# Chapter 7. The Reckless One and the Timid One’s Co-living Life (4)
I’m trapped in my room.
You might ask what kind of nonsense this is, but it’s my current situation.
I am currently trapped in my room.
“Mother…”
In the evening, during a conversation about Cecilia’s sleeping arrangements, we learned that her room wasn’t fully prepared, so it was decided that she would sleep with me in my room tonight.
Even the famous novel of my past life, Invisible Dragon, wouldn’t have been this implausible.
Thinking about it now, the claim that her room wasn’t ready was probably a lie. Considering the competency of our house servants, tidying up a single room in a few hours would have been no issue at all.
It seems my mother has already begun planning for the marital bed between her son and her future daughter-in-law.
My mother’s love is so overwhelming, it almost brings tears to my eyes.
“Hawawawa…”
Cecilia stood at a distance from me, unable to decide, and awkwardly paced around the bed.
It’s her first time meeting a friend her age, and on top of that, she’s about to share a bed with someone of the opposite gender.
It’s quite commendable that the fragile Young Lady didn’t faint.
“The door is locked, too.”
I tried to leave, but it wouldn’t budge, probably locked from the outside. And jumping out the window at this height would be nothing short of suicide.
In the end, I have no choice but to share the bed with the Young Lady.
There’s nothing else to be done.
“Young Lady.”
I sat on the bed and gestured to the confused Young Lady glancing around nervously.
“Please lie on the opposite side. You can’t stand like this forever, can you?”
“No, no… I’ll sleep on the sofa…”
“It seems mother has already removed the sofa beforehand.”
No wonder the room felt wider than usual… She even had the sofa taken away.
If she had directed that level of energy elsewhere, I would have been truly grateful…
“Don’t worry too much. I’m quite exhausted from the day’s events and just want to sleep. Please lie down and rest.”
“Uuuu…”
At my gentle persuasion, Cecilia finally gathered her resolve, slowly approached the bed, and slipped under the covers next to me.
Out of shyness, she covered herself completely with the blanket, including her face. Despite that, her cuteness was undeniable, though I made no effort to show it, keeping calm as I lay down.
“…”
“…”
Chirp— chirp— chirrup…
Hoo— hoo— hoo…
The only sounds filling the quiet bedroom were those of the cicadas outside the window and the hooing of owls.
Trying to sleep while worrying that my breath might sound too loud is far from comfortable.
‘This is just the beginning.’
Ever since I possessed Rab’s body, the original story is as good as destroyed.
The reckless Rab of the original story no longer exists.
Even if I were to follow Rab’s original role, I couldn’t bring myself to commit cruel acts or indulge in any NTR (Netorare, a concept involving betrayal) behavior that goes against basic human decency toward Cecilia.
‘Still, severing Cecilia’s trauma early here is a good start. In the original game, it took three-quarters of the gameplay for the protagonist to heal Cecilia’s deep psychological scars.’
Starting from her childhood, Cecilia was constantly mistreated by the Duke and Duchess. When she entered the Academy, Cecilia was too timid and fragile to even resemble a Duke’s daughter. Most of those who initially approached her to cultivate connections soon distanced themselves upon realizing she was regarded as little more than a long-term pawn by the Duke couple. Her school life only worsened from there.
Thus, our righteous and courageous protagonist struggled immensely to pull her out of despair.
‘In the time she stays in this house, the family will naturally help heal her trauma. My parents already seem to like Cecilia. I merely have to look after her occasionally.
That said, excessive interference is forbidden.
Though it might sound boastful, if Cecilia were to fall for me, it would just lead to an NTR ending—not much different from the original story.
I’m simply a pure love enthusiast who wishes only for Cecilia’s genuine happiness. I must ensure her happiness like a father sending his daughter off to marriage.
*
Hawawawa… What should I do?!
Trapped in Lord Rab’s room due to Lady’s orders!
…Or rather, should I say this is a joined bed?
After all, we’re already betrothed…
Still, I’m dressed in such a thin nightgown, lying in the same bed as the Young Master… My heart is pounding, and I fear he might hear it.
“The door’s locked.”
Hearing Lord Rab state this softly, I snapped out of my daze.
Frowning as he fiddles with the doorknob, Lord Rab looks extremely uncomfortable… Surely, he finds it unpleasant to be in the same room with someone like me…
Of course, someone as ugly, frail, and awkward as I am would naturally not meet the Young Master’s expectations.
There’s nothing I can do—Lord Rab will surely take the bed, so I’ll have to sleep on the floor…
“Young Lady.”
H-Hot!
Turning, I saw Lord Rab beckoning me with his hand.
“Please lie on the opposite side. You can’t stand forever, can you?”
“No… No, I’ll sleep on the sofa…”
“Mother seems to have removed the sofa already.”
Ah, now I understand why the room seemed so spacious. It looks like all the furniture suitable for sleeping was removed.
This was clearly all planned… The Lady is far more terrifying than I thought…
But, that someone like me should even share a bed with Lord Rab…
“Don’t worry so much. I’m quite tired from the day’s events and wish to sleep quickly. Please relax and rest.”
Listening to Lord Rab’s calm words, as if the situation were inconsequential, the inner Cecilia urged me to seize this rare opportunity to see Lord Rab’s sleeping face or even secretly touch his arms.
I almost drooled at such temptation.
“Uuuu…”
In the end, I fell to my inner self’s persuasion.
Cautiously, I slipped into Lord Rab’s bed.
The soft silk fabric beckoned me to sleep with its cozy embrace.
“…”
“…”
Lying back to back on the bed, neither of us could say a word, not even daring to move a finger.
Chirp— chirp— chirrup…
Hoo— hoo— hoo…
The night sounds of the insects and owls outside the window made me conscious of my breaths, fearing they might be too loud.
– It’s just the beginning.
Wait. Again, Lord Rab’s inner thoughts reached me.
Curious about what he might ponder before sleep, his next thought shocked me.
– From the point where I possessed Rab’s body, the original story is nothing more than ruins.
The following revelations in his mind were astonishing.
Lord Rab… No, the one in front of me has possessed Rab’s body. It seems this world exists as the backdrop for a ‘game.’
And even more astonishingly, in the ‘game’ or ‘original story’ where Rab was the antagonist who stole Cecilia away from her true love, the possessing entity aims to let the original protagonist and I reconnect.
I became confused.
Is the Lord Rab I know truly Rab? Where is the real Rab? Will I still meet the male lead in the Academy? And if I do, will I finally find true happiness? What will happen to me from now on?
“Ker—!”
Startled!
It appears Lord Rab fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow, snoring softly.
“…”
I couldn’t help but chuckle. I’m not sure why.
Maybe because everything feels so foolish now.
The outwardly fierce and frightening Lord Rab had always been worrying about me from within.
Knowing that he’d pulled me out of that hellish life with full knowledge of the future, all solely for my happiness.
Understanding that he hides his emotions to make me happy.
It suddenly felt futile and deflating. My worries vanished altogether.
Drool—!
How tired he must have been to sleep so soundly, with his mouth even open.
But I’m reminded once more how all this fatigue was for me, making my heart race once again.
Swoosh—
I buried my face in Lord Rab’s broad back and gently hugged him.
The scent of him calmed my heart naturally.
Yes, regardless of who Lord Rab truly is, what matters is that he’s right here in front of me, living for me, for my happiness, for my bright future.
But… do you know, Lord Rab?
My happiness—can only be fulfilled with you by my side.
Happiness without you existing, even occurring, is unacceptable.
And anyone who stands in the way of my happiness, including my own parents, will not be forgiven…♡
She’s gonna turn yandere ? O.O