I Reincarnated as a White Pig Noble's Daughter from a Shoujo Manga (On Hold)

My former fiancée who changed too much (Ricardo's POV) Part 52

The front of the school gate was crowded with lots of students.

I tried to head to the center of the plaza which was the venue of the party – but I smashed into the statue of a former school principal.

It was because I was terribly surprised by the person standing in front of me.

[Are you okay Ricardo?]

The worried voice came from the beautiful girl with loosely rolled black hair and blue eyes. She was my former fiancée and was now my friend, Britney.

[A, aa, I'm fine. No problem.]

...This was a big problem. The girl walking next to me couldn't help but make me anxious.

How, after seeing her for the first time in half a year, Britney was now beautiful unlike her previous self, she also looked smart...!

When speaking about the young lady of Earldom of Hakusu, a plump body was the first thing that came to my mind about her, but now she was far thinner than the last time we met.

That's not all. Her features somewhat looked similar to Ryuze, she was now very beautiful except for her little habit, and she was my first love... it was just like the woman in the portrait I received before our betrothal.

I thought that the other party was a person that I couldn't see as a member of opposite sex, so I broke the engagement after half a year. I had never regretted it so much before.

When Britney appeared in front of the school gate, around me people were whispering "who was the beautiful young lady who was riding the horse sideways?".

Glossy, beautiful skin on her tightened body. And a good scent that drifted as she walked.

It was too stimulating for the students of this school who usually spend time everyday surrounded by rascals.

While walking with her, I could see that people's line of sight were concentrated here.

Britney herself seemed to notice it, sometimes she would looked around restlessly with a mysterious expression.

[Britney, this is the venue.]

[A, un. Nee, Ricardo... the situation seems strange from a while ago, did something happen?]

When I was asked, I unintentionally retorted inwardly.

(I can't tell you!)

I swallowed my cry and talked to her calmly.

[Britney, have you lost weight again?]

[Un, I got thin after I did muscle training with ojii-sama.]

[Muscle training? What's that?]

[Un, since I learned self-defense, muscle training comes with it as a set... the reason is because of the kidnapping incident.]

My chest hurt when I heard Britney's story. Because I was useless, I made her suffer.

It seemed that Britney thought that she should learn self-defense.

[Naa, Britney...]

I opened my mouth to apologize again about that time, but a person talked to use before I could.

[Ricardo! Who is this beautiful lady? Introduce her to us!]

It was my fellow students that called. He was standing with several of his companions, but he was a relatively close friend of mine.

Silver curly hair with pitch black eyes. That person was an exchange student from a northern country, the fifth prince who was born from a concubine. His name was Lucas.

Personality wise, he's a spoiled prince, but he's not someone that could be hated.

Due to his good appearance, many young women of the capital city fawned over him.

(Maa, he may be the fifth but he's still a prince... it's hard to do that.)

He had a friendly personality, informed the surrounding students that "I want you to interact with me normally", but he's an eccentric. He had a lot of difficulty when it came to marriage since he's royalty.

But it was free for the young women to clamour him with their shrill voices.

The northern country where Lucas came from and our country had a war a long time ago.

It was about the time when Britney's grandfather, Earl Hakusu, fought.

After the peace treaty was made, we had a friendly relationship with that country. The fifth prince studying here as an exchange student was a proof of that.

[Aa... she's a lady from my neighboring territory, her name is Britney.]

I introduced Britney in the meantime. Though others being interested in her made me felt a complex feeling.

[My name is Britney Hakusu. Nice to meet you.]

Next to me, Britney greeted normally. Lucas was also smiling.

[Nice to meet you, my name is Lucas Leah Phosphiro (ルーカス・リア・ホスヒーロ). You are the daughter of that Hakusu Earldom... I am familiar with your family.]

Hearing Lucas' remark, I spoke unintentionally.

[...Oi. Stop involving Britney with the past.]

The army of the northern country in the past tried to assault the Earldom of Hakusu, but they were severely retaliated. It seemed that the army suffered catastrophic casualties by the young previous Earl Hakusu and his colleagues.

The event that triggered the peace treaty then spread to other countries.

[Aa, sorry, that's not what I meant. You and I meeting by chance can be called fate, I am glad if you can get along with me.]

Britney nodded silently. I wondered if it's just my imagination, but I could see her smiling a little.

[I'm sorry, but I'm showing Britney around. I'll see you later.]

And when I looked at Britney, she was standing behind me showing relief.

Rather than standing... she's hiding?

(Eh, it seems like... she's scared of Lucas?)

This behavior was unlike her usual cheerful self, it made me a bit perplexed.