My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending

When I heard that Itsuki went sightseeing in Cabran with Francis, who was a friend of Harold, Erica also planned that his brother was weird. I couldn’t help but wonder if it was there.

Basically, Itsuki is a well-made and proud older brother, but he is too passionate about getting along with Erica and Harold. Erica was happy that he liked Harold.

Maybe it’s because Erica is aware of her love for Harold in her chest.

But the problem is Harold.

He himself does not want to marry Erica. It’s clear that he isn’t happy with the fierce push from Itsuki.

I know why Harold is trying to avoid marrying Erica. Simply put, Erica isn’t strong enough.

Eight years ago that day, Erica’s kindness was nothing more than complacency, and she was bitterly rebuked for spoiling her opponent. When I think about it, it was an opportunity to change Erica’s consciousness and have a clear intention to grow into a person who can support Harold.

Since then, I have spent all my time refining my mental skills so that I can be a suitable partner for Harold. Still, his back chasing is still far away, and even if he reaches out, he is unlikely to reach it.

Harold has advanced as much as Erica has advanced.

He doesn’t stop. Therefore, there are times when I feel like I’m crushed by such anxiety as to whether I can really catch up.

Whenever the weakness lurking in me lifted my head, I remember the tears Harold was secretly shedding that day. He was also desperately fighting anxiety and fear alone, and when he thought about it, he was able to regain his heart that seemed to be frustrated.

Someday, this effort will come to fruition.

“What’s wrong with Erica?”

“I’m tired? Should I get some drink?”

“Let’s go to breathe the outside air rather than that”

Did Erica detect the incident when she was a little pensive? The men around me compete and call out to me.

The second day of the celebration. The place is a lobby for visitors, which is different from yesterday’s hall. Many participants were refraining from here because the hall, which was the venue, was not ready yet.

There is still a grace period until the start time. Erica, who came a step ahead with plenty of time, was surrounded by men in a blink of an eye. Since it happened yesterday, I thought it would be a little uncomfortable, but as soon as I saw that Harold wasn’t near Erica, it rushed to me.

If you look at the faces, half of them are the prey to Harold’s murder yesterday, and in that sense, they may be stubborn.

But other female participants don’t seem to feel very good because they are so interested only in Erica. Erica felt that some envy-filled gazes were flying.

If you move into the room, you can keep a distance from them, but as a relative of the guest of honor, the response is not so good.

I was wondering how to get things done comfortably.

“Bad eyes and fools”

A sharp voice that takes away the heat of the place at once. The men surrounding Erica stop moving.

In the depths of the crowd, Harold stood with a face that didn’t hide his sullenness.

“I’ll do it for three seconds. The guy who wants to meet the same thing as yesterday remains.” He left to scatter the spider cubs. After all it seems that yesterday was a great fear for them.

It was a very helpful result for Erica.

“Thank you Road”

“It’s work. Don’t thank me”

Erica thinks that the imperative form of” don’t do “instead of” don’t need “is what it is.

Harold keeps his arms folded and puts his back on the wall without leaving Erica. It seems that he intends to play the role of Tsuyuharai firmly because he says it is a job. A serious personality that is the opposite of curse can be seen through.

“Where were you?”

“I just got along with Itsuki”

“I’m sorry for the inconvenience caused by my brother again”

“So if you apologize, take good care of him”

“I’m giving up too …”

It would be impossible to stop the runaway of that Harold’s favorite Itsuki. I almost sigh.

Harold hasn’t pursued any further, perhaps by guessing Erica’s feelings.

“By the way, isn’t your brother and Francis together?”

“They left behind … … Erica ”

” Yes “

Just calling my name makes me excited. I hid it and replied, pretending to be as calm as possible.

“Did you call Francis by name now?”

“Yes, I was asked to call that.” So “

” In other words, I don’t think he’s bad, “

” I was surprised because yesterday was sudden. However, I didn’t know who Francis was, so I don’t hate him. “

I don’t like or hate him. Erica’s impression of Francis is that he is a friend of his brother and a little passionate.

But after thinking about something, Harold asked:

“I hear, do you accept if you get married to Francis?”

“tsu”

The voice desperately suppresses the emotions so that they are not exposed. I don’t know what Harold asked, but it was enough to shake Erica’s heart.

It’s difficult to accept if you follow your emotions. That means giving up on being Harold’s companion.

Erica’s goal of being a supporter of Harold is not always achievable without a connection with him. Erica is well aware of that, and will congratulate Harold if he actually has a female companion other than himself.

But Erica couldn’t think of giving up Harold and marrying someone else before he was determined. As long as Harold has the probability of choosing you, no matter how low.

So it’s unacceptable. Erica would have answered that if he was in a position to prioritize only his feelings.

“… Well, I know you’re not willing to marry me, and it’s difficult right now, but it’s a deal with my dad and brother, and that’s Summeragi. If it’s good for you– “

I will accept the marriage. The words that were supposed to follow, however, were interrupted by Harold.

“Are you stupid? It doesn’t matter what your relatives or home is. I’m asking you personally, Erica Sumeragi, what you want to do.”

