Published at 21st of November 2020 07:56:03 PM
Chapter 21
Translator: Mamuni
That day that I hurt my best friend . It’s a pitiful story . I couldn’t control my desires, they came like a tidal wave, and I attacked the defenseless Shiran .
I can’t help but feel the pangs of regret whenever I see her face . Why, why did I do that?
However, my best friend was a much better person than me . She said she forgave me .
What a wonderful friend . . . Geeze, I’m going to fall in love with her again . No, that is of course a joke . Right?
There is no doubt she actually forgave me, that is the beauty of her kindness, but on the other hand, I feel like it’s a bit dangerous .
She just forgave the attacker who just assaulted them the day before . . . Honestly, I think it was too careless .
In addition to that, I was completely taken off guard by what she said next .
“ . . . From now on, you need to get conest, okay?”
What? Does that mean . . !?
It was like saying “Please attack me” with her own mouth . It’s not good to make a joke like that in a place with a criminal like me, plus Lily and those other beasts .
Camellia was also there, and probably felt something similar . Shiran was talking to me, but I was completely flustered . When Camellia then spoke out to me .
“ . . . Iris-san, may I have a moment of your time?”
“Eh? ah, yeah . . . ”
I felt compelled to agree with Camellia . I can’t go against her . She pulled my by the arm, and dragged me to an empty classroom .
As soon as I was dragged into the empty classroom, I was pushed into the wall .
She was glaring at me . As expected of the daughter of a duke . . . Her power is overwhelming .
“Hey, Iris-san . What does Shiran-san mean to you . ”
Even though I was completely confused by the sudden question, Camellia’s expression was serious . I took a deep breath and answered carefully .
“ . . . She is an important friend . ”
“Oh, an important friend, a best friend, that’s how you think of her?”
“I cherish her . Shiran’s smile is a treasure to me . ”
I answered that again . I’m not lying, but for some reason, the my heart was hurting .
“I see . Well I’m relieved to hear . That feeling is similar to my own . ”
“Similar . . ?”
“Yes, the same . I think of Shiran-san as an important friend . And I want to protect that friend . Don’t you think so?”
“Ah . . . Yeah, that’s right . I want to protect her . ”
Shiran has too many gaps . She is so defenseless .
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In particular, she should be way more cautious of her roommate Lily .
“Who does Shiran trust the most in the world? I wonder, do you know, Iris-san?”
“Who does Shiran trust the most . . . hmm, probably me . That’s not me bragging . ”
“ . . . Hmm, so you understand that is the case . . . For the time being . ”
Camellia’s face turned moody for a moment, and then it immediately returned to her serious expression .
“However, you betrayed that trust, and attacked her . ”
“ . . . Ah, that’s right . I’m reflecting on it . ”
“Of course . Shiran-san did forgive you . So I have nothing to say . However . . . You must swear that you will never betray your best friend again . ”
Camellia’s demand struck me . What she is saying is true . It’s absolutely unacceptable to make a mistake like that again .
“ . . . I swear . ”
“Good . If Shiran-san believes in you, then I will too . ”
“Thank you Camellia . ”
“ Uh huh . . . Oh one more thing . If you betray Shiran-san again . . . Then you will never, ever, be able to get close to Shiran-san again . There are no second chances . Is that understood?”
Camellia’s eyes were more serious than I had ever seen before .
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She is the daughter of a Duke, she isn’t joking . I really wouldn’t be able to get close to Shiran-san . Just imaging that is causing trembles down my spine .
If we just continue as normal, then all three of our relationships shouldn’t change . That isn’t hard .
No, it should be . . .
In conclusion, it was not easy . . . That trust, the one I once broke with my own hands, continued to weigh heavily on me .
The results reflected on my recent attitude . I’m so conscious of it . I just don’t know how to get close to her . It’s troubling .
“What were we normally like . . . ”
My words weren’t towards anyone .
Of course I noticed Shiran-san looked disappointed every time I shot her invitations down .
In the end, time passed by without being able to do anything about it .
There are no signs that this subtle distance will be filled .
My crisis was continuing to grow, when I then heard about the ball being hosted by the academy .
This is it! The only way to overcome this problem is to rely on these events .
If I’m paired with Shiran, our distance will be shortened, even if it is a little forced . Maybe it will kick start a way I might be able to regain my old friendship .
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No, I’m sure I’ll get it back .
With that being the case, my only problem is how to become her partner .
Lily and the others will definitely plan on trying to pair with her . Camellia may also offer to pair, if just to protect Shiran .
In that situation, I feel that there is no room for me . Especially after taking a cold attitude . . . No, I can’t give up . Think .
Think of how I can do it .
Ah thats it!
I remembered that I had a certain right . That monopoly right that was given after the Lily incident .
Using that right to force something on Shiran . . .
Oh that’s right, the president said that Shiran needs to agree to it first . . . Knowing her though, she will probably agree . As her best friend, I know how kind she actually is .
But to take advantage of her kindness . . . I think that would be wrong for me to do that as her friend . I was having an internal struggle, so I won’t use it .
. . . Well maybe I should . Too many thoughts were whispering to me .
. . . I don’t want to annoy her with those rights . However, I’ll only use it as an opportunity for me to invite her .
While I was thinking about that, I got a message from Shiran . For some reason, she wanted to talk after school . I was a little surprised about it, but this is my chance .
The two of us were walking around the school, until finally there were no students around us . Shiran stopped and turned towards me . She mentioned the ball earlier . So I’ll listen first . She grinned and then opened her mouth with a devious smile .
“Hey . . . Why don’t we play hooky together on the day of the ball?”