Given That I've Become a Villainess, I'd Like to Live Freely

"This is my room. Perhaps Elle will be next to my room? Come whenever you get lonely. Elle would be more than welcome.

I try to look Elle in the eye and talk properly. You see, Elle snorts at me every time I talk.

That makes me want to be cute and nadenade my head.

"Elle's hair is so fuzzy and lovely. Your eyes are the same blue as Allen's! I envy you."

That's what I said and tried to stroke Elle's head.

"Huh!!!!!

All of a sudden Elle held her head and crouched, trembling.

"Huh!? What's wrong!? El?"

(... what's going on? Speaking of which, your father said Elle had been subjected to violence... possibly)

"El? Could it have been, were you scared? I'm sorry. Don't realize it, it's okay. 'Cause it's okay."

Grab a trembling Elle's body and hold her back.

(Wow... I'm an idiot. I heard you were getting proper violence, but what are you gonna do to make me feel scared?! My idiot!!!)

"Allen, can you get me some calming herbal tea?

"Yes, you'll have it right away.

"Please," he called Allen and now he's still shivering.

"Elle, I'm so sorry. But I won't hurt you!... Elle, look at my hand. Because these hands will never hurt Elle!... remember..."

When I said that, Elle shook up and looked me in the face alternating with my eyes and hands.

"I'm not scared. It's okay.... I'd love to get used to it one by one, though I may not be used to it yet.

(And I'd be happier if you let me stroke your head ~)

What a bad idea but I hope Elle doesn't scare me anymore.

"I know you're scared right now, but... do you understand what I'm saying?

You knew I was going to ask Elle gently. He nodded back at me with a cocoon.

"Hehe, thanks El. Allen's got herbal tea for me. Shall we have a drink together?

I shook Elle's hand for nodding and headed to the table that Allen had prepared for me.

"Allen's herbal tea is delicious.

"It's a word without a body.

Elle mouths slowly as she alternates between me and Allen. Was it delicious? My strong face loosened until earlier.

"What do you say, El? Delicious?"

Cocun

"I was relieved that it seemed to be in Elle's mouth as well.

"Beware of drinking too much, El. A sumptuous supper awaits!

We enjoyed herbal tea while we talked about not loving each other until time came.