Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Secret Maneuverings 1 "A second failure! Just how much do you think I’m paying you all!?"   With a high-pitched, hysterical voice, the woman threw a tea cup at the boy (少年). At such a close range, the teacup hit the boy’s forehead and broke. The fragments drew blood, but the boy didn’t …

Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Olivié Alwei’s Reasons 3 "Honest, it was just the talk of engagement that was too sudden, and I was troubled by Olivié's unreasonable demands, but I’m not against the marriage itself."   I revealed my true feelings while holding my hand to my sore cheek. Truthfully, I felt extremely embarrassed, and was worried, …

Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Olivié Alwei’s Reasons 1 After about 15 minutes travel from the school by horse-drawn carriage, we reached a residential area in the center of the capital city.   "This is where Olivié-sama (オリヴィエ) and Madam live, an Alwei (アルウェイ) ducal house’s secondary residence. Please do enter."   I felt a little carsick, but …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 45

Chapter 45: The Shiro Buta's Tackle was Strong While lying down on the floor, I heard a worrisome mishi mishi (creaking) sound. This is definitely not because I'm chubby! It's because it's an old building, surely! I've cut my weight to 60 kilos, which while heavier than a petite thirteen year old girl, is lighter than …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 44

Chapter 44: The Shiro Buta Reijou's Snap Judgement What’s their purpose? The pursuing horses are rapidly approaching. Thanks to the escorts, the number pursuing us decreased, and only two horsemen are approaching us. However, the escort assigned to repel them was not following. I suppose he or his horse must have been wounded or killed. On …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 38

Chapter 38: To the Neighboring Territory I only learned of it recently, but the Hakusu earldom estate's job opening-to-application ratio is staggeringly high. The cooks make delicious staff meals, the hot springs are freely usable, their children are able to get educated, and if you're lucky you can get prototype soaps and face lotions. These various …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Keeping Secrets from Family is Difficult In response to Ryuze's interrogation, I inclined my head with unrefined movements. "Onii-sama, what are you talking about? Aren't I your younger cousin Britney?" "Un, but… we've lived together for a long time, and after observing you all that while I have a sense of discomfort. Ojii-sama has …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 33

Chapter 33: The Crown Prince's Secret "Fufu… It wounds me to get rejected so plainly like that. Hey~, Britney." Losing the mental battle to the pressure from Ryuze's smile, I floated a stiff smile. "Gu, Gufufu… It's a joke, Ryuze-oniisama. I'm proud of my cousin so there's no way I'd so thoroughly reject him." "That's right, …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 32

Chapter 32: The Maiden's Aspiration and Gossip Silence fell upon the room. The Kuroko maid sensed the disquieting air settling upon the room and stealthily exited the room. My heart aches to tell my honest impressions to a girl of twelve years old, but I want to avoid the death route. For a little, let's humble …

Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 28

Chapter 28: The west garden and my former Fiancé We arrived at the castle, and after parting with crown prince Marlow, we were guided to our rooms. One person per room, it's a considerably nice reception. Nora and Lily and I are next-door neighbors. Ryuze and Ricardo have rooms on the floor above us. Since we …