Extra 7: God was Watching, “What is Love?”
—37 days remaining until she died.
A lot happened, but at last—
“I like Lelouche.”
This is what youth is all about, right!?
Moreover, it was a love triangle. Although the heroine was once in love with a prince-like boy, after the latter mistreated her, a childhood friend swept her away!
…I believe this is exactly that situation.
However, this was what she said in return.
“…I also hope to be able to get along fine with my brother-in-law for a long time.”
“You’re fully aware that’s not what I meant.”
“I don’t understand. I’m merely saying what I’m supposed to say as the fiancée of His Highness Sazanjill.”
…I knew it.
Well, I also knew that the second prince did various things behind the scenes.
Even so, I still chose him over the first prince. …Probably because I knew what it was like to endure an unrequited love.
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“…Is there something on my face?”
As I pondered about her motive, I unconsciously statured at her. I felt that the way she averted her gaze, looking somewhat bashful, was really adorable.
Why did she refuse to share that cuteness with the men of that world?
“Are you stupid?”
“…I received that same rant earlier this day.”
“I want to say the same, as well. Really, how foolish. Why won’t you focus on your own happiness? That prince’s younger brother is a good man. His brother is unfaithful to you, so why don’t you just switch to him? You may not be able to get married in the end, but if you are able to find true love and are happily taken care of, then what’s the problem? Isn’t that a very happy ending?”
After all, there was nothing I could do for her.
She was smart, so she should be more opportunistic.
After reaching that conclusion, I couldn’t help but run my mouth.
“Well, that’s to be expected of you. It may go against your pride as an aristocrat to be unfaithful, but please give me a reason. Why do you refuse to give yourself any distraction with which to heal your wounds? Why don’t you just travel to various places? It shouldn’t be a problem for you to just be honest with your desires and spoil yourself?”
“I’m not particularly interested in doing any of that.”
“Do you love the second prince’s older brother that much?”
However, she didn’t find my recommendation appealing. When I inquired about the reason, she said something outrageous.
“The thing that is commonly known as love… I honestly never thought about it.”
…What?
But isn’t she turning sixteen? Didn’t she participate in high society all the time? Therefore, she should be familiar with the topic that is commonly discussed by girls her age…
“In your mind, there’s no one in particular?”
“That’s right.”
It’d have been adorable if had revealed, “I’ve never fallen for anyone before.” But in her case, the thought of romance had never even crossed her mind. Just how blasé could one be?
“…What a pitiful person.”
Uh-oh.
I accidentally blurted it out.
For a single, fleeting moment, her expression twitched, as if she was angry. But soon, she shrugged it off and scoffed.
“Who are you talking about?”
“Don’t be angry. I just want you to have a happy ending.”
“—It’s none of your business!”
She exploded, but before I could respond, she inhaled and laughed.
“I’m dying in thirty-six days, what more do you want?!”
Even though she seemed ready to cry, she desperately put up a brave front.
I began to wonder. If there was truly nothing I could do for her—
—then at the very least, I should let her do whatever she wants without getting in her way.
“Sooner or later, ‘death’ is a path that everyone must take. Hence, you can do whatever you like.”
Maybe, I shouldn’t be by her side after all.
—36 days remaining until she died.
Even though at that time, I thought I was just a hindrance, my arrogance prevailed.
“Hey, god, I thought I wouldn’t be able to meet you today.”
“…You didn’t want to see me?”
Despite thinking that she might hate me, I still wanted to see her. Just how insipid was I?
“I didn’t say that.”
“Hmm.”
She simply grinned at me.
—35 days remaining until she died.
My shame wouldn’t disappear in just a day or two.
“…Hey, are you going to talk to me today?”
“It isn’t like I was ignoring you yesterday?”
“That’s right, but… what are you so upset about?”
“I’m not upset at all.”
Do you think I didn’t realize it?
“Are you a child?”
Even as I sighed, her eyes were full of expectation as she watched me.
Hence why, to entertain her, I’d persevere as much as I could.
“A god doesn’t have the concept of age. If you think god is a child, then he is a child. If you think that god is an old man, then he is an old man.”
“What a quibble.”
—34 days until she died.
As expected, she found another interesting pastime.
We had switched roles. This time, she was the one giving me the cold shoulder.
“Hey…”
“…”
“I said, hey.”
“…”
She’d turn to the right or the left every time I spoke to her.
She was doing it on purpose, and it was rather cute. At first, I tried to make up with her, but… Uh, right, if this drags on for too long, it’s kind of annoying—!?
“What an attitude! I’ve never ignored you, but now you’re giving me the cold shoulder!?”
“But you only say mean things.”
…Eh?
Didn’t she say something really adorable just now?
“Do you want me to be more concerned about you?”
“…”
“You’re the one who said that it’s none of my business, didn’t you?”
“…I didn’t say I didn’t like it.”
“Didn’t like what?”
“I mean, your advice is pretty unnecessary, but I didn’t say I didn’t like your concern.”
“Wow, what selfishness.”
When she said that to me, I couldn’t help but laugh.
Apparently, rather than finding it bothersome, she found my meddling helpful…
Because of that, I was relieved.
“Do you like the second prince’s older brother?”
“He’s a hard-worker. I believe him suitable as the future king.”
“That’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking if you love him as a man.”
By talking with me, I wished that she’d be able to be honest with herself, even if a little. That way, even if she ended up hating me, at the very least she’d have one less regret.
“But, if I could experience that feeling…”
I’d come at her, again and again.
“God, do you remember our initial promise?”
“Our initial promise? A gamble for your death to be beautiful?”
“That’s right. It’s still in effect, isn’t it?”
“Of course.”
I’d be disqualified as a god if I broke my promise.
I wondered, what would she wish for in the end?
After seeing me nod, her mood seemed to have improved. She laughed, “Fufu~”
“What? That smile, it feels ominous.”
“God, why are you scared of a lady? Also, how rude.”
Whose the one who was sulking just now—!?
Then, she tucked her sleek, black hair behind her ear and envisioned her future with sparkling eyes.
“As for this weekend, it’s a fun three-day break!”
“…Can such a schedule be called that?”
“Of course!”
Personally speaking, her plan was a one-sided one.
Still, I’d watch her have fun until the end.
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