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My Lover Isn’t Interested With The Female lead!
✽ CHAPTER 09✽
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“Excuse me, may I ask you something over there?”
At Letticia’s call, a male student turned around.
He looked like a peer to Lenard, a boy with refreshing green eyes like full leaves, and a handsome face.
“Oh… You seem like a student from the liberal arts department, what brings you to the political science department?”
When the male student briefly glanced at Leticia’s school uniform and asked, Letticia deliberately replied with a more confident attitude.
“I got lost. How do I get to the boy’s dormitory building?”
“The boy’s dormitory?”
“Yes. I was trying to find my way and check the map after enrolling, but I came all the way here because I got confused with a no-entry sign in the middle.”
“Oh, that’s because the area around the liberal arts department is currently under construction. It was supposed to be finished during the vacation, but there were some issues, causing delays.”
No wonder the path seemed odd. It turns out it was under construction.
‘They should at least mention that in the guidebook, seriously!’
Letticia forcibly suppressed her rising irritation. Perhaps understanding Letticia’s feelings, that male student smiled.
“It must have been confusing for you, especially since it’s your first time here.”
“I can’t help it. What kind of construction is going on that it’s taking this long? I heard the women’s dormitory was already built during the break.”
“That’s a different construction. Originally, remodeling was planned during the break, but it got delayed because a fire broke out in the girls dormitory unexpectedly.”
Damn that duke, I don’t know how many people are suffering because of him.
The original work didn’t provide details on specific damages, so I didn’t know, but indeed, an overly doting father in reality was troublesome.
“Then how should I get there?”
“… It’s a bit hard to explain. If it’s okay with you, would you like me to guide you?”
Seeing Letticia in great distress, that male student kindly offered.
Although Letticia wondered if it was okay to go with a stranger, she felt it would be much better to receive help than to continue struggling. Just as Letticia was about to nod, a voice behind them caught their attention.
“Well, Bright, you seem to have a lot of free time. Bringing a liberal arts student to the public administration department on the first day of school and chit-chatting, huh?”
At the dialogue that seemed like something a third-rate villain from a romance novel would say, Letticia unintentionally almost burst into laughter. Suppressing her laughter, Letticia turned to see a male student with a somewhat mischievous look watching them.
“Lord Bart, that’s not the case. I just helping her because she got lost.”
“Lost? What’s a liberal arts student doing over here?”
“That’s not something you need to know. I have to guide this person, so please excuse us.”
The brown-haired student tried to leave, but the persistent villain persisted.
“Do you have time for that? To please His Highness, you might need to do something like being the top student again. Isn’t there any other way for a lower-class noble like you to succeed? Especially when you can’t even inherit the family fortune as the youngest son.”
“My issues are something I’ll handle on my own, so you don’t need to worry.”
Despite the continued provocation, the brown-haired male student maintained a calm attitude.
Failing to provoke a reaction, the frustrated third-rate villain glanced at Letticia. And the moment he saw Letticia’s hair, his mouth curled into a sly smile.
It was as if he was about to provoke a crucial response from the protagonist.
“Ah, I see. It was an important matter after all. Well, guys like you, without pedigree but plenty of money, have to somehow cling to wealthy up-and-coming nobles to survive. Still, it’s pitiful to stoop so low as to bother a kid like that.”
‘What the heck is this guy saying now?’
In response to the absurd words, Letticia almost let out a string of curses. The brown-haired male student also glared at the third-rate villain with a shocked expression.
“I understand you have a lot of grievances, but insulting someone like this is too much. Don’t you feel ashamed to say such things to a newly enrolled first-year?”
“Why, did I hit a nerve?”
“Ha… Lady, let’s go. I apologize for letting you hear such words.”
With a gesture that indicated she didn’t want to deal with it any longer, the male student turned his head and apologized. Letticia grinned and nodded in response.
“No need to apologize. People who make such comments usually try to convince themselves that others would think the same. Maybe he’s trying to deflect attention from liking a young girl. Ugh, unpleasant.”
“What? Hey, what did you just say?”
“Oh, did I hit a nerve? I’m sorry, we’ll leave now!”
Despite the third-rate villain raising his voice, Letticia stuck out her tongue, grabbed that male student’s sleeve, and took the lead. That male student, occasionally stumbling due to the unexpected pull, found himself running alongside Letticia. The bewildered look on his face was an added bonus.
