Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi

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Chapter 7 – For Things That Go Too Far (5)

“Ah! Would you like chocolate?”

Sienna took out the pocket that Benny had brought for her.

Today’s snack was two pieces of chocolate topped with dried oranges, one of which was handed over to him.

Somehow she remembered the first day of her new semester as a child. Talking to a friend at the back, sharing snacks, and getting closer to each other.

Her heart was beating the same as it was back then. The hand that held the chocolate was stiff without realizing it.

“Thank you.”

He accepted the chocolate without hesitation.

‘I can flirt with something to eat!’

It was the first day he didn’t turn down something. Rather, it even seemed like he was in a good mood.

She clearly saw his lips curl gently.

“Do you like sweets? I like them as well!”

Sienna grinned.

However, the simple question hardened his hand that was holding the chocolate. Dandelion asked, hesitatingly. “Does it look weird to you, too? A grown man likes sweets.”

“No!”

She spoke positively, even waving her hands.

Come to think of it, it was mainly women who enjoyed sweet desserts in this world. One must say that the tacit atmosphere was like so.

But why is that?

“It’s not the slightest bit strange. I’m rather happy. We’ve got one more thing we can do together now.”

Their common ground makes them feel closer to each other. At least, it was the case for Sienna.

He cut the chocolate into bite-sized pieces.

“Sienna, you are really amazing.”

“Yeah?”

“Just… everything.”

The chocolate melted sweetly in his mouth.

***

Sienna randomly called him ‘Dan.’

He didn’t really point it out either.

“Dan, good morning!”

“Good morning, Sienna.”

He made a general statement, but in fact, nothing has changed significantly. To simply put it, just to the extent that the greeting has become a little longer? Oh, it was still a great process that he followed after her and waved his hand back as well.

He used to bow, but he doesn’t anymore.

“Well, how are you?”

He’s so cute.

As he waved his hand awkwardly, Dandelion felt like a harmless, big, and the most precious creature in the world. However, this idea quickly shook.

‘This dandelion… Is he not a player?’

When she pulled out the book from the top and struggled, he appeared from behind and took out the book instead, nor did he avoid eye contact between the bookshelves as well…

‘It’s awkward, but it also seems natural.’

…Like a warm iced Americano.

As she turned around the pillar, she bumped into him.

The book in his hand fell by the wind.

“Are you okay?”

“Ah, yes.”

He hurriedly picked up the book that had fallen to the floor and hid it behind him. It seemed he didn’t know that he looked even more suspicious now.

Besides, it’s a pity, but she’d already seen it.

“50 Ways to Not Step on Your Opponent’s Feet When Dancing?”

His face quickly heated from neck to ear in an instant.

“Huh. Dan can’t dance well?”

Again, she did not miss the opportunity. Sienna gazed at him as plainly as possible, quieting the fuss inside herself.

“Can I help you, then?”

Unlike him, who was restless, she smiled leisurely.

When it comes to dancing, she tends to dance a little.

***

The Debutante Ball was approaching.

Sienna tried on her first dress.

“Isn’t this too much?”

While saying such words, Sienna couldn’t stop the leaking laughter. She fell in love with her bright reflection in the mirror.

Anna, who was tying the dress, said in a determined voice. “Not at all. It’s the day that the princess officially debuts in the social world.”

The first time is special to anyone.

It was an exciting day for Sienna as well.

Anna and the ladies-in-waiting were also burning with enthusiasm. Their voice could be heard continuously.

“How about the necklace His Majesty gave you on your last birthday?”

“I think those shoes will suit this dress better.”

“Isn’t this better for the headdress?”

“Why! Princess has a beautiful neckline, so it goes well with her hair raised.”

The joyful and busy voices of the ladies-in-waiting, the jewelry studded with gorgeous jewels, a dress crafted especially for her, and the scent of flowers in her room.

Her heart kept pounding excitedly, so her body was twisted. Sienna couldn’t take her eyes off of herself in the mirror.

On the first day of the ball, her dress was a light pink off-shoulder dress. In the design that showed off her shoulders, flowers and jewels embroidered on the hem of her dress were shining brightly. In addition, it added youthfulness with the length of her ankles slightly exposed.

After intense discussion, they perfectly set up the decided accessories. Sienna stood quietly in front of the mirror.

“You are so beautiful!”

Anna and the ladies-in-waiting gave a series of exclamations. She replied to the friendly fuss by twirling round and round.

The hem of the slightly puffy dress glowed in a circle.

***

That night, a smile spread over Sienna’s face, lying in her bed after taking a bath.

Today was the day she was able to try on the dress she liked, felt closer to Dandelion, and only good things came to her mind. When she dances with him, she holds his hand, and she can talk up close, and…!

“Ahhhhhh!”

The voice of her heart popped out without fail.

I should be able to sneak a glass of wine on a good day like this.’ She enjoyed a rich cheesecake and sipped wine delightfully. The wines from the royal winery were fantastic.

However, she never knew the tragedy that this moment would bring.

The next day, Sienna grabbed her bitter stomach and went to the library. She recalled last night while lying face down on the table.

With only three glasses of wine, her head was spinning around.

“I’m sick. Trash alcohol!”

Thanks to that, she was in trouble and got a hangover. Her body was sore, her head ache, and her complexion was pale. Even though Anna gave her a hangover medicine, it didn’t really work.

“Sienna.”

