Episode 98

Translator : Missme

Editor : Aru

So, what am I supposed to do with this?

It was lunchtime on the first day of the new semester.

Well, I know. Im in trouble.

Rachel put her finger on her lips and narrowed the gap between her eyes.

If he had told you his name, I would have known who it was.

Astra patted the desk with her fingers.

In the middle of the three of us sitting head to head in a quiet classroom, there was a pink chocolate box in question.

There are no cards or notes on it, but only hearts are drawn on it. Maybe its not a confession, but just a gift as a fan? didnt he said hes rooting for you?

Rachel raised her right index finger and talked about her speculations.

I think Id be comfortable if it was like that.

I added with my arms crossed and my head nodded.

But Astra shook her head and refused Rachels opinion.

But Rachel, the face of that person was obviously the face who wanted to confess. Yerine, you remember that, right?

I did, but maybe it was just because he was shy.

Well, thats true. By the way, do you usually give chocolates with a combination of red, white, and pink?

Rachel answered Astras question, rolling her amber eyes.

Maybe its just his taste.

Is that so?

Astra talked with her fingers twisting the tips of her bright red hair with a confused face.

What are you talking about?

I looked back as I was appalled by the voice I heard behind my back.

What, you three were eating something delicious? Thats too much, give me some too.

Rayl said, reaching out her finger to the box of chocolates.

Astra grabbed his hand and shook her head.

Its not yours. Its Yerines.

Arent you all eating together?

No, we think that someone gave this to Yerine and confessed.

I held Astra back with my fingers to her mouth in surprise.

Astra, shh.

Rayl opened his eyes wide, surprised, and said in an incredible face.

Wow, someone gave this to you? Is he prepared to survive without being caught by the Prince?

Yes, thanks to it, Ive had a hard time hiding this big box all day.

I spoke to Rayl in a cheeky voice.

Why are you hiding it? We can eat everything so that the prince wont find out.

Oh, well

I rolled my eyes to the other side and thought of an excuse.

I knew that it was given with good intentions, but I was not the type to eat food given by someone who I didnt even know his face.

Because I dont know whats inside the persons mind.

Still, I was sorry to say that I was somehow suspicious about the person who gave me chocolate in front of the other kids, so I came up with another excuse.

I dont know who he is, so I was kinda sorry for eating it, but not eating it also makes me feel sorry.

Youre in a dilemma.

Uh. And honestly, look at these chocolate shapes. Rabbits, hearts, and chicks are so cute that I feel sorry to eat them.

Wow, that definitely took some effort.

Rayl said with admiration.

Thats really great, by the way. I cant believe someone gave you chocolate.

Who gave chocolate to whom?

Ah.

At that moment, I realized that I made a mistake.

The chocolate existence showed to one of the two people who thought it must be hidden.

Erica!

Oh, Yerine.

Looking at Ericas bright smile that melts anyones heart, I quickly removed a note with a heart drawn from the outside of the box.

Yes, Erica did say that shed come to our classroom for lunch.

I thought the chocolates existence should not be caught as much as I could, but I could not remember it like a fool.

And this, did Yerine get it?

Everyone started to look at Erica with her eyes rolling at her words.

But Erica still had a bright smile.

Uh..yes.

I couldnt bring myself to lie in front of her.

Was it a boy who gave it to you?

I hesitated to answer for a moment, but I finally confessed.

Yes.

Well, I see. The boy gave some chocolate to Yerine.

I feel a chill somewhere.

And Erica, why is your face smiling but your hands clenched?

Yeah. Irenes popular, so this could happen. I could understand this.

Then Rachel clapped her hands as if she had something in mind and turned her head toward Erica.

Erica, is there any possibility that the one who gave this to Yerine is the member of your Fanclub?

Erica shook her head at Rachels question.

No, it cant be.

How can you be so sure? Erica, you didnt even see the face of the person who gave it to Yerine.

Rayl wrinkled his brows and asked.

No, we strictly prohibit giving food to Yerine. So I dont think its our member.

prohibit giving food? Not even some snacks to cheer up?

Astra raised questions with surprised eyes.

It would be too common for everyone to say that its because we wouldnt know whos going to put what in the food. Its easier to put something weird in the food than to curse or cast a spell.

