Chapter 32 - Monologue (2/2)

“At first, I became interested in Viola, who was easy-going and easily handling the responsibility of ‘the noble duke family’s mistress’, that I had selfishly pushed on her.”

Dear me! Was his interest attracted by such a point?

“And then, I wanted to know more about Viola and through increasing the time we passed together, I have begun to have a favourable impression towards the figure who is supporting the duke household without acting stiffly.”

Well, it has proceeded from the level of ‘interest’ to ‘favourable impression’! However, ‘supporting the duke household’ is overestimating things. Rather, as the mistress of the household, I have just been enjoying spending it as a servant so, I involuntarily end up being bashful at the excessive praise.

“She was lived modestly without demanding anything even if I do not care if she does and, she has spared no effort for the sake of improving her skills”

That would be the dance lessons? Mimosa’s esthetic things? Both were by coercion though…… well that’s fine.

“Oh, in that case, does it not look like I have been just demanding without doing anything?”

Calendula is giving a offended intense gaze.

“Actually the one who gave without refusing is me. However, has it not only been wasteful?”

In opposition to that gaze, the Duke is also makes his eyes scrutinising.

“That’s right!”

“Viola has not even been demanding? She is a person who even if I buy something as a gift it would still be an excess so she would end up refraining.”

“An… and?”

“Even though I took her out to a evening party that she did not feel like going to, she managed to be perfectly sociable. As a dignified duchess. As soon as you did not feel like doing it you gave up dancing, and flatly refused invitations.”

“Obviously. I have had enough of socializing, and the like, where such consideration is [needed to be] taken”

*Hohohohoho*, Calendula laughs.

“That’s right. I also thought that before but, after looking at Viola, I thought ‘that’s not right’. Overdoing it is not necessary, however, the minimum manners are necessary. Viola took perfect consideration to her surroundings, in high society, which it seems she surely does not like”

Ooh, Duke! Here is a place which I greatky wish to agree to.

Hereupon recieving these words,

“But, it is a society that has not relation to me” Calendula said while smiling fearlessly *nii*.

“That’s right. So as I said I think I should come to my senses,”

In contrast to Calendula, *fu*, the Duke really acutely narrows his eyes.

“Oh”

To such change in the Duke’s expression, some time ago her smiling face stiffened, with half opened eyes staring at the Duke, Calendula is grasping her folding fan in her hand *tightly*.

“I believe I want to protect Viola who has bravely kept at it without resenting me who has forced demon-like terms on her and neglected her. So, Calendula, let’s break up.”

The Duke stares directly at Calendula’s ruby eyes and, clearly declares this.

Huhhhh?! He is breaking up with his girlfriend?!

Wait a minute, there is various [people] panicking!!

T/N:

[1] A Batsu game is a game in which the winner forces the loser to undergo a punishment, which usually involves experiencing or doing something unpleasant.

[2] 家 – Also means lineage, family, family name, house ect.

Hey everyone, I’m back!! Finally finished my studies! I will hopefully be back to regular posting now. Hope you enjoy the chapter!