Reincarnated As The Only Son (18 years old) Of The Arrogant And Wicked Marquis Family. - Chapter 25: Together With Luna①

Together With Luna①

“Beret-sama, you shall wear this embroidered navy blue suit today.”

“And let’s get your hair done. Let me help you with it.”

“It’s looking good, Beret-sama. Please be at the meeting place 20 minutes before.”

“Beret-sama’s attire and Luna-sama’s attire will stand out in the city. Please make sure to stay in a safe place.”

I was being escorted off by Shea, who had a different, crisp demeanor than usual, and had arrived at the side of the grand clock tower attached to the shrine building.

“…Looks like Luna hasn’t arrived yet.”

This was the meeting place we agreed on.

I looked around, checked to see if she wasn’t here, and looked up at the clock tower.

It was now 10 minutes past 13:00.

20 minutes to go… Right on schedule.

After confirming the approximate time, I was about to move my legs to sit down on a nearby bench.

“Why did you ignore me, Beret St. Ford? I’m here.”

“Oo!? I-I’m sorry! I didn’t see you…. You’re already here?”

“Yes, I was sitting on the back bench, but it sure is hard to see from here.”

Luna affirmed my bitter excuse, but the truth was that Luna’s appearance had changed so much that I didn’t notice her.

Her blue hair, which was usually tied into two buns, was down long, and she was wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a black one-piece dress with a grayish-yellow poncho coat.

Luna still had the same voice, expression, and sleepy eyes, but her neat fashion and appearance attracted the eyes of those around her.

“Uhmm, I was wondering how long you’ve been waiting for, Luna.　I thought you were going to be here five minutes before the agreed time.”

“I just arrived a few minutes back.”

“Is that true? Are you sure you’re not borrowing a line from a romance novel?”

Even though I said it in a flow, I was right.

“You are quite right. I actually arrived an hour ago.”

“Y-you were there that long ago?! I’m really sorry. I made you wait.”

“Please don’t worry about it. I just didn’t know the standard for when I should arrive. Next time, I’ll make it 20 minutes before.”

“Ah, ahaha… I should have talked to you about that too.”

I guessed what Shea said about her never having played before was really true.

I should have made more efforts to arrange our schedules.

“Um, when you were waiting… was everything okay?”‘

“What are you talking about?”

“Did anyone call out to you? That outfit looks really good on you, and you look so cute with your hair down.”

“…a”

Instantly, Luna pulled on her wide-brimmed hat deeply.

“Did you get approached by about 10 people?”

“…N-not that many. There were four of them, but for some reason I got tongue-lashed by all of them. I don’t understand.”

“Maybe it’s because you didn’t respond to any of them. Luna.”

Knowing her, it was to be expected.

The way she ignored them without changing any expression or showing any interest.

“Was my response bad? He didn’t even say his name, and I don’t even know him.”

“It’s hard to say, but a little reaction might be acceptable, like shaking your head.”

“I see. I’m sorry for what I did. I’ll be careful next time.”

“Well, if they have something important to say, the other person will probably say his or her name first, so I don’t think you need to consciously respond to that.”

“I see.”

Luna tilted her head at the statement that had been going to and fro. when I explained to her the reason why.

“That response would be a tremendous relief to your family and to your future lover.”

“Because they could trust that I wouldn’t take on someone’s offer?”

“Yes. I think they would be happy about it. Glad on the fact that you say ‘NO’ to invitations of the opposite sex.”

“Will you be glad too?”

Luna responded with a somewhat biting look, and looked at me with an upward glance

“Of course. Wouldn’t Luna be the same way? If I were approached by someone of the opposite sex and I had a mixed reaction, you’d be worried, wouldn’t you?”

“I’d feel bad about it… I might give you a warning later.”

“Haha, right. So thanks. For waiting for me after everything that happened.”

“I’m not here to be thanked. I went out today to spend time with you.”

“…So very thank you.”

It’s kind of out of tune when Luna said it just now… Like, it’s not often for her to say this…

I thought it would take me a while to get used to this different image of her.

“You know, I’ve always wondered about… Aren’t you stepping back a little bit as you speak? Luna.”

“…That’s not true.”

For a moment, her shoulders moved with a jerk.

“Oh, maybe I’m wearing something weird…? Like you’re embarrassed to walk next to me…?”

“Not at all. I think it’s… c-cool.”

Luna again touched her hat and pulled on it.

“I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. I’m just nervous. I’ve never met up with anyone or played with anyone before.”

“Ahh, I see.”

“And… it’s the first time I’ve seen you in these clothes other than the uniform…”

“Well, don’t worry, don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll get over your nervousness soon.”

“Yes… Thank you.”

Luna, bowing politely, said so.

“Um, what are we going to do now?”

“I’m thinking of going around the shopping district for now. I hear there are many things to do there, so I think we’ll enjoy it.”

“I understand. Shall we go?”

Just as we were finishing our conversation, I witnessed something I hadn’t expected her to do.

“Here… Take my hand please.”

“What?”

Luna extended her slender, flawless hand toward me.

“Onee-san said that whenever you are being escorted, you should always hold hands.”

“…”

T-there is such a rule? Well, if Luna’s sister says so, it must be so…

I couldn’t say ‘there’s no such a thing’ to something I didn’t know.

“Then, I’m gonna hold your hand, okay?”

“….Thank you very much.”

“Well then, let’s go. If there’s any place you want to go, you can let me know.”

“Excuse me, but, let’s not hold hands. I didn’t realize it would make me so nervous.”

“Hmm? Actually, upon thinking about it, it’s safer this way, so I might as well ask you to let it be.”

I would have been responsible if something happened to the baron’s daughter, and I’m the one who invited her to play with me in the first place…

Luna was the one who stated her feelings while hiding her face with a hat, but it was she who awakened his sense of responsibility by holding hands.

It was also because he knew that she did not dislike it physiologically, since it was she who suggested it first.

“Please don’t be unkind to me…”

“Well, it was you, Luna, who said, ‘ I would like to leave my escort to you’ so I don’t have any other choice.”

“…Jeez”

“Hahaha.”

She tried to shake her hand away with a pull, but gave up quickly as I added more strength to my hand holding hers.