“It’s nice walking with miss, but why is he here?”
“I thought it was just going to be me and Bella. Would the man mind stepping away for a bit so the ladies can have their time?”
“Can’t the two of you just get along nicely?”
Bellver was already regretting his choice.
The academy attack incident had been resolved well.With Professor Tiel’s appointment, the academy’s power drastically increased.Thinking there wouldn’t be much social worry for a while, he suggested enjoying the festival leisurely with the two.But seeing them argue all day like this, he felt like going insane.
At Bellver’s plea to get along nicely, the two finally stopped arguing.Though “getting along” meant they weren’t speaking at all now.Even that was enough for Bellver to be grateful.
“That one let’s eat.”“Agreed.”“Why are you looking at me?”“Cause I want it. Buy it for me. Get yours too.”“Buy it yourself.”“I’ll go then.”
Bellver left the bickering duo behind and went to a street stall, returning with three churros.Not a theme park, but festival churros could be quite a delicacy, he thought.Taking a bite of the still hot churro, the satisfying crunch accompanied by its unique nutty flavor and sugary sweetness hit him.This simple happiness cured Bellver’s exhausted heart from listening to their fights all day.
Seeing Bellver happily munching on the churros and smiling, neither Roho nor Bellatrix could continue fighting.Even if someone smiled, it would be rude to spit on such a happy face.Though they didn’t like each other, both were liked by Bellver.Quietly eating their churros, they followed him around.
“This, let’s do this. The winner gets to choose what we do next.”“Sure.”“I agree.”
Seeing the two glaring intensely, Bellver wondered if he made a mistake.Just a simple game shooting magic bullets at targets, but it stirred up their competitiveness.He chose it thinking it’d be fun, but ended up making a mistake.Not knowing what to do with these two, he took a step back and bit into his churro.
‘Let them handle it themselves.’
Roho focused with an impressive concentration even surprising himself.Picturing that annoying commoner’s face in the center made it clearer than usual.Clearly visible, but carefully aiming… bang!It hit perfectly in the center.Confident of victory, but Bellatrix also scored a perfect 10.
“Hmph. What do you think? Looks like I won, huh?”“I got 10 too. Let’s go again.”
With the tie, the competitive fire in their chests burned even brighter.They kept shooting, sh**t, sh**t, sh**t.Each shot hitting 10 points, unable to reach a conclusion.
Finally, Bellver intervened.“Don’t be a nuisance. Let’s do that instead.”“Tch. I’ll make sure to knock down that smug nose of yours.”“That’s what I was going to say.”
Bellver thought they were acting like children.To want to win each other so much that they immediately agreed to change events and moved.
Giving the booth owner the first prize, he told him it wasn’t necessary and followed the two.Still, watching them was enjoyable.This must be how they felt watching him smile all the time.
Somewhere they had set up positions, they immediately started.This event was slightly different from the previous simple game.The booth itself was several times larger than before.Amazingly, this academy festival had a proper archery booth.Though wondering why, he just let it slide.
“I’m going. Someone wanna grab snacks?”“Yeah. Something sweet for me.”“Something less sweet for me please.”“Got it.”
So focused that they didn’t even try to stop him when he said he’s leaving.A little pushed aside feeling, but not unpleasant.Finally, he didn’t feel treated like a child by these two.Always being told to be careful and followed around, but even this special situation felt good.
Bellver wandered around leaving the two who kept hitting the target centers behind.There were many things he wanted to try since earlier.Though his stomach wasn’t big, he planned to try as much as possible.He’d watch the two while eating what he bought.If he couldn’t eat anymore, he’ll just feed them.
“Seems like this is enough food. Let’s grab some drinks.”
After circling around 10 stalls, Bellver floated five kinds of food combining noodles, meat, bread, rice, and dessert in the air.Though tempted to buy more, this already seemed excessive.Not every day after all.
Naturally drawing attention while walking with five foods floating ahead.Realizing the gazes he hadn’t noticed while enjoying himself earlier, he awkwardly gathered the food into one lump and hurried towards the drink stall he spotted earlier.
“Still too young for alcohol.”
Looking at the menu board, Bellver groaned in dilemma.The good Bellver argued it’s fine to have a sip during the festival, while the bad Bellver insisted it’s still too early despite the festival.Though reincarnated and adult now, drinking somehow felt wrong.
‘Maybe just one sip wouldn’t hurt…’
However, Bellver who was gradually learning normal common sense leaned towards the good Bellver’s argument.Adult body, slowly maturing mind, maybe it’s fine to drink.Just one glass shouldn’t cause any major issues.Moreover, drinking age here starts at 15 anyway.Bellatrix surely must’ve tried alcohol, her body should be accustomed to it.
“Two of these and one of that please.”
Ultimately unable to resist, Bellver purchased three drinks.Not knowing what they were, he chose two described as sweet and one known to be Bellatrix’s favorite flavor.The drinks were completely different from the colorless antiseptic-smelling alcohol he knew.Vivid colors with sweet fragrances wafting, almost doubting if they were alcoholic.
Holding his own in one hand and the others’ in the other, he headed back to the archery booth.Not forgetting to take a sip along the way.
“Eh?”
Just trying one sip, Bellver took one sip and instantly something exploded in his head.Sweet yet slightly sour, definitely refreshing but warm sensation simultaneously, experiencing a popping-like feeling different from carbonation.Unable to define exactly what this taste was, Bellver concluded it was delicious.
And committed a common mistake for first-time drinkers.Continuously drinking because the alcohol was sweet and tasty.By the time he reached the not-so-far archery booth, a silly grin was plastered on his face.His cup was already empty, thrown into the trash can.
“You two~ look over here~”
With his signature drunken slurred voice, Bellver called out to the two intently focusing and sweating.Already holding their respective drinks in both hands.Offering them since they must be thirsty.
As soon as she heard the clearly strange voice, Bellatrix quickly released the string and turned around to see.She saw Bellver melting away from alcohol, grinning foolishly.Judging from the occasional hiccup “thud!”, he definitely drank.She first took the offered cup, intending to scold him for drinking recklessly alone.Until Bellver suddenly started sniffing.
“Don’t wanna drink…? It’s delicious though…”
No need to think about the reason.Bellver bought these for the two who were enthusiastically enjoying themselves.Seeing the serious expression refusing to drink made him gloomy.Just drink something, anything, please.
Bellatrix felt like meeting the old Bellver from their first encounter, no, an even simpler version.She knew exactly what to do here.Grant his wish.Unlike back then, he’s clearly expressing his desire now.Without hesitation, she immediately took a sip.
“I’ll drink it.”“Woo! Isn’t it delicious!”
Bellatrix wanted to jump around happily upon seeing this but remembered the cup still in her hand.Watching Bellver bouncing around cutely while giggling, she turned her head away.His carefree gestures and wide smiles looked incredibly adorable, but due to the alcohol influence, his heated body and emerging curves weren’t innocent.These must be unconscious actions from being drunk.Unable to resist the forbidden fruit-like temptation, she muttered while occasionally glancing at Bellver with her head turned away.
“Female genius…”
In Bellatrix’s eyes, Bellver suited being female more than male.Wouldn’t a male fit better for unconsciously seductive behavior like this?If Bellver wishes, she’d give her body.Since Bellver getting drunk would suffice.
“What are you two doing…?”
Only now releasing the string, Roho couldn’t comprehend this situation.Sensing something fishy from Bellatrix’s mischievous smirk.
