The Student Guardians Are Obsessed With Me

Eleanor was dumbfounded by Aster’s sudden proposal. He continued, looking at her, who was shocked and unable to respond.

“We won’t spare any support so that you can explore the world by boat, expand your horizons, and study freely. It’s a position where only three people are selected, and I also had the opportunity to recommend someone.”

“Why are you giving me such a big opportunity… I didn’t even graduate from the Academy.”

As Eleanor spoke cautiously, Aster shook his head.

“You had nothing to learn at the Academy, Eleanor. Didn’t they visit you separately and test everything?”

She vaguely remembered talking to him for a long time after he suddenly came to visit her after the Academy exam. Eleanor shook her head.

“I saw your story in the newspaper, and I also got the textbook you made and read it. I’m confident that you’re the right person. If you broaden your horizons and focus on your studies, you will definitely be able to accomplish big and important things.”

Aster made eye contact with Eleanor as if persuading her.

“I think it’s a good opportunity.”

It was a truly tempting offer. Her heart began to beat rapidly.

In her previous life, she had never been able to travel properly, and in this life, she has always stayed within her comfort zone. Aster’s proposal sounded like a very attractive adventure.

At the same time, she was a little afraid of leaving a familiar space. She was also upset that she had to leave behind her family who had always given her love and support.

What bothered Eleanor more than anything were the three men who made Eleanor’s heart even more complicated.

She pushed it to a corner of her mind, saying that work was more important than dating, yet she couldn’t help but feel bothered by it.

Eleanor asked.

“If I accept, how many years will I have to study?”

“Three years at the most. However, they usually focus on research for more than five years. It’s a big decision, so think carefully.”

Three to five years. It was a long time.

Her mind, which had been inclined to accept Aster’s offer, quickly came back to its original place.

Did he notice Eleanor’s worries? Aster quickly added.

“There’s no need to rush, so decide slowly. You have time until next summer. Of course, you can leave a little early if you want.”

Next summer was about a year away. Eleanor, relieved that she had more time than she expected, swept her heart away.

‘There will be plenty of time to think about it.’

Eleanor bowed her head towards Aster.

“Thank you for the great opportunity. I’ll think about it carefully before telling you.”

“Alright. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me at any time.”

Aster lightly tapped Eleanor on the shoulder.

“Ellen.”

Eleanor turned around when she heard a voice calling her. Adrian, looking slightly stern, strode towards her.

“Ah, Rian.”

Adrian politely greeted Aster.

“Hello.”

“It’s been a while, Sir Blake. Have a good time.”

Aster tapped Adrian on the shoulder and left. Adrian said as soon as he saw him enter the cabin.

“I was worried because you didn’t come.”

“Sorry. I met Dahlia…”

Adrian frowned at the word Dahlia mentioned. This was because he knew that she had helped the Princess develop the teaching materials.

“Did anything happen with her?”

“Yeah. In fact, I received an apology for that. She said she was sorry. Thanks to that, my heart felt a little lighter.”

“Is it something that ends with a sorry.”

Adrian frowned softly. He still gets irritated when he thinks about that incident.

But what was important was Eleanor’s judgment. Even if he doesn’t possess her loyalty (?), it was enough for him if it made Eleanor feel at ease.

And that wasn’t what mattered now.

“I heard you talking with the principal.”

Adrian carefully removed his lips.

“Are you sure you want to go?”

Eleanor nodded her head slightly.

“I haven’t decided, but I’ll think about it. It’s a good opportunity.”

“Would your parents approve?”

Eleanor’s eyes wavered slightly at the mention of her parents. But she soon nodded her head.

“…Maybe. They may be worried at first, but they always support my decisions.”

Yes, they do.

Adrian pursed his lips. His hair was blowing in the wind.

“Actually, I’m hesitant. If it had been about a year, I would have left without hesitation, but three years is a long time. Maybe it could be longer.”

“Right.”

“But on the other hand, I also think that this is an opportunity that will never come again in my life. Of course, if I want to travel, I can, but it’s different from that.”

Adrian bit his lip in nervousness. His heart was beating anxiously.

He thought it was a really good opportunity. He also knew that Eleanor was worried a lot about the future these days. He thought that this proposal might be the answer to that problem.

But he didn’t want to send Eleanor away.

“Rian.”

She approached him cautiously. His expression wasn’t good.

