Chapter 111
Translator: Cyrus
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Mariwa helped , if only a little.
She accepted even though I was pathetic and lost my way. Where I was hopeless and stuck, she filled with confidence and courage. She kindly provided guidance when it seed like I would be shattered to my core if I stopped and hesitated. And she gave a single piece of advice on what to do.
She said that I should see Michelie.
I can’t argue against her advice, and I don’t feel like protesting now. Mariwa even said that she was going to assist in any way she can. Nothing can be more reassuring than that.
After I smiled and thanked her, she gave a strong nod and went ho.
She went straight ho.
It was a little cold of her. I was going to see Michelie, so it would’ve helped if she ca along. Well, it’s not like I really need her there. Patching things up with Michelie is a piece of cake for . But still, I thought it would’ve been nice of her to see it through with .
That’s within her obligation as my teacher.
“Then I guess you don’t really have to go all the way and make it up– ouch!”
Leon jabs Surfania as she was about to say sothing.
We’re on our way back from the reception room to the dormitories. I should make hay while the sun shines. Better being rough and ready than slow and elaborate. I’m a genius so I figured I should go and apologize to Michelie right away.
“What was that for, Leon?”
“That was telling you to stop joking.”
“……I wasn’t trying to make a joke.”
Surfania pouts at Leon, who’s admonishing her.
It’s good that Leon is finally standing his ground against Surfania. I’ll stop calling him a worthless fool.
“Don’t worry about it, Leon. I’m not one to be deceived by Surfania’s words.”
“Really? Normally you would helplessly listen to Surfania, and by now you would be coming up with excuses not to see Michelie.”
“Don’t get ahead of yourself, commoner.”
Leon shrugs his shoulders as I glare at him.
Whether she’s trying to divert my attention or ease the tension, I won’t be swayed by her jokes. There’s no way a genius like would run away in the face of any difficulty.
Also, Mariwa told that I didn’t have to beat around the bush.
She cheered on, saying that as long as I apologized to Michelie, everything would be resolved. So it’s alright.
I’m going to Michelie’s room to make it happen. Or so I thought, until I suddenly realized that I don’t know where her room is.
“Co to think of it, where exactly is Michelie’s room?”
“It’s just next door.”
“Next to your room, Surfania?”
“Huh?”
She looks at like I’m an idiot.
“Hey, stop being so rude.”
“Impossible. It’s your fault for being an idiot.”
She adds insult to injury before telling where Michelie’s room is.
“The wicked girl’s room is next to yours.”
“It’s fine, you know.”
The mont I bow my head in apology, Michelie forgives without a second thought.
All three of us entered her room, having co straight from talking with Mariwa.
Michelie didn’t look confused at my sudden visit. She let in right away and accepted my apology. That was a disappointing turn of events, considering the fact that I was prepared to get on my knees.
“Aren’t you going to ask about the details?”
“Hmm……”
I look up slightly to see Michelie stroking her chin in thought.
She may have forgiven my foolishness just because she’s so pure and kind at heart, but that won’t work for . I want her to judge for my actions. It’s my own selfishness at work, but I can’t forgive myself so easily.
Instead, Michelie looks straight at Surfania.
“I an, I already know that Miss Surfania is trying to hide her smile half the ti because of her harassnt towards you, and that she called Miss Mariwa here to try to do sothing to you–”
“Hey, stop, Surfania! Don’t hit her! Violence won’t solve anything!”
“Don’t stop , Leon. This wicked girl is an exception. She must receive divine punishnt!”
Surfania is having a sudden outburst.
So she had already figured everything out. Michelie continues on, ignoring Surfania, who’s getting rowdy, and Leon, who’s holding her back by the neck.
“When I finally got the chance to see you in the dining hall, I knew that you were trying to be the way you were as before. And I also know why you tried to cast away on that day, so I’m not angry.”
“……You found out.”
“Yeah, I knew. I knew about my real mother, and what my father tried to do with .”
“……I see.”
She saw through my every intention.
This world really is different from Labyrinth Destiny.
In Labyrinth Destiny, Michelie never knew her background until the end of the ga.
The sister I thought I knew has grown to be so much more strong-minded than I expected.
“I’ve beco stronger. Thanks to Miss Toinette, I’ve beco almost as strong as you. I’m no longer the younger sister who always needed help from my big sister.”
I know for a fact that she’s beco stronger. She beat fair and square at the debate. I can’t imagine how much effort she put in to that end.
“You can’t go sacrificing yourself. I’ll never let you beco unhappy.”
“……I see.”
“Yeah. I’ve worked hard. I just want you to understand that, so accept wholeheartedly without causing any more misunderstandings. Otherwise, I won’t forgive you no matter how many tis you apologize.”
Michelie is showing not only her adorable side, but also the strength of her own will.
“I won’t let anyone call a ‘poor little girl’, ever.”
I’m proud that she has sothing to stand for.
She has a firm belief. That’s one thing she won’t allow. Michelie’s resolute and firm attitude is nobility in and of itself.
“I understand. Michelie, you’re an aweso girl.”
I really think so, from the bottom of my heart.
I’ve done horrible things to Michelie.
And she has overco that. I surrendered to fate, whereas she carved her own path. And she has bested .
There’s no way I can see her as a ‘poor little girl’ any longer. Michelie is strikingly strong now.
“I’ve been a useless sister. Is that fine with you?”
“Even though we’re the Best Sisters?”
I see. In the end, that was it.
I finally understand as she grasps my hand firmly with a bright smile. I understand my own foolishness and stupidity, and why Destiny was crushed to bits.
It never stood a chance. It had nothing to do with my genius, or my knowledge of fate.
There is no older sister who can beat such an adorable younger sister.
“Hey, Michelie.”
“What’s up, big sister?”
I can’t erase my sins. I’ve definitely hurt Michelie through my actions. Michelie forgave because she’s kind, but I want to atone for what I’ve done. It’s my selfishness at work, but I want her to say sothing.
“Please scold your useless sister.”
“No way. But if you really wanna make it up to , there is one thing you can do.”
“Okay. Tell . I’ll do anything.”
The angel smiles as she flatly rejects my request.
And she has a request of her own. Anything is fine. As I wait for her to state her request, she sticks her head out to .
“Praise , again and again.”
That’s an unexpected request.
“……Is that all you want?”
“That’s exactly what I want.”
I’m confused by such a vague and abstract request. She answers with a smile of an angel.
“I haven’t forgotten. That was where I started from.”
It was the first ti we t. I praised her wholeheartedly when she was so fragile and vulnerable. Michelie is telling we can start again from there.
Perhaps Destiny faded into thin air at that point.
“……Really?”
“Really.”
The tension disappears, and my strength with it.
As I let myself go, Michelie embraces , and smoothly puts my head on her lap. For so reason, it seed natural.
And naturally, her lap feels the most comfortable to .
“Michelie, you’re the cutest in the whole wide world.”
“Ehehe.”
Praising Michelie is a simple task. I can praise her endlessly. It’s just like breathing.
Michelie breaks into a smile and strokes my hair gently.
“Big sister…… You’re just a little la, but you’re the coolest in the world.”
“I see. I love you, Michelie. You’re adorable and strong.”
“I love my cool big sister, but honestly, I kinda like it when she’s la too.”
Thus, we restored our sisterly bond. We’re the Best Sisters.
“Leon, let’s leave right now. It’s so disgusting I feel like throwing up.”
“Yeah, I can’t stand this either. Let’s go.”
Now that I think about it, Leon and Surfania were in the sa room. They turned around and left, but it didn’t matter if they were there or not. It felt the sa to .
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