And I tore my hair out all the while reading.
I had been at ease because it was a pure and innocent love story of teenage students where adult complications couldn’t be included.
It was a huge mistake.
Why hadn’t I known?
Since it was a novel, it could only be boring if it were just an innocent story. If adult matters couldn’t be included, they had to pack in all the cheesy stuff.
When I reached the scene where the male protagonist decorated the school with flowers and confessed to the female protagonist in front of the entire school, I closed the book.
“I’m a sinner.”
Even if Kirian was the real protagonist of the novel, this premature education surely couldn’t be good.
“I have to correct my mistake.”
With a determined face, I stepped out of the room.
For Kirian’s future, and for the future of Esmeralda, who knew nothing, I had to correct what had to be corrected and teach what had to be taught.
As I approached Kirian’s room, I heard voices from inside.
“Why do you think Nuna screamed?”
I heard Kirian’s slightly sullen voice.
“Maybe she was just startled by the gift?”
Between the door gap, I saw maids standing in line before Kirian. He was shaking hands with each of them, apparently thanking them for their help as the future head of the household.
“It didn’t seem like she was pleasantly surprised though…”
The downcast Kirian unexpectedly hit the nail on the head.
That was a relief. I was secretly worried that Kirian might have come down with a case of adolescent delusion, but
Fortunately, it seemed to be an unnecessary concern.
If I just corrected the misunderstanding about the novel… the problem seemed to be easily solvable.
“Hohoho. Don’t worry too much.”
The maids began to leave the room with giggles, all holding one hand with the other as if it were precious.
“You can always trade more, so come to me if you need anything else.”
Before I could think about what conversation they were having, Kirian spotted me standing in the hallway.
“Nuna!”
Kirian immediately rushed over and swung the door wide open.
“Are you okay? You’re not hurt, are you?”
“Yeah.”
I took a deep breath, firmly resolving once again.
“Can we talk for a moment?”
“Yes. I… I have something I want to talk about too.”
Kirian grabbed my hand and led me inside.
“Kirian, I’m sorry.”
I spoke bluntly.
“I lied.”
And offered the book I had recommended.
“This book, it’s actually not my favorite.”
I waited for Kirian’s response with slight tension.
Will he be disappointed in me? Angry that I lied?
But Kirian blinked his big eyes a few times and looked at the ground.
“I thought so……”
His expression was very downcast, but I had to tell him the truth. For the future Kirian, if nothing else.
“Thanks for the flower gift, really……”
As I trailed off, Kirian clenched his fist.
“It wasn’t cool……? Just cute…… Not cool?”
“No, that’s not it.”
I was momentarily at a loss for how to explain it.
“A novel is quite different from reality.”
It felt strange to say this to a novel’s male protagonist, but I had to admit it now. Kirian was no longer a fictional character to me, but a precious person.
“So what I’m saying is, what’s cool in a novel and what’s cool in reality can be different. In novels, everything is exaggerated to be exciting, but in reality, it can be too much.”
I bent down to meet Kirian’s gaze, still looking at the ground.
“Reality isn’t about fake characters’ stories, but real people’s lives, right?”
“Then, what is cool to Nuna?”
I was momentarily at a loss for words at Kirian’s sudden question.
“What kind of person do you think is really cool, Nuna?”
What’s cool to me? I hadn’t really thought about it.
“I don’t know……? I haven’t thought about it.”
“Isn’t it the male protagonist of your favorite book?”
I shook my head immediately.
“No. Absolutely not.”
I thought meeting the male protagonist of my favorite book in real life would be terrible.
“Then……”
After a long pause, Kirian finally opened his mouth.
“What about Prince His? Do you think he’s cool?”
“No. Prince His is a good friend.”
And a very compatible business partner. I thought His was mature and wellmannered for his age, but I had never thought of him as cool.
“What about me……? Do you think I can become cool?”
A fleeting look of desperation flashed in Kirian’s eyes as he finally looked up at me. It hurt my heart, and I patted Kirian on the head.
“You’ll become cool. Don’t worry.”
It was a bold promise from a 20year veteran romance novel reader.
“You will be cooler than any male protagonist in a novel?”
Well, of course. He was a real novel’s male protagonist, after all.
“And someone will think you are cooler than anyone else.”
And every male protagonist has a female protagonist. It’s the rule.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]Kirian stared blankly at the spot where Nuna had been standing long after she had disappeared.
“But that person isn’t Nuna.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
