She whispered in his ear from the ‘on the bed’ part, and then Killian’s ear lobe started to turn red.
“The back and shoulder and arm muscles that move when holding, extending, and swinging the sword are really cool. I can feel that you have been training hard for a long time.”
Even though his face seemed to be heating up, she wondered if he didn’t want to hear it, but Killian didn’t bother to stop her. However, he didn’t want to lose, so he was sarcastic.
“You seem to have a certain set of standards for observing the male body.”
“Yes. Just as Killian has his own taste for observing a woman’s body.”
Unlike someone who loved the slender Lise, Killian tended to obsess over the ‘voluptuous’ part of her body. As if he was aware of that, Killian’s face was now so red that he couldn’t even say it was okay with empty words. Even though he’s sloppy when he provoked her, he’s surprisingly naive when you saw him like this. Suddenly, however, he stiffened his face and asked.
“But if you’ve been spying on me… You must have seen Cliff too?”
“Oh, because you two always train together.”
“Did you also scan Cliff’s body like that?”
“You can’t make the visible invisible.”
Killian’s eyes widened. Why did the guy who said he liked Lise show his jealousy even to her and make a fuss? However, if she ended this date with his feelings hurt, the future would be in danger, so she needed to be moderately relaxed.
“Of course, my preference is yours. I like round and strong muscles.”
“…To be honest, Cliff’s muscles are more toned. I tend to gain weight even if I’m a little lazy.”
“But Killian’s butt is a bit tighter…”
“Hoo…”
Ugh, she fell for selfish talk without realizing it. Why did she drag the topic of conversation to the lower half of his body? He quietly lowered his raised hands as if to grab something.
“I thought you liked my breasts, but was it the hips? Ha… To be so lewd…”
“What, what, what, how can it be! Ma-married couple, so…”
He raised his head pretending to be shameless, but Killian’s eyes were shining completely different from before.
“Married couple… you’re right. We are a couple. You can confidently look at the other person’s chest or butt.”
“Ha ha ha. That… That’s right.”
Now the heat rose to the nape of her neck as well. She wanted him to stop talking about this topic…
“The wind has become cooler, but summer is summer.”
“I know, right. It’s a little hot…”
She thought it was fortunate that the topic of conversation had changed and she was flapping her fan, but Killian grabbed her by the waist and pulled her in a whisper.
“Let’s wash some sweat together…”
“Yes…?”
While she was perplexed, he called a distant maid and ordered her to prepare the bath water. And while the maid ran away, he continued his walk, hugging her around the waist as if nothing had happened. But that was exactly 15 minutes. By the time the maids had prepared the bath water.
“Should we go do something more like a couple now?”
Killian grabbed her by the waist and turned her toward the mansion. This was why her husband’s demands seemed to cross the line day by day. Personally, she was very grateful.
* * *
Killian has changed. And he was changing more and more. The moment she realized that clearly was the moment Killian came to take her to Lise’s tea time.
“I decided to drink tea outside today. Let’s go together.”
“Uh? if… Is it tea time with Lise and Cliff?”
“Yes.”
Killian replied lightly, as if it was nothing, but she was surprised that he had come to take her to their tea time. Wasn’t Lise the one who had to make a sad face? He even warned Lise to be careful with her words. While feeling both shock and emotion at the change, she remembered that the tea time in the past had also been invited by Lise.
“I didn’t get an invite today.”
“I told you beforehand. There’s no way Lise would oppose your going, right?”
Umm… Of course, considering the character Lise, she couldn’t erase the awkward feeling.
‘How is Lise taking Killian’s change?’
Of course, she wouldn’t know that she was the main character of this world, and she wouldn’t even know that Killian was the ‘sub male lead’. However, she should know that Cliff and Killian were always around her and gave everything only for her. How would it feel to see a man who always looked out for her become kind to a woman who had always said no to him?
‘Originally, a sub male lead is a bit lacking for her to have, but that doesn’t mean it’s a waste to give it to someone else.’
In the original story, there was a scene where Lize asked Killian to be nice to Edith, but she didn’t know if that was true or if it was something she said for appearances.
