As they stepped through the gates to the school, there was no conversation between Koutarou and Ruth.
Koutarou wanted to talk to Ruth, but it was private information so he couldn't do so with people around. Because of that, Koutarou remained silent.
And Ruth had her complex feelings regarding Koutarou.
When Ruth had consulted with Koutarou regarding this event two days ago, he had said something that could be taken as inconsiderate. But after talking to Theia, Ruth now understood Koutarou's intentions. However, those words still made her sad. The feminine part of her wanted Koutarou to say something more.
And one more thing. Ruth was scared of acting normally around Koutarou, because she believed she would be unable to make her decision regarding the marriage. She wanted to avoid Koutarou because she felt like she would make a rash decision.
That's why both Koutarou and Ruth remained silent. The two of them headed towards Corona House without exchanging any words. This was the first time there had ever been this much tension between these two.
That silence continued for a while, but about five minutes after passing through the gate, Ruth broke the silence. The people around them had diminished and Ruth couldn't take this silence and tension.
“...Satomi-sama, just what did you want to talk about?”
Ruth asked in a harsh tone. Her voice didn't contain any emotion at all and it was almost as if she was talking to an enemy. That was the best bluff she could muster.
“There's something I wanted to apologize to you for.”
Koutarou however, was the same as always. He carried his bag with a carefree expression, like always and walked in the same pace as normal. That alone seemed to make Ruth mortified.
“An apology?”
Upon hearing that word, Ruth showed a stern expression.
Could it be that he doesn't want to become her highness's vassal...?
There weren't many things that Ruth could think of that Koutarou might want to apologize for. The first thing that popped into her head was regarding the case where she had asked Koutarou to serve Theia. Since it was a problem of utmost importance, her expression naturally turned serious.
“Yes.”
Koutarou nodded began talking about what had been bothering him since this morning.
“It's about the arranged marriage you asked me about two days ago.”
“Eh...”
Koutarou began speaking about something Ruth hadn't expected.
It's about that time...?
She had been certain it was about something else, so she was shocked and her serious expression melted away.
“At that time... I didn't think there was anything I had to say to you, but I later realized that there was something I needed to tell you.”
“Satomi-sama... ah...”
Ruth noticed that her expression had changed and hurriedly tried to recreate it.
“So first I'd like apologize. I'm sorry, Ruth-san. I hadn't thought things through back then.”
Koutarou glanced into Ruth's eyes while apologizing.
“Y-Yes...”
Confused, Ruth nodded her head. Seeing that, Koutarou instinctively smiled wryly.
I really should have thought about us a little more. I'm sorry, Ruth-san.
Koutarou realized how immature he was as the sight of the anxious Ruth two days ago and the sight of the confused Ruth in front of him overlapped.
“This is... something I'd like you to keep to yourself.”
Koutarou started by saying that and shifted his glance away from Ruth. Instead he looked into the winter sky.
“My family lost my mother early on, and me and my dad lived on our own. About a year ago, my dad's transfer was decided... just as I had gotten accepted to this school, and I ended up living on my own.”
In the big blue winter sky was a single small cloud. And like that small cloud, Koutarou was supposed to live in this large city on his own.
“But that didn't happen. The day after I moved in, everyone attacked.”
Four girls had shown up to claim the tiny room 106 of Corona House. And in order to protect his room, Koutarou ended up having to fight. The girls had all kind of goals and personalities, and their restless days began.
“Satomi-sama...”
Ruth didn't understand why Koutarou was bringing this topic up. But based on how Koutarou was behaving, she could tell that this was very important to him, so she held back her questions and listened to what he had to say.
“Ten months have passed since then.”
Koutarou counted the months on his fingers and smiled at Ruth.
“During that time, a lot of things happened, right?”
“Yes...”
A lot of things. All kinds of memories popped in to Ruth's head upon hearing that.
Sanae was kidnapped. Theia was attacked by Clan. Underground people that wouldn't obey Kiriha came to attack. They had also acted out plays. And the Christmas party and ski trip had been a blast.
She could remember all these things just by thinking a little. Including all the minor stuff, there were countless memories.
“And... I only now realized. It's thanks to Ruth-san and everyone that I have been so happy these past ten months.”
