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nNoel’s kindness continued even after they came out to town.

nTogether, they picked out cards and found pretty colored inks to match.

n“Are you sorry that you stole my card yesterday?”

nIf that’s the case, he should just return the card.

nWhy did he take it back? What was there to be ashamed of?

nAfter choosing a card, they entered the store where the butler made a reservation and even placed an order.

nTo come alone with Rieta where before, he always went with his guardian . . .

nNoel felt like an adult for some reason. Out of nowhere, he was conscious of his surroundings and changed his posture.

nHe also didn’t forget to take out the chair for Rieta to sit on.

nNoel was a gentleman.

nThe chair was a bit heavy, so there was a screech sound.

n“Thank you, you are very sweet.”

nRieta also received his kindness with an impeccable pronunciation and demeanor.

nThe store served warm fruit tea and cakes ordered by the butler in advance.

nIt was really cold outside, so she really enjoyed the warmth of the tea water.

nBesides, Rietta’s cake had two strawberries on it.

nThere was only one for Noel.

nRieta, worried that the grumpy Noel might ask for her strawberry, quickly shoved one of hers into her mouth.

n“Isn’t the princess tired of cake?”

n“. . . Uh?”

n“You ate cake at the party yesterday, then you ate more at dinner.”

nHowever, contrary to Rieta’s thoughts, Noel was not happy with the cake.

nBecause he doesn’t like sweets. But it’s difficult . . .

nRieta decided to give him an important lesson.

n“Noel, there were no strawberries on yesterday’s cake.”

n“Either way, it’s still a cake. It’s also terribly sweet.”

n“It’s different. It’s as different as the Kingdom language and the Imperial language. Try it, it tastes different.”

nRietta wanted Noel to know the variety and the charm of sweet things.

nBecause knew that the woman Noel would later fall in love with liked sweets.

n“Okay, you eat.”

nHe pushed the cake in front of him toward Rieta.

nOf course, Rieta really liked cake, so she can easily eat one more slice.

nBut then, she wouldn’t be helping Noel win over his future crush.

n“Don’t do that, Noel should eat too.”

nShe tried to speak calmly, but he still looked sullen.

nRieta took off the last strawberry left on the cake, and she put it on his plate.

nThis is a really big act of kindness.

n“I’ll give you one more strawberry. Aren’t you going to eat it?”

n“Why are you giving more cake to someone who doesn’t want to eat it?”

n“I didn’t give you a cake. I gave you a fruit. And to yield that is only possible with the best of friendship.”

n“Best friendship?”

nNoel smiled.

nIt was only natural that he and Rieta had the best friendship.

nGood thing I was so nice to you!

nHe shoved the strawberry of friendship he deserved.

nWas it because it was smeared with white cream? The strawberries tasted sweeter today.

n“Well, it’s not bad.”

nHe also cut some cake and ate it.

nRieta was more relaxed.

nIf he ate well while he was young, he will eat well when he grows up.

nIt was a little bittersweet to give up the delicious strawberry.

n“Here.”

nBut soon, a red strawberry fell on Rieta’s plate.

n“……?”

n“Why are you looking at me with such a blank face?”

n“I was wondering if Noel had the best friendship with me.”

n“Me? Why me?!”

nHe groaned and then quickly silenced his voice as if he was conscious of his surroundings.

n“It’s just a minimal friendship, you idiot. The Princess is a member of our Duchy family. Of course I care.”

n“I like strawberries on the cake. Thanks.”

n“You like it? Then why are you giving it to me?”

n“I wanted Noel to enjoy the cake.”

nIn response, Rieta added one more request.

n“If Noel wants ‘someone’ to eat deliciously in the future, how about giving up the fruit like this?”

nFor example, you could give the female protagonist the most delicious part like this.

nI’m sure she will be very impressed.

nWith that simple act, Noel would one step closer to achieving his love.

nIt’s a cool plan!

nRieta praised herself for giving her such great advice.

n“. . . I just gave you one. How much more do you want?”

n“Huh?”

n“Anyway, you’re a glutton Princess. Do you like strawberries that much?”

n“Me?”

n“Yes, who else but you?”

nRieta had just taken a bite of cake, so she hurriedly shook her head to deny it.

nBy no means did Rieta mean that she herself wanted to enjoy such a benefit.

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