Marilyn Likes Lariensa Too!

CHAPTER 5

"I don't understand. You said you were going to go to the bathroom . Do you know how long we searched for you? And why do you throw your jacket at random people out of nowhere? ”

When we were now invisible to Sibel, I was scolded all out by Lycan.

"Brother. Marin always easily get lost.”

“You don't need to defend your best friend, Lariensa.”

"I'm not lying. It's truth. Ever since he injured his head, he got lost in our village every day.”

When Lariensa explained it to Lycan, she then looked at me, trying to ascertain if what she said was the truth.

I had no choice but to admit it.

"...Exactly right. I've always been lost in the village since my head hurt. I'm sure you don't know about that because you only care about your sister, and not me, who is your sister's friend.”

I secretly tried to be sarcastic with Lycan. He was clearly confused by that so he immediately turned his face away.

“But, Marin. I'm aware that you're lost, but why did you do it earlier?

Lycan's nagging is over, and this time, it's Lariensa's turn.

“It's not like you. I know you won't do anything unnatural for no reason.”

“It...”

Yep. You know, Laras. That Sibel guy will fall in love with you. With your beautiful and beautiful heart. Then you will be imprisoned by him in the academy, and not only that, you will become a bastard and a bastard, then become a bastard! Also ****! He'll do all that to you! That's why I just wanted to protect you from him!

Argh, what should I do? I have read the novel! I may not have finished it, but I've read the section where you suffer from mental disorders.

And also, I'm not your friend, Marilyn! I don't know where Marilyn really went, but I came from another world and just had this body!

Do you understand? Understand?

...and it was something I could never tell him.

“I guess, I might go crazy for a moment there ..”

I bow my head. There is no good reason to make it, even if I want to make it.

“Seeing his uniform, I think he also went to the same academy as us. What would you do if you met him?"

"Well, I'm just gonna apologize to her about it."

I wouldn't really apologize to her if I apologized.

“Lariensa, Marilyn. Start changing into your uniform now. We'll be late if not hurry now.”

Lycan pressed us as he checked his watch. After changing into our school uniform, we entered the academy along with the train.

"I won't be able to go to the entrance ceremony with you guys."

“It's okay, brother. We are not children anymore, so there is no need to worry about us.”

Lariensa has said it. Lycan glanced at his sister, but I could also see her sharp gaze at me.

“Lariens.”

"Yes?"

“Jaga Marilyn Launer's. If he got lost again, things might get complicated. ”

He looked at me like I was a burden.

“Do not worry, brother. I'll take good care of Marin.”

Lariensa replied with a determined look. Being treated like a child makes me really desperate.

Lara. That's because you don't know anything about what's going to happen to you. I'm just protecting you from danger, you know?

But none of these people recognized the injustice they had done to me.

Lariensa and I held hands as we finally went to the reception ceremony.

And there, we meet "her" again.

"Geez, look there!"

"Who is that guy?"

"He's very handsome..."

Indeed, this was a situation that could only happen in novels.

As soon as the male lead appeared, every male and female student turned their eyes to her.

Me included.

Sibel's appearance was dazzling enough that a halo of light appeared around him, even though I knew he was just a bad guy.

As everyone attending the entrance ceremony turned their gaze towards Sibel, his eyes met mine. But it immediately turned around as if he was not interested, and sat quite far away from where Lariensa and I were sitting.

There were ten students sitting between Sibel, Lariensa, and me. For some reason, we sat in the same row.

I glanced at Lariensa's expression. As expected, Lariensa was truly a heroine. While everyone's attention was focused on the male lead, he didn't even notice her.

I also did not bother bringing Sibel to Lariensa. It was kind of lucky for me that he didn't even notice her.

"Marin, where do you keep looking?"

"none. I just can't concentrate on this program.”

“You're bored, huh?”

"A little bit..."

The headmaster went up to the podium and delivered his speech...

It had nothing to do with the rules of the academy or something I had to be aware of, so I just let it pass my ear and then came out on the other side.

"Lara, stop holding my hand."

"Marin's hand is so soft that I want to keep touching her."

Lariensa grabbed my hand for no reason and continued to hold it. Then, I just went with him and also played with my hands.

And during the entrance ceremony, we were just playing around.

I may seem funny on the outside, but actually, I am very busy! I had to peek over to where Sibel sat once in a while while playing with Lariensa.

Yet...

Why do I keep making eye contact with her every time I steal a glance?!

...That all? I tried to postpone their meeting as it was written in the novel, but that Sibel man seemed to have been eyeing my Lariensa.

Finally, I couldn't stand it anymore and looked at Sibel. He is also now looking at us intently. Not a hint of shame was visible on his face as he continued to stare at my friend.

Far from being ashamed, it seems like he has been watching us for a long time.

"Marin, where do you see this moment?"

While I was interrupted for a moment by Sibel, Lariensa followed my gaze and turned around. I tried to stop him, but it was too late.

"Huh? That guy..."

“……”

"That's the guy you threw your jacket on, right?"

I tried to postpone their meeting even though he was already eyeing it ...

I'm fucked. I'm really fucked!

* * *

After the reception ceremony, I was in trouble because we were then assigned to our classroom. I already knew what was going to happen before because I was reading the novel, but I still wanted a miracle to happen. But that kind of thing doesn't happen.

Lariensa and I were in the same class, which was good so far. But the problem is that Sibel is also a class with us!

Fortunately, when he entered the classroom, he pretended not to know us, but I was still worried.

