I Tried to Become a Worthless Scumbag to Break Our Engagement for His Happiness, but Instead I Was Hugged, Kissed, and Sworn Eternal Love by the Ice Knight (BL) - CHAPTER 36
He always did his end-of-day work properly so that tomorrow’s self would not suffer.
Because of his experience in the East, Fleck cleaned around the desk. At the same time, he also cleaned inside the old student council room.
Though he dragged his feet with a limp, Heliosphere never once stopped him. Because Heliosphere was cleaning together with him.
Even holding a broom, Heliosphere was beautiful. And the knight who naturally helped as if it were obvious. Annoying as it was, Fleck found himself falling for him all over again.
“Fleck.”
“Yes.”
“Tomorrow the academy is closed. Do you have any plans?”
As he put the cleaning tools away, Fleck’s eyes widened at the question. A holiday meant a whole day with no work. In the East, that had been nothing but a dream story. So the Central really did have such a thing… He thought about it deeply.
And then he remembered what his sisters had told him. When he got a holiday, they would go buy clothes together. But, asked like this by Heliosphere, all Fleck could say was, “No, not really.” Because the way he asked was seeking agreement. Even Fleck could understand that much.
So, the question was, where should he accompany him? Straightening his back like a civil official, Fleck prepared himself.
“I see. Then let’s go out together.”
Heliosphere’s face lit up with a happy smile. So answering that he had no plans had been the right answer. Fleck almost puffed up with joy, but he somehow kept his expression under control.
Wait, what did he just say?
“Uh, g-go… out?”
The word going out did not carry the scent of work. So it really was going out? Eh? That means… eh?
No way, Fleck told himself, optimistic. It must be some business matter where his skills as a civil official would be needed.
“I’ll come pick you up tomorrow morning, so wait for me.”
A hand stroked his head, then down to his shoulder, his arm, and finally his hand. Heliosphere’s hand was beautiful, even to the fingertips. A little cold. Fleck couldn’t help but squeeze back. Before he could let go in a panic, the hand tightened, holding him so he could not escape.
“And don’t forget your staff.”
“Ah, u-um, yes.”
For a while, until the cold faded from Heliosphere’s hand, that hand did not let go. When he returned home, Fleck apologized to his sisters properly. That tomorrow was a holiday, but since Heliosphere had invited him, he was sorry.
“Well, you can’t refuse him.”
“Please enjoy yourself.”
But instead of reacting the way he expected, his sisters responded in the exact opposite way.
They even helped him dress up as best as they could.
“Why are you two so cheerful about this?”
“Well, you know, right?”
“Don’t you think so, Sister?”
“Of course.”
“So much sisterly bond…”
Surrounded by his affectionate stepsisters, who debated back and forth about his outfit,
Fleck—decorated and dressed up endlessly—thought that fashion was truly troublesome.
And so, the body and heart that had been hardened on the battlefields of the demon lands surrendered to their noisy care.