During these past ten months Koutarou had experienced all kinds of trouble. But it wasn't until now that he realized that only the beginning had troubled him. By the time he learned of the girls’ circumstances, there were no more painful things. Now, Koutarou could confidently say that it was thanks to the invading girls that he had been so happy these past ten months.
He couldn't say it to Yurika or Sanae since it'd just go to their head, but that was the truth. And because that was the truth, Koutarou had returned from the past Forthorthe. To fulfill the girls’ wishes and protect this every day.
“S-Sato....”
Koutarou's words sunk into Ruth's chest and her heart began pounding wildly. Her mind turned white and she couldn't think of anything. A large crack was torn into the wall around her heart.
Oh no, if I listen to this any more, I'll...
Ruth's reasoning warned her. However, she was soon unable to hear that warning as her heart beat even faster.
“Ruth-san, I don't know how you felt about these past ten months. But if you're worrying about your marriage, I want you to choose whatever you believe would bring you the most happiness.”
Koutarou was grateful to the invading girls. And of course, Ruth as well. So Koutarou wanted each and every day in Ruth's life to be as happy as his was. Whether she got married or not, he wanted her to choose what she believed would bring her the most happiness.
“I won't mind what you chose for that. But in exchange, I'll support you regardless of what that choice is.”
That was Koutarou's decision.
For the simple reason of repaying what had been given to him.
“Please choose a future that will give you happiness, one that you won't regret later. That's my answer to your question, no, it's probably my wish.”
If Ruth was anxious about the marriage, then she should think of a method to ease that anxiety. If she wanted to stop the marriage, that was fine. If that happened, Koutarou would do what he could to protect Theia and Ruth. He might even become Theia's vassal as Ruth had suggested. Or he could discuss with the other girls of the room and come up with an even better solution.
Since Koutarou wasn't knowledgeable of Forthorthe's current situation, he didn't want to say anything that could sway Ruth's decision. But he wanted her to choose whatever made her happy. And he would respect her choice and support her. That was Koutarou's answer.
He also felt that it was his duty because as the one keeping Signaltin and Charl's insignia. What Alaia wanted to protect wasn't Signaltin, but the happiness of the people in her world. And the leading figure of people's happiness, Charl, had given him a homemade insignia of rank. In that case, he had to protect Ruth and Theia's happiness as well. Even now, Koutarou was carrying on Alaia and Charl's wish.
“I...”
If Ruth's only worry had been about the arranged marriage, she probably would have annulled it now. Koutarou's answer far exceeded what Ruth had hoped for the other day.
“And what's more is that he would have to resolve himself to give up his own homeland. And he would have to resolve himself that he wouldn't be able to make a new family.”
However, Ruth remembered Theia's words.
If I wish to live my life with Satomi-sama, he would surely do so.... but that would make Satomi-sama unhappy... and I can't let that happen!!
Ruth too wanted Koutarou to live with a smile on his lips. About as much as she wished the same for Theia. And that was barely enough to keep her from annulling the arranged marriage.
“...Is that all?”
Ruth desperately tried to keep her feelings from showing and answered in a calm voice. And in order to keep herself from smiling she gritted her teeth.
“Yes.”
Koutarou didn't think it was strange for Ruth to have such a serious expression. That's because he believed that what he had said two days had really hurt her.
“Then I'll excuse myself here. I have to prepare dinner for my guest after this.”
Ruth bowed her head while maintaining her stiff expression and hurriedly parted with Koutarou. She felt like if she stayed by Koutarou any longer, she would be unable to contain her feelings.
Your highness.... Your highness, this must be what you felt....
And Ruth was finally able to understand the feelings her small master held.
“Well then.”
Ruth sped up after saying a short farewell.
Everything is alright... I was able to pull it off...
Ruth felt a deep relief that she had been able to keep her feelings together and that she had been able to keep Koutarou from being unhappy. Because of that deep relief, however, she failed to pay attention to her footing.
