I Ran Away And The Reverse Harem Started

Chapter 49 The square was bustling with people.It was busy on weekdays, but on weekends it was especially crowded. There were reports of traveling troupes from all over the country, and a band would play in front of the fountain and then disappear. The Count of Drunia, especially the Square, had grown tremendously in a short amount of time with the arrival of Daniel’s businesses. Mika says that even a long time ago, the population was only half of what it is now. I passed by people noisily laughing and talking and restaurants selling food on the street. Mika, who was skillfully navigating the crowd next to me, asked. “So, what kind of person is that friend you want to give a gift to? man? female?” “It’s a man.” Mika rounded her lips at my words. She tried to whistle right away, so I struck first. “Just in case, I’m not talking about a boyfriend or anything!” “Oh my God, who said anything, you little crab.” But she still glanced at me, amused. “But that’s weird. Such a strong denial!” “Yeah. That’s suspicious.” Even Angie, who was next to her, helped out with a smile on her face. They laughed and made fun of me. I’m not surprised by this kind of teasing. I sighed. “Oh my, we’re just friends!” “Okay. Okay, the little crab has a big voice. Do you know what he likes, by the way?” I rolled my eyes at her question. “Well, he likes to read, for one thing, and he always seems to dress nicely.” “He’s a nerd.” “Yeah. He wears glasses sometimes, and he’s a nice guy. He always gave up what he had to his friends.” I answered by mixing the Colin I saw at the orphanage with the Colin I saw now. Mika wondered where in the world there was a man like that, but quickly became serious. It was like I was picturing my imaginary friend in my head. “Hmm. From your description, he sounds like a formal, long-suffering man. I think his family will be nice too.” “Something like that. He goes out to parties a lot.” “What about his face?” “What?” His face out of nowhere. As I narrowed my eyes and looked at her suspiciously, Mika tried to act confidently. “Face is important. If he’s pretty, you want to give him pretty things!” “Where’s that logic come from?” “It is. Anyway, what does he look like?” I wonder if this is actually Mika’s selfishness, because he seems like a pretty nice guy, and she wants me to introduce him to her. Even though it’s the master of the mansion where she works. “He’s handsome. A lot.” “Hmm!” “He was popular in the old days. Everyone liked him because he looked like a prince from a fairy tale.” Mika nodded as if she was very satisfied with what I said. She smoothed her chin again with a serious look on her face. Thinking of a gift that would be suitable for a man who is moderately polite and decent, and who is also handsome. “Then, shall we go to the dressing room first and ask to see the accessories? Not in a very expensive boutique, but in a small clothing room.” “Sure.” “I know something.” The three of us headed to a clothing store that Mika knew. It was not a place that sold men’s clothing. However, among the accessories, there were quite a few for men. For example, cufflinks that are a set with a tie pin. “The color is pretty. There is a jade color, and this one also has a pattern.” There were various types of cufflinks that the clerk showed me. The hexagon-shaped ivory cufflinks and the circular jade cufflinks, seen through the glass of the stand, were especially pretty. “Can I see these?” “Yes.” When the costume shop owner happily took out the real thing to show me, I was a little disappointed. The owner said, showing off the cufflinks that sparkled excessively under the light. “These are popular because they have a natural pattern, and my son loves them, too, since he got a job at the bank. They’ve lasted him ten years.” “Ah, I see.” The owner explained how strong the metal was, and that it was perfect for carefree men because it required less maintenance than jewelry. In short, it was a sturdy, cheap product that could be used for a long time in exchange for aesthetics. “Why? Don’t you like it?” “Hmm, it’s okay.” I blurted out my words in response to Mika’s question. Normally, I would have been happy with it, especially if it was Uncle Hans or one of my favorite restaurant customers. ‘I guess it’s because it’s metal and not a gem, it’s too shiny. It seems like a child’s toy…’ At first glance, the cufflinks the owner brought out were not the luxurious ones usually worn by nobles. The price was reasonable. In other words, it was cheap, and it was well worth the price. It would have been best for my financial situation to give this cufflink and tie pin set as a gift. In fact, with Mika’s help, I could have gotten it cheaper than my budget. However… I remembered the dressing room in the mansion that I saw while sweeping and mopping the rooms in the mansion. Cufflinks and rings made from precious stones such as opals and sapphires. A tie pin made of gold. His leather shoes were always shiny, and his shirts and jackets were straight and without a single wrinkle. Colin also always wears a clean shirt. White shirt made of soft cotton. … Was it right to give him such a cheap gift? I wonder if he’s going to be judged for wearing my cheap buttons around town. Of course, Colin was a kind man who would gladly use a pin I gave him rolling around on the side of the road. For some reason, I felt an uneasy feeling and my mind became complicated. “The price is reasonable, but…” I hesitated for no reason, looking at the clothing shop owner and Mika’s thoughts.Should I just buy it? How can I judge the luxury of a gift in my situation? In the first place, they say that feelings are more important when it comes to gifts. ‘But….’ I held the cufflinks up to the light and savored them with regret. I was about to buy them or compromise with my other self, when I suddenly remembered the day of the palace party. ‘The commoners at the party….’ Even at a party where everyone was dressed up and having fun, but the nobles looked down on Colin. There wasn’t a single blemish on Colin’s outfit. He seemed more noble than any other noble, but the nobles sincerely laughed at him. Colin would be happy if I gave him a rock from the roadside. But I don’t want people to laugh at Colin because of my gift. I inadvertently lowered my gaze. I could see the toes of my shoes sticking out from under the hem of my skirt. My old shoes were wine-colored when I first bought them, but now they are so worn that they look like maroon. What about the hem of my skirt that Daniel was looking at closely, with clear stitching marks…? Suddenly, I began to see the small and detailed flaws I had. Unlike the dress shop owner’s beautiful fingers, which were manicured and we’ll maintain, my hands were callused here and there and ugly. What was even more shocking was not the cheap cufflinks or my tattered skirt, but something else. ‘Oh my God. When did I become such a self-centered bundle of entitlement?’ I guess it’s because I worked at the Count’s residence and saw all the high-quality, delicious, and comfortable things. After spending over a month looking at the gold-decorated bathtub and faucets, I guess my eyesight has grown high without me realizing it. It must have been because I saw things that I didn’t have, things that I didn’t have the chance to see, and I saw them all in one day. Or maybe I was disillusioned with my situation, choosing cheapest things as a birthday present for a friend I hadn’t seen in 10 years. I didn’t like the idea of constantly complaining about what nobles were doing in front of my friends who had become wealthy. ‘Why am I not a millionaire?’ If I had a lot of money, I wouldn’t have to worry about this. For some reason, I felt like I was bubbling with anger inside. But I didn’t want that anger to be directed at me. I didn’t want to lament my fate, making myself feel small. “Hey. Rosieta. Aren’t you going to buy that?” Mika, who had been silently watching me, asked. She must have wondered why I didn’t say anything and just kept clutching the cufflinks. “…….” I kept my mouth shut and returned the cufflinks to the costume shop owner. The costume shop owner looked at me in disbelief. “Customer, if you don’t like it…” I raised both hands and slapped my cheeks. The sound of the slap hit me hard. The two people standing nearby gasped. “Rosieta!” “Why, why are you doing that?” Mika, Angie, and even the owner of the costume shop standing on the other side looked at me in surprise. I felt a chill and then came to my senses. Before I could feel any more depressed, I suddenly stuck my upper body out and quickly asked the owner of the costume shop. “Aside from this, can you show me something better?” “Huh?” The owner took a step back and looked at me in disbelief. His eyes seemed to ask what kind of trick I was talking about, but it didn’t matter to me right now. “I’m giving it to a very dear friend of mine, and I want it to be really nice, so please show me the best things in here, not this!” * * * I walked out of the costume room carrying a wrapped gift. Behind me, Mika and Angie trotted out together. I thanked Mika with a humbled look on my face. “Thank you for your help. I was just going to buy it, but you even haggled it for me.” “You bought something so expensive, so you should at least lower the price by one bill. You seem to have good taste. It’s so pretty.” Mika gave me a thumbs up, saying that I have a good eye for gifts. I smiled brightly and hugged the small gift box tightly. “Oh my, you like it so much?” Mika asked, touching me under the chin like a puppy. I tried to pretend I wasn’t, but the corners of my mouth tugged at the corners and a weak smile slipped out. “I wouldn’t say I’m happy, I’d say I’m proud… I got to buy my friend something nice with my own money.” Mika smirked at my comment. “Are you sure he’s not your boyfriend?” “No!” “Yeah, well. Let’s just say that.” Mika kept teasing me as if she thought It was cute. When I opened my eyes, she laughed even louder. My face scrunched up in a funny way. “By the way, when you slapped your cheek so loudly earlier, I thought you were threatening to harm yourself in front of the owner to get a discount!” “Self-harm? I just hit myself to get me to come to my senses.” I only hit it lightly to remind me that you only live once, don’t compromise with reality. Mika subtly told me that the owner was scared and kept his distance from me. I felt sorry for the owner. “I was surprised too, Rosieta.” “I’m sorry, Angie.” Angie put her hand on my slightly reddened cheek. When I told her I was okay, Mika, who was looking back and forth between the clock tower and the sky, said. “But did you pick out your present too quickly? The sun is still high in the sky?” Angie nodded as well. “Yes. How about we look around a bit more? It would be a shame to just go back.” “Okay.” We walked past the clock tower and made a wide circle around the square. I figured it would be good to familiarize myself with the square’s geography while I was at it. I was walking around the square, guided by them. I ran into an unexpected person. Oh my, I took a deep breath as soon as I saw the person. “Saint Deborah?”