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nRieta freely expressed Noel’s feelings.

nNeedless to say, it was very dangerous to call Noel here.

nIt was because it was full food that Noel didn’t like.

n‘Extremely sweet’ and ‘ultimately sweet’.

nNoel always puts on a strange expression every time I eat something like this.

nHe said that the sweet smell was so bad, he would frown or pinch his nose.

nTo the extent that she thought it was a bit exaggerated.

nThat’s not fixed even if the Duke scolded him for it.

nSo, no matter how much Noel pretended to be a gentleman, he might reveal his true nature as soon as he saw this table full of sweets.

nIt’s okay for Noel to be rude in front of me, but I don’t want him seen being rude in front of other people!

nBy any chance, Noel’s manners were poor. If there were even rumors, it would be trouble.

nRieta looked at the Princess with an earnest expression on her face.

nPlease just let me go, with the meaning of that.

n“Well, the Princess is right. Noel is now a full-fledged gentleman. He wouldn’t care about that.”

nRieta smiled brightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

n“Yes, Noel is a gentleman, so he doesn’t care. Besides, he wouldn’t want to be a nuisance by having to join all of a sudden.”

nRieta thought she had found ‘a good reason why Noel couldn’t join’.

nBut that was a complete miscalculation.

nBecause of Rieta’s words, the other girls even started talking about calling Noel.

n“Oh, don’t worry about us. If it’s Mayer’s little master, he’s always welcome.”

n“He’s young, but he’s truly a gentleman?”

n“It’s because the Duke and Sir Darrel would have been good examples.”

n“He was so worried about the Princess that he came to pick her up.”

nNo.

nIt is not.

nRieta, she eagerly wanted to deny them, but of course she couldn’t.

nNot now that the Princess also agreed with them.

n“Well, I think I would be sorry if I let Noel go like this. If it’s all right, I’d like to spend some time together.”

nIn this way, with Rieta’s exception, Noel’s participation was decided unanimously.

nThe quick-witted Imperial attendant hurriedly arranged a seat for Noel, and conveyed the Princess’ intention to him.

nIf it’s like this . . .

nRieta had no choice but to hope that Noel would reject the princess’ request.

nHowever, today, it seemed that God had decided to completely ignore Rieta’s wishes.

nShe saw Noel following behind the attendant who had gone to relay the news.

nWhen she saw him standing upright and walking, she thought it was the version of Noel who still pretended to be a ‘gentleman’, so she was relieved in that regard.

nBut she still had something to worry about.

nWouldn’t Noel frown upon seeing this ‘terribly sweet food’?

nRieta communicated her intentions to him with a quick glance.

nNoel, it’s okay not to eat this snack. So please, hide the cheeky look you wear in the mansion! For the sake of your future unrequited love!

nNoel got closer and closer.

nRita waited for the moment he checked the table, and tightened her hand on the hem of her robe.

n“Noel.”

nSoon the Princess stood up from her seat, and she approached him.

nThanks to this, the time he took to check the table full of sweets was delayed.

n“Sister.”

n“I’m sorry for calling you suddenly, but I’m worried that we didn’t meet properly in the last hunting competition.”

n“It’s okay. Rather, thank you. Because I thought that I would like to meet you too.”

nAt Noel’s confident answer, the Princess clapped her hands in admiration.

nShe had only heard from Rieta that he acted like a gentleman, but it’s the first time she actually saw it.

n“I won’t hold you for long, and if you come home late, uncle will be worried.”

nThe Princess said, “Sit down,” and recommended an empty seat.

nHis head finally turned to the table where Rieta and the girls were standing around.

nRieta’s heart felt like it was about to burst with tension. That was then.

nWiggle.

nNoel’s eyebrows vibrated slightly.

n“. . . !”

nProbably no one noticed, but he couldn’t fool Rieta’s eyes.

nThat was no different than a sign just before Noel acted rudely.

nOh my God, Noel! Please bear with that ugly expression!

nRieta looked at him with desperate eyes.

n“. . . Ah.”

nNoel opened his mouth after a while. Like a little bit of trouble.

nNo way . . . you’re sad there’s nothing to eat here, and that you didn’t bring something, are you?

nRietta hoped it would remind him of a time when he was upset while arguing for a side dish at the mansion.

n“I’m sorry for some reason.”

nAt Noel’s first words with a frown on his forehead, Rieta hurriedly interrupted his words.

n“No, Noel! Thanks for coming to pick me up!”

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