Extra 14.2 Counseling Angelica
āI shall try to monopolize his stomach!ā
However, without showing the slightest care for Angelica who stood up with a pale face, Sharina continued on! She placed a basket covered with a polka dot patterned cloth on the desk in front of Angelica.
Sharina uncovered the basket and proudly revealed a large hamburger sandwich!
Her innocent smile was truly harmless. Unlike Angelicaās imagination, it appeared that she never intended to ruin her loved one in the first place…
āW, what a relief… I, I see, well, isnāt that a good idea?ā
āThatās what I thought, too, but…ā
āBut what?ā
āRecently, Riolās appetite seems to have been steadily increasing.ā
Sharinaās face became clouded yet again. She glanced at the large sandwich which was wrapped in thin paper, turning it both vertically and horizontally.
āEven though Iāve been increasing it little by little, every day, Riol eats everything. That must be because until now, the amount of food was too little. Of course, I want him to eat a lotābut I donāt know if heās full or not…ā
āAh, I see, well, you donāt have to worry about that.ā
Angelica was wondering if something else had occurred, but she calmed down again. The situation was too easy to imagine.
Perhaps Riol Glen was trying his best to not leave any leftovers because it would hurt Sharina who made everything herself. It must be a little overwhelming.
Angelica was sure that if any other girl attempted to give him food afterwards, just the mere sight of it would cause Riol to be nauseous.
Sharinaās operation was a great success.
āRiin… goon…
While pondering such, the chime which signaled the long-awaited lunch break rang.
āSee, donāt let it drag you down anymore! You guys are meeting today, too, right!?ā
āWell, I canāt help but worry about it. For todayās sandwich, I took a plunge and sandwiched a thick-sliced piece of bacon between two fried eggs, and also a hamburger steakāthis time, Riolās hunger will be appeased, for sure!ā
Angelica waved bitterly to her best friend who was completely rejuvenated and had triumphantly jumped out of the classroom.
Sharinaās menu was one that could satiate anyoneās hunger through merely listening about it.
āI wonāt help you out of this, okay?ā
As soon as she couldnāt see her best friendās back, she lowered her face and muttered in a slightly lower voice than usual.
āFor making my best friend uneasy, thatās your just-deserts.ā
The destination of the slightly mean remark was not her best friend Sharina, but her best friendās soulmate, Riol Glen.
Although she recovered quickly, the initial reason why Sharina was anxious and depressed wasnāt because of a fight or trouble.
But Sharinaās anxiety wasnāt completely mere paranoia.
It was true that it was mainly a delusion, but part of the reason why she was like layed in Riol. Riol Glen was responsible for that.
āHow long do you think itās been since the day of the duel!ā
Angelica knew how much Riol thought of Sharina. It was so much, he never abandoned her, no matter who he ended up turning into his enemy or what kind of crisis he had to face.
Even if he never put it in words.
That was rightāhe never put it in words. He still couldnāt even say the word āloveā to Sharina who confessed to him on daily basis with all her might.
If he indeed had said it, that best friend of hers would surely report to Angelica while singing and dancing.
The fact that Sharina hadnāt done so proved that he hadnāt said it yet.
Generally, in romance novels, it was written that as long as the hearts were connected, words were unnecessary. However, if it wasnāt expressed properly, anxiety would always remain. Some words just need to be said.
āAngelica-chan, whatās wrong? Would you like to go to the cafeteria together?ā
āAh! Right! Letās go!ā
Angelica indulged in her thoughts for a while. To the voice suddenly calling for her, Angelica raised her face. Immediately after that, her belly groaned softly. She hurriedly stood up.
āWhat do you want to eat today, Angelica?ā
āI feel like eating a sandwichāone with tomatoes in it.ā
While enjoying the friendly chat, Angelica was reminded yet again of the two who would be meeting under the tree in that yard.
The moment he saw the overly grand sandwich, what kind of face would he make?
…Either heād tense up or his calm expression would waver just the slightest.
Still, she wondered if he would somehow be able to eat it all. After all, he was a man who could overcome any adversity, doing everything he could for Sharina.
āThen why canāt he use that willpower to confess…ā
āHuh? What are you talking about?ā
āNo, nothing at all!ā
Angelica went to lunch with her friend while thinking that sheād give him an effective stomach medicine later.
***T/N: Man, all those sandwiches description makin me hungry… next, will be the first chapter to second arc!
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It seems like Riol’s love language is acts of service while Sharina’s is Words of Affirmation while both of theirs is a bit of Quality Time. Since Sharina is constantly doing things for him, Riol knows that she loves him moreso because of that than her constantly say it. Actions speak louder than words as it were. Sharina, on the other hand, is getting some fulfillment thru their shared love language of Quality Time together but since her other one is Words of Affirmation, it’s gonna cause her anxiety until he’s able to bridge that gap for her. Doing something in someone else’s love language doesn’t come naturally so I can’t exactly fault him for that tho.
Oh shit, a second arc? This is a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Sharina is a on a good path.
Perhaps Riol Glen was trying his best to not leave any leftovers because it would hurt Sharina who made everything herself. It must be a little overwhelming.
Aww~ Riol, so cute~
That sandwich Sharina brought, though… Good luck, Riol…
Thanks for the chapter! ?
Good luck finishing the sandwich, Riol!?
There’s a second arc.
I am quite pleased with this development.
yes….
quite happy to know
I’m so excited! š I would assume the next rival is interested in Riol, but… that’s, like, unimportant because Sharina is very good at covering her bases.