Chapter 9 - Visiting the Market P2 (2/2)

”We still have more dresses that suit you. Oh, why don't you try some eastern dresses too?”

”Pupillam, um follow me.”

The female aide who followed behind silently emerged and nodded, ”Yes Lady,” Pupillam sad.

At that comment, the eyes of the female shop keepers changed, and they dropped the casual tone with Lyn. Kazuya rolled his eyes at their sudden change of behavior. So much for showing her what a normal girl life is like.

It wouldn't surprise him if the people leaving the shop spread the word that there's a noble in town. While Kazuya understood why Pupillam did it, it frustrated him. By calling Lyn 'Lady,' it reminds everyone not to treat her with such a casual attitude. Lyn may live that isolated lifestyle, but in the end, she is still a Princess.

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The next few clothes shops heard about Lyn's noble identity since they received such good hospitality the moment they walked inside. But that didn't phase Lyn at all, the entire time Lyn acted in the same manner as earlier. Eyes bright like a child as she looked at the various garments and accessories lined up on the shelves.

On the other hand, Kazuya watched over her carefully. He instructed Fukami and Lyn's guard Pupillam to remain out of sight this time. If people found out that guards were so close by, they'd be wary. So Kazuya had them wait outside the store.

He doubts anybody would attack her, but just in case. He needed to be ready. Still, Kazuya looked at Lyn with a gentle expression when he noticed Lyn picking out cheap items, ”You don't have to hold back. I have a lot of money.” Or rather the Sound Kingdom doesn't lack wealth. The reason why they live such an isolated lifestyle is because they all focus on improving the strength of their military.

Lyn turned around and looked at him questioningly, ”Kazuya you don't mind spending a lot of money on me?” she asked.

”I don't mind,” Kazuya trailed off when he saw her look at him suspiciously, ”What's wrong with buying a pretty girl pretty things?” He added.

Laughter escaped the girl's lips, ”You really do know how to flatter people Kazuya.”

Does he? He looked at her dumbly. Most people tell him that he can't read the mood or atmosphere, and tend to say the wrong things, ”I think you're the same,” Kazuya murmured. Then again on her side, Lyn does it unconsciously. This is what he likes about her, she's natural. There's nothing fake or sugar-coated about her words or actions, ”Do you want some accessories?” He asked.

Lyn nodded, ”Ah-huh, there're loads of pretty ones though. I'm not sure what to choose.”

”I'll help you look,” Kazuya offered.

Though this is the first time for Kazuya, going out shopping like this with a girl his age. Back home he often helped his brothers and relatives shop, but not for someone of the opposite gender. Despite how calm he was, Kazuya was nervous. He honestly doesn't know the first thing about what girls liked; he didn't know how to treat them either since he lived in an all-male household. But those people still gave him this mission; they quote told him, ' Your naive smiling face will make her let her guard down.' Kazuya rolled his eyes and sighed as he recalled how they picked him for this job.

So yeah, this is a first for him. But Lyn called him a natural, ”You know, I'm not good with this stuff either, ”Kazuya murmured as he walked over to her side.

The girl didn't respond right away, and he thought she didn't hear when Lyn laughed softly, ”Ah-huh I figured, but I can tell you mean the words you tell me. Thank you, Kazuya.”

Kazuya stared at her speechless and looked away when he saw how bright her smile was. Make a note; don't stare at her for a long time when she's smiling. She's cute. Kazuya never thought such words would ever escape his lips. But this girl made him experience new things.

The woman named 'Lyn' is shrouded in mystery. But he wanted to learn more about her.