My goodness…!
“… Wh-Wh-what is this… in that case, we…”
Alicia-sama covered her bright red face with both hands, but her ears and neck were equally red, so she couldn’t hide it completely.
Oh, Alicia-sama, you’re so adorable.
Mariel-chan, stop silently giving a thumbs up and winking.
“What a, what a foolish and embarrassing thing…”
“Why though? All you did was praise delicious food, right? Although calling Miss Cristea a gluttonous lady was incorrect, you just have to apologize. Then, why not enjoy some delicious food together?”
Oh, Adry-sama is saying something good at last!
Indeed, I thought Alicia-sama’s attitude was questionable, but as Ruby said, I don’t dislike well-behaved children who can reflect, and if the misunderstanding is cleared, and we can become friends, that’s even better!
“Adry! This is not such a simple matter!”
Yes, I understand Alicia-sama’s perspective.
Despite being the daughter of a Duke, she was secretly ridiculing and belittling me as a gluttonous lady, even though I had no intention of competing as a candidate for Prince Raymond’s fiancée.
In reality, considering the nobility’s pride, it wouldn’t be strange if Otousama or Oniisama retaliated against her in due time… Well, I’m actually preventing that.
Regardless of Alicia-sama’s feelings, I’m relieved that a chance for reconciliation has come early for me, who might have been a loner without Mariel-chan and Sei.
Considering the possibility of straining relationships as we progress through the grades, my true feelings are that I want to throw away the whole notion of pride and face.
“Alicia-sama, I don’t mind at all. I’m happy that you find both the sandwich and shortbread delicious. Let’s put the past behind us, and we can just become good friends from now on, right?”
“Cristea-sama…”
“Now, hurry and eat, or Adry-sama and our Sacred Beasts will devour everything… Wait, Byakko-sama, Kurogane, and Mashiro too! You have eaten that much already!?”
The sandwiches and sweets that were packed in a large basket had reduced to about a third of what was there initially.
“Ah, is the conversation over?”
“Well, since you all were deeply engaged in the conversation…”
“We thought you might not need it anymore.”
“There’s no way that’s the case, right?! Just when I thought you were quietly understanding the situation, this… geez! You three are not allowed to eat anymore! The rest is for everyone else!”
“””Ehh!?”””
Ignoring the boos from the three, I quickly separated a portion for Alicia-sama, including the untouched BLT sandwich, and turned towards her.
“I apologize. Our Sacred Beasts are gluttons…”
I offered the plate to Alicia-sama with a somewhat apologetic expression, and she, who had been watching our exchange with a surprised look, burst into laughter.
“Pf… pfft, The Sacred Beasts are surprisingly amiable, aren’t they?”
Alicia-sama, who received the plate while trembling as if trying to contain her laughter, looked absolutely adorable with a beaming smile.