Marilyn Likes Lariensa Too!

CHAPTER 2

A few days later, I received a letter of acceptance from the entrance exam. One of the students who passed the exam was caught cheating and the entry was canceled, so I was given additional permission.

I immediately went to Lariensa's house with a letter of acceptance. He shouted on the spot as I entered, with a confident expression on his face.

“Aaah!”

That doesn't sound like a cheer. It was a very loud scream that hurt my ears.

“Yes God, Marilyn! What's up with this! Well, I guess we're destined not to part.”

I knew he would love the news.

"See. I said everything would work. right?”

“You don't know the address of the person who cheated, right?”

"What about them?"

"It's all thanks to them, I want to send them a gift."

“...Well, I don't think that's a good idea.”

They might think he's making fun of them.

"Brother! Brother!"

Lariensa did not listen to me and was so excited that she jumped down the stairs. Lycan, Lariensa's brother, looked at me and returned to Lariensa with a surprised face, while eating a snack.

He looked at me question markingly. I waved the paper at Lycan. That seems like enough of an answer for him.

“Lariensa, you must be very happy to be registered with your friend.”

"I don't have to part with Marie."

The real Marilyn and Lycan got along well, but I didn't get along well with him. That's because Lycan knew I was going to throw a job at Lariensa, or tease her for something.

Lycan is like an ideal brother to many other sisters.

"Wait on! I'll go buy you something to eat.”

“Then I'll go.”

"No, you've had a snack."

Ugh..... I don't want to be left alone here with your brother!

"Then I'll come with you, Lara."

"No. You've been through a lot, so sit here. I'll be back."

“What kind of problems have I experienced?”

“You must be heartbroken! You almost broke up with me.” replied Lariensa.

Just say yes, I'll cry.

I nodded slowly, as if I wasn't worried at all. Then Larien brutally breaks the piggy bank, takes out his pocket money in it, and goes outside.

He'll buy food.

Thanks to Lariensa, who was being considerate, only Lycan and I were left at home. It was an unnecessary action.

Lycan did not try to hide his dissatisfaction from being alone with me.

“I also entered the Academy, so why are you still accompanying Lariensa.”

"Do you prefer a third-grade older brother to accompany you, or a classmate to you?"

“I thought there would be another chance for Lariensa to make new friends, but I don't think so.”

"If you're unhappy, complain to the Academy."

I shamelessly took the spoon that Lycan used and bit the pudding that he ate. That's my favorite strawberry pudding so how can I refuse!

I'm sure he won't do anything to me. She's three years older.

"Are you hitting your head too hard or are you just starting to show your true color?" As expected, Lycan said nothing about sharing a spoon.

“Why does my sister like you? I don't understand."

“Because I'm good to her.”

"I know you lied about cockroaches in your house the other day and scared him."

"Ahem, what happened is ......"

Oh, so this is the problem. It's true that I lied to him often... But that's a little unfair.

Even though I told him that I was lying, he was so scared that he cleaned the house all day and gave me a report that there were no cockroaches! I was so guilty that I bought him bread with my allowance.

“When friends play with each other, they do not cry, scream, or other such experiences.”

“It's enough to have more than one experience it.”

Even though he is Lara's beautiful brother, he hates me.

This serious sister, Lycan, is Marilyn's first love. However, Marilyn was injured when she heard what she said to Lariensa next door.

'Lariensa, when you enter the academy, keep your distance from Marilyn. He's not on par with you all the time.'

Of course Lariensa was furious, but Marilyn left without even hearing Lariensa's angry outburst. Well, even if he did, would it change the outcome?

“Hei Lycan, it's true I used to tease Lariensa a lot, but if you're looking for someone to have fun with, just hire a nanny.”

I felt Lycan's sharp gaze on me, but I didn't care. What's he gonna do to me?

“Lariensa is not a child. If I really overdo it, she won't even be with me. So, why don't you stop glaring at me?”

“……”

"I don't think a good brother glares at their sister's friend like that."

Lycan gave me a reluctant face.

“Do not pretend to know me when you meet me at the Academy.”

"Huh? I'm with Lariensa, how can I do it?”

“……”

“If I ignore you, she will ask why, and I have to tell her the truth. Don't pretend to know me at the Academy, my ass.”.

“Then, pretend to know me while Lariensa is there!”

This conversation will be over soon.

I laughed and replied with a satisfied smile.

"If you want, I'll pretend to know you specifically."

Lycan furrowed his brows. In the meantime, I've been eating more of his strawberry pudding.

"Brother! marie ! I brought back snacks!”

