The person most surprised to see Sienna was Ruth. Sienna’s return, who was both a secret crush and a friend believed to be dead, brought both joy and a perplexed expression to Ruth’s face. Sienna, in response to Ruth’s puzzled look, smiled brightly, fitting the setting of memory loss by not hugging her casually as before.
“Excuse me, but who are you?”
“…What are you saying? Sienna. Can’t you recognize me? I’m Ruth. Your close friend.”
“Ah! Mage Ruth! I’ve heard about you from my friends, Sherry and Jacqueline. Ruth also mentioned that you and I were distant friends. Nice to meet you.”
“Lost your memory…? You don’t recognize me?”
Facing Ruth’s earnest gaze, Sienna blinked her eyes.
“I’m sorry. I don’t know you because I’ve lost my memory. I’m sorry for not recognizing you.”
“No… Just coming back to life is something to be thankful for. I’m happy to see your face again. Welcome back. I’m grateful to be able to see you again.”
Ruth, who would have been disgusted if she were a knight or priest devoted to a god, expressed gratitude to the god. It was a tearful reunion.
‘Hmm…’
It was uncomfortable.
‘Of all times, why did I have to run into them when discussing the next area recapture with Ruth?’
In the corridor leading to Ruth’s laboratory, I encountered both of them simultaneously. However, as soon as Ruth saw Sienna, who was perfectly alive, he seemed to have completely forgotten my existence. I felt awkwardly used as a screen, but decided to wait for their conversation to end.
I didn’t want to interfere between the two now.
Seeing me leaning against the corridor wall with my fists clenched, Zero, who was burning with anger, erupted like a volcano, wielding his staff like a spear.
“Why are you waiting! Go and slap them! Sienna still doesn’t know who I am. So, recently, I’ve been hiding my appearance to avoid being noticed by people. What’s wrong? Have you gone crazy with romance?”
‘What? Is he insane?’
I was so dumbfounded that I couldn’t even speak. Whether I found it absurd or not, Zero spat out his own words.
“Oh, my! That zombie is ruining my love line with my assigned possession! Oh!”
With sweet potatoes stabbed in my throat, Zero, beating his fluffy chest like cotton, was truly… crazy, or rather, like a crazy mouse.
‘What nonsense is he babbling about?’
Ruth, Benedict, and Mihaeli, who returned with Sienna, had no intention of looking at me. They knew how precious Sienna was to them, so I only found Zero’s anger amusing.
‘Even Aston, who has never met Sienna, might fall in love when he sees her.’
To everyone, she was a lovely and kind protagonist who could be loved by anyone.
There’s no way I would be chosen with such a protagonist. While living with Aston, Ruth, Benedict, and Mihael, there were subtle moments between me and them, but my belief was that once the original true heroine appeared, my existence would inevitably be pushed aside.
“What’s it to you!”
As if Zero read my depressed thoughts, he expressed his anger, telling me to pull myself together.
This time, I was truly perplexed.
‘Why is he getting angry?’
“Because you seem upset…”
‘It doesn’t matter. If the original work had a happy ending, this scene would be natural.’
“…”
‘Honestly, if the zombie incident hadn’t occurred, I wouldn’t have had any connection with the original sub-male characters. You know that, Zero.’
“Well… that’s… true, but…”
My words made Zero look distressed. I couldn’t understand why he was so concerned about other people’s business.
‘After the quest ends, you’ll bid farewell to me forever too.’
“…”
I remained nonchalant.
Although I felt strangely empty seeing Ruth happily reuniting with Sienna, apart from that, everything was fine.
‘Just worried.’
“What’s… that?”
‘Ruth, Mihael, Benedict, after a long time, they’ll be happy to see Sienna again… but if they find out she’s not a survivor but a mutant zombie, it will be disappointing.’
It wouldn’t be just disappointment—it would be sadness and despair.
Like the pain of having to dispose of someone you once loved and cherished.
Similar to the moment when I realized the couple I considered family, like my deceased parents, had approached me for my inheritance and insurance.
‘…I hope they won’t suffer too much.’
I wished for their well-being.
“Hey…”
‘Those who already lost Sienna once would suffer twice. So, I hope they won’t have to experience that pain again.’
So, I haven’t told my party members yet.
That Sienna is not a human, but a zombie, and the fact that her memory loss is also a lie.
I couldn’t easily speak it out, fearing that when the truth crumbles, they would be devastated.
Having heard my sincerity, Zero sighed and poked my cheek with his staff.
“Fool.”
‘…Why am I a fool?’
“If you truly care about them, it’s better to let them know the truth about Sienna sooner. If you keep them in the dark for a long time and tell them later, won’t they be angry with you, even if they received care? ”
‘…No.’
I would also face repercussions.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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