July 29

“Ugh… hmm…”

I woke up to the bright morning light and felt a ticklish sensation running through my legs.

(Zinon…)

That’s right, I fell asleep yesterday, just like that…

Exposed collarbones, toned chest, and bare muscular arms from my open nightgown, his peacefully sleeping s3xy face right in front of me, and I was tightly embraced within his warm chest.

(Yesterday, I…)

I remembered the sensation of Zinon’s incredibly hot, assertive tongue.

And being watched by Zinon’s clear blue eyes while I was climaxing.

My heart pounded so strongly that it felt like it might break.

What am I thinking this early in the morning…

(I have to get up…)

“Hmm…”

“Whoa…”

When I tried to gently remove myself from Zinon’s chest, I was pulled back against him.

“Just a little longer…”

He pulled the back of my head closer, rubbed his cheek against my temple, and dropped kisses on my forehead and cheeks.

Ticklish, and his legs rubbing against mine… Unconscious?

“Zinon… It’s morning, wake up…”

“Not yet, just a bit more…”

He kissed my lips and held me tightly in his arms, and the overly blissful morning was dazzling… My eyes were about to be blinded. I couldn’t help but cling to Zinon.

“…Hmm…”

I buried my face in Zinon’s firm, muscular chest. It smelled good.

Warm, strong, the happiest place in the world for me.

“…? …Eek!”

He pulled me closer and rubbed his hardened thing against my thigh.

Wait a minute.

“Really! Aren’t you awake? Zinon.”

“Good morning, Richeli.”

His true blue eyes, like gems lifting his eyelids, were truly beautiful.

Bathing in the morning light, his innocent expression just after waking up was somehow cute. I was swooning over him more than usual, whether it was a weakness of being in love or something else.

I thought that he was showing this face only to me.

Oh no, I shouldn’t misunderstand.

(Do you really… like me…? I want to ask, but…)

It’s not like that? I only think of you as my fiancée. …If he casually responds like that, I would die on the spot. No, he seems like he could respond that way without any concern.

I shook my head. Let’s forget about that for now.

In the same bed, holding me in his arms, his clear, beautiful blue eyes reflected me straight on. He seemed amused watching me blush and turning blue, and Zinon laughed happily.

“What’s so funny?”

“Hmm? Nothing in particular.”

Despite what he said, he laughed and pinched my cheek.

“You’re cute.”

“Stop it, Zinon.”

“Your eyes have turned a deep pink.”

“Eh?”

“Look in the mirror.”

“…Later is fine.”

Did my eyes turn darker because of what happened yesterday? If so, that’s truly embarrassing.

I tried to escape from Zinon’s chest, but he forcefully pulled me back, squeezing me tightly and shaking me playfully. He dropped a kiss on my ear and whispered sweetly.

“Ah, I want to hold you so badly right now.”

“What… are you… saying…”

Despite my reddening and squirming, he continued.

“…Can I hold you now?”

“Absolutely not!!!”

The moment from last night when Zinon made me climax flashed back in my mind, and I started hitting Zinon’s chest as my face felt like it was on fire.

***

Elrand Magic Academy.

In the morning, whispers and curious gazes arrived, even across the spray of the fountain.

“Eh, what? Richeli?”

“Apparently, she specifically waited for Prince Zinon to be away, and they enjoyed each other’s company in their private lab.”

“Oh my, how shameless. Not only is she the fiancée of the next king of this country, but she is also so adored that her eyes turn pink. How greedy.”

“Really, I could never do such a thing. Balancing a prince and a crown prince. Despite being so beautiful and noble, she’s quite a little devil.”

What should I do? This is serious.

The gazes hurt.

Are they trying to let us hear them on purpose?

Even if I don’t want to, it pierces my ears and field of vision.

Their suspicious expressions and voices make me shrink.

My time with Axel in our lab has completely stirred up unnecessary speculation.

They’re talking about the symptoms of the aphrodisiac.

That’s not it.

I want to say it’s not, but…

In the end, my mistake caused this, and even if I explained that it was because of the aphrodisiac, I have a feeling they wouldn’t believe me now that they’ve speculated so much.

I can’t prove what’s in my heart.

“Ignore them. There’s no need to explain or prove anything to those who are beneath you.”

Zinon said so, but contrary to his words, his expression was grim.

Apart from feeling sorry for Zinon and Axel, I felt a creeping unease.

What should I do?

I have a bad feeling.

I can’t help but think of what I don’t want to.

(Isn’t this going just like the game scenario?)

-Even though it wasn’t my intention.

In the end, it seems like I’ve been acting promiscuously…

How shocking.

I couldn’t help but be shocked.

What should I do?

I’m scared.

What’s going to happen next?

All I can do is try to prevent the situation from worsening.

“Piyu… piyuu”