ขณะที่พวกเขาก้าวผ่านประตูโรงเรียน มีไม่สนทนาระหว่าง Koutarou และรูธKoutarou อยากคุยกับรูธ แต่มันเป็นข้อมูลส่วนตัวเพื่อให้เขาไม่สามารถทำเช่นนั้นกับผู้คนรอบข้าง เนื่องจากว่า Koutarou ยังคงเงียบและขาดแคลนอาหารมีความรู้สึกซับซ้อนเกี่ยวกับ Koutarouเมื่อขาดแคลนอาหารได้รับคำแนะนำกับ Koutarou เกี่ยวกับเหตุการณ์นี้สองวันที่ผ่านมา เขาได้กล่าวว่า สิ่งที่ไม่ควรเป็นพิมพ์ดีดรบกวน แต่หลังจากพูดคุย Theia ขาดแคลนอาหารตอนนี้เข้าใจความตั้งใจของ Koutarou อย่างไรก็ตาม คำเหล่านั้นยังทำเธอเศร้า ส่วนผู้หญิงของเธอต้อง Koutarou จะบอกอะไรเพิ่มเติมและอีกอย่างหนึ่ง นางรูธถูกกลัวของปกติรอบ Koutarou เพราะเธอเชื่อว่า เธอจะไม่สามารถทำการตัดสินใจของเธอเกี่ยวกับการแต่งงาน เธอต้องการหลีกเลี่ยงการ Koutarou เพราะเธอรู้สึกเหมือนเธอจะทำให้ตัดสินใจบุ่มบ่ามจึง Koutarou และรูธยังคงเงียบ สองของพวกเขามุ่งหน้าไปทางบ้านโคไม่ มีการแลกเปลี่ยนคำ นี้เป็นครั้งแรกที่ได้เคยมีมากความตึงเครียดระหว่างสองที่เงียบต่อหนึ่ง แต่ความเงียบประมาณห้านาทีหลังจากผ่านประตู ยากจนขาดแคลนอาหาร คนทั่วไปได้ลดลง และขาดแคลนอาหารไม่สามารถใช้ความเงียบและความตึงเครียดนี้“... Satomi-sama เพียงสิ่งที่ได้คุณต้องพูด? "นางรูธถามเสียงรุนแรง เสียงของเธอไม่ประกอบด้วยอารมณ์ใด ๆ เลย และก็เกือบเป็นถ้าเธอพูดกับศัตรู ที่ถูกที่สุดบลัฟฟ์เธอสามารถรวบ"มีอะไรอยากจะโทษคุณ"Koutarou อย่างไรก็ตาม ถูกเหมือนเดิม เขาทำกระเป๋าของเขากับนิพจน์ที่ใช้ เช่นเสมอ และเดินในจังหวะเดียวกันเป็นปกติ คนเดียวที่ดูเหมือนจะทำให้ขาดแคลนอาหาร mortified"การขอโทษหรือไม่"เมื่อได้ยินคำนั้น นางรูธแสดงนิพจน์ตรง ๆมันอาจเป็นว่า เขาไม่ต้องการเป็น vassal ของเจ้า...ไม่มีสิ่งที่ขาดแคลนอาหารอาจคิดว่า ของ Koutarou ที่อาจต้องขออภัยในการ สิ่งแรกที่ popped ในหัวของเธอไม่เกี่ยวกับกรณีที่เธอถาม Koutarou ให้บริการ Theia เนื่องจากมันเป็นปัญหาที่สำคัญสูงสุด นิพจน์ของเธอตามธรรมชาติเปิดร้ายแรง"ใช่"Koutarou พยักหน้าเริ่มพูดอะไรก็ได้รบกวนเขาตั้งแต่เช้า"มันไม่เกี่ยวกับการแต่งงานจัดคุณถามฉันประมาณสองวันที่ผ่านมา""เอ๊ะ..."Koutarou เริ่มพูดเกี่ยวกับบางสิ่งบางอย่างที่ขาดแคลนอาหารไม่ได้คาดหวังมันเป็นเกี่ยวกับเวลาที่...เธอได้แน่นอนมันเป็นเกี่ยวกับสิ่งอื่น เพื่อเธอตกใจ และนิพจน์ของเธอรุนแรงละลาย"ในขณะนั้น... ไม่คิดว่า มีอะไรที่ผมจะพูดกับคุณ แต่ฉันในภายหลังรู้ว่า มีบางสิ่งบางอย่างที่ฉันต้องการจะบอกคุณ"" Satomi-sama...อา..."ขาดแคลนอาหารพบว่า มีการเปลี่ยนแปลง และรีบพยายามสร้างนิพจน์ของเธอ"ก่อนอื่นต้องขออภัย ขอ นางรูธซัง ฉันไม่ได้คิดว่า สิ่งที่ผ่านไปแล้ว"Koutarou glanced เป็นตาของนางรูธขณะ apologizing"วายใช่..."สับสน นางรูธ nodded ศีรษะของเธอ เห็นว่า Koutarou instinctively ยิ้ม wrylyจริง ๆ ควรได้คิดเกี่ยวกับเราน้อย ขอ นางรูธซังKoutarou รู้ว่า immature เขาเป็นสายตาของนางรูธกังวลสองวันที่ผ่านมาและเห็นนางรูธสับสนหน้าเขาซ้อนกัน"หมู่เกาะนี้... สิ่งที่อยากให้เก็บไว้กับตัวเอง"Koutarou เริ่มต้น ด้วยการพูดที่ และเปลี่ยนอย่างรวดเร็วของเขาจากนางรูธ แต่ เขามองเข้าไปในท้องฟ้าฤดูหนาว"ครอบครัวสูญเสียแม่ช่วงต้น และฉันและพ่อของฉันอาศัยอยู่ของเราเอง เกี่ยวกับปี การโอนย้ายของพ่อได้เลือก...