In Place of Losing My Memory, I Remembered That I Was the Fiancée of the Capture Target - Chapter 3.7
“I was asked to be his partner for the evening party…”
The next day, Rebecca said as we went to our usual backyard after lunch.
“Evening party? Is it the one being held at the academy this time?”
“Yes.”
“So, did you accept?”
“I couldn’t possibly refuse the request from the son of a marquis…”
For nobles, parties like evening gatherings are important social events. Therefore, parties are held several times a year at the academy, combining them with studies.
For those without fiancés or lovers, finding a partner is an important issue. It’s acceptable to attend alone, but for nobles who often choose their marriage partners during their teens, parties at the academy seem to be significant opportunities for matchmaking.
Theodore mentioned he would go alone because there were too many people who wanted to go with him.
However, since dancing is required, he seems to be worried about choosing a partner.
Despite being engaged, Patrick and I weren’t on good terms. Patrick, who was also in the student council when he was a sophomore, seemed to prioritize his duties there and didn’t accompany me.
This time, since all he needed to do was to give greetings as the student council president, he planned to escort me. He was enthusiastic not only about escorting but also about making a dress and accessories for me for this occasion.
Of course, in the game, there are party scenes too. If the affection level with the target character is high, you can dance or be escorted by them as a partner. …So, Liam wanting Rebecca as his partner means the Liam route is confirmed. But…
“…In the game, you don’t partner with anyone yet during the first evening party, right?”
Parties also serve as a stage to assess the progress of conquest. The first evening party is three months after enrollment, just before the summer break. At this point, being able to dance at least one song should be considered acceptable.
“…That’s right… the development is faster than in the game.”
“Huh, did you receive a necklace from Liam-sama?”
“I didn’t receive that… but he said something like a confession…”
“Confession?!”
“Hey! Keep your voice down.”
I inadvertently raised my voice, and Rebecca glared at me, so I hastily covered my mouth with my hand.
“…Something like… I’m different from other girls… or he doesn’t mind being by my side…”
Rebecca said with a slightly flushed face.
“That’s… rather than being confession-like from Liam-sama’s perspective, it’s more like a complete confession.”
Although it’s unthinkable for Liam in the game to say such things.
“I… don’t remember conquering him at all.”
“Yeah… Maybe, regardless of conquest, His Highness Liam just came to like Rebecca, right?”
Since this is an academy in the game world, events similar to the game occur. Since the heroine Rebecca moves independently of the game, the conquest targets may also act independently of the game.
“Rebecca, what do you think of His Highness Liam?”
So I think what’s important is how the person feels.
“Um… I…”
Rebecca’s face turned even redder.
“Well, I’m happy to be liked, but…”
“Well, it’s not unpleasant, right?”
“Well… Unlike the game, he doesn’t say harsh things… Rather than being rude, he seems more like he’s bad with words… He does seem to care to some extent though…”
Oh, this feels promising.
“His Highness said he was also relieved that Liam-sama found someone he liked.”
“I-Is that so…”
Rebecca lifted her face as if she had realized something.
“By the way, didn’t you receive a necklace from His Highness?”
“Ah… about that…”
I told Rebecca about the necklace without mentioning the vow.
“Hmm… Design-wise, it seems the same as in the game. But you’ve had it before… could it be…”
Rebecca stared at me intently.
“The necklace that appears in the game signifies wanting to bind the other person to oneself.”
“Huh?”
“It symbolizes tying them to yourself with a chain, in other words, a collar.”
Rebecca put her hand to her own neck.
“The fact that it has a stone the same color as your eyes means ‘I’m always watching you.'”
“Eh… That sounds… scary…”
“That’s why it’s only given to someone you have strong feelings for. Maybe His Highness also has feelings for Alexia?”
“His Highness to me…?”
“Perhaps, His Highness’s first love is Alexia.”
“…huh?”
“His Highness in the game is also quite a tsundere. He’s even standoffish to his fiancée. But isn’t His Highness concerned about Alexia? And…”
“And?”
“His Highness’s gaze towards Alexia. That’s the way he finally looks at the heroine at the end of the game.”
Rebecca said while looking at me.