The princess and prince are beautiful today too

05

나플리

Oh..by any chance..are you Prince Noah?

I pretended not to notice and opened my eyes wide. Indeed, the person before me was Prince Noah.

노아

Yeah, that's right. I'm just staying here for a while.

나플리

Well, is it because of the ladies who come to visit that you are dressed up as women?

In his dress, he looked more beautiful than most women. His blond hair flowed down to his neck, and his eyes, blue as if they contained the sea, were almost mystical. I stared at his face, entranced.

노아

Aren't you looking too intently?

나플리

.....Ah! Sorry, I'm sorry...!

I was crazy... I was so captivated by her looks that I lost myself in her. I smiled awkwardly out of embarrassment, and he smiled softly and said.

노아

It's true that I dressed up as a woman because of the ladies who came to visit. Otherwise, it would have been quite annoying.

나플리

I see... But why are you at Aunt Eriel's house? You're not at the palace.

I look up at him with a curious look. He looks down at me and smiles, his eyes wide.

노아

I ran away because I didn't want to get married.

나플리

I see... Oh? Yes???

He's getting married! There was no such story progression when I played the game. I couldn't even see him. I was curious to know who the woman he was talking to was.

나플리

Marriage... Who, who are you with?

노아

Hmm...who was it? Was her name...Seira?

나플리

Se, Seira... Youngae?!

I gaped in surprise, my jaw dropping. It occurred to me that perhaps the reason Seira Youngae had been so obsessed with him was because of the marriage proposal.

노아

It seems Young-ae was stubbornly demanding that Count Vincenzo marry her. Abamama couldn't resist Count Vincenzo's persistent demands.

He shook his head with an embarrassed smile. Does he know that the young Seira he so loathed has come to this mansion?

노아

Did you come with me today, Young-ae?

나플리

Ah...ah, did you know?

노아

The same carriage I saw before came. I even saw it go back.

He seemed to be observing the situation from a tree. He looked up at the sky for a moment, then lowered his gaze to me, his eyes sparkling. Suddenly, his gaze shifted to me, feeling burdensome, so I averted my gaze and looked down at the strawberries in my hand.

노아

What's your name?

나플리

This is Naples Leeds.

노아

Naples... That's a pretty cute name. It suits you well.

His face, faintly smiling, seemed to glow brightly. Strangely, I felt as if everything around me was sparkling. I stared blankly, then came to my senses, blushing slightly and lowering my head.

노아

Naples.

나플리

yes?

노아

Do you have a lover or spouse?

나플리

...No? There isn't.

I tilt my head, puzzled, looking up at him, wondering why he'd ask such a thing. He smiles, seemingly relieved by my answer, and opens his mouth.

노아

Then will you marry me?

나플리

Yes, what....uh....yeah?! What, marriage???

I was so shocked that I opened my eyes wide and gasped. Who would have thought he'd ask me to marry him... and to me, whom he'd just met today?

노아

Oh, sorry if I surprised you. But it doesn't seem like you hate me either. You seem to like my face quite a bit.

나플리

Ah, ah!... That, that....uh...

At this moment, I feel like crawling into a hole. I shouldn't have been so captivated by her appearance that I lost myself in her gaze like a fool. My ears turn bright red, and I cover my face with my hands.

나플리

.....But, but..he was so... handsome...

His bright laughter echoes through my crawling voice.

노아

Haha, it's good to be honest. Am I that handsome?

나플리

...Yes...really, really handsome!..

"Yeah, honestly, he's not even dead, so what's the point of hiding it?" I nod, my face flushed, my eyes sparkling. He snickers as he looks down at me.

노아

So will you marry me?

나플리

Uh...but...why are you suddenly...marrying me...?

노아

I absolutely hate that young lady. I think you'll be okay.

His blue eyes gaze gently at me. His words asking me to marry him have been making my heart flutter ever since. At this rate, I feel like it's going to burst out. I force myself to remain calm and meet his gaze.

나플리

..are you serious?

Perhaps, just like this, I could have a smooth, happy ending with him. Feeling a surge of hope welling up in me, I asked him in a trembling voice.

노아

Seriously, Naples. Marry me.

His eyes curve gently, and a bright smile turns to me. I stare at him, entranced, and then slowly open my mouth.

나플리

Even if I'm a maid...doesn't it matter to you?

노아

It doesn't matter. I like you just the way you are.

His words that he liked me made my heart race even more. With such a handsome face, I couldn't help but fall for it when he told me right in front of me that he liked me and wanted to marry me. The power of beauty tricks was that powerful.

나플리

..Okay, let's get married!

노아

Okay. Then, Naples, can you beat that young lady?

He looks at me with a grin. So, he's telling me to deal with Seira Youngae right now? Well, I nod confidently, thinking I'd do anything to marry him.

나플리

Of course! Just trust me!

After a few more conversations with Prince Noah, we agreed to meet again. He told me to wait, as he would return to the palace when the time was right. I returned to the palace and reminisced about my meeting with him.

나플리

He's really handsome.. His hair is shiny.. His eyes are shiny.. His tear stains are pretty.. He's just like my favorite prince..

The more I spoke, the more my mouth watered. That was when a loud notification sound rang out and a system window suddenly appeared before my eyes.

시스템 ???

[The main story can now be progressed. Continue the story by progressing through the main story, which begins when Prince Noah returns to the palace. If you are unable to progress further or reach a point where you cannot progress, the Bad Ending will automatically occur.]

나플리

Main story? That's when the real story begins, right?

시스템 ???

[Yes, that's correct. Players must progress through the main story sequentially. Please note that any impulsive actions or mistakes that disrupt the story progression are irreversible. Please note that resets, such as restarting, are not possible here.]

Listening to the system's instructions, I felt a strange sense of unease. If something unexpected happened during the story, or if I took an unexpected action that affected the story, it would be over. Then I might never be able to return to reality.

시스템 ???

[Then, good luck to you, player.]

The system window closed, and I pondered the main story for a while. But I decided to just give it a try. Since I'd never played Prince Noah's main story before, I had no choice but to give it a try.

나플리

Yeah, if I'm stuck here forever, I'll just live watching the princes!

So, I burned with determination, and time flew by as I worked as a maid. A week later, the palace suddenly erupted in commotion. Today was finally the day Prince Noah was to return to the palace.