Erica What do you want to do individually? If you can get rid of your status and position and decide on your own feelings.

The answer to that is fixed. I have a feeling that I have been warming up in my heart for eight years.

“… I wouldn’t accept it if it’s allowed. If it comes true, I … want to connect with someone I really love.”

Looking straight into Harold’s eyes, Erica replied.

Harold, who took it for a while, turned his face down slightly as if he suddenly cut his eyes.

“… That’s right”

It may have been Erica’s mistake.

However, Harold’s face, which spilled with an inorganic voice, was somewhat satisfying.

(Now, for laughter …?)

I had a gentle smile that was different from the usual ironic ridicule. I felt like.

It’s a moment and there’s no way to confirm it anymore. If you confirm it, it will only be denied.

“Hmm, have you finally returned?”

If you follow Harold’s line of sight, Itsuki and Francis walk side by side. Was. When he catches the figure, he turns his back away from the wall he was leaning against.

“If they’re together, weird insects won’t come near you. I’m resting in the room until the start.”

That’s it, Harold disappears from the venue.

Itsuki and Francis came to replace it.

“Where did the road go?”

“It seems to rest in the room until it starts”

“Hmm, did you get tired?”

“If the road is tired, I’m more tired”

“Would you like Fran to rest in the room?”

“I want to do that, but please give me a little time before that, Erica”

“I don’t mind …”

A glimpse of Itsuki. He didn’t want Francis to contact Erica, but he didn’t say anything this time. That means accepting.

What kind of change was there?

“It’s hard to talk here. Let’s go out to the garden”

Francis takes me to the courtyard of the house. There were some people chatting in the garden because of the terrace, but Francis finally stopped when he reached a place where there were no people nearby so that he could stay away from them.

Harold’s question earlier made me feel a little confused.

“So what’s the story?”

“I thought I’d apologize for yesterday. I’m sorry.”

“Please raise your head. I’m certainly surprised, but I’m not angry enough to apologize.”

“Thank you. But this isn’t just an apology to Erica. “

” What do you mean? What did your brother say? “

“No, this is a road … it’s kind of apologetic to Harold. Oh, don’t worry because I don’t want to say anything else.”

“… … Did you know? ”

” I didn’t have any confirmation, but I confessed to Itsuki. “

“That person is …”

My head hurts.

It seems that punishment will be needed again later. It may be better not to be careful, including the case of swinging Harold.

But that’s why apologizing to Erica leads to a disgrace to Harold.

“Well, get a sermon from Harold.”

“Are you a sermon?”

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“In summary, I think you shouldn’t touch Erica. I realized that you’re a scarier person than Itsuki.”

Francis with a bitter smile. Harold seems to have rejected Francis, who approached Erica, he said.

But that’s not possible. Harold doesn’t want to marry Erica, so it would be better for Erica to be tied to someone else.

Otherwise, it’s easy to misunderstand. I’m about to expect.

“… Isn’t it something wrong? I don’t think Harold would say anything about that. “

” Ah … what if Harold didn’t tell Erica anything? It’s usually a troublesome man. “

” What do you mean? “

” Erica is something that Harold cares about. He seems to believe that it isn’t, but it’s not surprising. He said, “Erica isn’t a weak and ephemeral woman who can only be protected. She has the power to fight and the will to oppose her destiny. It’s a solid woman who has it. I can’t handle it while you think it’s just a pretty flower. “

” Oh, Harold-sama.

“If you have any doubts, ask Itsuki. To be honest, I felt like I was able to show the difference in my feelings for Erica.”

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There is no such convenience. Far from being half-trusted and half-suspicious, Ichishin nine doubts 《 Isshinkyugi 》 I feel more suspicious.

But on the other hand, I can’t help thinking if it was true. What I want more than anything else may become a reality. No matter how calm I tell them, I expect them even if I don’t like them.

“… Oh my god, I don’t feel jealous of having such a face”

“Eh?”

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“I don’t know if I’m desperately hiding or biting, but Erica’s face is exuding joy. I can’t make Erica look like that. “Let’s go”

He was pointed out and put his hand on his face.

The cheeks were shaped to express joy. Being aware of that, shame comes up.

“No, this doesn’t mean that …”

“Ku … hahaha”

Erica is so muddy that there is no excuse. Seeing her, Francis couldn’t stand it and blew out.

It further accelerates shame.

“Oh, don’t laugh too much …”

“It was bad, but it’s clear. Erica and Harold’s It’s a wild thing to break in between. “

” That’s … “

” What’s happening? ” I don’t know if that happened, but both of them are seriously thinking about each other just because they aren’t obedient. That seems like there’s no room for anyone else to get in. “

Francis says so with a clear face.

It’s not an easy belief for Erica, who has never been directed to those kinds of emotions and words by Harold, but here’s Harold’s smile. I remember.

Since yesterday, Francis has been making a ferocious appeal to Erica. If Harold had any anxiety or jealousy about it.

If that meant “a relief for Erica saying she didn’t want to accept her marriage to Francis.”

“I’ve never been so happy …”

Erica is small and honest so that Francis doesn’t even hear it. I made it.