
“…”
Siana considered that Lux might be in danger.
And hurriedly began searching for him…
Lux’s Side
“E-Elizalina-sama…”
I found myself overwhelmed by Elizalina-sama’s presence and words.
Elizalina-sama opened her mouth and said,
“Well, anyone can say things, but since I’m convinced of it, I thought I should at least tell you this.”
After saying that.
She changed her mood and returned to her usual demeanor as she continued.
“Oh, right! I’ve more or less understood your impression of the girls you’re engaged to besides me, but what do you think about me?”
“Eh!? A-about you, Elizalina-sama!?”
“Yep!”
Of course, the feelings I have toward Elizalina-sama too.
I properly thought about them yesterday and today, so I can put them into words… but.
“T-telling you directly is… e-embarrassing.”
When I conveyed that honestly without hiding it.
Elizalina-sama said with an amused laugh.
“Ahaha, yeah, that makes sense! Then there’s just one thing I want to ask about how you feel about me. Is it okay if I ask?”
“Just one… alright, what is it?”
Thinking that answering one thing wouldn’t be that embarrassing, I asked.
Elizalina-sama opened her mouth and said,
“Do you think I’m cute?”
“…Huh? C-cute…!?”
Surprised that such a question came out after she said just one thing, Elizalina-sama nodded.
“Yep! Tell me whether you think I’m cute or not!”
“U-um…”
Anyway, if all I have to do is say what I think of Elizalina-sama’s appearance.
“Y-yes, I think you’re very beauti—”
Just as I was about to say that.
Elizalina-sama leaned forward and said,
“I’m not asking whether I’m beautiful, I’m asking whether you think I’m cute!”
“Eh!? That’s…”
“Answer with one of two choices, whether you think I’m cute or not!”
“…”
It seems that right now, Elizalina-sama will only accept words about whether I think she’s cute or not.
Using the word cute for Elizalina-sama, the second princess of this country, feels a little improper… but.
If those are the two choices, then my answer is already decided.
“I… think that Elizalina-sama is cu—”
Just as I was about to say it.
Suddenly, I felt a gust of wind pass by my side, and then…
“!?”
Siana appeared beside me, giving off an aura that seemed somewhat angry.