Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 41

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#41

 

“Even if there wasn’t anything special, why would Aiden have taken her? He really took her because he wanted to marry her.”

 

The speed of chewing the carrot gradually slowed down.

 

“Really with her?”

 

“Aiden was particularly fond of her.”

 

“Wasn’t he doing it on purpose? Just to play around with her…”

 

“Then why would he take her to the charity gala? That gala is a place where only people from their circle can go, where only those kinds of people gather.”

 

“That’s true. Among all the people who were close to Aiden so far, the only ones invited there were kids from good families.”

 

“Exactly. If she was just a woman to play around with, why would he bother taking her to such a place? Even risking lowering his own reputation.”

 

“That’s true.”

 

“And I heard he was really serious about her? It seems like he was going to introduce her there and make a public marriage announcement to prevent rumors about his engagement with the Princess from spreading.”

 

Sonnet threw away the paper that had wrapped her sandwich and left the store.

 

Her heart felt endlessly heavy.

 

She seemed to have learned about Aiden’s circumstances in detail without even thinking about it. For rumors to have spread this far already.

 

Even while walking down the street, the words she had just heard swirled in Sonnet’s mind. Sonnet had thought she was just Aiden’s tool to break off his engagement with the Princess, but the circulating rumors weren’t like that.

 

In the rumors, it felt like Aiden had been truly sincere. It hurt as if someone was squeezing her heart.

 

She didn’t know if those rumors were true, but they didn’t seem false either.

 

Thinking about it now, Sonnet hadn’t thought deeply and had just listened to Aiden’s words and thought whatever she wanted.

 

‘If I had really trusted Aiden, I would have just asked him directly.’

 

In the end, Sonnet herself hadn’t completely trusted Aiden either, and like Tester, she had prejudices that he was the same type as those pretentious upper-class nobles.

 

Perhaps it was a thought that only someone like Sonnet could have, something only those beneath them could think. That fact made Sonnet’s heart ache even more.

 

In the end, Sonnet was no different from those she despised most.

 

Sonnet too had prejudices against them, and because of that, she couldn’t see Aiden properly.

 

She forgot about Aiden’s usual actions and words, and carelessly thought he was that kind of person from the beginning.

 

She hadn’t considered from the start that there might be exceptions for him too.

 

‘Should I at least apologize?’

 

The moment she had that thought, Sonnet felt like she was even worse.

 

It would be better to completely cut ties with Aiden in this state.

 

‘Anyway, he thought I was selfish.’

 

Having that thought, Sonnet strangely felt at ease.

 

She already had a bad reputation anyway. So Aiden would naturally think that way too.

 

‘Right, people originally disliked me.’

 

Aiden disliking Sonnet was nothing special either. But strangely, one side of her heart kept aching.

 

Sonnet tried hard to think.

 

That even though it was a relationship she had ruined herself, it was a relationship that would have ended someday.

 

Repeating that endlessly, she returned to school with a dazed expression.

 

***

 

That day was very cloudy.

 

As Sonnet was leaving the dormitory, she habitually looked ahead. The person who was always standing leaning against the tree was nowhere to be seen. Sonnet quickly turned her head and walked down the path.

 

Then a familiar voice rang out from behind.

 

“Sonnet!”

 

When Sonnet stopped and turned around, Delr approached with a smile.

 

“Are you going to class now?”

 

Sonnet nodded awkwardly.

 

Delr rummaged through his pocket and held out a ticket. Looking closely, it was a Madu match ticket.

 

When Sonnet looked puzzled, Delr explained with a smile.

 

“If you have time, would you like to go watch it together?”

 

Sonnet was momentarily puzzled.

 

“Why?”

 

Delr blinked in confusion. Sonnet calmly opened her mouth.

 

“Everyone dislikes me. Normally, you would have avoided being close to me because you’d dislike it too.”

 

Delr hurriedly waved his hands.

 

“No. And I’m really sorry for speaking rudely to you back then. Even thinking about it now, I was ridiculous. And I think I had unnecessary prejudices after seeing your appearance.”

 

“…”

 

“When you were going around with Aiden, you know you looked really pretty?”

 

Sonnet had nothing to say. When she stared blankly, Delr continued.

