I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 18.1
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 18 ? One Problem After Another
“Thank you so much for today.”
“You’re welcome.”
As we’re riding the carriage on our way back from the capital to the Wainwright’s estate, I express my gratitude to my brother, who is sitting across from me today.
Today started as just another lazy day, but it turned into a fulfilling one as we wandered through the streets of the royal capital, bought some beautiful dresses and accessories, and indulged in delicious food.
And in response to my thanks, he replied, “It’s for my sake,” as he always does.
“If you don’t mind, I’d like you to wear this.”
“…. This is?”
“It’s just a token of appreciation.”
I don’t quite understand what he means by “for his own sake,” but the fact is that my brother has been helping me. So, to show my gratitude, I gave him the gift I had secretly bought earlier.
Inside was a pair of earrings with the same color as his eyes. They had a lovely design, and I remembered how often my brother changed his earrings, so I immediately picked them up.
Julius looked at them with a beaming smile, but when I told him that I had also bought a matching set in a different color, he opened his mouth and said, “Is that so?”
“Hey, I have a request.”
“Yes?”
“I’d like to exchange my earrings for Rene’s.”
“It’s fine if you want to.”
I exchanged the peach-colored earrings I had put in my bag for his blue ones, and my brother promptly put them on. It appears that handsome guys at his level can pull off any color.
At the same time, I realized that my brother probably already had a few blue ones, so he might have preferred a different color. I regretted my lack of thoughtfulness.
“Thank you. I’ll cherish it.”
“I’m glad, they suit you well.”
“I’m really happy. Oh, let’s make this one a special matching set just for you and me. And make sure Rene wears hers every day too, okay?”
“Yes?”
As he said that, Julius drew a beautiful arc with his well-shaped lips.
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“Good morning.”
The next day, wearing a green brooch and ice-blue earrings, I cheerfully greeted my classmates and entered the classroom as usual.
Normally, my classmates would be indifferent and unresponsive, but this time, they responded with uncertain greetings, which caught me off guard and made me unintentionally say, “Huh?”
The girls who used to make sarcastic remarks just by looking at me now wore awkward expressions and didn’t say anything. When I think about it, I realize that my current rank is the same as theirs.
As I settled into my seat, the rank system left me with a renewed sense of discomfort, and I couldn’t help but feel unsettled.
And so, I continued to attentively attend classes, and after the fourth period ended early, the students began to decide on the events they would participate in at the sports festival.
“The lowest-ranking class will be responsible for cleaning the entire academy for three months, so we absolutely have to win.”
“Eh?”
“Also, if we win, it will be a bonus point for the next rank exam, so let’s give it our all.”
The whole class became restless at such words. If I were to mess up and let them down, I would undoubtedly face criticism from my classmates. Making new friends seemed like a distant dream under these circumstances.
“Hey, Therese, which events are you participating in?”
“I’ll just go with whatever’s left.”
Her nonchalant response, claiming that she didn’t have any particular weaknesses, left me amazed.
Anyway, since I don’t know anything about Rene’s physical abilities now, I wanted to stick with things I had experience with in my past life or go for something safe.
“W-Why…”
In the end, I kept missing the lottery for the popular events, and I ended up participating in the swordsmanship and equestrian events. I have no experience in either fencing or horse riding. I was finished.
“Rene, are you okay?”
“I don’t think I’ll be okay this time…”
There’s only one month left until the sports festival. I held my head in despair, realizing I had to start rigorous training from today. Ever since coming to this world, it feels like I’ve been facing nothing but challenges.
I felt like I finally understood the meaning behind Julius’ meaningful reaction.
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