Reincarnated As The Only Son (18 years old) Of The Arrogant And Wicked Marquis Family. - Chapter 28: Luna ④

Luna ④

“Thanks to you, Luna, I didn’t have to question my decision. Thank you.”

“No.”

She shook her head and denied it, but her advice was really helpful.

‘Girls like things they can use on a daily basis.’

‘In Shea’s case, anything that she can put on may be a good idea.’

Opinions from the same gender were very helpful.

As a result, I bought a yellow hair clip and a necklace decorated with pink natural stones as a gift.

“Also, I wasn’t there… anything that you wanted, Luna?”

“Yes. There were some nice items, but I didn’t really want them.”

“I-I see.”

If I found something she wanted, I would return the favor by buying it. I chose this shopping street with this idea in mind, but it didn’t work out as I had hoped.

Although I picked up an item, I immediately put it back where I found it.

She was a girl who didn’t feel any desire for things and didn’t showed any feelings at all.

“But, the shopping district was a lot of fun. It was a little noisy, though.”

“Hahaha, I’m glad to hear that.”

Although I missed the opportunity, it seemed to have been a good harvest.

“I hope she’ll be pleased with the gift you purchased for her…’

“I have to admit, I’m not sure if she’ll accept it. Because it’s Shea we are talking about, she’s going to be reserved with her hands shaking. I’m sure.”

“I’m sure she’ll be very reluctant to accept it. It’s normal for a valet to be reserved, so I think you should take that into consideration when you stand in front of her.”

“I will do so. I can’t have my present returned.”

“I wish you the best of luck.”

It would probably depend on the character of the servant, but in Shea’s case, it would not be a good idea to give the gift directly to her, saying ‘Here, a present.’

I would have to think of a way to give it to her that would make her feel as unreserved as possible.

“So where to next? You seem to have a destination in mind.”

“Yeah. We’re almost there.”

We passed through the shopping street.

After several tens of minutes of going along the curvy road toward the next destination, 

finally, it came into view.

A three-story building with a monastery design stood majestically on a spacious site.

The Royal Grand Library, ever popular with readers.

Then, Luna also noticed the library, too.

She turned her devouring gaze as if she had found her prey.

…It would have been easier for me if she had directed this reaction toward the item as well…

I couldn’t help but let out a chuckle to myself.

“Um, is that the Royal Library?”

“Yes, it is. Aren’t you excited?”

“…No…”

“Really?”

“No.”

Luna denied it twice, but there was a clenching response in our joined hands.

How could Luna, who usually read the books in the library, not be curious about this large library?

She might be refraining from doing so in order not to make me feel uncomfortable, but there was no point in that.

“That’s too bad, I planned on going to this library today.”

“…”

Luna gasped, stopped and looked at me with a stern look in her eyes.

“You must have changed your plans based on my reaction.”

“No, it’s true.”

“I can’t believe it. I am out to play with you today. Unlike the shopping district, the library is not a place to play. You will have to restrain your conversation and you will not be able to concentrate on your partner. There is no way that would be part of the plan.”

“Well, I see what you mean, but…”

“Then let’s go where we are supposed to be.”

She pulled on my joined hands, but I didn’t follow through.　

“But it’s true? This is the place where we are supposed to be. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you where we were going, because I wanted to surprise you.”

“Then answer me. Why did you choose a library that is not suitable for playing?”

Luna still thought that I changed the plan out of her concern, but she misunderstood. There was no need to be troubled about why I chose this library.

“Because the library is another place where we both enjoy.”

“….”

“I think we should have fun in our own way, because everyone has their own way of having fun. It’s certainly not the right place to play, but we can have a good time in a way that suits both of us.”

The library was included in today’s plan.

The fact that I didn’t tell her the destination until the last minute to surprise her only led to this misunderstanding.　

When I explained the reason to her, Luna blinked her eyes and then returned her gaze to normal.

“Are you sure you haven’t made any changes?”

“Yes. It’s a good place to take a break.”

“….!”

She noticed the words “place to take a break,” then glanced at me and asked a question with an upward glance.

“How did you know …… that I was tired?”

“Luna, you are an indoor person, so anyone who knows you will understand. You have been walking a lot, which is different from usual, so your legs are probably tired, and you are also probably tired from being in an unfamiliar environment.”

“I see. …I am sorry about that. It’s because I don’t have much energy.”

“Don’t be sorry. I like reading with you, Luna.”

Luna, who was probably at a loss for words, responded to me by putting her hat back on as deeply as she could and bowing her head.

“Let’s go inside then.”

“…But first, let me ask you something.”

“What?”

“When we’re done reading, can you …hold my hand again?”

“Sure. I can at least do that much.”

“Thank you very much. I’m glad…”

At that moment, our hands which were joined together, I could feel strength in it.

∮　

Afterwards.

“Look at this, Beret St. Ford. This is an out-of-print philosophy book. It’s amazing.”

“Wow, that’s great.”

After that, Luna approached me at a brisk pace and happily showed me the complicated book.

—And then.

“I’m sorry, I’d like a four-leaf bookmark and this feather bookmark, please.”

Seeing an opening, a man approached the reception entrance and surreptitiously purchased a bookmark made of metal that was sold at the counter.

‘Girls like things they can use on a daily basis.’

To her who gave this advice.