Obsessed with Regressors

“If you don’t have a swimsuit, you can buy one right here.”

 

Lauren’s happy voice came from above. Looks like fun. She pictured Lauren explaining to the people on her boat how to use it, and she grinned.

 

“Isn’t it difficult?”

 

Elliot asked right in front of her. He was standing in front ofher, perfectly dressed as usual. She nodded and said.

 

“It’s fun. I guess I’m more talented at swimming than I thought.”

 

Sir Lannon said that he was good at learning it for the first time. She lived near a river when she was young, so she knew how to swim quite well. She said she was so present when she played in the water. Every year at this time, there are children and women who get into accidents while playing in the water. When she was told that she was there because she wanted to help anyone in danger, Lauren, Julia, and she applauded.

 

“Then I’m glad.”

 

Elliot said and made her smile. She was a bit sorry. She said, tilting her head to the side.

 

“Sorry. I’d like to ask you to come up and have a cup of tea…”

 

“It’s okay.”

 

Elliot said calmly. She just wanted to ask him to come up and have a cup of tea. Not only tea but also simple desserts were prepared up there. This was to offer it to people who come to tour. However, the reason she couldn’t ask Elliot to come up was because the ship was in Geumnam’s territory. Men were prevented from entering so that women could comfortably walk around in swimsuits. It was the same for Elliot, the boat owner, and he said it didn’t matter.

 

“Eugenie.”

 

At that time, a carriage stopped in front of us and a familiar man and woman got out. It was Lisa and her fiancé, Lord Owen. She sent her a letter saying she would stop by as well.

 

“Welcome, Lisa.”

 

She quickly took Lisa’s hand and said hello. Thank you. He must have been busy, so he showed his face on purpose. This wasn’t a party, but when someone as influential in the social world as Lisa came, that alone got people’s attention. And her goal was to get as much attention as possible. That way, more people would come to see it out of curiosity. The more people come to watch, the more people would learn to swim.

 

“Lady Biscon.”

 

Soon Sir Owen also greeted her. Haven’t these two people said hello to Elliot yet? She quickly introduced each other.

 

“This is Elliot Burns.”

 

“I know. He is a famous person.”

 

Sir Owen said gently, shaking Elliot’s hand and hers. In the meantime, she had a quick chat with Lisa about how she was doing. Lisa seemed to have led a slightly quieter life than her. Well, she guessed there were people who have had more turbulent lives than her this season.

 

“Eugenie.”

 

At that time, Elliot called her in a low voice. She was preoccupied with her conversation with Lisa, and when she heard his call, she turned to see Sir Owen standing in the doorway.

 

“Uh, can’t I come in? My legs hurt.”

 

Sir Owen stood at the entrance and asked with a puzzled expression. She quickly walked up to him and said:

 

“Men cannot come in. This place is for women only.”

 

“Why?”

 

Huh? Sir Owen’s next question made her pause. And without realizing it, she looked at Lisa, then turned her head and looked at Elliot. “Why?” She didn’t know what “why” was.

 

“Why is it only for women? Everyone can swim, right?”

 

Yes. She nodded and said.

 

“That’s right. So we built a facility where women could also swim. There are women walking around in swimsuits.”

 

If she explained it like this, he would understand and leave. That’s what she thought, but it wasn’t Sir Owen. He nodded and said.

 

“But why can’t I go in?”

 

Oh. She reflexively looked at Lisa. Lisa’s face turned bright red at the look that said, ‘Your fiancé, is he a bit stupid?’

 

“Connor, what do you want to swim for?”

 

Fortunately, Lisa stepped forward and started to stop Sir Owen. However, Sir Owen seemed to have heard the mistake and began to act unreasonably.

 

“No, that’s strange. Why do you say only women can enter? I’m asking because I think it would be fun for the two of us to swim together.”

 

Huh. She hesitated whether or not to join in on their conversation. If you two want to go swimming, go home and fill the bathtub with water.

 

At that time, Elliot suddenly intervened.

 

“I heard that nobles were a bit conservative in relationships between men and women, but I guess that wasn’t the case.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Huh?”

 

Lisa and she, as well as Lord Owen, looked like we were wondering what that meant. Then Elliot smiled and spoke again.

 

“I heard it would be fun for you two to swim together. It looks like you’ve already shown off your outfit to the other person, right?”

 

Lisa’s face turned red as she realized what he was talking about. She stepped forward as Sir Owen just cleared his throat in embarrassment.

 

“No. We have never done that.”

