The Incompetent Noblewoman Marries the 'Devil of the Far East' as a Substitute Bride—Told by Her Parents to 'Die in Place of Your Sister,' She Left the House, but Her New Family Turned Out to Be Wonderful and She's Happy - Episode 1.18
The next day.
I was in the large public bath.
“Um, I can wash my own body…”
There are many people in black suits (the women’s team) waiting around me.
“No, Miss, you don’t have to do anything!”
“Yes! We’ll take care of it!”
After granting the black-clad individuals the ability to control their powers, their attitude changed quite a bit.
Everyone is eager to take care of me.
Even though I can do it myself, they help me change clothes and take care of my hair.
Everyone was kind from the beginning, but recently, especially, they have been doing various things for us.
Somehow, I feel like I’ve become a person of high status… but I must not forget.
I am a bottom-tier person.
“Hey! I’m the one who takes care of Lady Rei’s hair!”
“No way! I’m going to wash each and every one of my hairs carefully!”
Screaming, the black-clad people were arguing about who would wash my hair.
“Okay, okay, no need to make a fuss.”
The one coordinating them is Akino Akemi, also known as Doumeki Momoki.
With just one word from Akino, everyone falls silent.
“Alright, I’ll wash your hair, Miss”
“You’re trying to get ahead, aren’t you?”
After that, I had my body thoroughly cleaned.
Even after getting out of the bath, they spend a long time brushing my hair and even doing my makeup.
“Um, excuse me… is it really necessary to go this far?”
Akino Akino, who is next to the makeup artist in black, says.
“Of course, there is. After all…”
With a gasp, Akino Shuno’s eyes widen.
“It’s your first date with Satoru-sama and the young lady!”
Flashback to last night.
While we were having dinner together, Satoru-sama said this.
“Tomorrow afternoon, I’m going out.”
“Going out… are you? Have a good time.”
Lord Satoru is a military officer who protects the Far East.
It seems that the main job is Yomawari a job of subduing night demons, but there are also other duties as a soldier.
I thought you were going to work, but…
“No… um, to Asakusa, w-we’re going out together.”
“Are we going out together…?”
“Ah, you haven’t seen the city yet, have you? Well, I’ll show you around.”
Then, Aojiro-kun, who was eating next to me, stood up and shouted.
“It’s a dateeeeeee!”
And
End of flashback.
“It’s a date. When else are you going to get pumped up if not here?!”
The women’s team is nodding a lot.
“Um… but, isn’t this a bit too much…?”
The reflection in the mirror was supposed to be me, but it was at a level where I could say it was a different person.
That indigo-colored one is already a beautiful kimono, and her hair looks somehow glossy and seems to be shining a bit.
After soaking in the herbal bath and receiving a thorough oil massage, my skin is as smooth as a boiled egg.
However, the makeup is kept light.
“Miss, you are beautiful even without makeup. A light touch of makeup is more than enough.”
“Exactly! Just as you are, you look beautiful!”
Once again, the usual negative thoughts are welling up.
Everyone took the time to try to make me beautiful.
It’s precisely because everyone’s makeup and grooming skills are so good that I regret my own lack of natural beauty.
“Milady, you’re so beautiful…” “So beautiful…” “If you stand next to Lord Satoru, it would be a disaster!” “There will definitely be people fainting because you’re just too beautiful!”
Everyone is so kind.
Because you say it’s beautiful like this.
“Well, my lady. It’s about time we head out.”
Ms. Akino Akino says to me with a smile.
“Oh, yes. I shouldn’t keep you waiting.”
We leave the women’s bath and head towards the entrance.
The team of women in black clothes is following behind in a line.
“Um, um… is it alright if I don’t come?”
“Don’t worry about it! We just want to see a handsome couple!”
Are there other couples in this mansion besides us?
“That’s not good, miss. Have more confidence.”
Akino-san comes up from behind and gives a firm push to my back.
“Stand up straight! I think Satoru-sama would prefer it that way.”
“Y-yes… I understand.”
Honestly, I lack confidence in my appearance. That’s why I can’t stand up straight.
But if Ms. Akino, who knows Lord Satoru well, says so…
I straighten my back and walk quietly down the hallway.
“Oh, finally you came! I’ve been waiting for you!”
At the entrance, Satoru-sama was already prepared.
He was wearing a kimono and had a white haori draped over it.
Once again, I thought he was a very beautiful person.
Standing alongside such a person, who could be called the embodiment of beauty without any hesitation, makes me feel almost apologetic for being like this…
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Satoru-sama~”
“I’m so sorry for making you wait…”
Huh?
“Lord Satoru…?”
He was… covering his face with one hand…
“What happened to you?”
“I… it seems I’ve married a celestial maiden…”
“Te, tennyo…?”
“It’s about the beautiful goddess.”
“G-goddess… beautiful… no way…”
“It’s not an exaggeration, right, you guys?”
Satoru-sama asks the black-clad people.
“That’s right!” “Lady Rei is truly a goddess!” “There is no one more beautiful than Lady Rei in the Far East!”
“See, Rei? It’s not just my opinion.”
“Ah, thank you very much…”
Including Satoru-sama, everyone… is so kind…
Because you say such warm words to me…
“You… you have no self-awareness at all.”
“Huh?”
“See!”
Satoru-sama, um, grabs my hand.
And then, placing my hand on their own chest…
I can feel my heart pounding like a drum.
“My heart has been racing non-stop since a while ago. How do you know?”
“I’m worried about being attacked by demons in the city… so…”
“Rei? It’s about time… I’m gonna snap.”
Satoru-sama looks genuinely displeased.
Ah, I’m really such a useless daughter…
“Miss. Mr. Satoru is quite taken with your beautiful appearance, Miss Rei.”
Akino Akino-san, smiling, gently grabs my shoulder and says.
“Are you looking at me…?”
“Exactly! Look, Satoru-sama’s face is all red, isn’t it?”
Y-Yeah, that’s true…
“Since childhood, there have been beautiful women around me, and as a result of being pursued relentlessly, the only person in this world who can make the most stoic Sato blush is none other than Lady Rei.”
Is it really true?
Akino Akino-san is also kind.
But I felt it wasn’t right to run away saying that.
The black-suited people, and even Lord Satoru…… are saying so.
Maybe I should try believing those words… just a little bit.
“Alright, let’s go, Rei.”
He suddenly reaches out his hand.
I grabbed that hand… It’s a warm hand.
Recently, I’ve been feeling greedy. I’ve been holding this hand the whole time.
Just touching Satoru-sama is no longer enough for me.
“Well then, have a great time, you two! Enjoy your date!”
Akino Akino and the black-clad staff sent us off with smiles.
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