Just in time, Lariensa came carrying a lot of snacks on both hands. Lycan and I took the suitcase in his hand.

I took an apple from the bag and sliced it. Lariensa took out the other food and placed it on the table. I breathe air. He bought a lot of my favorite foods. That nice.

When I patted his head, he stuck his head out, as if asking for another. I patted his head again as I mocked Lycan.

You can almost see a vein coming out of his forehead..don't say he'll hit me in front of his little sister?

“What were you two talking about when I left? It's not my fault, is it?”

"Well, Lycan ..."

"I said that when we meet each other at the Academy, we should pretend not to know each other."

Lycan was in his own world, so to him, I looked like a servant. She looked good, but in her heart, she thought of me as Lariensa's companion.

In that case, I hate Lycan, but I don't want to ruin his relationship with Lariensa.

It's not for Lycan. It was for Lariensa, who was kind and innocent unlike him.

"Did you say that?"

"Yes? I asked her to pretend not to know me.”

"He's my brother, but he really cares about you."

At that moment, Lycan's face hardened.

"Oh really?"

“It looks like he paid special attention to you right after you fell and woke up.”

Lycan spoke urgently.

“... Lariensa! The fruit is not fresh.”

“I choose it myself. Is there a bruise on it?”

"I'll go and pick a better one."

But I didn't miss my chance and dug deeper.

"How does he care about me?"

Lycan almost broke out in a cold sweat and tried to interrupt our conversation, but I completely ruined his efforts.

“She said, 'This is different from before. My view of him is different from before.'”

“Isn't that true, brother?”

“When I say that..”

Although Lycan's attempts to maintain the situation were unsuccessful, Lariensa nudged me.

“Is that why I felt the presence of someone beside me and heard someone talking to myself while I was out?”

“……”

Lycan becomes similar to a small chick.

“......I'll go sword practice.”

"Aren't you going to eat?"

Lycan came out without answering Lariensa's words.

I could see Lycan's ears blushing outside.

What happened to that reaction…….

I was just trying to tease her, but her reaction was very strange. It's weird that he's taking care of me too! Why would he do that?

"What's wrong with you?"

Lariensa, who had expressed Lycan's feelings, did not understand his reaction.

“……”

I was troubled by Lariensa's words & Lycan's red ears, but I pretended to be unconscious.

“Come eat first.”

I decided not to eat rice that day.

***

The news that I was also accepted into the academy was known throughout the village.

“You two have been together since childhood, and now you go to the Academy together.

“Lariensa is smart, so I'm not worried, but Marilyn accepted too, you guys are really close.”

“This is an extra pass, unlike Lariensa, but I still congratulate you.”

Can't you congratulate me for being accepted? Why stress that I am an 'extra' person' ……

Those are some of the comparisons that make Marilyn feel bad.

“Mari.”

It was strange that Lariensa was mentioned in every congratulation, but I could still smile because of Lariensa.

"See. When you tie a ribbon to your school uniform, tie it like this. Okay?"

Of course, dealing with Lara wasn't always easy. He doesn't let a lot of things slide.

He said, “Pair your pajamas in the same pink pajamas as my pajamas and match your hairpins with mine. Now, make sure to tie your school uniform ribbon in the same way as mine.”

“Ah, do I have to tie a ribbon like this? After all we both wear the same school uniform.”

“Each of us can't. If everyone wears the same uniform, then we cannot show our friendship.”

“......Do I have to tie up my school uniform in some way to show our friendship?”

Larienza nodded steadily.

“Oh, and we can take the train. The academy said it would send a separate train for high-achieving students. My brother was chosen as an exemplary disciple because of his excellent skills in swordsmanship. We can take the same train.”

“I have to go and thank him, but did Lycan say I can take the train too?”

“I asked him that before and he said that it would be difficult to ride the train with you.”

“……”

“...Ak! My brother told me not to tell you that, what should I do?”

......Have you dismantled the disguise?

"I won't tell Lycan what you said." Lariensa said it without any intention of hurting.

"But lately, my brother's been acting really weird."

"How's it?"

“She cares a lot about you lately”

"You mentioned it last time."

"Yes, but even after talking about it, it's still very strange."

Somehow I want to cover my ears. I was wondering if Lycan was going to tell me something, like a hunch or something.

"If you go out, I wonder if you'll have enough pocket money?"

"Son't gave me a while ago."

“I used to give you pocket money, but if you say you want to date, just give me the money. First of all, ask me every time you go out. I'll go with you."

“......I'm really worried your head hit too hard.”

"Is that so?"

Next to Lariensa, who had just been wearing the uniform she had just bought, I remember the first time I met Lycan after having this body.