Yuuto Akihiro was just an ordinary high school student-until everything changed in an instant. On his way home from school with his childhood friend Kaede Miyuki and three classmates-Thoru Asahi, Haruto Itsuki, and Kousuke Subaru-a mysterious rift i...
This morning, I stood in front of the mirror, gazing at my brand-new uniform. The fabric felt soft, the design was elegant-far more luxurious than anything I had ever imagined.
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"Wow... I look like a noble," I murmured softly, the corners of my lips curling into a faint smile.
After finishing up, I took a deep breath. "Yosh! Time to go!"
The moment I opened the door, Prince Leon was already standing there, waiting for me with a warm smile.
"Good morning, Avrora."
"Ah... Good morning, Prince. Were you... waiting for me?"
Leon nodded gently. "That's right. You... look beautiful today."
My cheeks instantly flushed. "R-really? You... You look handsome too, Prince."
To my surprise, a hint of red crept onto his face as well. So even a prince can get embarrassed... I see.
Leon cleared his throat awkwardly. "Let's go."
I nodded, trying to calm the pounding of my heart. We walked side by side, but my chest felt heavy. I wanted so badly to tell him... that I was his little sister. But... not yet.
I'm sorry... Onii-sama...
As we made our way to the academy, I could feel the cold stares from every direction. Whispers full of disdain echoed in my ears.
"Why is a commoner walking with the Prince?"
"They actually look close... How disgraceful."
I bit my lip. Their gazes pierced through me. I looked at Leon, anxiety clouding my expression.
"Prince... maybe... you should keep your distance from me."
Leon stopped in his tracks and looked straight into my eyes. "Why?"
I lowered my gaze. "If you keep walking with someone like me... your reputation..."
Without another word, he flicked my forehead.
"Ow!"
"I don't care about that," he said as he playfully ruffled my hair. "Why are you the one worrying about my reputation?"
"P-Prince... stop that, you'll mess up my hair..."
"That's your punishment," he teased with a soft laugh.
Then suddenly... he gently took my hand. My heart almost stopped.
"W-What's wrong?"
Leon just smiled. "Nothing at all."
Before long, we arrived at the classroom. As I opened the door, I froze. Princess Liza...!
She gracefully approached us. "Welcome, Prince Leon. Oh? Who's this girl? Is she your sister? She looks quite similar to you."