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 74
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 74 ? Towards the Music Festival 1
“You’re not eating anymore, Rene?”
“Well, I really want to eat, but…”
By the time I finished practicing with Arnold-san and returned home, it was time for dinner. I barely managed to stand, my body aching all over, as Rosa helped me change, and I somehow made it to the dining hall.
My hands, worn out from intense training, were shaking and in pain, making it difficult even to hold a fork, let alone continue eating. My father, who was used to seeing me energetically enjoy high-quality restaurant-like dishes, raised an eyebrow in surprise.
“Hmm? Rene-chan, were you even listening to me?”
“All you have to do is press the keys that correspond to the notes written on the sheet music in the exact order. Why are you doing something different?”
“The person who composed this piece would probably cry if they heard it.”
I want the old Arnold-san to come back. If I didn’t have such a strong mental fortitude, I would have undoubtedly cried.
It seems that Rene has some experience playing the piano, as her fingers moved more than I expected. However, it’s far from reaching the point where Arnold-san, the devilish coach, will be satisfied.
Nevertheless, I was confident that if I continued practicing, I would eventually be able to play it.
For the sake of the class, I have to earnestly cling to Arnold-san’s guidance. But still, my hands hurt. I was also sternly criticized about my posture, and my whole body was completely exhausted.
“Actually, I hurt my hand while practicing for a music festival.”
“Oh, are you playing the violin, by any chance?”
Then, my stepmother asked me something unusual.
“No, I’m playing the piano.”
“I see. I’ve been wanting to hear Rene’s violin again, though…”
“Eh?”
“Rene was originally very good at the violin.”
As I tilted my head in confusion, Julius, who was sitting opposite me, provided some assistance.
Apparently, Rene had a special skill as well. Because of her overly shy personality, she rarely performed in public.
“I see… I didn’t know.”
Of course, I’m still really hungry at the moment and attempt to resume eating, but the backs of my hands start to cramp up.
Observing me struggling, my brother spoke with a smile.
“Shall I feed you?”
“…What?”
“I don’t think you need to go that far, Brother.”
Jenny, sitting quietly beside me and enjoying her meal, gives me a cold look. Her expression clearly conveyed, “You’re overreacting after a little piano practice.”
Only someone who has been coached by Arnold-san would understand this pain. I’m sure I would have thought the same thing if I were in Jenny’s position.
“But isn’t it pitiful if your hands hurt so much you can’t eat? If I’m not good enough, how about letting Jenny feed you?”
“… That’s…”
What in the world is Julius suggesting? There’s no way Jenny would do something like that.
But in the end, appearing somewhat resigned, Jenny let out a small sigh and cast a healing spell on me. While I couldn’t help but think it would have been nice if she had done it when I mentioned the pain, I thanked her with a smile.
It’s possible that my scheming brother had intended for this situation. Both Julius and I couldn’t use healing magic, and when it comes to light magic and dark magic, certain people are born with the ability to use it.
“Jenny is also participating in the music festival, right?”
“Yes, I’ll do my best for Brother’s sake.”
“Thank you. I look forward to it.”
In response to my brother’s words, Jenny blushes happily.
Not forgetting to please, my brother, who seemed like he could be a good host, spoke while I resumed eating energetically with my pain-free hands.
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After dinner, I was called to Julius’ room and found my brother sitting on the sofa with his long legs crossed, looking quite intimidating.
“So? What happened earlier today?”
“I-I’m sorry…”
“I’m quite angry, you know? Let’s have a proper conversation.”
“I’m sorry.”
I had been relieved because dinner seemed normal as usual, but it turned out he was quite upset.
I sat down next to him on the sofa, as I was told, and explained about the incident where Reinhardt and I were hugging closely during the day.
“… That’s what happened.”
“That sounds like a disaster. Should I disinfect it for you?”
“No, thank you.”
My brother points at his own lips and makes an outrageous comment, continuing to indulge in his sister complex today. He sympathized with me, but I was scolded for doing something unnecessary.
“I really don’t like you doing that, so please, no more.”
“… I-I understand.”
I nodded instinctively as I was stared at by his two clear azure eyes.
It seems strange for siblings to interfere so much, but I want to avoid doing anything that would upset Julius, who has been taking care of me all this time, as much as possible. If I ever get a boyfriend, it might be troublesome.
“How would you feel if I hugged another woman?”
“I guess she must be an incredibly beautiful woman.”
“Rene really isn’t interested in me, huh?”
I’d rather you tell me what kind of feelings I should have about my brother hugging a woman.
Once again, Julius began to look displeased, so in a hurry to change the subject, I brought up the topic of today’s Spartan training.
“I never thought Arnold-san had such a side to him…”
“That’s why I told you it would be better not to. Arnold can be quite strict when it comes to music.”
Apparently, Julius will also be participating in the music festival playing his violin. There may be nothing that my brother is not good at.
I noticed a violin case on his desk, as if he had been practicing earlier.
“Do you mind if I listen for a while?”
“Sure. For Rene’s sake.”
With a smile, Julius immediately took out the violin from the case and played a piece for me.
“… Wow.”
Not only was he skilled to the point that even an amateur like me could tell, but his performance was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but be captivated. From his fingertips to his long, downcast eyelashes, everything about him is so dazzling that I found myself mesmerized.
I earnestly questioned whether there was a woman who wouldn’t be captivated by someone like Julius Wainwright. After finishing his performance, my brother chuckles as he watches me clap excitedly.
“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
“It was really wonderful! Julius is amazing.”
“Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to play it, too.”
Shall I give it a try? I decided to take on the challenge. If Rene was originally good at it, there might be a possibility that I could play as well.
“Bring your left hand down a bit more, just like that.”
Julius stood right behind me and guided me on how to hold it. It’s my first time handling a violin, but it somehow feels natural.
“Hey, this part here…”
As I casually turned around, I unintentionally bumped into Julius, who was trying to look at my hands.
It wasn’t just our hands that collided, but also our faces—to be exact, my mouth with Julius’s cheek. I regretted what I had done to his beautiful face.
“Ah, I’m sor?”
I looked up at Julius in a hurry to apologize, only to find myself speechless. His face, obscured by his hand over his mouth, was noticeably red.
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