In response to my question, Hadel’s face frowned.

“How far do you mean?”

“I’m asking how serious you are.”

Whether it’s just curiosity about women, a desire to date me, or even considering making me a real wife.

That part was really important to me. Because,

‘My response will depend on Hadel’s state of mind!’

I listened attentively to Hadel’s answer. Hadel, sensing my seriousness, sighed briefly and suddenly began unbuttoning his shirt.

“How should I show you? With my body?”

“Stop! Seriously, are you crazy!”

Answering with your body! With no place to go, my face turned completely red. I slapped Hadel’s arm while scolding.

Hadel responded as if surprised.

“You were the one who started it.”

“I didn’t ask you to show with your body! Please at least listen to what I say and act accordingly. How did you manage to hide that insane behavior all this time?”

“It only works on you.”

Hadel’s hand held my wrist, massaging the part between his thumb and forefinger. It was a firm, strong hand of a solidly built man.

Facing me, Hadel spoke in a deep voice.

“Because it’s desperate. I’m afraid you’ll leave me.”

“…Why would I leave?”

“If I can’t capture your heart, you might leave, right?”

Surprised that Hadel had such thoughts, I couldn’t say anything. While I hesitated, Hadel’s face contorted with pain.

“But I don’t have anything to hold onto you. You’re a woman who says living as a jokjevi is more comfortable.”

“W-Well…”

My words came back like a boomerang. Because it didn’t mean that I wouldn’t mind if Hadel wasn’t there, I added as I tried to justify,

“I-I meant that it’s better to stay by your side as a jokjevi. How can being a jokjevi be better than being human? Being human is better.”

Making a pitiful expression that gives a strong sense of guilt to humans! Saying this, Hadel changed his expression abruptly and took one more step towards me.

“Then it’s not a problem.”

Look at this guy? I pushed his chest with my free hand.

“No, right? I really don’t know what’s not a problem. You haven’t answered the most important question.”

Of course, with a chest as solid as a rock, it didn’t budge even when pushed. He said with a strangely relaxed expression.

“We talked about everything, and everything has been resolved. What’s the problem?”

Nothing has been resolved! Frustrated, I shouted while pounding my chest.

“I’m just an ordinary jokjevi! How can I have a future with you… a future… Ugh.”

“Marian.”

As emotions surged while speaking, tears flowed uncontrollably. I couldn’t see because of the tears. I screamed in frustration, pounding my chest.
“Uisshi! Can you believe I’m saying this with my own mouth? I’m also originally a princess? Saying such things hurts my pride!”

Hadel comforted me as if consoling a child, pulling me into an embrace and patting my back.

“Yeah, you’re the Jokjevi princess.”

“Don’t say that! It’s annoying!”

I thumped my chest with strength, but Hadel didn’t react at all. Hadel’s lips touched the tip of my nose. Startled, I closed my eyes and opened them again. Tears fell, and for a moment, Hadel’s face became clear.

Hadel was smiling.

“Marian, you’re overthinking it. Think more simply.”

“Simply?”

“Yeah. Do you like me?”

I bit my lip. Even if I came up with all sorts of reasons to deny the truth and conclude that it’s impossible, my answer was already determined.

Tears welled up again. With a twisted face and a crying voice, I answered softly.

“…I do.”

Hadel asked again.

“Do you want to live with me?”

“I want to live with you.”

Hadel’s large hand gently touched my eyes. This time, the question was a bit more mischievous and straightforward.

“Do you want to kiss me?”

“…You’re such a fool, really.”

Instead of answering, I kissed Hadel’s lips.

Perhaps due to my tears, there was a slight bitterness from the wet lips. As I licked the soft lips, they opened wide.

“Marian, you…”

As if blocking his words with his lips, I pushed my breath into his mouth. The warm heat pushed back against me, heating up my whole body.

Although I was the one who boldly initiated the kiss, at some point, I found myself weakly embraced by Hadel’s arms.

Hadel, with a reddened face, lightly complained while covering his face with the back of his hand.

“Oh, seriously. Stop teasing me.”

After asking himself.

The tears subsided, and for some reason, I burst into laughter. I had no idea why I had agonized, avoided Hadel, and shed tears.

Hadel spun me around. Then, he pushed my back.

“Anyway, let’s get some clothes. We’ll have more time to be human in the future.”

He said he wanted to kiss, and now he says this. Instead of resisting being pushed, I embraced Hadel’s neck once again.

The reason Hadel was surprised yesterday was that my clothes were wet from crying in the wind.

After adjusting my clothes to match the kiss, Hadel pleaded again.

“[Since the tailor is coming tomorrow, let’s get clothes as soon as possible. Let’s dress warmly. Got it?]”

Yeah, I hate it.