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n“Well, you know.”

nRieta told the maid, who was combing her hair, all about her grumpiness toward Noel.

n“I put the flowers Noel gave me in a vase and he got mad. Isn’t that really weird?”

nThe maid checked the vase that Rieta was pointing to.

nThere were two flowers.

nOne was from the Princess’s banquet yesterday, and the other was from today with Noel.

nAlthough the two flowers were different, they still look pretty in one vase.

n“It is . . . Why did he get angry?”

nEven the maid could not understand the intention of the young master, so she only tilted her head.

n“Noel is a grumpy person.”

n“Still, he’s the grumpy person who is kind to the Princess.”

n“A kind person doesn’t get grumpy about putting flowers in a vase.”

n“That’s what I think.”

n“Right? I’m in trouble.”

nRieta sighed heavily.

n“What’s the problem?”

nThe maid put down the hairbrush and put a cute sleeping hat on Rieta’s hair.

n“Grumpy people aren’t popular.”

n“Does the Princess want to be popular with Young Master Noel ?”

nShe didn’t want to be popular with everyone.

nShe just wanted to be popular with the people she liked.

nAs a person who has been favored by the Duke.

nAnd now there was one more reason.

nAs a good friend of Noel Mayer.

n“Don’t worry, Princess. It is said that even a grumpy child becomes a gentleman when he becomes an adult.”

nThose were words of comfort to Rieta, but she was not in the slightest way consoled.

nAs Noel became older, the word “gentleman” became farther away.

nWhat should I do?

nAt this point, it seems that Rieta’s plan to help Noel, the sub-male lead, will not come true.

nNoel seemed to change a little, but he always returned to being a grumpy guy.

nHe didn’t even win the heart of the Princess, who was close with the female protagonist.

nBesides, Hugh McLean already spoke beautifully like a male protagonist.

nI don’t think I’ve done anything right during this winter.

nThe grace she received from the Duke’s family was steadily growing, but would Rieta be able to repay them by changing the original story safely?

n“Hooo.”

n“Oh my God, Princess! You can’t sigh! The fairy of misfortune hears the sound and flies away and sits on the Princess’s shoulder!”

nThe maid shook her head and tapped on Rieta’s shoulder.

n“Laugh quickly. As loudly as possible. That way, the fairy of misfortune will know that she had come to the wrong place and ran away.”

nThe maid’s face was so serious that Rieta was forced to open her mouth to laugh.

n“Ha, haha?”

nAt that moment, she thought to herself that the voice was really awkward and forceful.

nSomehow, it seemed a little funny.

nIn the end, with all of her sincerity, Rieta burst out loud laughing.

nTo the extent that the fairy of misfortune that the maid said could not even come close.

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nThat night.

nRieta saw a scene from the original story in her dream after a long time.

n“I… I don’t know, Princess. He is the successor to County Mclean.”

nIt was also a scene where the Princess and the female protagonist appeared.

nThe female protagonist was troubled by saying, “It’s ridiculous that such a person and I are partners.”

n“If he is the county’s heir, then you are my servant.”

nThe Princess said with an off handed tone, as though it weren’t a big deal.

nThe daughter of a local aristocrat, even the one who has no right of succession, and the heir of a county, side by side.

n“Sir McLean is also a servant of the Princess.”

n“It’s fine. When the two of my servants are together, I will be truly relieved.”

n“Princess!”

nEven though the female protagonist was crying, the Princess just laughed.

nIn fact, it was so funny that Hugh Mclean, who was good at dealing with anyone, became stuck with this little lady.

n“So, I want the two of you to stay close for a little longer. It will definitely be fun.”

nBy the end of the Princess’s speech, Rieta’s spirits flashed.

nShe shouted hastily in an urgent voice.

n“That’s unfair!”

nStruggling with her arms and legs caught in her darkness.

n“Noel would be a good match too! If only given the chance!”

nHowever, it seems that Rieta’s voice is not heard in the original story.

nNothing had changed.

n“Princess!”

nRita gave a loud sound and jumped up from the bed.

n“. . .”

nA dreadful stillness came as the wind disappeared.

n“. . . It’s okay.”

nRieta whispered for no reason. As if she were telling herself.

nShe looked carefully around. It was still early in the morning, so it was dark outside.

nShe saw her room, which she was now used to, and the favorite squirrel doll was by her side.

nIt was.

nRieta pulled the doll, hugged it , and patted it once again saying “It’s okay”.

nBut in fact . . .

nShe knew it wasn’t okay

nSo long as the Princess, who had the deepest bond with the heroine, supported Hugh Mclean . . .

nNoel didn’t have a chance.

n“No, it’s still okay.”

nRieta hugged the doll tightly.

nThe Princess and Rieta had only met once.

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