เหมือนฉันได้รับการยอมรับโรงเรียนนี้ และฉันสิ้นสุดขึ้นอยู่กับตัวเอง"ในฤดูหนาวสีฟ้าใหญ่ ฟ้ามีเมฆเล็ก ๆ ตัวเดียว และขนาดเล็กเช่นเดียวกับที่เมฆ ควรอยู่ในเมืองขนาดใหญ่บนเขาเอง Koutarou"แต่ที่ไม่ได้เกิดขึ้น วันหลังจากผมย้ายใน คนโจมตี"สี่สาวได้แสดงค่าอ้างห้องเล็ก ๆ 106 บ้านโค และเพื่อปกป้องห้องของเขา Koutarou สิ้นสุดการต่อสู้ หญิงมีทุกชนิดของเป้าหมายและบุคลิก และเริ่มต้นวันของสโมสร"Satomi-sama..."นางรูธไม่เข้าใจทำไม Koutarou ได้นำหัวข้อนี้ขึ้น แต่ตามวิธีสังเกตการ Koutarou เธอสามารถบอกได้ว่า ที่ นี้เป็นสิ่งสำคัญมากสำหรับเขา เธอเดิมเธอถาม และฟังสิ่งที่เขาได้พูด"สิบเดือนแล้วตั้งแต่นั้น"Koutarou นับเดือนบนนิ้วมือของเขา และยิ้มที่ขาดแคลนอาหาร"ในช่วงเวลานั้น มากสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้น ขวา""ใช่..."มากสิ่ง ทุกความทรงจำที่ popped ในหัวของนางรูธเมื่อได้ยินที่เสน่ห์คือการลักพาตัว Theia ถูกโจมตีตระกูล ใต้ดินคนที่ไม่เชื่อฟัง Kiriha มาโจมตี นอกจากนี้พวกเขายังได้ดำเนินออกเล่น และคริสมาสต์ปาร์ตี้และสกีเดินได้เป็นระเบิดเธอสามารถจำสิ่งเหล่านี้ทั้งหมด โดยคิดเพียงเล็กน้อย รวมถึงทุกสิ่งเล็กน้อย มีความทรงจำมากมาย"And. ... ฉันตอนนี้เท่านั้นรับรู้ มันคือรูธซังและคนที่ฉันเคยมีความสุขเหล่านี้เดือน 10 ที่ผ่านมา"ในช่วง 10 เดือนที่ผ่านมาเหล่านี้ Koutarou มีประสบการณ์ทุกปัญหา แต่มันไม่ได้จนถึงตอนนี้ที่รู้ว่า เริ่มต้นมีปัญหาเขา ตามเวลาเขาได้เรียนรู้สถานการณ์ของหญิง มีสิ่งที่เจ็บปวดไม่ ตอนนี้ Koutarou มั่นพูดว่า ก็ขอบคุณหญิงบุกรุกที่เคยมีความสุขเหล่านี้เดือน 10 ที่ผ่านมาเขาไม่กล่าว Yurika หรือเสน่ห์เนื่องจากมันจะเพียงแค่ไปที่หัวของพวกเขา แต่ที่เป็นความจริง และเนื่องจากที่ความจริง Koutarou รับจาก Forthorthe ผ่านมา เพื่อตอบสนองความปรารถนาของหญิง และปกป้องนี้ทุกวัน"S-ซา..."คำของ Koutarou จมหายเข้าไปในหน้าอกของนางรูธ และหัวใจของเธอเริ่มห้ำอาละวาด ใจของเธอหันขาว และเธอไม่คิดอะไร รอยแตกขนาดใหญ่ฉีกเป็นผนังรอบห้องของเธอOh no, if I listen to this any more, I'll...Ruth's reasoning warned her. However, she was soon unable to hear that warning as her heart beat even faster.“Ruth-san, I don't know how you felt about these past ten months. But if you're worrying about your marriage, I want you to choose whatever you believe would bring you the most happiness.”Koutarou was grateful to the invading girls. And of course, Ruth as well. So Koutarou wanted each and every day in Ruth's life to be as happy as his was. Whether she got married or not, he wanted her to choose what she believed would bring her the most happiness.“I won't mind what you chose for that. But in exchange, I'll support you regardless of what that choice is.”That was Koutarou's decision.For the simple reason of repaying what had been given to him.