 

“Is it so? But didn’t Sir Owen just say that you two really wanted to go swimming?”

 

“It’s just, Connor. Tell something!”

 

Sir Owen came to his senses at Lisa’s angry yelling. He spoke in gibberish.

 

“No, I just want to go in there…”

 

“You wanted to go to a place where other women were walking around in swimsuits? Sir Owen, I didn’t see you that way.”

 

What? She was hesitating whether she should stop him, but she saw Elliot making an amused expression. This guy was doing this on purpose. She knew what he’s thinking. She saw Elliot’s innocent expression and bit her lip to keep from laughing.

 

“No, who wants to see it? What’s the big deal about women wearing swimsuits? I don’t want to see that!”

 

As if he had hit the nail on the head, Sir Owen began to scream. When she saw Lisa’s expression that she wanted to die of embarrassment, she quickly left.

 

“Lisa, didn’t you say you had to stop by for a moment and then leave? I heard you have plans for the afternoon.”

 

“Yes? When did I…”

 

She never said that. Lisa was about to ask me when she said that, but stopped when she realized what she was doing. And she looked grateful and said,

 

“Oh, that’s right. I have an appointment, but I’m late. I’m sorry, Eugenie.”

 

“It’s fine. You can come again next time.”

 

Lisa’s eyes widened at the words ‘next time’. She nodded when she asked if she could come again next time. She said as she walked straight to the carriage standing some distance away.

 

“Connor! Come quickly!”

 

“No, I don’t want to see…”

 

“Connor!”

 

The last call was exactly like when his mother calls Oliver. She waved at Lisa as she got into her carriage. Oh my, there’s a lot going on. Still, through this experience, she learned what was absolutely necessary for this boat. She turned to Elliot and thanked him as the two left.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“No. Rather…”

 

She felt like Elliot was in a hurry somehow. Did she hold on too long? The moment he was about to say that, he opened his mouth again.

 

“I only said this to embarrass that person, and I don’t care what those two people do together.”

 

Huh? She didn’t know why he suddenly said something like that. She couldn’t understand, so she looked at Elliot and managed to get her to nod.

 

“Sure. I also don’t think you care about other people’s private lives.”

 

She guessed he was worried that people would think she was being overly interested in and criticizing other people’s private lives. The gentlemanly attitude made her smile. But Elliot seemed like that wasn’t enough for her. He hesitated as if he wanted to say something more, and then he sighed. And she smiled and said she had to go and see.

 

“I held on for a long time. Sorry.”

 

“No. I would like to stay longer, but you must be busy.”

 

It was also true that she was busy. No matter how well Lauren was doing, she had to be there. She thanked Elliot again and went inside the boat. The atmosphere inside was much better than she expected. Everyone looked like they were having fun, which made her feel a lot better. Asshe went up to the deck, Lauren, who had been encouraging tour visitors to try on swimsuits, approached her.

 

“Do you know how many swimsuits I sold today?”

 

Lauren’s face was flushed with excitement. She also smiled at her expression of mixed pride and joy. She asked with a smile.

 

“All three?”

 

If they had a swimsuit, she told them to bring it. However, she has made about three pairs so that people who didn’t have them could try them on if they want to experience them. She didn’t think all three would sell. Of course, each person has different sizes, so it was impossible for one set of clothes to fit different people. The swimsuit they prepared was tailored to Lauren’s body type, and Lauren was taller than her. A proud look appeared on Lauren’s face. She leaned towards her and said, trying to hide her excitement.

 

“Twelve pieces.”

 

What? She opened her mouth in shock. Was that possible? But they only brought three sets? Lauren was so happy that her expression seemed like she didn’t know what to do. She looked at her face and bit her lip to keep from laughing. It made her happy to see people like it like that, but she needed to check.

 

She asked with all seriousness.

 

“Where did you get the nine suits?”

 

“I received the order. We decided to meet again here in a week.”

 

‘Oh my god.’

 

She was so shocked that she looked at Lauren, speechless. She couldn’t think of what to say first. That means not only did she sell swimsuits to 12 people, but she also convinced 9 people to come back to learn swimming a week later.

 

“Lauren, are you talented?”

 

“Yes?”

 

Lauren looked like she was wondering what that meant. Now that she thought about it, this kid also put the checkered fabric on her bag and sold it all off. She said, holding Lauren’s hand.

 

“You have a talent for persuading people. That’s amazing.”

 

At first she looked like she didn’t know what she was talking about. But her expression of disbelief soon spread.

 

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