Winter break.

　Mia opened her album.

　Luxion had prepared the album for her, and it was very beautiful with color.

　In her room in the dormitory, she looked at the photos and remembered the past.

''That was fun~''

　It sums up life on campus.

　There were pictures of her studying with Livia.

　There were also pictures of him and Angel going dress shopping and finding treasures in the dungeon with Noel.

　There was a picture of Finn at a party before summer break, where he was surrounded by a bunch of girls.

　There's also a picture of Mia in a dress.

　In the second semester, there are a lot of pictures of the school festival and the gym festival.

　My memories of the festival are of the coffee shop produced by Marie.

　It was an unusual coffee shop where Julius and the other boys served the girls.

　Rion, dressed in a suit, participates with a very uncomfortable look on his face.

　Finn looked a little nervous.

　Jake and Oskar are also present.

''A lot of things have happened.......really a lot of things, haven't they?

　Girls crowd into the coffee shop.

　Finn is squirmed by the girls, and so are the other boys.

　There was a picture of Rion laughing at that, but there was also a picture of Rion in a cold sweat surrounded by Clarice and other graduates.

　There was also a picture of Angier, Livia, and Noel coming out and arguing with the girls.

'It was scary at the time,'

　The boys get into a jostle.

　Rion getting into a tussle.

　A blue-haired boy, whose name I don't know, sees it and laughs hysterically.

　And then - on the next page, we see a picture of Jake dueling with the other boys over Arle.

　A distant looking Leon and Finn are impressive.

“--a lot of things have happened.â

　Mia gets a faraway look in her eyes too.

'So much has happened,'

　Arle senior was actually a man.

　But Jake was like, "I don't mind that! I declared proudly.

　If you look at the picture, you'll see Leon and Angel holding their heads up.

　Finn was covering his face with his hands.

　There is also Julius, who has a complicated expression on his face.

　However, Julius also had his own issues to deal with, perhaps because of his own, and at the end of the day, he called out to Jake, saying that he would support him.

　The siblings seem to be getting along better than ever before.

(Is this what the kingdom is all about?)

　Mia feels a little uneasy as she feels that both of the royal boys have kicked the crown prince's position together.

　She flipped through the pages.

　At the gym, there was a picture of Rion making a rough deal on a bet.

　He'd given Erica the cold shoulder and apologized shortly afterwards.

　Mia had also competed in the competition and was happy to have placed third.

　Mia looked down in embarrassment at the picture that Finn had complimented her on, even with this.

'The school trip was nice too,'

　We were headed to a resort in a large airship.

　Girls lined up in swimsuits.

　Unpatterned boys wearing sunglasses and shirts.

　There was even a picture of Finn and Leon getting involved with the boys who had approached Mia.

　Some pictures of Rion being taken afterwards by Angier, Livia and Noel.

　Lots of fun memories.

　But the best part is this.

'It was nice to be on a summer vacation at the spa.'

　A picture of Marie, Erica, and Mia in the hot tub.

　Some pictures of Chris and Gregg frolicking in the open-air bath.

　A photo of Leon, Finn, and Marie eating rice with great joy.

　The people around them are looking at it curiously.

　Mia tried it too, but it was her first time eating it and she wasn't sure what to make of it.

　If you turn the page, there is a picture of the women looking scared.

　A picture of Angier swinging a large hammer at a statue of Marie.

　A picture of Livia stopping it and herself holding a chisel or a canine crane.

　Noel was fishing.

　There's a picture of Mia hugging her shoulder with Leon.

　Next, Rion was being chased around by Finn with a weapon.

　Next, there's a picture of Finn with Erica.

　Then, as promised, there is a picture of Finn being chased around by Rion with a weapon.

　In the picture, Finn looked like he was having a great time.

'The fireworks were beautiful too,'

　Finn and I got to wear our yukata and watch the beautiful fireworks.

　There were so many pictures.

I wish we could all play together again.

　I'm not sure if it's going to happen, but I think about how happy I would be to have a fun school life again.

　I hear a knock at the door.

'Yes~'

　The other man was Finn.

　When he opened the door, Finn was wearing a suit to attend the engagement ceremony.

'Mia, it's time to leave,'

Yes!

　Today is the day of Erica and Elijah's engagement ceremony.

◇

　Engagement ceremony venue.

　Among the attendees was my sister Jenna - a pregnant woman.

　Oskar, standing next to me, waves to me.

'Brother-in-law, the protein the other day was great!　I would like a refill.

Are you sure you want to do this?

　Jenna glares at me.

'What?'　Do you have a problem with that?

　Oskar makes a mistake.

'Jenna is a wonderful woman,'

'I'm talking about protein!　Every time you talk about muscles!　Also, what about kids at that age!

　Oskar smiled and was embarrassed.

'Good job!' his parents said. He praised me for that. Yes, it's a little early, but it's good to have an heir born. And I'm personally looking forward to it. It's just that my parents were like, 'Now we're going to be safe! And I'm wondering if you were overjoyed.

