She’s a Saint Who Was Banished for Being a Late Bride, but She’s Being Spoiled to the Fullest by the

“I’m pleased to meet you, today.”

“It’s nice to meet you, too.”

We both bowed deeply to each other.

It was the morning of the third day of their stay at the Manilas residence.

Today, Theodore-sama himself, who had fully recovered, was going to show me around the Count’s estate.

Shem, the neighboring town of the royal capital, is entirely the territory of the Manilas family.

The Manilas family, who had been given a fief right near the royal capital, must have been trusted by His Majesty the King.

“Evelyn-sama, you look beautiful again today. I want to look at you forever.”

“Theodore-sama, you are also very handsome!”

I replied awkwardly to his simple compliment.

I only had one piece of clothing on hand today, and the Count’s maid was dressing me.

My long hair was tied into a braid, and I was wearing a long sky-blue dress that was easier to move in than yesterday’s. I’m glad it’s not a lacy dress.

And most importantly, Theodore-sama looks very cool in front of me.

Until yesterday, I had mostly only seen him lying in bed, but seeing him properly attired is very special.

Seeing him in the sun made his originally too dazzling face even more refined, making it difficult to look directly at him.

“Well then, shall we be on our way?”

Since Shem was quite large, Theodore-sama had brought along a white horse that he said was his favorite horse.

Having never ridden a horse before, I hesitated. Where should I put my feet and what should I do?

I secretly gazed at Master Theodore’s actions, but could not recall any of them.

However, Theodore-sama wrapped his strong arms around my bewildered hands and pulled me up in a familiar manner.

“T-thank you.”

“No, but I guess that doesn’t change the fact that you’re an angel.”

“Eh?”

“Because you were as light as a feather.”

(I’m flattered, for sure! )

Nevertheless, I was nervous. The voice whispering in my ear sounded so gentle.

“Well, I’ll send you on your way.”

“Y-yes.”

Theodore-sama kicked the white horse lightly in the stomach, and it began to walk.

The soil was leveled and the path was well maintained……. My heart was beating noisily as I looked out at the peaceful green landscape.

Because — my back and his breastplate were in perfect contact with each other.

Moreover, my waist was supported by his strong hands.

(I’m so restless……!)

By the way, it’s really just the two of us today.

Jackson-sama seems to have taken a liking to Kira, who is young but smart and well-spoken.

Today, they decided to play chess together. It’s a kind of board game, but Kira seemed unusually excited about it.

I want him to get along with Cain-kun, who is probably close to his age, but Cain-kun is at school today.

“The breeze feels good…….”

“Yeah, it does. The sun feels so good, I think I’m going to fall asleep.”

“Ara, really?”

Smiling at his childishness, Theodore-sama nodded, “Yes.

“I was looking forward to my date with Evelyn-sama, and I didn’t sleep well last night -“

I tried to say something.

“…..tsu!”

Theodore-sama covered his mouth as if to say, “I realized I misspoke!”　

From behind me, I hear a fearful question.

“…..did you hear what I was saying?”

“Yes, I heard. You were so excited about your date with me that you had a hard time sleeping last night.”

“From this distance, you will hear everything……”

(Maybe I should have just pretended not to hear?)

I was so depressed that I felt kind of bad about it.

However, there was something on my mind.

“Um, Theodore-sama.” What do you mean by ‘date’?”

“Huh?”

“I’m a little naïve…… I think it was the first time I heard the word.”

(You call showing a guest around your territory a date?).

As I was thinking this, Master Theodore coughed and told me.

“Dating is the act of an intimate man and woman going out alone together …….”

(The act of an intimate man and woman going out alone together!?”

I was very shocked.

Because…

“We’ve only known each other for two days!”

“…… I agree……”

“We only talked for a few dozen minutes yesterday!”

“Yes……. You are right, Evelyn-sama.”

(Huh? Why is Master Theodore biting his lip like it hurts?)

“I’m sorry, Theodore-sama. I had to get a little emotional.”

“Emotional?”

“Yes, because Theodore-sama is the second person I’ve become friends with.”

I’m not proud of it, but I’ve never had any friends at all.

The priests at the Temple were all kind, but that was only because of my position as a saint.

After all, there was no one I could call a friend because of the distance and the minimal amount of conversation we had.

“I’m really happy. I’m happy that Theodore-sama thinks I’m special.”

At that thought, my expression broke out.

“By the way, is your first friend a man?”

I felt something sharp in his voice.

Hmm? I thought, and looked around to see Master Theodore’s well-formed face very close to mine. —Surprised that it was so close that I could almost touch it, I hurriedly turned my face back.

(I-I was so surprised.)”

I had no idea that he was taking it that seriously.

But if I didn’t tell him, I would be ignoring him. I nodded my head, holding my noisy heart over my clothes.

“Yes, you are right.”

“…… I see …….”

“Kira was my first friend.”

“—I see! It’s that boy!”

For some reason, Theodore-sama’s voice suddenly brightened. I wasn’t sure, but I was glad.

“……Ah! But then, this is like my fifteenth date.”

Theodore-sama’s body tilted unsteadily, and I hurried to support his body.

“Ah, look out, Theodore-sama! You’ll fall off the horse!”

“I….. sorry, if you could leave it here.”

“What are you talking about! ?”

When I managed to help him up, Theodore-sama was completely pale.

Could it be that he’s not feeling well? When I was worried, Theodore-sama said something in a small voice.

“……I’m sorry to pry, but… Who are you dating?”

“Kira and I used to go out every day in the royal capital.”

“I see. You went to…… with that boy! That’s good to hear!”

(What a busy person……)

However, it was kind of fun to watch Theodore-sama’s expression change at a dizzying pace.