“I wonder if other people heard what he said earlier? It would be a total disgrace. Hahaha!”
After running a bit further away, Letticia burst into laughter, recalling the red-faced third-rate villain. The male student who ran with her had a somewhat awkward expression, but the corners of his mouth were slightly lifted.
“I never expected you to say something like that. It’s a bit refreshing, though.”
“Well, honestly, it felt unpleasant. You’re was just trying to help guide me, but to twist that into aiming for a wealthy newcomer is ridiculous. I could have said something stronger, you know.”
“That would have been risky. Bart is the son and heir of Duke Barthset, who serves as the interior minister. Moreover, once he graduates, he’s already designated to become the chief aide to His Highness, the Crown Prince.”
“Oh, really? Then why would such an impressive person bother you like that?”
As Letticia shifted the topic, that male student sighed and responded.
“Actually, I’m also scheduled to become His Highness’s aide after I graduate. Thankfully, he personally scouted me for the position.”
“Really? That’s impressive!”
This was a sincere compliment. In the setting, Matthias was described as a highly capable crown prince, and his aides were renowned for their competence.
“Ah, it was just… fortunate timing. When my grades were good, His Highness was proposing to scout top students from the political science department.”
“Luck needs skill to seize the opportunity. Being the top student reflects your abilities. Oh, but then, after graduation, you’ll have to work with that person. What if things get awkward when you meet at the door?”
If it were just classmates at the academy, it might be manageable, but if they were future colleagues, it’s best to minimize discomfort from the beginning.
Of course, if the guy keeps picking fights, there’s bound to be unpleasantness eventually. Still, Letticia felt a bit relieved knowing she had kindled the spark herself.
“Well… it’s okay. Actually, he’s been picking fights like that for a while, so I’ve built up some resistance.”
“Even so, if you ever encounter difficulties, please let me know. I have some responsibility in this, so I’ll help as much as I can.”
While Letticia’s capabilities might be limited, if things got really tough, she considered asking Lenard or someone else for assistance. It might be a last resort, but there were ways to communicate with the Empress.
‘Using connections in a society driven by connections is just a means, after all.’
While Letticia was thinking this, the male student nodded with a wry smile.
“I truly appreciate the sentiment, but you really don’t need to go that far. I dislike that person anyway. Even if you weren’t a lady, he’d find someone else to attack.”
While the statement sounded genuine, it also seemed like a considerate remark made intentionally for Letticia’s sake.
Agreeing with that male student’s words, Letticia decided to inform Lenard about it later.
“Well… Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Letticia Sharon. From Sharon Count family.”
“I’m Ezkhiel Bright. From Bright Baron family.”
After exchanging introductions, Ezkhiel took the lead and headed towards the boy’s dormitory building.
Since there wasn’t much to do while being guided, Letticia engaged in conversation with Ezkhiel, leading the discussion incessantly.
“Are you studying in the public administration department, Lord Bright? What grade are you in?”
“I’m in the fifth grade. Just one more year, and I’ll graduate.”
“Wow, you’re the same age as my brother.”
“You must be referring to Lord Lenard Sharon. I met him during a collaborative project with the business department.”
“Oh, really?”
Letticia was pleased with the unexpected connection. While she didn’t have much interest in Lenard, having a mutual acquaintance made conversation with a new person more enjoyable.
“Yes, we were assigned to the same group by drawing lots. Thanks to Lord Sharon taking the role of the group leader, our project progressed smoothly.”
“It’s easy to imagine. My brother is quite good at instructing others.”
“Yes, thanks to him, we were able to handle tasks quickly and efficiently, and all the group members liked it. He was an excellent leader.”
Hearing praise about Lenard from someone else, Letticia felt a peculiar mix of emotions. It was fascinating to hear about Lenard’s qualities from another person’s perspective.
Ezkhiel continued to share details about the collaborative project with Lenard for a few more minutes. By the time the conversation ended, they had reached the boy’s dormitory building.
“Here is the boy’s dormitory building. You can enter through that entrance.”
“Yes, thank you so much, Lord Bright. See you next time.”
“You’re welcome. I hope you have a great day.”
With a slight smile, Ezkhiel retraced his steps.
Feeling weary from the long walk, Letticia opened the dormitory door with the determination to quickly find a sofa to rest on.
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To Be Continued…
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