　Jenna gives me an earful.

'See, His Highness Jake kicked the throne, didn't he?　My in-laws are thrilled that I can get close to you.

You're not bothering the in-laws, are you?

'When I saw Zola and Merse, I felt sorry for myself, as expected. I knew that there was no such thing, so from now on I will live modestly and happily. -- so get out of the way and support your precious sister.

　I turned my gaze away from Jenna and looked at Finley.

　He looks at us with a complicated expression.

　Oskar waves his hand.

'Mr. Finley, please come over here too.

　--Don't do it!　I can't stand it!

　I start to run away, and Jenna grabs my arm.

'Hey, don't run away. I feel a little bad about it too.

Hey!　You don't even know what you're talking about!

'Just introduce me to someone else, Finley. Maybe a little less than Oskar would be best. You know, there's a balance in the family.

You'll be wearing the cat on your head for the rest of your life in front of Oskar.

　Oskar looks at Jenna's stomach as Finley comes in.

'He's already kicking her in the stomach. Would you like to check it out, Finley?

Uh-huh.

　Finley was somewhat happy as he touched Jenna's belly.

　I just hope that the sisters can continue to reconcile.

'Rion, do you want to touch it too?'

Are you sure?

　Jenna said and told me to touch her belly.

'Now I'm going to have to make sure you love my baby. You seem to have a soft spot for your nephew and niece.

No, it's not.

　I touched Jenna's belly while averting my gaze, and she kicked her belly vigorously.

　--what is it?

　Life is amazing.

◇

　The ceremony is a formal engagement.

　The attendees are the great nobles and the people involved.

　They only swear to be married in front of the goddess, but it still means a lot to them when they are nobles.

　When Erica, wearing a white dress, walks in, Rion is crying, hiding her face with her right hand.

　Sobs were leaking out.

''Erica,''

　Next to her, Marie was crying, spilling large tears.

''Erikaaaa.''

　And next to him was Roland, sobbing and chewing on his handkerchief.

'Erikaaaa!'

　The women were donkeys.

　Angier and Livia looked embarrassed, while Noel tried to laugh at them.

　It's Milene who is afraid.

　Although she is smiling, I feel she is somewhat cold.

　The nobles in attendance are also confused.

　Erica and Elijah vow to be engaged in front of the goddess.

　Then Roland wiped his tears and said.

'Elijah - if you ever make Erica cry, I'll have this little boy cursed to you!

　The little boy is Leon.

　Rion protests to Roland for that treatment.

Why do I have to obey your orders, you hypochondriac. But if you make Erica cry, then I'll crush you before you can give me the credit for it.

　The same goes for Marie.

'If you snitch on my wife, I'm going to cry to Leon and burn my parents' house to the ground.

　The people around them laughed as they watched the three of them repeat their tumultuous remarks on Erika's cuteness.

　Angier tugged on Rion's ear.

''Let's leave it at that. 'Leon, the engagement ceremony is safely over. You've got a job to do, too.''

　This engagement ceremony - or rather, the one who is behind Elijah is Rion.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's the greetings to the attendees.

''I'm not very good at greetings,''

'In your case, you're just avoiding it because you don't want to. Come on, let's go.

　Leon is taken away.

◇

　Erica was in the waiting room to get dressed after the engagement ceremony.

　Besides Livia and Noel, the maids of honor were there to clean up.

Erica, you were beautiful.

　Livia said, and Erica smiled as she sat in front of the mirror.

'Thank you,'

　It's just - he looks somewhat sad.

　It was Noel who didn't miss it.

'Was there something bothering you?'

　Erica shook her head, and her dark hair shook as she shook her head.

'No, it wasn't. It was kind of like a dream.

　As for Erica, she was able to show her sunny side to Marie, to Milene - and to Leon and Roland.

　I just feel so sorry for them.

　It would have been better not to have had an engagement ceremony when it came to Elijah.

　Livia clasped her hands together and was happy.

'A white dress is nice, isn't it? It makes me feel very special.''

I'd like to try it on.

　Livia smiles at Noelle.

'We can have our engagement ceremony after graduation, can't we?

　It's Leon and Noel's engagement ceremony.

　Erica thinks.

(Will I have my life by then?)　--(I wonder if it's difficult)

　There's an important setting in that otome game.

　It's a setting that only Erica, who had played the third game, could understand.

　Leon, Marie, and even Finn didn't know about it.

　It's a setting that is hard to notice, and it's a backstory that is rarely shown to the public.

　Essentially, Erica's position is that of a villain, and she is ultimately exiled.

　But that's not the end of the story.

　It's not the end.

　--Erica is sorry for not telling you.

　It's a peaceful space, and when the door suddenly opens, the maidservants straighten their backs and bow.

　It's Milene who enters the room.

''-- Can I be left alone with Erica? I need to have a conversation with you, father and son alone.''

　With that being said, both Livia and Noelle can't refuse and leave the room.