“It must be our destiny to become classmates and also roommates in the dorm at the same time!”

As I was filled with worries about Sibel, I couldn't even have a decent conversation with him as he began to appreciate the atmosphere of the dorm.

"Lara, remember that promise you made with me before?"

“……”

“And also ignore them if they talk to me, and run away if they approach me.”

Although I knew that Lariensa liked Marilyn very much, I did not think she would remember that promise so accurately.

"Why? Is there someone I should avoid?”

Yes exists. Sibel, that very evil man.

“Si ..”

I was just about to mention the name Sibel when suddenly this thought crossed my mind.

'Is it best to advise Lariensa to avoid Sibel?'

Isn't it written in the novel? Just like he thought...

You're the first girl to treat me like this!

...because Lariensa deliberately avoided it and everything was predetermined by the author?

One proof is that Lycan is now more “friend” with me than ever because I was rude to him. But this kind of friendship is a bit problematic.

By the way, if Lariensa will start avoiding Sibel...

Wouldn't that make Sibel wary of his actions?

“Marin? Are you going to say something? ”

"...It'sit's okay. I just wanted to test if you still remember the promise you made with me.”

“How cruel. I remember everything you told me.”

“You shouldn't just remember it. You really have to keep your promise. ”

"I'm sure that I can keep the promise I made with you."

When Lariensa said it like that, I felt relieved.

"Then, it's a relief."

Good. If Lariensa continued to avoid and did not pay attention to Sibel like she did now, Sibel would not be interested in her either.

Sibel was also not interested in Lariensa.

Although he was interested in her appearance to some extent, it was only a passing interest. But since they are both the main characters of the novel, they will always meet each other, whether on major important or minor occasions. Through these events, Sibel gradually becomes very interested in Lariensa.

Eventually, in the novel, Lariensa discovers some sort of Sibel secret and watches him in good faith.

Despite learning some of his embarrassing secrets, he still thought of him as a good and kind character.

This continued with Sibel developing his love for Lariensa, and then gradually becoming interested in her (or obsessed in my perspective).

I don't really want to think about what will happen after that.

I loved reading the novel, but I never really understood how the people around me now, especially my best friends, would go through all of this.

Just thinking about it is horrible.

“And you know I'm bad with directions, right? If you leave me alone, you will never know when, where, or how I will get lost, so never leave me alone. Wherever and whenever you go, make sure you take me with you, okay?”

Despite my brazen request, Lariensa smiled brightly and nodded.

"I will."

The obedient Lariensa was so beautiful that I hugged her and rubbed her cheeks wildly. Hearing him laugh like a child, I calmed down.

Doesn't matter. I'll let you enjoy the normal academy life that you want!

And for that to happen…

* * *

My efforts to protect Lariensa are full of tears. At recess, I will immediately take him out of the room. Also, if I happen to see Sibel in the hallway, I will immediately grab his hand and run away.

As if mocking my efforts, Sibel did not seem to show any interest in him. I haven't even made eye contact with her since the reception ceremony.

Maybe that's why I subconsciously let my guard down on that day the whole day.

“You two look inseparable since the beginning of class. Have you been friends since childhood?”

At lunch, Lariensa and I were having lunch near a fountain with a statue of an angel. We were having a meal with our new friends Emily, Violet, and Natalie.

"of course! We were so close that we even knew the number of spoons and forks we had in each house.”

Emily, Violet, and Natalie become close inside the academy. Lariensa speaks enthusiastically about how close we are in front of them.

“Marilyn's parents liked me, and my parents also treated her like their own daughter.”

"Wow really?"

“I envy you both. I wish I could also enter the academy with a close friend like you ... "

Laras, please stop...

My face was red with embarrassment.

The children here are all docile and kind. If I were you, I wouldn't ask ...

But that's a good thing. I was worried that Lariensa would only be stuck with me at the academy, but now it's good that we can be friends with good kids.

Moreover, Marilyn is the only friend of Lariensa whose name is mentioned directly in the original work.

Everyone may like Lariensa, but not many are close to her.

I saw these soft-looking friends, hoping none of them would go through a predictable storyline where someone would go black and become a villain.

“Friends. What do you expect most from your life here at the Academy? ”

Each of them has a unique answer that shows their personality.

"I'll secretly sneak out at bedtime and then explore the academy!"

First, Emily is the adventurous type.

“I want to graduate as an accomplished student. I will not accept being second seat. Then after graduating with the best grades, I will get a job in the royal palace.”

Violet is a smart and ambitious friend. However, the problem is that its value does not cooperate with it ...

“I want to have a happy academy life with Marin! Take a walk with Marin, then eat with Marin, and..”.

I'll just miss Lariensa.

“I want to date.”

I wonder why 'dating' didn't come out as an answer before.

“Our parents are not here to disturb us, and this is also a place where young women and men gather..Isn't that obvious?”.

Natalie spoke arrogantly while folding her hands. Everyone looked at Natalie. Natalie, who was the same mental age as me, looked mature.

"Then Marilyn, what about you?"

"I..."

“You also want to date, right?”

Natalie guessed my answer perfectly. Well, to be honest, I was old enough in my past life to be interested in dating, but unfortunately, my answer was,

"No."

"Liar!"

"That's impossible!"

"Are you not flirting with Sibel?"

“Huuk!”

I was choking on the water I was drinking. What's?! A teaser?! There is actually a word for "tease" in this world?! And where did it come from?!

[T/N: They use the word (sseom ) here which is short for something between a man and a woman. I've just translated it directly into "shade".]