Chapter 7

"Don't you think it's your fault for not making an appointment?"

I retorted irritably at his words. Originally, we didn't get along, or rather, he disliked me, and I didn't like his attitude, so we often ended up arguing. Even now, with the memories of my past life returned, our relationship hasn't changed.

"You're still as talkative as ever, aren't you?"

"You too."

"I don't want to hear it from you—what's with that outfit?"

Lewis, who was about to complain, noticed my clothes and asked.

"This? It's sportswear."

I'm dressed for running... although I ended up walking most of the time, my original goal was to run, so I'm wearing something comfortable for that. Of course, it's not a dress, but a casual outfit. Normally, as a noble lady, I should be ashamed to show such an appearance, but with the memories of my past life, I don't feel particularly ashamed. I just changed from a dress to something more comfortable for movement. So I answered calmly, but Lewis looked at me suspiciously.

"Exercise? Didn't you hate exercise?"

"I don't hate it. I just didn't have the stamina for it."

I don't dislike moving my body. I didn't do it because it's considered unseemly for a noble lady, and also because of my frail health. My body is so weak that even walking for a long time is difficult, let alone exercising.

"I'm frail. That's why I'm moving my body to build up my strength."

I told him everything honestly, but Lewis snorted.

"You're frail? You're probably lying again, right?"

Y-You, you—!

I trembled with anger. It's true that until I recovered my memories from my past life, I hid my frailty out of pride, so it's understandable that he doesn't know. But now I'm telling him the truth.

To laugh at it! The hero in the game is so kind to the heroine, yet he's so rude to me just because I'm the villainous lady!?

Yes, Lewis was the most kind and popular character in the game.

The main route of the game was with the crown prince, but the Lewis route was the most popular.

The heroine, who suddenly became a noble from a commoner, met Lewis at an orphanage she visited. He kindly guided her, who was unfamiliar with noble life. He was so kind and considerate that even if you weren't the heroine, you'd fall in love with him.

Fiona, who was obsessed with such a Lewis, harassed the heroine and was eventually condemned to death in prison (the cause of death is not specified, but it's probably because her frail health couldn't withstand prison life. I don't think I could endure it either).

But that kind man is probably only kind to the heroine. The Lewis in front of me now is a rude man who laughs at his fiancée's honest words.

If you keep being rude to people, the maid behind you will reach her limit and punch you! Anne is so worried that she might hit you, but Lewis continued talking without noticing.

"Besides, if you're weak, you should be lying in bed, right? But you're energetic enough to leave the room, aren't you?"

What? You don't believe my words? You don't believe them, do you, since you said I was lying just now! But that line is unbearable!

"Exactly because I'm frail, I go outside!"

My strong tone made Lewis fall silent for a moment.

"If you stay in the room all the time, you won't get fresh air, your muscles will weaken, and your circulation will get worse from not moving!"

As I moved closer to Lewis, he stepped back. But I didn't stop.

"Also, when you expose yourself to sunlight, your skin produces vitamin D!"

"Vitamin... D?"

Lewis tilted his head.

You don't know? I'll teach you, since I was a health enthusiast in my past life!

"Basically, humans can't produce vitamins except by eating, but the only vitamin that can be produced without food is—"

I stopped and looked at Lewis's face. He was staring at me with a puzzled expression. Even Anne, who was about to kill Lewis, was puzzled.

...You don't know the word "vitamin"?

"Um..."

Vitamin... How do I say it...

"It's something that helps the nutrients needed to move the body!"

"Nutrients needed to move the body...?"

"We move our bodies by eating food, right? That's because we get nutrients from food."

Lewis started listening to me quietly.

"I understand that we build our bodies with food. And that food contains nutrients, right?"

"Yes! That's right! The nutrients needed to build the body are essential! And there are various types of nutrients, but vitamin D is essential for maintaining the immune system!"

Lewis thought for a moment and said,

"Does it mean you're less likely to get sick?"

"Yes! That's right!"

Surprisingly, Lewis listened to me seriously, so I got excited and moved my face close to his.

Lewis made a "Wha..." sound and blushed slightly.

But I, in my excitement, continued without stopping.

"Vitamin D is the only vitamin that can be produced without food!"

"R-Really?"

"It's produced in the skin by exposure to ultraviolet light! In other words, getting sunlight is necessary to have a body that doesn't succumb to illness!"

"R-Right, but..."

"But too much exposure to ultraviolet light is bad for the body, so it should be in moderation..."

"Too close!"

Lewis hastily put some distance between us. I had moved quite close to him without realizing it in my excitement.

"Even if we're engaged, you should have some modesty!"

I was irritated by his words, as if I had no shame.

"Sure, sure. You don't want a woman you dislike to get close, right? I'm sorry."

My sarcastic words made Lewis, still blushing, say, "That's not what I meant!" in protest.

That's exactly what you mean. You'd be happy if the heroine got close. At least the Lewis in the game looked happy.

"So, what did you come here for today?"

I asked, feeling a bit sulky, and Lewis looked startled and opened his mouth.

"There's a party coming up. You must attend."

"Ugh, no."

I refused reflexively, and Lewis frowned.

No, it's tough for this body to attend a party!

"I just explained it. I'm weak. I can't stand for a long time in high heels."

I explained my reasons, but Lewis looked dissatisfied.

I thought he understood after listening seriously, but it seems he still doesn't believe I'm weak.

Lewis cleared his throat.

"Anyway, you must attend. Don't pretend to be sick."

"I'm not pretending."

"Alright then."

Lewis, apparently satisfied with saying what he wanted, left without listening to my side of the story. I trembled with anger again. It's not normal to tremble with anger twice in such a short time.

"What... what an infuriating guy!"

Miss Heroine, who I haven't met yet! You should give up on this guy! He doesn't listen to me at all once he's convinced! But maybe it's different for the heroine! If so, it's even more infuriating! I'm the villainous lady, so I guess he's very kind to the heroine!

"Ugh... I want to be angry, but I don't even have the energy for that."

I leaned against a tree, swaying.

"Are you okay, Miss? Should I kill him?"

"Anne, calm down."

I'm very angry, but not to the point of killing him, and I don't want Anne to go to jail. I want her to stay by my side.

"I won't go anyway."

That's right, I'm a beloved lady by my family.

So if I tell Father, everything will be resolved—

"Wait? What did you say?"

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