Chapter 29: Role
"Do you know him?" Ericka asked . Of course, I know this guy.
I smiled as I nodded. "He’s a friend of mine." It’s El. That familiar blonde hair and baby blue eyes. How small the world is for
to bump into him in the mall.
"I never thought I’ll bump into you here," El said as he moved closer to , but Kaoru imdiately stood between us. "You’re with your friends. Am I disturbing?" When Ericka witnessed his baby blue eyes, I felt her grip on my arm tightening.
"Oh my god, he’s so handso," Ericka muttered, which we all heard. "You know all different kinds of handso n. That’s amazing." She nudged , and I saw how El chuckled because of it.
El smiled at Ericka. "Hello, I’m Ellie’s friend. My na is El." He still introduced himself as El. Is that really his na? "If I may ask, are you two going shopping?"
Ericka nodded lots of tis. Is she weak to handso n? "Indeed we are. Do you want to co with us?" I looked at Ericka with my forehead creased. "We’re here to buy Noelle’s swimwear since she’ll join our school’s swimming team." Isn’t that too much information?
"Oh, really? I didn’t know Ellie is good at swimming." El emphasized calling
Ellie, which made
avert my gaze. "Since I’m free, I am willing to accompany you guys. If that’s okay with your other companion." He’s referring to Kaoru, who’s glaring at him.
"It’s fine, it’s fine."
And that’s how El started following us wherever we went. Ericka keeps talking to him, and he answers every question she has for him. He’s really good at talking to people. It’s amazing. When we entered the shop Ericka was talking about, the sales lady imdiately locked on . "If you’re finding so swimwear for an athlete like you, I shall recomnd these new items right here." She said while Ericka was still busy talking with El. I guess I’ll do it on my own since I know what I need to buy.
"Right, we go for the black color." Ericka reminded . I don’t know if I’m still the sa size, and I once thought of using my swimwear when I was in middle school, but it is blue. "You also need a head cap and goggles." She added while still entertaining El as they looked at the other items.
I don’t know if Ericka’s helping , but she’s not required to do so. She already accompanied , and that’s enough for .
"What do you think?" I turned to Kaoru, who was busy looking at the goggles. "Does it suit ?"
Kaoru looked at what I was holding and imdiately nodded. "Everything suits the lady." What an untrustworthy answer. "Does the young master knows of the lady’s plan? I inford the oyabun, but I didn’t tell the young master as requested by the lady." He asked with a tiny voice, only enough for the two of us to hear.
"If grandpa already knows it, why does it matter if Night does or doesn’t? It’s not like he cares." I picked the swimwear I thought would fit
best. "I’ll try this on."
"I’ll guide you to the fitting room." The sales lady said, and I followed her. "Please tell
if you need sothing else." I wonder why she’s treating
well. Does she know ? I an, even if she does, why would she treat
well?
I removed my clothes and put on the swimsuit. It fits
well, to be honest. "It’s nice." I looked behind, and it exposed my back. "Would this skin exposure be fine?" Should I call for Ericka? It’ll be a waste of money if I buy this, but it isn’t allowed.
"Ericka?"
I called for Ericka’s na, but no one was responding outside. "Ericka went to get so milk tea." It was El’s voice that answered soon after. "Do you need sothing?" He asked.
"Yeah, will you look at this?" I opened the curtain and showed El the swimsuit I was wearing. Still, he imdiately looked away, causing my forehead to crease. "How will I know if this is okay if you won’t look at ." I saw how his face reddened, and he covered his mouth with the back of his hand.
"D-Does it not occurs to you that this is too sudden?" El asked. "Y-You can’t just let
see you wearing a swimsuit like that."
What does he an? This swimsuit is made to be seen. I’ll be using this to compete in competitions. "Does it bother you?" I asked as I pulled the curtain and covered my body. "I’m sorry if it did."
El quickly shook his head. "I-I can’t say it didn’t bother , but it’s only because I’m not used to seeing too much skin." He kept on stuttering. "I-It’s not because your body isn’t beautiful." Who talked about my body not being beautiful?
I laughed. "Okay, okay. I understand." Seeing him flustered like this is so funny. "Kaoru, will you please call Ericka for ."
Kaoru obeyed what I said and called Ericka. "What do you think?" I showed Ericka what I’m currently wearing.
She looked up and down while drinking her milk tea. "It’s the best!" Ericka gave
a thumbs up. "Aren’t you too pretty? What if our other mbers beco gay because of you?" What does she an by that?!
"That’ll fit this head cap and goggles we found." Ericka showed
what she was holding in her other hand. "Do you also want to buy so bras while we’re at it?" The conservative man beside her almost spat his drink after hearing that. El’s kind of adorable when he’s like that. I thought he was creepy, but like this, he looks more normal.
After picking up the needed clothes, Ericka also pulled
into different food stores, and she started eating almost everything. It’s great that she eats a lot, but I’m worried she might get stomachaches. "Are you sure you should be overeating? The coach will scold you."
Ericka shook her head. "It’s fine. I always use too much energy anyway." She said as she walked with snacks in her hand. "By the way, where’s your driver? I thought he’ll follow us after he parks the car?" She’s right. That reminds , why is Kenji still not here?
"Maybe he needs to do sothing." I looked at my wristwatch. "I think I need to go now too. I have a schedule at 4."
Ericka nodded. "Yeah, sure. I’m going this way, so I’ll go now." She pointed in the opposite direction, so we bid each other goodbye.
"I think I’ll leave too," El said as he ruffled my hair. "Get ho safe."
I nodded as I was about to wave him goodbye. Kaoru pulled
away before I could even do anything, so I nodded at El and walked away. "What’s with you?" I asked Kaoru while on our way to the parking lot.
"I will protect the lady from any harm." He said with determination in his eyes. What does he an? Does he think El is soone dangerous?
I sighed. "I know that’s your role, but don’t overdo it. The people around
are important to . I don’t want to lose them." We arrived in the parking lot, and Kenji was waiting outside the car. He waved his hand at , causing
to raise an eyebrow.
"I apologize for not following, milady. I took an order to do sothing." Kenji opened the door for . "Lady Tomoe’s waiting." He said. I know that already, even if he doesn’t remind . I placed the paper bags in the compartnt in the back and sat on the back seat. "Did you enjoy shopping, milady?"
I was so distracted by the orange sky outside that I couldn’t answer Kenji’s question. My head feels light, and it’s like I want to go straight to bed, but I still have lessons to learn, and I also need to review my lessons in economics and mathematics. "I have lots to do," I muttered while staring outside the window. I took a deep breath when we arrived in front of the mansion’s gate.
"Welco back, milady." The mbers greeted
as they bowed in front of .
"I shall help the miss prepare for her bridal lessons," Rika said as she carried my paper bags for . "What do you want to wear for today, young miss?" I let Rika choose on her own since I’m too lazy to answer. Maybe it’s because of all that walking we did in the mall that it feels like I’ll be falling asleep any minute by now.
Rika helped
change into a dress and tied my hair into a braid too. While she does that, my eyes keep shutting, and I feel like I’m slowly drowsing off. "Does the lady feel tired today?" She asked, and I can’t lie to her when I’m looking like this. "Do you want to skip the bridal lesson for today?"
I shook my head. "I can’t."
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