Flower of Steel - CHapter 117

“I’m not the type to enjoy theatricals either, so it’s also new to me. That’s good. Apparently, a theatrical film named Elaine produced by this new producer is said to be quite interesting. So what I’m saying is why don’t we-”

“Oh my! Sister! I was looking for you, and there you are with Prince Siccain!”

Lumi’s unexpected voice was like a messiah to me. I wanted to hug her right away, but I couldn’t do that in front of Rian, so I just smiled. “Oh- right. Yeah, that happened…?”

‘Get me out of here, Lumi! It’s rude to Rian to be in such a hideous state!’ I said in my mind and looked at her.

She smiled and introduced herself to Rian, “Good morning, Prince Siccain. I know we’ve met before, but I never got a chance to introduce myself. I am Illumina von Reclan.”

“Good to see you, Lady Illumina. I am Droinel von Siccain.”

“I heard you are a friend of my favorite sister, so I wanted to take part in the conversation, if you may.”

NO! Not that! You should talk in place of me! Send me back to my room!

“You are very welcome, Lady Illumina.”

Ugh, this isn’t right. Whatever. He isn’t romantically interested in me, so I guess it doesn’t matter if I show myself to him without makeup. I don’t feel too comfortable with an overly relaxed look… but at least I’m not in my pajamas.

“I think I overheard something very interesting. Are you asking my sister to go watch a movie?” Lumi asked him.

“Oh, yes. I was about to ask her to go watch a movie together, as I heard it’s quite fun.”

Er- huh? I see? But I’ve gone through some rough times recently, so I don’t feel relaxed enough to watch theatricals.

“Oh, I am full of my head these days-” I was about to refuse politely.

“Theatricals are best when you’re full of yourself! Elaine is wonderful, actually. I have the book, and I already went through it three times!” Lumi cut me off and smiled.

I would offer to go watch whatever my cousin wanted to see if it was under normal circumstances, but I had unidentified enemies lurking outside, so I didn’t want to get her mixed up in it. I was about to refuse again when another voice excitedly came about.

“What? Elaine?! Are you talking about the theatrical that was made from the novel? It’s so hot these days!”

“Jianne! What are you doing here?” Lumi spoke to him in a scolding tone. But Jianne ignored her and approached me with an eager expression.

“S-sister! I want to see it! Can you please take me with you?”

I became weak to the begging look on his face when Lumi protested to him, “You should go alone if you want to watch it so much! Why are you trying to tag along with her?”

“Who watches theatrical movies alone? I don’t want to watch it alone,” said Jianne.

“What? You scoffed at me when I asked you to go watch it together!” Lumi frowned as she said that, and Jianne also grimaced.

“Why would I want to go watch a monster like you?” Jianne replied.

“What? Monster?! You’re a dead man, you weakling!” Lumi shouted.

“Weakling? You stupid, muscle brain!”

The twins were about to begin an endless fight, so I had to bring up the best answer to quell it, “Alright. Let’s go watch the theatrical. Together.”

At my answer, Jianne and Lumi’s expressions turned weird. But I felt relieved to see that it became quiet and swallowed my sigh when I heard a small one from an unexpected direction. I then froze after turning to see the person behind the sigh.

‘Rian? He sighed!’

I was surprised to see Rian, the epitome of strictness, sighing. Then I realized I included my cousins in his invitation without asking him, so I apologized. “Oh! I’m sorry, Rian. We don’t have to go if you don’t like…”