95 5. Masquerade: Part I (1/2)
”Cold bareback is also fascinating. I can't wait to be seen in your face with an innocent mask...”
That said, the man's fingertips creep Tiara Rose's jaw.
Immediately, Tiara Rose uses the fan she had and pays off the man's hand. I suck at being a married woman and doing that to myself.
”It is not appropriate for me to be so, because I have not put on flowers which are proof of my unmarriage. Of course, for unmarried women...”
”Mmm, that's tough. But I also think that's a nice place... because I'm attracted to you?
…………
I should have been strong and careful, but I haven't enjoyed it at all.
On the contrary, there's nothing I can do about it because I even feel like I'm watching Tiara Rose more with a hot eye in her puckering appearance.
Somehow, you should get away from this man.
When Tiara Rose thinks so, the man says ”Ah”.
”Pretty girl you cared about, now you're being called out by another guy, right?
”Huh?”
That's what they say, Tiara Rose also sees Filine.
Sure, he's separate from the gentle looking man we were talking about earlier.
Soft warm suit with brown hair. At first glance, though I get the impression that it seems moderate - something's wrong with Filine.
It gives me a tingly vibe and I don't like it. From being a little distant, a man may have been rude to Filine... but from here on out, I can't even hear what he's talking about.
- I hope you don't be rude to my maid!
As I stared at him, the brown man, who had a little bit on Tiara Rose, grinned in a dull manner.
”You're quite obsessed with her, aren't you? Your friend or something?
”... Yep. We've been together ever since we were little, so I don't want to be bothered by some weird guy. And to you, of course.”
”Really?”
Then I glanced at the brown man, but he just grinned.
”Then we need to get closer! You two can't hear each other here, can you?
That said, the brown man takes Tiara Rose's hand and walks to the center of the party hall.
”Hey! Get off me!”
”Well, that's good.”
Tiara Rose immediately protests, but the brown man doesn't seem to care and is free to run.
Sometimes it was a pair of men and women, nothing particularly noticeable. If Tiara Rose had been alone, she would have been heard from other men.
In a way, maybe I should be a man (bug)...
Going near Filine, I heard the conversation between the two of them.
”Philine, thanks for the engagement reply”
”Huh...? You, could it be Lucas?
Listening to the conversation between the two, Tiara Rose opens her eyes. The brown man gives a voice similar to praise without thinking ”hiu”.
- What's this about?
Philine was reluctant to get engaged, so there's no way she'd respond with an acknowledgement. If it's possible, does that mean my parents replied on their own......
”I mean, that man... was it Master Lucas?
I'm surprised about that.
Because the Tiara Roses haven't sent an invitation to Lucas Dunston. I call myself the brown man next to Tiara Rose right now, can anyone enter this masquerade......
For once, if I knew you, I would have given you permission to enter, so I guess there was some kind of handover.
”I say fiancée, but it sounds like the woman you're obsessed with hates you.”
”... right”
”Do you treat women poorly?
If we don't do it better, the brown man laughs.
Tiara Rose returns her gaze to Filine.
”Why... because Lucas should be in Lapis Lazuli, right? You said you came all the way to Marine Forest for today?
”You're going to meet Filine, so there's no reason for this. Plus, Philine's with me when I go home. Even your parents have permission.”
”- Huh!!”
Apparently, a lot of things have been decided in Lucas.
Hearing that, Tiara Rose gets angry. What an unsolicited man, he said. It's also natural that Filine doesn't like it.
As Tiara Rose was trembling in anger, Filine moved.
”Now that I know I have no choice but to talk to you, I beg your pardon”
”Wait, Philine. You think you're allowed to do that?
When Filine walks out, Lucas also walks to follow it.
I can't run, but I have no heart or fast feet. Lucas walks beside him with a face that doesn't eat, even though Filine shows so much of the color of rejection.
”Hey, Philine. I wanted to dance with you because it was a night club.”
…………
- You're a terrible person...
Lucas is speaking to Filine, but has not responded.
We managed to get out of the party hall, and the courtyard we reached was liberated. It's winter so it's a little cold, but I guess I decided it was better than being in the party hall with Lucas.
Filine makes sure there's no one around, then stops.
”Come on, Lucas! I will not marry!!”
”Don't talk to me like that, Philine”
”I can't believe I... Huh!