
After I woke up, Lariensa came every day, and her parents would visit me almost once a day.
To be exact, I've had this body for about a year during the academy's holiday season. But the thing is, Lycan never visited me!
“Eh, Marine..”
“Hm?”
"Sorry…"
I just lay in bed and ate the snacks Lariensa brought when she suddenly apologized to me. I was very confused by his sudden apology.
It's been going on for a long time, but you still want to apologize again?
"I'm sure you're worried about me too."
But unexpectedly, he defended Lycan for not visiting me.
"I told him to come with me, but... He also had a lot of tasks because it was a holiday, and he was focusing on sword training lately... I'm sure he'll be visiting you soon!"
"I don't mind."
“Eh?”
“If he is busy, it's okay if he can't come. We weren't even that close, and she didn't have to come just because we were friends.”
I'm really fine. I may be quite curious about her appearance as she is really similar to Lariensa. He was quite handsome with his blonde hair and blue eyes. But, it doesn't matter to me if I can't see it.
When I told him I was fine, Lariensa looked hurt.
Why do you look like you're going to cry?
“How can you say that?”
"About what?"
“The relationship between us! How not to be disappointed?”
"...Huh uh?"
“Think of it, Mar. Suppose you are married.”
I nodded gently and listened to Lariensa for now.
“Then you get hurt! Like seriously injured!”
"So far it's serious ......"
"However! Your sister-in-law did not even come to see you even though you were seriously injured and still could not get out of bed!”
Back then, I was still unfamiliar with Lariensa's affection for Marilyn in the original work. So I made a slip of the tongue.
“Ey, how is my husband's family the same as yours?”
[T/N: Okay, you need to imagine Lariensa is Marilyn's husband.]
“.......”
“Lariens..?”
Lariensa's eyes turned red, and tears began to flow.
No matter how emotional the heroine position is, why are you still crying at this age?!
"Marin was cold after he hurt his head ......"
I know my head hurts from bleeding, but…
“Is that what happens when you hurt your head? How can you change so much?"
Honey, you can now stop talking about my head injury .. and also, I'm a different person from the Marilyn you used to know.
However, I cannot tell Lariensa the truth.
“You once said friendship is more than love. My marin has changed ......"
Besides, when I saw Lariensa crying, I couldn't say anything to her.
I am not the type of person who is weak with tears. But both men and women are prone to pretty faces, and Lariensa is quite pretty.
"I mean. I, I..."
I need to make an excuse immediately.
"You know! A husband and a friend are different! Shouldn't your brother come even if my sister-in-law doesn't? Her older sister's best friend was dying from such pain!
When I tried to calm her down with such a lie, Lariensa finally regained her strength.
“Don't be angry, Mar! I'll tell him this time!"
"That's not necessary ......"
“Is it time for him to go home now? I'll go now."
“La-Lariensa?”
“You're a good break. I'll make sure to come with him tomorrow!”
“Hey, Lariensa? ...Hey!"
The next day, Lariensa actually dragged her brother along with her. Lariensa's ability to act opened my mouth. And until then, I really had no idea what Lycan was thinking.
After giving me the official greetings, he only noticed us in the corner of the room. As usual, I was given “kus” treatment by Lariensa.
“I still haven't washed my face..”
“It's hard to wash, isn't it? I'll do it."
I swear, I never forced Lariensa not to say no.
“Your arm looks weak.. Give me a spoon. I'll feed you.”
Everything he did, he wanted to do it himself!
"I've been lying down a lot, and I'd like to walk for a while."
"Yet. Just lying. I'll massage your legs.”
I am not guilty. I was only liked by Lariensa.
"Ah ah! It hurts."
“Sorry, I'll be gentle. Does this hurt?”
"No, that's almost right."
However, it seems that my behavior using her little sister made Lycan upset.
“My throat is a bit itchy..”
"Wait a minute. I'll get you some water!”
Lariensa left the room for a while. The man who was left behind showed a fierce look and said in a low voice as if he had been waiting in trouble.
"Are you not bothering my sister too much, Marilyn Launer?"
I wonder why he just kept quiet.
He seemed to have waited until his sister left.
I admit that I have pretended to be ill on Lariensa to continue to bother her, and now slowly prickling my conscience. However, that doesn't mean I'll bow to him.
Before Marilyn turns into a villain, she likes Lariensa even though she feels inferior to him. So just like Lariensa did to me right now, the real Marilyn also took good care of her when she was sick.
Well, when Marilyn turns her back on Lariensa, their past relationship is tarnished.
By the way, it's funny Lycan doesn't like how Lariensa always takes care of me. He said his sister was having trouble. However, she takes it for granted that Marilyn also supports Lariensa.
I instinctively noticed what was on Lycan's mind, and in front of me, he was just unilaterally taking care of Lariensa.
“What do you mean I'm bothering him? Does it seem like I forced Lariensa to do it?”
His eyes widened for a moment, as he never imagined I would talk back.
"I think it's true you hurt your head."
So it's natural for you to think of me as your sister's maid, but you don't want her to take care of me?
