Dare ga Otome Geemu Dato Itta! - Chapter 15.2

Chapter 15.2

PART 2

As someone who is conscious of me, I understand why she doesn’t want to meet my eyes, and that’s why Welmina should be able to gather various information about that .

[Have you heard anything about me from Lydi?]

[I don’t think so . He asked me about Jule-sama, though . Should I ask her about it next time?]

[That’s right… . And I’d like to dissolve any misunderstanding . Please do so . ]

[Leave it to me!]

It should be fine if I ask Welmina to do it .

Although I have some thoughts regarding the game’s events, I still haven’t fully understood that Lydi is the game’s main character .

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[There will be a training camp where high school students will go out of the school grounds and go to areas where monsters appear . Today let’s think of practical ways to use magic for that day . ]

We moved into the stadium where the Fighting Tournament was held, and us students gathered on the stage within it .

Since I can’t make a sudden turn while riding on the wheelchair, I leave it at the entrance of the stadium during outdoor lessons and participate while standing on my own feet .

Since the teacher in charge is the same as the one in the middle school, the roster doesn’t change .

Noe who is teaching under the sun always looks refreshing as always .

[Is Sheryl-kun going to appear in the training camp?]

[It might be difficult at this time… . ]

[The suspect for the previous attack hasn’t been caught yet, after all . ]

Even though teachers will accompany the students during the training camp, the students will be scattered into groups, and they will form formations when a monster appears in order to deal with it, so an opening will be formed .

Besides, if someone with an unstable physique like me attends, the teachers will also be troubled .

I do want to join, but my spirit wavers when I think that I’m going to pull at everyone’s legs .

[I will obediently stay at home . ]

[Look forward to the souvenirs!]

[… . What do you plan to buy?]

[That’s of course, a rare and high-valued── What is it?]

The back has suddenly turned noisy and both Welmina and I turned our heads towards it .

The center of the ruckus was Lydi .

She seemed to have taken lessons with Rafael and the others suddenly .

Rafael-kun! I really don’t mind it!]

[I do . What’s with that way of speaking? Her strength was acknowledged that’s why she’s here!]]

Rafael-kun… . ?

I was more concerned about the way she addressed him than the ruckus .

I wonder if Rafael also told her to call him that?

So it’s not just me .

Now that I recall, Camille and Serge themselves also said to freely talk to them . Perhaps their fellow classmates are equal with them inside their head .

I shake my head and return my focus on the disturbance .

It looks like the start of the turmoil was someone from the class who disdained Lydi .

I don’t see the other party that’s being pushed by Rafael, but his/her face has probably turned blue by now .

Noe also hurriedly went to mediate .

[This is good . It would be nice if the badmouthing towards Lydi decreases . ]

[Is it to that extent?]

[It’s because she seems to have had a lot of opportunities to be together with His Highness and company recently . Most of them are jealous . But recently there have been harassments and she’s troubled . ]

Lydi still hasn’t made her debut on the social society, so her side connection with the other nobles are thin just like me . That’s probably why she’s in the position that’s easy to bully .

My case is different since I have Big Brother as deterrence, so other than the first incident, I never got harassed again .

[I’m really glad His Highness isn’t one who judges people based on their status . Just like that time with Sheryl-kun, I hope he protects Lydi, too . ]

[Wait, just like that time with me?]

[Ah… . ]

On my question, Welmina clearly looks like her tongue just slipped .

Rafael protected me? I had no idea about it .

[Uhh, look, it’s that . ]

[Welmina, clearly explain . ]

I held Welmina’s hand as she spoke ambiguously, I looked up at her light green eyes .

And then as if resigning, Welmina started talking while scratching her cheek .

[Don’t look at me with such eyes… . A year ago, when Jule-Senpai’s thunder struck down, Rafael-sama’s also struck down quietly, you know? That was why everyone had been watching from a great distance . ]

[Quietly?]

[I’m telling you, it was really scary! At first, it couldn’t be seen in plain sight, but the atmosphere was there . I would prefer getting scolded instead of that if it was me . ]

Welmina shuddered as if remembering that time .

But I have absolutely no memory of it .

[Where did you hear that story from?]

[At the Salon . ]

[You sure were talking as if you’ve seen it personally, huh?]

[Ahahaー]

Only males are allowed entrance in the Boy’s Salon . Just where on earth were you peeping from?

[When it comes to Sheryl-kun, I can’t say for certain . It’s just that, well, a noble’s characteristic expression or something, you know what I mean? Typically . Something like a silent pressure . With that, it became a common understanding to everyone that there will be a sanction coming from His Highness if ever they lay a hand on you . At least that’s what the boys told the girls . ]

[Why didn’t you tell me?]