“You don’t like it?”

Adrian thought for a moment and spoke honestly.

“Yeah. I don’t want you to leave.”

“Why?”

“…I’m worried about sending you away alone like that.”

The biggest reason was that he couldn’t tell her. The reason was because he couldn’t be sure whether it would reach Eleanor’s heart or not.

Eleanor said, holding his arm tightly.

“I just have one more option. I still have a year left to think about it.”

When Adrian’s expression didn’t brighten, Eleanor added with an exaggerated expression.

“And who am I? I, Eleanor, survive wherever I go, persistent and strong like a weed.”

Adrian let out a small laugh as she confidently boasted, patting his chest with her small hands.

“I know very well, how vicious you are.”

Adrian spoke in a softer voice.

“But Ellen, strangely, I never stop worrying when I see you. “Even though I know you’re strong enough, strangely, I feel anxious, like a child thrown into the water.”

Adrian reached out his hand and slowly brushed Eleanor’s hair down. Soft blonde hair curled between his long, smooth fingers.

He asked, looking straight into Eleanor’s green eyes.

“Is that what happens when you like someone?”

Well. Perhaps.

Eleanor’s answer didn’t reach Adrian. For it was drowned out by the roaring sound made by the fireworks that were shot into the sky with perfect timing.

Yellow fireworks flew in a parabola across the starry night sky. It was nothing compared to the fireworks I had seen in my previous life, but it was a beautiful enough sight.

“It’s pretty, isn’t it?”

Eleanor looked at the sky and muttered softly. Adrian answered, looking at her like that.

“…Yes, it’s pretty.”

***

Several weeks had passed since she heard Dahlia’s warning at the ship’s party, but Eleanor’s days hadn’t changed one bit from before. It was regular and peaceful.

Three times a week, on school days, Izmel’s letters arrived without fail.

After the day when the children burst the ruse they had been hiding with tears, Izmel openly put letters in Lucas’ bag.

“Brother wants you to write a longer reply.”

He even nags openly.

Once a week, she and Adrian would visit the shop or print shop to see how things were going. He took Eleanor to restaurants around the capital as if it were an extension of their work.

“You have to eat well to work well.”

“If this continues, the dress won’t fit.”

“Then I’ll buy you a new dress. Don’t worry and eat.”

Also, on days when Kaidel gave a martial arts class, she had dinner with him at home.

In the summer, after martial arts class, Kaidel was covered in sweat. He hated it when Eleanor approached him like that. The reason was that he would smell like sweat.

“Kaidel! Stop. It’s really fine.”

“Talk there. I can still hear you.”

said Kaidel, running away from Eleanor in the direction of his carriage.

“Go wash up. You’ll feel uncomfortable the whole way.”

At that moment, as if by magic, Kaidel’s steps stopped. He turned around, creaking like a wooden doll.

“I don’t have any clothes to change into.”

“Hmm… I’ll try to find the biggest size of Dwight’s clothes I can. It may still be a little small, though.”

Eleanor said. Kaidel looked into her eyes for a moment with a subtle expression and then nodded.

“…If you do, thank you.”

She prepared foods that were good for one’s body for Kaidel, who was sweating in the sun. Of course, the cooking wasn’t done by Eleanor but by the maids, however…

“Thank you, Eleanor.”

Somehow she ended up receiving the thank you note.

Anyway, this is the summary of Eleanor’s daily life these days. It was all just exciting and pleasant things.

It was a time when Eleanor was lost in her thoughts. Demian touched Eleanor’s elbow with his finger.

“Teacher.”

“Yes, Demi.”

“I have something to say. But it’s a secret from Brother.”

Secret?

When Eleanor nodded, Demian whispered softly.

“Next week is Brother’s birthday.”

At that moment, Sienna and Lucas, who had been lying down and memorizing the words given as an assignment, suddenly stood up. His voice was barely loud enough for Eleanor to hear, though, she had no idea how they heard it.

“Duke’s birthday?”

“I want to go too!”

Demian said with a surprised expression.

“We don’t have a birthday party…”

Then, in an instant, Sienna and Lucas’ expressions became glum. It seems like the birthday was just an excuse and they just wanted to have fun.

As Eleanor smiled happily looking at those children, an idea crossed her mind.

“Do you think it would be okay if we held a birthday party?”