“Please choose a future that will give you happiness, one that you won't regret later. That's my answer to your question, no, it's probably my wish.”If Ruth was anxious about the marriage, then she should think of a method to ease that anxiety. If she wanted to stop the marriage, that was fine. If that happened, Koutarou would do what he could to protect Theia and Ruth. He might even become Theia's vassal as Ruth had suggested. Or he could discuss with the other girls of the room and come up with an even better solution.Since Koutarou wasn't knowledgeable of Forthorthe's current situation, he didn't want to say anything that could sway Ruth's decision. But he wanted her to choose whatever made her happy. And he would respect her choice and support her. That was Koutarou's answer.He also felt that it was his duty because as the one keeping Signaltin and Charl's insignia. What Alaia wanted to protect wasn't Signaltin, but the happiness of the people in her world. And the leading figure of people's happiness, Charl, had given him a homemade insignia of rank. In that case, he had to protect Ruth and Theia's happiness as well. Even now, Koutarou was carrying on Alaia and Charl's wish.“I...”If Ruth's only worry had been about the arranged marriage, she probably would have annulled it now. Koutarou's answer far exceeded what Ruth had hoped for the other day.“And what's more is that he would have to resolve himself to give up his own homeland. And he would have to resolve himself that he wouldn't be able to make a new family.”However, Ruth remembered Theia's words.If I wish to live my life with Satomi-sama, he would surely do so.... but that would make Satomi-sama unhappy... and I can't let that happen!!Ruth too wanted Koutarou to live with a smile on his lips. About as much as she wished the same for Theia. And that was barely enough to keep her from annulling the arranged marriage.“...Is that all?”Ruth desperately tried to keep her feelings from showing and answered in a calm voice. And in order to keep herself from smiling she gritted her teeth.“Yes.”Koutarou didn't think it was strange for Ruth to have such a serious expression. That's because he believed that what he had said two days had really hurt her.“Then I'll excuse myself here. I have to prepare dinner for my guest after this.”Ruth bowed her head while maintaining her stiff expression and hurriedly parted with Koutarou. She felt like if she stayed by Koutarou any longer, she would be unable to contain her feelings.Your highness.... Your highness, this must be what you felt....And Ruth was finally able to understand the feelings her small master held.“Well then.”Ruth sped up after saying a short farewell.Everything is alright... I was able to pull it off...Ruth felt a deep relief that she had been able to keep her feelings together and that she had been able to keep Koutarou from being unhappy. Because of that deep relief, however, she failed to pay attention to her footing.
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