[If I told Sheryl-kun, wouldn’t you have found out that I was peeking?!]

So you were peeking after all .

I’m amazed at Welmina, and just like the person had told me himself, knowing from a third party that he has always cared for me made me feel somewhat ticklish and bashful .

I ended up searching for Rafael with my eyes by reflex .

I found Rafael’s hair shining while basked with sunlight .

But unfortunately, Rafael is looking over at Lydi’s side and hasn’t noticed my gaze .

Even though we’re there’s a high chance of our eyes meeting each other under normal circumstances .

While thinking that there’s also a day like this, I was feel lonely .

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When I arrived at Noe’s research lab with Nicole pushing the wheelchair, an unexpected figure of the preceding visitor can be seen .

During the days when I’m coming to the laboratory, Noe never allows anyone to come near it . But it seems today is different .

In front of the laboratory’s door, Noe and Lydi are in dispute .

[Please let me help with your research!]

[I appreciate your concern, but I already have enough helpers . ]

[I will do anything! Isn’t Sensei having a hard time walking? I think I can help you with something like carrying materials!]

[I’m sorry but… Aah, the person I have an appointment with has arrived, please go back for now . ]

[A person you have an appointment with is, Sheryl-kun?]

Lydi looked over our direction on Noe’s words .

Now that I remember, Noe was also a capture target . But Noe has Nicole so I wish she’d give up on him .

[Why is Sheryl-kun good and I’m not? I’m more physically fit . ] (TN: Woah girl,, watch your mouth . )

[Lydi-san . Sheryl-kun has knowledge regarding the Dreaming Illness that’s no different from the researchers . It has nothing to do with physical fitness . ] (TN: Yeah~ you tell her!)

[If that’s so then you will definitely need a person that is physically fit!]

[That will be filled by Nicole who is Sheryl-kun’s aide . ]

[Isn’t it more efficient to have two people instead of one?]

Although both Nicole and I are simply watching their conversation at a distance, Lydi refuses to leave . I wonder why she wants to help him to such an extent?

[There are many confidential informations regarding the research, and you won’t be able to keep quiet about it . ]

[Something like that… . ! Up until now… . no, I understand . I will return for today . ]

It seems like Noe’s also relieved towards Lydi’s retreat .

Lydi turned on her heels, but the moment she passed by, she glared at me .

Although it was a momentary event, those eyes left such a strong impression on me that my breath stopped .

My heart was pounding so hard .

[So that’s the rumored Lydi-sama… . . Sheryl-sama, what’s wrong?]

Nicole noticed that I couldn’t move and looked at my face in a panic .

It appears my complexion has unknowingly turned bad .

Nicole who judged that I wasn’t acting normal held me up and ordered Noe .

[Noe, please open the door . ]

[Yes… . !!]

Probably out of panic, Noe stumbled while moving as he opened the laboratory’s door .

Nicole entered the lab without a moment’s delay and laid me on the prepared bed .

[Sheryl-sama, are you alright?]

[Yeah, I just felt a bit bad . ]

Huuー, I took a deep breath, trying to slowly relax myself .

As I repeated it a number of times, my heart gradually calmed down .

I wonder what happened?

I was also confused about the sudden deterioration of my physical condition .

It’s just that Nicole and Noe looked so worried so I turned to them and laughed .

[I guess the fatigue has piled up?]

[Please forgive me for being unable to notice it . ]

[Even I didn’t notice it so don’t look so down . What about Noe, are you okay? You looked like you were about to fall awhile ago . ]

While gently stroking Nicole’s head, I also call out to Noe .

Noe somewhat looked paler than usual .

[It seemed as if my body didn’t listen to me . I still have confidence regarding my reflexes, but I wonder if I should also rehabilitate it . ]

[Doesn’t that mean that you’re sick?]

Perhaps it’s the turning of the season, that’s why it’s easy for him to get sick .

[I’m being careful, and I don’t feel any peculiarities as of present… . . Perhaps I’m just feeling tired because of Lydi-san just a while ago . ]

[She was very persistent after all . ]

[Yes, she refused to give up so it was troubling . Although I shouldn’t say this as a teacher, however… . I don’t like her . ] (TN: Me, too!)

I think it was unexpected of Noe to say that .

But upon seeing that conversation moments ago, it’s somewhat understandable .

[Is it really just to help with the research? I don’t think so . ]

[That’s true, since the girl herself doesn’t have any particular attachment to the Dreaming Illness . ]

[Didn’t she purely want to be of Noe’s help? I also felt that she wanted to do all she could . ]

[Pure… . ly, did you see it yourself?]

「え？」

[Eh?]