Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~ - Chapter 33 : Memories of a Distant Day

…Huh? Is this a dream from when I was still young?

Because in front of me, stood a younger version of Serena.

And from a distance, my mother, who should be dead, watched over us while holding Maria in her hands…

“Hey? Why are you holding back so much?”

“Well, you know… she’s a girl.”

“Muuu! Don’t hold back!”

“What?! What do you want me to do?”

“Ugh…”

I think I was practicing swordplay at this time. Serena wasn’t fond of typical girl games and wanted to play with me. Naturally, as the princess, her options were limited… and somehow, I ended up being chosen as her sparring partner because of my sword skills at such a young age.

After that was decided , she often came to play at my house.

“I give up.”

“Stand again!”

Then, Mother beckoned to me. I temporarily paused and went over to Mother, who was sitting in a chair. Mother’s current appearance looked really fragile, so she spent a lot of time outside in the garden.

“Alex, come here for a moment.”

“Mother, what’s wrong?”

“You made Serena cry again, didn’t you?”

“Well, she told me not to hold back. If I go all out, I might hurt her.”

Right, I remember now. During these times, I played with Serena a lot and often made her cry. Serena, being competitive, didn’t want to lose to me. When I got tired of it, I would hold back… and then she’d get angry.

“It’s not good to make girls cry.”

“But I didn’t do anything wrong, did I? You’re kind to girls too, Mother.”

“Yes, but I don’t want you to be the kind of boy who makes girls cry. In other words, adapt to her needs.”

“Ugh… Well, if Mother says so.”

“Hehe~, you’re a good child.”

My sister was a baby at the time, and Father was rarely home. I was in my rebellious phase and wanted some pampering… sp I liked Mother’s delicate and lovely smile. So, when she did this, it stirred up indescribable feelings in me.

“But what should I do? I don’t like troublesome things.”

“Fufu~, you haven’t changed at all. In that case, take it seriously.”

“But won’t she get mad at me?”

“It’s better than making her cry. Serena wants to be on equal terms with you. I think that’s what she’s looking for.”

…Right, I think we had this conversation. But I forgot about it after Mother’s death… Why was that? Probably because Alex sealed it away as a painful memory. It must have resurfaced when I regained his memories through reincarnation.

“Okay, I understand. I’ll do my best for real.”

“Good, that’s what I want. Alex, become a good man in the future so everyone can rely on you.”

“Huh?”

“Surely, you can become a good man. After all, you’re my pride.”

“…Will Mother be happy if I become a good man?”

“Yes, of course.”

…Come to think of it, did we have this conversation? Now, in my current state… When did that happen? I think it was after Mother’s death.

“And take care of your sister Maria and, of course, your father too.”

“I’m okay with Maria, but I don’t like Father.”

“Don’t say that. He loves you too.”

“…Well, I guess there’s no helping it. I’ll do what I can for now.”

“…Thank you, Alex.”

Maybe she already sensed her impending death at that time, after a few months later, Mother passed away.

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