 

“Even if everyone can’t say it in front of you, they know you’re pretty behind your back.”

 

“…”

 

“And you’re more unique than I thought, so I think that draws more attention.”

 

Delr smiled.

 

Sonnet wondered if he was showing friendliness like this because of Aiden. Especially since only Delr had come to her during yesterday’s lecture.

 

“Because of Aiden, you’re being nice to me…”

 

“No, it has nothing to do with Aiden. I just changed my mind.”

 

“What about your friends?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Won’t your friends dislike it if you get close to me?”

 

“Ah, I already had a falling out with them.”

 

“Why?”

 

Delr blinked and avoided her gaze. Sonnet found that somehow unpleasant, but thought there might be some story he couldn’t tell.

 

Perhaps since they weren’t even deeply close, he just didn’t want to talk about it. Sonnet somehow understood that feeling and took the ticket Delr gave her.

 

Delr smiled brightly.

 

“Make sure to come!”

 

Sonnet looked down at the ticket Delr had given her. Thinking about it now, there seemed to be no need to show walls to Delr.

 

She decided to make friends with those who approached her appropriately and not keep her distance from now on.

 

“I’ll go.”

 

At Sonnet’s positive answer, Delr smiled brightly and waved the hand holding the ticket.

 

“See you at 4 o’clock in front of the arena!”

 

Sonnet nodded and turned around. It seemed like she had become close to Delr while going around with Aiden. When one intimate relationship fades, it seems a new relationship forms.

 

Sonnet put the ticket in her pocket feeling better than yesterday.

 

***

 

4 PM.

 

Sonnet finished her lecture and went to the front of Madu Stadium.

 

Before going, she actually hesitated a little. Since Aiden was also participating in this match, she thought there was no point in going and getting hurt.

 

Nevertheless, Sonnet changed her mind. Since they wouldn’t see each other anymore anyway and Aiden would no longer be interested in Sonnet, she thought she didn’t need to worry that much.

 

The cloudy weather gradually cleared up as soon as Sonnet stood in front of the arena. Sonnet looked up at the gradually revealing sky with curiosity.

 

‘Aiden’s words must have been really right.’

 

She remembered Aiden smiling brightly, saying the weather had cleared up since Sonnet came, making it good for the match.

 

Thinking that way made her feel suddenly depressed again, so Sonnet lowered her head.

 

The match started at 6 PM, but entry was possible before then.

 

If you entered early, you could see the players who competed in Madu matches during practice games and in various other ways, so many people deliberately entered early.

 

Sonnet looked around.

 

There were quite a few people who had found seats early to cheer for their favorite players.

 

Sonnet looked at their outfits and unnecessarily examined her own appearance.

 

Still the same drab and dark black dress with a black bag.

 

She had no tools to cheer for Rosefield Academy or cheering clothes. She hadn’t even drawn blue stars on her cheeks.

 

“Sonnet!”

 

At the familiar voice, she looked up to see Delr waving as she approached. Gales was standing beside her.

 

Sonnet looked on in confusion at this unexpected person, while Gales smiled at her.

 

“Hello.”

 

Sonnet couldn’t quite find her words. Delr beamed brightly beside her and spoke up.

 

“Actually, Gales got us those tickets. If it weren’t for Gales, we would have missed this match.”

 

Sonnet thought of Gales who had been beside Aiden. He was also someone who played in the Madou Matches.

 

“Aren’t you competing in the match?”

 

“I can’t this time because of my leg.”

 

“But don’t you still stay with them during practice?”

 

Gales smiled faintly and said.

 

“There’s no point being there if I can’t compete anyway. This time I’m just going to watch as a spectator.”

 

Delr spoke enthusiastically from the side, linking arms with Sonnet.

 

“Sonnet, this is an incredible opportunity! You don’t get chances like this often!”

 

Sonnet was led into the arena by Delr. She felt awkward somehow as Delr acted so affectionately and pulled her along. It was different from when she was with Aiden.

 

Back then it had felt natural and warm somehow, but now it felt strangely foreign.

 

‘Maybe it’s because we’re not close yet.’

 

Sonnet felt uncomfortable with how tightly Delr was gripping her arm, but she didn’t show it.

 

Since Delr was being so friendly, Sonnet felt she should reciprocate to some degree.

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