I Awoke as an Imprisoned Villainess-Chapter 58 - First flower festival preparation

The city square is very large as the name suggests.

To the north, there is a clock tower so you can tell the time anywhere in the square.

On the opposite south side, there is a statue of the goddess of Lutharia, the country’s official religion.

The goddess, who is praying with a soft expression, is said to have made a great contribution to world peace  by sealing the devil who once tried to destroy this world.

Today, I had a meeting in front of that goddess statue.

And in front of the goddess statue at the meeting place, Claude sama is already there.

In the middle of many attractive people wearing light-colored hair and clothes to match the flower festival, Claude sama, who was tall with black hair, looked very conspicuous.

“I-I’m sorry to keep you waiting!”

I hurriedly rushed over and bowed deeply.

It ended up taking a lot of time and effort to prepare.

“No, you’re perfectly on time. I also just arrived”

Claude sama’s voice came down on the back of my head, and when I lifted my head, my eyes met Claude sama’s.

Today, Claude sama is not dressed in his usual knight attire, but in a rough shirt to blend in with the cityscape.

It’s the first time I’ve seen Claude sama wearing any clothes other than the knight attire, but I can’t help admiring that beautiful people look good no matter what they wear.

“….You look a lot different today”

“Ah....no, this”

I drop my eyes to my own body.

Right. Today, Nancy san was quite serious about getting me ready.

My hair, which I always wear down except for when I’m making medicine, is kept in a complex braid.

The pure white dress that Nancy san chose because she thought it was good is smooth and comfortable to wear, and also a little bit mature.

Combined with the light make up I was given, wouldn’t I look age-appropriate? I always get mistaken for being younger than my actual age.

To be honest, it’s on the scale of being a completely different person.

“Nancy san and Noel san.... The seniors at the royal apothecary department dressed me so that I wouldn’t look embarrassing for the outing with Claude sama.....”

I look away and mutter unintelligibly.

I didn’t mention anything about date.

Common sense aside, my perception is that dating is something that happens between people who like each other, and in a friendship like ours, going out is just going out together.

Rather, if I consciously think it’s a date, I’m going to end up walking clumsily. I can’t show any more of my embarrassing moments in life to Claude sama.

As I was renewing my resolve, Claude sama said, “I don’t think your usual attire is anything embarrassing”.

“………Umm.....I think you look beautiful today too, of course”

“Thank.....Thank you very much”

The unexpected compliment made my cheeks heat up more and more.

I tried to make my cheeks pale by tapping it lightly a few times, and Claude sama looked away slightly and said, “Let’s go”.

“First of all, skewers”

When I took a peek at the side profile of Claude sama, who said that and continued forward,  I felt something amiss.

It’s true that the clothes are different than usual.

But somehow, Claude sama seemed a little lacking in energy today.

“Haa.....It was very very delicious....!”

I sighed with happiness as I was completely satisfied after eating all sorts of street food.

“The first skewer was so tender and juicy.... It’s just seasoned with salt and pepper, so why is it so delicious!? The next cotton candy melted the moment I put it in my mouth, and I was surprised that it was like eating a cloud! The candied apple’s crispy and crunchy texture and the sweet and sour taste was simply miraculous. The donuts covered in chocolate which Neil sama recommended were so tasty to the point of having no idea on how to describe them.....I want to eat it with bread”

I was mesmerized and immersed in happiness as I recalled the memories.

There are all kinds of food all over the place, and you can eat it freshly. If I told this to myself back when I was still in Count Alcott House, I would have been very astonished.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself”

Claude sama smiled gently.

“You ate quite a lot. Why don’t we stop eating for now and take a rest somewhere? Or, do you have anything you want to see?”

“Ah, um.....”

I was a little hesitant.

Claude sama is acting as usual but as expected. Just for a split second, I could see him being a little lackluster. Maybe he is tired.

Perhaps, Claude sama took my hesitation as worrying over something, he looked at the stall a little further away and said, “Then, how about that?”.

When I looked at it, it looked like a shop selling trinkets and accessories.

The sun was shining on the unfolded products, and I could see that they were sparkling even from a distance.

——Speaking of which, I would like to thank Nancy san and Noel san for making me cute today....

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“Ah, um... Can I go take a look for a little bit?”

When I said that, Claude sama nodded, a little relieved, “Of course”.