Wow, I wasnt the only one thinking that.

And I didnt know the fan club was so concerned about my safety.

That makes sense.

Rachel nodded at Ericas explanation.

Youre more organized than I think.

Rayl kicked his tongue and looked back at Erica.

Of course. Its about Yerine.

Erica talked while looking at the chocolate box with her arms crossed.

Actually, I think we should not eat this chocolate for the same reason.

Her eyes were as firm as if she was in training, and her voice was not shaken at all.

Rayl protested with his arms open as if he thought her words were too much.

No, wouldnt it be too much to think that way? The one who gave it might have prepared it with pure intentions.

But we cant ignore the other possibility.

Erica looked up at Rayl and refuted him.

Turning to me again, she continued with a powerful voice.

Ill leave the decision to the owner, Yerine, but I dont think you should eat this chocolate.

Erica looked at the pink chocolate box with her eyes wide open and said,

And if he was such a fan, he would definitely have joined our fan club. But as I said before, our members never give food to Yerine as a gift. Its weird that someone whos not even a fan club member suddenly prepared a gift like this.

Well, why do you have to doubt it so much?

Rayl murmured in a still questionable voice.

But Rayl, Ericas right.

Astra said, expressing her opinion.

Then Rayl said in a small voice that he felt sorry.

No, but, if I were in the position of the person who gave the gift, it would be very sad. It would be unfair to be suspicious of the gift I chose with great care.

There was definitely a point in Rayls words, but I was increasingly inclined to Ericas opinion.

Its a bit of a waste, but I dont think its good to eat it.

As soon as I tried to organize my mind, Astra opened her mouth.

Wait a minute, its no big deal. We can just have Rayl run a test for this.

Huh?

Rayl opened his eyes wide at the sudden pointing.

Right, even if its not a bad poison for the body, someone could have put something else in it. Like the previous DXellaria case.

Rachel backed Astras opinion with her words on top.

Yeah. Come to think of it, it could have been a love potion or something like that.

When Astra said so, Rayl made a strong impression.

Uh, would you mind not mentioning the name of that terrible trash? I feel like throwing up from the bottom of my heart.

Oh yeah, you hated love potion. I forgot.

She shuddered and spoke to Rayl, who reacted violently.

Theres no such thing as a love potion. And its not even a potion, its a fraud.

Okay, I get it. Lets check whats in it and see whats in it.

Astra tapped on the desk and urged Rayl.

It wont take long. Do it just once. It would be great if you could do it in front of everyone here.

Rayl was weak at Astras request.

At this point, it would be hard to ignore the request to examine the chocolate.

Well, I dont think it would be bad if you just eat it.

Rayl scratched his head awkwardly and blurred his words.

Well, I cant help it if Yerine wants to run a test for it.

If you do it, then its good for me Rayl.

Before Rayl changed his words, I said quickly.

Then, Rayl said, Okay for now, then adding, Ill prepare the reagent.

Wait for me. Ill be right back.

Even after Rayl left, speculation and wrangling about chocolate did not stop.

But Id be sorry if nothing comes out after all this.

Astra and Rachel nodded when I said so.

It would be more problematic if nothing came out. This could be a real confession.

Astra lay on her arm at her desk and spoke in a languid voice.

If he was going to confess, wouldnt he have revealed his name?

Maybe he was so nervous that he forgot and ran away.

Astra answered Rachels question with a giggle.

Then that Basta No, I mean that boy could confess to Yerine again.

Erica spoke, staring at the chocolate with irritated eyes.

She had a look of genuine annoyance, and it was a relief that she didnt know the face of the person who gave the chocolate.

If she had known his face, it would have been easy for Erica to figure out who that person was.

What? Confession?

A low voice chilled my heart.

No, whats wrong with today?

Cassius, who strode toward the desk, said with fierce eyes as if he was tearing up his prey in front of him.

Who confessed to Yerine?

Cassiuss eyes already had a taste.

His eyes, as sharp as a beast, turned to chocolate before I knew it, and I thought for a moment.

I should have eaten it.

I sighed inwardly, feeling Cassiuss cool gaze at the chocolate.