"I mean, wasn't she breastfeeding her friend who hurt her head?"
"Massaging your feet, feeding you, and performing duties is not considered breastfeeding ..."
"It."
"What you just said, that's how you take care of someone."
He silently looked at me as if he had nothing to say now.
I'm not scared of you at all, you know?
“Friendship is an exchange. Of course, I will also do the same if Lariensa is sick.”
“....…”
"You don't have any complaints now, do you?"
What can she say when I just said that I would do the same for her, and not just be the recipient?
Besides, he knows very well how I am usually good at Lariensa.
"It looks like you're better now that you're making a lot of noise, so I'm leaving now."
As he tried to leave the room faster, I said the last few words to him.
"Don't disturb your brother's friendship too much."
“....…”
"It's really ridiculous."
His shoulder jerked, but I pretended not to see it.
I know that your family should come first, but they don't force others to do the same. After a little revenge on Lycan, who had hurt the real Marilyn, I rejoiced in my heart.
Serving you right, you bastard!
It was natural for Lycan to leave the room immediately after losing a verbal fight. But before he came out, he left a strange comment.
“...Looks like you've changed a lot.”
I have a million question marks in my head. Whatdoes thatmean?
Does that mean something like "You're the first woman to hit me"?
Part 2. Angel Academy
Marilyn Launcher's. When she was young, her nickname was Ginger, and her hair was a deep red.
Marilyn was a child who had freckles when she was young and had no advantages in appearance other than being cute. But as she got older, her spots disappeared, and she became beautiful.
The problem is Marilyn's friend isn't just anyone; it's Lariensa.
If Marilyn had a decent appearance, then Lariensa must have been a fraud.
He had golden hair as if it was a golden thread hanging on his head, and his eyes were as blue as the sea.
Even if Marilyn had a pretty good appearance, she would be discouraged if she went around with a friend who had a goddess-like beauty.
“Lara.”
“Hm?”
Lariensa, who tied my hair in front of the mirror, raised her head and made eye contact with me through the mirror.
Today is the day that the Lariensa family and my family decided to throw a party to celebrate our acceptance to the academy. Lariensa now ties my hair.
"How do I look?"
"You're beautiful."
"Thank you?"
It might be natural for Lariensa to respond that way because she loves Marilyn so much, but objectively, Marilyn doesn't look bad. It was not as beautiful as true beauty, but it was already good as a young girl.
Nevertheless, Marilyn, who had always been compared to others, was extremely pitiful.
“I really like your eyes, Marin.”
Listening to Lariensa's words, I looked in the mirror. Marilyn's eyes are light green.
"It's like fresh leaves on a tree during the summer."
He's not a hero for no reason. Lariensa naturally said an embarrassing statement that I would never say.
“There will definitely be many men who like you in the academy.”
"That's not me, it's you ..."
The problem is that all the boys are assholes ...
No. gabe. They are not just bastards, they are despicable! Rubbish thing!
"Lara, what if there's a guy who's gonna like you when we get to the academy, will you go on a date with him?"
I thought he was interested in something like that, but suddenly Lariensa shook her head.
"I won't date someone until I graduate."
“But isn't it a waste? School couple is everyone's dream.”
I glanced at Lariensa. In fact, if she doesn't want to date, I'll be happy about it.
When Lariensa entered the academy, she was constantly dragged by the male lead, and in the end, she fell in love with him in an irregular state.
Let's make sure Lara doesn't bump into the male lead first. But can I do it myself? We are in a novel, and the two are destined to meet each other. I can't hide her beauty.
"What's up, Marin?"
Struggling alone thinking about what to do, I returned to reality when Lariensa called me.
“Ta-da! Isn't that pretty?”
My hair seemed to have been tied completely as I thought for a moment.
"Wow"
Looking in the mirror, I admired Lariensa's flamboyant dexterity. She braided my hair beautifully and tied it in a circle, which made her look like a princess in a fairy tale.
"I just need to wear the crown, and it'll be perfect."
“That's true because you're beautiful like a princess.”
I mean, it was just my hairstyle that was like a princess, but somehow it became a self-compliment...
"Lara, promise me one thing."
"What's that?"
"First of all, promise me that you will keep this promise."
Lariensa nodded frankly, not knowing what I was going to say.
“Shun those people I don't want you to approach. If they are talking to you, ignore them and run away as they approach. Okay?"
Lariensa nodded again this time, but the carefree response was somewhat alarming.
“You shouldn't answer without much thought. It is a promise that you must keep under any circumstances. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
“Do not just say it.”
"I really mean it."
Lariensa held my hand tightly.
"Because you don't like people you want me to stay away from, right?"
"It's so thick."
“Then I don't like them either.”
"I know what kind of person I would tell you to stay away from."
"By the way, if we stay away from those people, we'll never know what kind of people they are."
That was an amazingly cool answer from Lariensa. But it must be true. I nodded my head, still with a confused expression on my face.
"That's .. that's right."
“So you can be sure, Marie. I've been listening to you for a long time.”
When I was anxious, Lariensa gave me confidence.