　Erica is left alone with Milene.

　Milene says.

'Erica, you've gone above and beyond my expectations.

Mother?

　Milene hugged Erica from behind and looked at her through the mirror.

'It's amazing that you've managed to achieve so much without getting married. You've got the Duke of Baldfalt at your beck and call, and you've even been able to marry your favorite, Elijah-kun--I'm jealous.

　A woman's slimy emotions were there.

　Seeing the mixture of love and jealousy on her face for her daughter, Erica could see it.

　She puts her hand on Milene's arm, which hugs her tighter than she should, and speaks softly to her.

'It's because of your mother.'

You're good at what you do. What I want and can't have, you can wear on your sleeve. I'd love to hear how you managed it. You never know when you won't see me again.

'Mother, I have done nothing.

'I'm so glad as a mother to have a daughter who is so attractive. But you see, Erica - as a woman, I'm very frustrated.

　Tears streamed down Milene's face, regret on her face for what she was saying to her daughter.

　Erica held Milene's hand gently in hers.

'You weren't wrong, Mother. It's just that Mr. Leon didn't want me to.'

'--I'm so jealous. That's how much you loved Angel and the others. They never loved me.

I love you, mother.

　After being told that, Milene weakened her arms.

'--I'm sorry. I'm sorry for looking terrible on a sunny day.

No, after all she's been through, I'm not afraid of this.

　Erica understands that Milene tends to put politics ahead of politics in her position.

　That's not wrong.

　After all, if you consider politics, it's Rion and the others who are wrong.

　But if you value your personal opinion, Milene was just wrong.

(Female chauvinism--in the original world, it would be like a male parent deciding on a fiancé for his daughter?)

　Milene wipes her fingers across her tears.

'Erica, you should be happy,'

　Erica felt Milene's resolve when she said "you are".

"Mother, um, you know what?

　If I asked Rion to do it - I could almost scream that much and swallow it down.

(No.) I can't ask my uncle for help. No more.)

　Then, it was Rion who broke in in a hurry.

　Ignoring the voices of the samurai who were waiting outside the room to stop him, he violently opened the door and approached Erica as he entered the room.

'Erica, are you alright?'

'What?　What? Why?　He said he had to say hello.

'Creare let me know you're in a pinch. I left it up to Angel to say hello.

　Confused by Rion's concern for her, Erica looked at Milene in the mirror with her cold eyes.

　She looks at Leon, who is worried about Erica and has a mixture of love and hate on his face.

(Why is your uncle?)

　Erica was troubled by the relationship between her uncle in her previous life and her own mother in this life.

　Sensing Erica's concern for Milene, Leon turned to her.

'Milene, what do you mean by that?'

I just wanted to say hello to my daughter when I saw her sunny disposition. By the way, you've taken a liking to Erica quite a bit. --I'm so glad.

　With a taut smile on his face, Milene closed the distance between them.

　When he drove her to the wall, their faces were about a fist's length apart from each other.

(Oh, uncle?)

What did you want to do, put my daughter on the spot?　I didn't want that to happen.

　Milene is a little flustered, but she quickly tightens her face and says back.

''I thought the duke would also choose the least bloody method. I was wrong. Let's admit that part.

　This is why Milene entrusted her beloved daughter to Leon, and although there were political implications - it was more than that, it was also the best she could do to thank him.

　She may have felt sorry for Angel, but Angel's family is the Redgrave family.

　If they took away Leon, they couldn't even resist themselves.

　That's why they presented the idea of making Erica his full-time wife and Angier his side room as a line of compromise.

　Lyon presses his index finger against Milene's chest.

'That's not where you're wrong!　It wasn't Erica I wanted - it wasn't Erica. It's you.

Yeah.

　Milene's expression slowly crumbled and even her ears turned red.

''Wha, what do you mean!　I'm married to someone else and I'm older than you!　I thought Erica deserved it!

　In the first place, it's impossible for Milene to marry into Leon.

　Not only is it impossible, it's not even an option.

　Rion smiles.

'It doesn't matter. What I wanted--Mirene, you.

Mr. Leon.

　Erica thinks.

(What the hell am I being shown?)

　Leon leaves the room, leaving Milene with a damsel in distress look on her face.

''Leave the rest to me. I'll take care of it.''

　Milene nodded with a hand on her cheek.

　Erica could see how she felt.

(Mother, you've been the one to be depended on because you have the ability. So she's vulnerable to having a man to rely on.)

　Leon is a different person to watch today.

　He seems to have peeled back somewhat from before the summer break.

　Or rather, he was on a roll.

　Milene looked at Erica and looked embarrassed.

'Nah, I'm kind of sorry, Erica.

　Seeing a very happy mother's face, Erica covered her face with her hands.

　After all, her mother in this life looked happy to be seduced by her uncle in her previous life.

　Moreover, my uncle in this life was only a teenager.

　The situation is too complicated, and Erica is also distressed.

(I don't know what her uncle is thinking.)