Reijou Wa Mattari Wo Goshomou Volume 1 Chapter 6 Part1

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Okay.. I had the chapter numbering wrong.. ( /w) welp.

*heavy breathing seeing the chapter heading*

Chapter 3 : New Friend

1 Flirting

It has been some time since I started the café and am already accustomed to the preparation work before the opening time.

The morning that day, the Rotos were helping in cleaning and we ate the French toast with marshmallows that we made together-

Despite it's not the opening time yet, the doorbell had rang. The Rotos who were siting by the counter table jumped down to the floor in a fl.u.s.ter.

"My apologies but, we're not open yet-"

Looking to the door, I was shocked. The one who stood there was a refined old man. The old man had silver hair with a tinge of sky blue, and looking closer there were mixed with white hair. Wearing a deep blue trench coat with a silver stripe vest and his wrinkled face looked full of kindness.

"Good morning, Rhonya" The old man with a warm smile, he is my grandfather.

"Grandfather Ronard!"

I was so happy that he came to visit that I embraced him without thinking. Grandfather gently caught me.

"It has been a while. How about having breakfast together? I have some French toast" (Rhonya)

"Why, I'll partake" (Grandp henceforth G-pa)

"Alright!"

Having breakfast together. What a joy.

"Good morning, Rhonyojousama"

A voice from behind my grandfather. Sneaking a peek behind my grandfather, there stood Ramo, his guard. Ramo with dark navy hair and eyes was wearing a black tailcoat.

"Good morning, Ramo. Would you like to have some French toast as well?"

"Thank you for the invite, but please do not mind me and enjoy it together with Ronard-sama"

Bowing down his bead, Ramo declined. He was not tense like back when he was tasked to guard me but his sense of duty was as strong as it was. Dully noting his status, he always stood a step behind.

"… I see"

Even when I had invited him to tea several times, he always declined and we had never shared a table before.

But since it's such a rare chance, I hope he would drink a cup of coffee.

"Good morning, spirits" Grandfather greeted the Rotos who were hiding behind the counter. Although the Rotos were shocked, they gradually all came out bubbly then bowed down.

I'm sure the shy-natured Rotos will warm up quickly after this.

Heading to the kitchen to make grandfather's share of toast and returning back to the counter, the Rotos were munching their cheeks full with the French toast. Grandfather pleasantly looked at them.

Serving the plate of French toast, grandfather then smiled kindly.

"How are you faring? Living alone and handling the café."

"It's going well and very meaningful. The coffee and cakes sell great too"

Whilst eating breakfast, I reported about several things to grandfather. Like the old times, I told him everything that I thought of.

The never changing times even after I stopped being a n.o.ble.

While feeling embarra.s.sed, I continued eating the French toast. The light fragrance of the vanilla's sweetness spread throughout my mouth, a flavor which I really like. The Rotos lightly responded while I continued my stories whilst filling their cheeks full of the small portions of French toast.

After the sweet breakfast, next was coffee time. I served strong fragrant coffee to both grandfather and Ramo. Although Ramo looked hesitant to accept it, he received it in the end.

"….It's very delicious. I truly thank you, milady" Sipping the coffee, Ramo politely thanked me. He then looked closer within the cup.

What cued me to brew coffee was Ramo. And that was also the reason why Ramo had to stop being my guard. ….Altough it was somewhat complicated, how I wish we can peacefully enjoy a cup of coffee together.

Looking back to grandfather, I wanted to talk about the Demis next. About how they showed me how Demis transform, and how fluff they were. But before I could, grandfather spoke up first.

"Have you made new friends?" And so he inquired while elegantly taking a sip of coffee.

"Fri..ends.."

I have met many different people ever since I came here. But to call them friends, none came to mind. Although the townspeople are kind, but if you asked me if they are my friends, I feel that it's not quite right. Even the customers who visit every day, I don't think we are close enough to be called friends.

I.. have not made new friends.

Getting into deep thoughts, grandfather finished his cup of coffee and smiled.

"Let me know when you have made new friends the next I come. I'll be back again"

"Eh…. Are you going already?"

Even though I still have so much more to talk about.

"…To tell the truth, I came to find Robert-kun"

The moment I heard that name, my body s.h.i.+vered, and I felt my blood gus.h.i.+ng through.

Grandfather patted my back and told me "It's fine. I did not tell him where you are."

Robert is the name of my brother. The eldest son of the Gavizera house, a prideful and resolute person, and very strict with me.

I wonder why that brother of mine is looking for me. Thinking back on everything he had done to me, I doubt that he is worried about me. Dragging me back would not benefit the Gavizera house in any way… I do not want to know the reason, it somehow frightens me.

"If I stay too long, there is a probability that Robert might sniff you out. So just in case, I'm holding back to visit you" (G-pa)

"alright, I understood" (Rhonya)

If it's my brother, he would be suspicious of grandfather's absence and chase after him.

Turning pale, grandfather then gently patted my head.

"And… Schneider-kun too, he came to me, asking for your location"

"Eh? He.. did?" Astounded.

If he did look for grandfather to reason with him about the annulment of the engagement, it would make sense but.. to ask of my location…

"…Should I tell him of your location?" Putting his hand on my shoulder, grandfather looked straight into me. Without a need to think of the answer, I quickly shook my head to the sides.

"…Are you sure? You both were so close to each other back then. And that time when you got a cold, he stayed by your side and cared for you even when everyone else did not allow him to…. Are you not giving him another chance?"

…How nostalgic. I remembered something like that happened, but the future he chose was not to be with me.

"Schneider had found the one he truly loves. I do not have the right to bind him. I hope for him to be happy with someone who will be with him at all times and support him." And so I replied while looking straight to grandfather.

"….I understand then. Please don't force yourself with your work. Make friends and live happily, Rhonya" Grandfather put up a gentle smile, then kissed me on the cheek. I tightly hugged him back.

Ramo then took out a magic tool, a black cane which activates a teleportation spell.

I then moved some steps away from grandfather.

The moment Ramo swung the cane, a magic circle shone beneath him and grandfather's feet. A white mist then appeared and covered them. Gradually, the mist dispersed and vanished, and so did the two.

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Rotos… kawaii..

You go girl Rhonya! Don't go back to that idiot man >:3 you have more choice of ikemens over choosing him.

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