Twisted Love's

Episode 31

I'm getting very spoiled now. Here I am, feeling lonely, when she loves me so much. And I love her.

My work has also gone well, and I have never been happier than I am now.

Even so, I still feel uneasy once in a while. I'm really happy now, but I don't know what the future will be like.

I wonder if we'll stay like this forever?

Stay the same, without expecting more than anything in our future ...

That day Nolan actually drove me to the awards ceremony, because he was on vacation from his job...

"You look nervous." Nolan looked at the look on the face I made.

"Yes. If it was just a celebration ceremony, it would be fine, but I have to give a speech as well ... And the press will probably be there."

"I'd be fine if they just asked me about my area of expertise, but the press interview goes beyond that ..."

"I've never been so good at that."

"They'll probably ask me about my personal life as well. Like you, for example. Relationship with you..."

Nolan is the best lawyer in Kaleido and although he is famous, I don't really want to talk about us as a couple. Because I don't want to bother him either

"You're a female researcher, plus you're young. The press may not be able to let you calm down alone."

"I thank you for your attention, regardless of their reasons. If people hear about my research in the news, they might eventually start to care more about protecting animals."

"It sounds like you're pretty good at handling things like that. I'm sure you'll pass the interview easily. Once everything's quiet, I'll take you to your favorite place."

"Really?" I wonder where Nolan will take me.

"Yes. So, do your best out there. I'll wait for you."

“After the awards ceremony, I have to deal with the press, which will take time. Are you really going to wait for me?"

"Of course."

I think he'll take more time for himself on his days off, because he's always busy with work, but ...

... She chose to spend all day with me.

"Thank you, Nolan. It's the best gift ever." I began to feel optimistic, completely forgetting all my nervousness.

I went through the awards ceremony and gave my speech without any problems, probably thanks to the push Nolan gave me in the car.

Next I just need to get through the interview session, and I'll be done.

The Press crowd was surrounding me, as the microphones pointed at me from all directions and the camera flashes, making my heart beat even more crazily.

I've been interviewed several times now, but still I'm nervous.

But Nolan was waiting for me, and he was probably watching me from somewhere, so I had to do my best.

“Alright, Miss Darwin. Today you presented the results of your groundbreaking research, but.... What exactly brings you to that result?" Reporter A begins the question and answer session.

Mercifully. They asked about my research and not my personal life. It'll be a lot easier to answer.

"Good question. I was researching the previous research closely. Zoology requires observation, but it is also possible to get different results because it is hindered by the prejudices of a researcher."

"So I worked hard to make sure that the results I got could be backed up by concrete data. I also found that some of the results of previous studies had some points of error in them, which I had pointed out in my article. "

"By the way, you've pointed out some mistakes in an article written by one of the leading figures in Zoology, Professor Wright. As a young researcher, don't you think that's a bold move?" Ask Reporter B.

"Professor Wright was a great researcher, but I was under the impression that he was confined to his own set of theories."

"Therefore, after re-examining Professor Wright's data, I was directed to a hypothesis different from that of Professor's. I developed my article based on that hypothesis. So I'm so grateful to Professor Wright." My answer.

"In other words, you're saying that Professor Wright modified the results to better fit his personal opinion? By the way, there was a heated debate going on between a few people. They say your research points to mistakes made by other researchers, and your actions are heroic!" Said Reporter A.

"No, that's not what I meant..." I smiled wryly.

"Professor Wright had a hypothesis that he believed in, and tried to prove that hypothesis with proper research. Whereas I took the opposite approach, developing a hypothesis after looking at the data. I think that's how we're different."

What am I supposed to do? It's hard to explain this to people who aren't researchers.

Professor Wright's personal opinion was fixed in only a few places, but I, on the other hand, kept an open mind, so ... I think that's why I reached a new conclusion.

I wonder if they understand that?

I tried to explain the meaning of my research politely as much as I could.Because I believe that's the key to getting everyone to protect the animals.

I didn't know it at the time, but behind the TV screen, a dark shadow stared at me sharply.

* * *

Hey, hey, Julia. Welcome back! Congratulations on the award!" When I returned to Lilac Court with Nolan, as soon as we walked in the entrance, it was greeted with confetti shots. The owner of the apartment building, who always kindly looked after us the tenants, came to us. Mr. Chrysler smiled cheerfully.

And marching behind Mr. Chrysler are my precious neighbors.

"Congratulations, Julia!" Said Cody.

"I saw you on TV. You're really cool." Said Ryan. These two brothers were the first to greet me.

"If I were there, I'd take some of the best photos ever. Too bad." Andrea, a professional photographer, said she had just moved to Lilac Court a few months ago.

"Your love for the leopard really paid off." Said Henrik who was also a new resident, he was a very mysterious person.

"I'm proud to be your childhood colleague and friend." Paul said he also came to visit to congratulate me.

"So it was an amazing speech, from the point of view of a researcher." Although it seems cold, I am quite grateful, that Timo is also willing to be present here.

"That's great..." Naoki said that is indeed classified as a person who speaks little.

"Although only through TV, but we all watch you. Congratulations, Julia." Miguel also congratulated me.

"If I may say, we just got the idea of having a party for you! But relax, I've prepared the whole party." Of course it must have been Carlo who prepared the dishes at this party they had.

"I would be very happy if you continue to contribute to our peaceful Kaleido city." Carter said formally, although I didn't mention it, but he belonged to the lilac Court's long-time resident because he was a butler who should always serve his master, he was rarely seen here.

"You're really cool! Cool beautiful women are the best!" While Oliver is also a long-time resident, because he is an international model, he is required to always travel around the world and return to Lilac Court during his vacation.

"You're a friend I can be proud of, Julia!" The last one to welcome me was my friend Joy.

"Thank you all." As I hugged Joy, I thanked all of them.

"I never thought you'd all come out to greet me like this."

I am very happy ... I might even cry.