Chapter 6.2 (2/2)

Was I really…. that unguarded?

Big Brother stroked my tilted head.

[That’s because Sheryl has basically stayed at home for most of his life. He’s not aware of what malice is.]

[With malice or whatever, is there really a need for brother and the others to be so protective?]

I will know who the bad people are if I look at them.

And I don’t think that there’re any malicious intentions behind the way they’re acting.

While I was in the middle of thinking about it, my brother momentarily stopped moving then  hugged me tight.

[Sheryl, I’m begging you to please be fully alert.]

[Ehh.]

[Yeah, you should be vigilant. Oh, the both of us are harmless.]

[Sheryl-kun, you should be fully aware of those people who a.s.sures you that they’re harmless like this….. That’s where Jule should come in.]

Both Dennis-san and Dustin-san nodded their head in conviction.

Rather, Big Brother, I’m suffocating.

After the Dreaming Illness’ symptoms have disappeared, I feel like my brother has stopped holding his strength back. It’s a good thing, though.

If only Nicole was here in a situation like this, I’d be saved though.

[Jule-sama! I have brought over the tea!]

[Hm? Oh, thanks Collie, can you put it over there?

[Yes!]

The guy who lent us a hand has…!

Thanks to Collie-kun, who was asked to prepare the tea, returning, the pressure has loosened.

As I was quietly waiting on my side,  was being glared at as expected. Won't he talk to my brother about the cuddling situation?Is it impossible?

Hmm, could it be that I was supposed to prepare my tea myself.

But don't think I see anyone who looks like helper in the salon.

[Big Brother, are the drinks here not being prepared by others?]

[Oh, it’s become an unspoken rule to pour the tea by yourself and drink it. As your grade goes up, it’s mostly the juniors who does it.]

[Then, shouldn’t I have prepared it instead….]

[I will be preparing Jule-sama’s drinks!]

My body froze after hearing the voice raised not far away.

Collie-un who has finished preparing the tea smilingly looked at me. Even though he’s smiling, his eyes are completely not laughing.

[Uhm…. Is, that so?]

[That’s right. So please do stay away from the utility room.]

Collie-kun returned to the nearby seat and behaved himself properly.

Yep. I’m completely being regarded as an enemy.

[Being a popular guy sure is hard, huh, Jule?]

[ Well, but some things like hot water is dangerous so Sheryl shouldn’t go to the utility room, okay?]

[I can at least pour a cup of tea.]

[Have you ever done it before?]

[……..I haven’t, but.]

[Then you can’t.]

Kuuh, when I get back, I’ll have Nicole teach me how to make tea.

[…..Haahh, I’ve always thought you’re being too overprotective everytime I hear you.]

[If it’s Sheryl-kun, about that much should be enough.]

[That’s what I’ve been saying. Even today, he seemed to have already been bullied by His Highness the Prince so I have to show off that he’s close to me]

[I was not being bullied in the first place!]

Or rather, how did he know about the middle school issues?!

Moreover, what did he mean by showing off…

[His Highness…?]

[Oh, His Highness often take his afternoon break here. Over there is his usual place.]

Dustin who noticed my gaze informed me.

Up until now, to avoid being concerned about the people around me, I decided to not pay them any attention.

And from that point on, I left the Mana detection cut off.

Beyond my line of sight, His Highness and his two aides were facing this way.

Ahh, I think I’m done for.

*Fuwossh* My cheeks has turned bright red and my eyes are becoming teary.

Well, this might be late but, I feel like might have been really socially paralized.

I did not mind being surrounded by my brother’s friends.

But my cla.s.smate, and one who I have only talked to just today, probably saw me while sitting on top of my brother’s lap…..

[Big Brother, please put me down.]

[What’s wrong with you all of a sudden?]

[….Because it’s embarra.s.sing, please put me down.]

My face must have looked really embarra.s.sed  as he deeply sighed while saying “It can’t be helped” and put me down on the sofa.

[Alright then, Sheryl-kun, come to me next.]

[Why does it end like that?]

Dustin-san pats his lap and calls out to me.

In the meant time, since I really want to hide from His Highness, I crept behind my brother’s shadow.

[….It’s not that bad staying like this.]

[Here. Sheryl-kun, the s.p.a.ce next to me is open.]

[It’s a bit impossible right now.]

[Ooh! Then you mean it’s fine if it’s later?]

[There won’t be any now or later for you.]

[That’s why I said I’m against being kicked!!!]

Aah, I have never thought that I’d be glad with my brother’s big physique up till now.

This is just my temporary place, and among His Highness’s peers, I’m the only one confirmed to still be sitting on top of my brother’s lap even with my age.

Even in the future, I have no plans of ever attending any social gathering again.

Even if we’re of the same cla.s.s, as expected, there shouldn’t be any more reasons for me to mingle with His Highness.]

That’s why I told myself not to mind it.

[I did it because I wanted to do it, that’s why there’s no need for Sheryl to be depressed.]

I depressingly inserted my head within brother’s arms.

Suddenly, I felt my tear ducts loosen as I grabbed the hem of my brother’s s.h.i.+rt.

In the end, Big Brother once again carried me towards the cla.s.sroom after that, and I swore I’ll never go back to the salon again.

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