She went out into the garden with Killian, a bit nervous. An elegant tea table was prepared in the shade of the tree, and Lise and Cliff were already seated. They were talking and laughing at what they were talking about.
‘Killian… Will it be okay?’
Because of the friendly atmosphere between the two of them, she was worried about Killian and looked at him. But Killian was looking down at her.
“Wouldn’t it have been better to bring something to wear?”
“Oh, no. Summer isn’t over yet.”
“It’s because I’m afraid you’ll catch a cold and bother myself.”
“Even if I catch a cold, I won’t bother you.”
She replied with a chuckle, and Killian frowned.
“Really. I won’t let you know that I have a cold, so don’t worry…”
“Sounds funny.”
“Yes?”
“If you hide the pain one more time, I will never let you go, so know that.”
“Ha, but… You say it’s annoying?”
“…I’m speechless. Were you offended?”
“No, that…”
She was trying to pick an answer, wondering why he was doing this again, but luckily Lise stepped in and cut off their awkwardness.
“Long time no see, Edith!”
“Ah, Lise! It’s been a while. Is your body okay now?”
“Yes! I gained weight just by lying down and eating delicious food.”
Lise put out her lips cutely and pinched her side with her hand. She barely caught on though.
“Lise, how many times have I told you that you need to gain more weight?”
Cliff laughed and bruised Lise, and Killian nodded as if agreeing. Then Lise looked at her with envy and said.
“No matter how much I eat, it’s impossible to have an adult body like Edith. I just stretch my sides.”
“Edith has her own charm, and you have your own charm. You are pretty enough.”
“Thank you, Cliff. But sometimes I envy Edith. Even from Killian’s point of view, Edith is better, right?”
Hmm? Something… Was it because she was sensitive that the story felt strangely flowing?
Why was she suddenly comparing herself to Edith?
‘What am I to do if you ask him that? Of course Killian will be on your side.’
She laughed hard while clenching her teeth. Lise was all good, but the problem was that she didn’t notice too much. However, Killian spoke nonchalantly with a slightly stiff face.
“I don’t want to talk about my wife’s body in front of other men.”
But that answer seemed funny to Cliff. He continued to shake his shoulders and laugh beside Lise, who apologized.
“Ahahaha!”
“What?”
“No, no, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
“Don’t laugh badly and talk.”
Killian continued to stare at Cliff, but Cliff smiled and said, unaffected.
“Do you think you and your wife have a good relationship these days?”
Killian’s eyebrows crumpled even more at the way he spoke, whether it was mockery or praise.
“What are you talking about?”
“No, nothing. Your wife is in trouble. Let’s have some tea.”
“I made it difficult…”
Seeing Lise’s troubled face, Killian kept his mouth shut, but she seemed to know what Cliff was talking about. If it had been the original, no, even a few months ago, without going to the original, Killian would have given an answer praising Lise. But the answer earlier was closer to enveloping Edith. As if even seeing Cliff offending her… And she, who had been observing Lise’s expression from earlier, noticed that Lise was also surprised by Killian’s answer.
‘No way, did you say that knowing that Killian would definitely lift you up?’
Even knowing that she would be humiliated here? Or not… Was Lise trying to check Killian’s heart? However, Lise, who quickly erased her surprised expression, smiled brightly as if she were happy.
“You two look so good. Like a real couple…!”
Seeing her blushing cheeks, she thought she could roughly guess what Lise was talking about as a “real couple.” Seeing that, Edith let out a sigh of relief.
‘That’s right, Lise couldn’t have said such a sinister thought. It’s because she’s a bit ignorant, she’s a good girl.’
This was a fact that was clearly stated in the original work. Lise Sinclair was bright, kind, and righteous. There was no way that Lise would purposely try to fuck her.
“Edith, there are mandarin black tea and strawberry black tea. Which do you prefer?”
She put aside her thoughts and smiled brightly at Lise’s voice asking her taste of tea.
“My, strawberry black tea.”
“She likes strawberry tarts, so it seems she likes strawberries.”
Killian spoke to her again. Once again, Lise and Cliff’s slightly surprised gazes turned to them. Of course, she didn’t have to be afraid.
How do you feel?