But the moment her eyes met his, Sienna forgot about her hangover for a while. The pain was to be forgotten with even greater shock. Although it’s morning, he had a handsome face without any swelling.

Dandelion was shining brightly in the morning sun.

“Are you all right?”

After peering at her complexion, he asked anxiously.

“I think I’m feeling better.”

“Yes?”

A question mark floated over his head, who couldn’t understand Sienna’s words. She hurriedly turned her words. “Ah! Have you read the book? Did it help?”

Was it ‘50 Ways to Not Step on Your Opponent’s Feet When Dancing’?

“Not yet…”

“You really don’t need my help?”

“I can do it on your own… maybe.” He blurred his words.

Confidence was lost in the way he spoke. Nevertheless, Dandelion immersed himself in the book again. She also opened her book.

Today it was her turn to read 「 The History of the Empire of Khan Vol. 2 」 The Khan Empire was one of Sienna’s overseas escape candidates. However, she couldn’t concentrate at all today. So, Sienna decided to go to the west side to read something interesting.

As she skimmed through her books, her eyes kept turning to Dandelion.

Regardless of her will, her gaze followed him.

Sienna fiddled with the bookshelf idly. She caught a glimpse of him, who was immersed in the book while writing.

A man focusing on something was sexy.

‘Heuk!’

Then, as he raised his head, her eyes and his. Because their eyes suddenly met, she closed her mouth with one hand, surprised. Dandelion’s eyes widened a little, and pointed at himself with his fingers.

“No.”

She replied right away. “I wasn’t looking at you. Absolutely not. No, no.”

Her feet were tingling for no reason, so she pulled out a book and sat down.

‘Embarrassing…’

However, Sienna couldn’t catch the glimpse of the tail of his mouth raised as she ducked her head like she was about to get into the book.

‘The Spirit and Me?’

When she calmed down a little and stared at the cover of the book, she was surprised.

A spirit.

They were already forgotten in Stern. ‘I heard that there were spirits until the Predecessor’s Kings.’ There were only rumors since no one actually saw it in person.

Even though she wasn’t particularly interested in the spirit, Sienna took it out and glanced through the book. The book was organized in the form of the author’s diary, and the preface had the same phrase as a warning.

[ Humans were abandoned by the spirits.

The spirits didn’t love humans anymore. Those who can hear the spirit’s voice are gradually decreasing.

And in the end… 」

“Will it disappear completely?”

Sienna closed the book.

It was something she needed right now.

She left the book in place and returned, but she couldn’t see Dandelion.

“Dan?”

Even when she called, the answer did not come back. Once again, she peered around, but it was only Sienna in the library. She didn’t even see the book he was reading.

“Where did he go?”

He wouldn’t have gone out, and he had never gone back without a word. Thinking so, she calmly went out into the backyard.

“Dan?”

Dandelion was practicing alone in the backyard of the library.

With that funny title book.

Seeing Sienna, he looked a little awkward as someone had caught him. He also seemed quite shy.She slowly approached him, smiling, and took the book in his hand.

“Because there are things in the world that need to be learned outside of the book.”

“…”

“Trust me.”

Sienna put the book down on the floor and reached out her hand towards him. He hesitated and gave her one hand. Through the thin lace gloves, she felt his warmth and trembling. As Sienna put one of his hands on her waist, Dandelion flinched and slightly dropped his hand.

“You have to hold it to dance.”

At her words, he put his slipped hand back in place. Satisfied, Sienna grabbed his left hand and glanced up to see him.

“Ah…”

She also forgot how to speak and breathe for a moment.

“Is there any problem?”

As if he was worried, Dandelion lowered his body and looked at Sienna face to face.

‘Do not come. Don’t come too close. Too close… He’s getting closer. Ah, so perfect.’ The sound of her mind shouting without hesitation was too chaotic to understand. Sienna thought she was getting used to it by now, but if he is this close…

“Hoohoo.”

Finally, Sienna made up her mind and was barely able to start the lesson.

However, his skills were seriously worse than she thought.

In addition, because he was worried about stepping on her, Dandelion’s poster keeps getting more and more awkward.

“Don’t think with your head and focus on me.”

To be honest, Sienna’s body didn’t follow her heart as well. Since it wasn’t originally her own, and she wasn’t in good shape due to the hangover. Still, dancing was one of her favorite things and one of her good skills.

“Focus on me. Which foot I stick out, which way my body leans, when I breathe.”

“What if I step on you?”

Regardless, Dandelion seemed only to be worried about this.

“Then, do it like this.”

At the moment, she immediately came up with a good idea. “You need to answer my questions each time you step on my foot, all right?”

“About anything?”

“Anything.”

“You must be really drunk.”

“I’m not someone so bad to divulge your secrets to.”

At her words, he smiled and took off his heavy shoes.

“Dan?”

“I am anxious.”

“Then, I should take it off as well.”

Sienna said as she took off the high heels, which she had no need to worry about, and laid them neatly next to his shoes.

“You don’t have to!’’

“I like this, too.”

The bare ground was damp, cool, and a little itchy, though it wasn’t too bad.

“Shall we start?”

As she finally took a step, she saw Arthur running in the distance. He found her right away without time to catch his gasping breath.

“Princ, no, Lady!’’

“What is it?”

“A moment, please.”

Arthur whispered as he noticed Dandelion next to her.

“His Majesty is urgently looking for you.”

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