Chapter 26: Lucky Lewd Maneuvers
《Liese’s Side》
Even though I’m working hard in my studies, combat, and even my appearance to get Lord Serios to acknowledge me, I only ever get approached by other male students, and I see no change from Lord Serios.
“What should I do? Lord Serios…”
I flopped onto the bed in my room and muttered softly.
Ever since school life began, I’ve always acted with Lord Serios in mind. But Lord Serios only sees me as an “attendant.”
It’s true that I’ve come this far with his help, but I wish he would at least be a little conscious of me as a “woman.”
However, Lord Serios is very serious, and during his school life, he’s always studying lessons or Territory Management.
Just when I thought that, I sometimes see him happily talking with Lady Claris or a few other women. Every woman looks so happy when talking to Lord Serios, and Lord Serios is completely oblivious to the affection directed his way.
“Why am I the only one made to feel jealous? I wonder what he thinks of me…”
As I was thinking that, there was a knock on my room door.
“Liese, do you have a moment?”
“Faina-san! Yes. Please come in.”
Faina-san is a senior who taught me maid work at Lord Serios’s mansion. She’s calm and reliable.
As she is also Lord Serios’s Personal Maid, I sometimes consult with her about Lord Serios.
Faina-san also has feelings for Lord Serios, but because she’s an attendant, she hasn’t been able to convey her feelings. However, she supports me, saying I should do my best because I’m someone Lord Serios brought along.
“How have things been lately?”
Faina-san looks at me, still sprawled on the bed, and asks with a smile.
“…Lord Serios doesn’t pay me any attention at all.”
“Fufu, I meant to ask about school, you know.”
“Ah.”
“Well, that’s fine. Lord Serios has always been oblivious to people’s feelings, so there was a time when he acted a bit arrogantly. But, the real Lord Serios is very kind and gentlemanly towards women.”
Faina-san understands Lord Serios well.
I lifted my head and decided to ask her what I should do to get Lord Serios to see me as a woman.
“I want him to be more aware of me. I have no idea what to do.”
Faina-san nodded as if deep in thought for a moment, then spoke.
“Let’s see… It’s difficult to directly say, ‘Please see me as a woman!’ isn’t it? Even if I were told to do it myself, I couldn’t.”
“Th-there’s no way I could say something like that! If he rejected me, it would be incredibly awkward.”
“You’re right. In that case… how about feigning an accident to show Lord Serios a ‘feminine side’ of yourself?”
“A feminine side… by accident…?”
As I tilted my head at Faina-san’s suggestion, she continued.
“For example, try to cause what men would consider Lucky Happenings. A small accident might make Lord Serios’s heart skip a beat.”
“Will something like that really make Lord Serios notice me…?”
“It’s worth a try. Nothing will change if things stay as they are, anyway.”
Somewhat convinced by her words, I decided to plan with Faina-san.
The first plan was to deliberately lose my balance in the hallway and have Lord Serios catch me.
After class ended, I aimed for the moment I’d pass Lord Serios in the hallway.
I muttered softly, “Alright, let’s do this.” Then, I moved as if to deliberately slip… or so I intended.
“Kyaa!”
I was supposed to have deliberately lost my balance, but I ended up genuinely about to fall, more so than I expected. But.
“Whoa there, are you alright?”
Strong arms supported my body. Before me was Lord Serios, looking a little surprised. I felt my body instantly flush from his unexpectedly strong arms and his scent.
“S-sorry! My foot slipped…”
“That’s unusual. Liese, you’re usually so steady. Be careful.”
Lord Serios gave me a gentle smile. Without saying anything more, he gently let me go.
(This isn’t working…! He’s not flustered at all! If anything, he’s treating me like a child!!!)
I decided the next plan would be a bit bolder. This time, the plan was to deliberately fall and show a little bit of my legs. I often feel strong gazes from other men on my chest or legs.
I’ve never felt that kind of gaze from Lord Serios, but perhaps if I showed him, he might become aware.
Spotting Lord Serios in the school garden, I deliberately tripped while walking near a bench.
“Kyaa!”
And then, I lost my balance and fell to the ground.
“Liese!”
Lord Serios immediately rushed over. I had fallen on my bottom, and my skirt had ridden up. I didn’t mean for it to go this far!!!
But, noticing Lord Serios’s gaze was directed slightly downwards, I immediately realized.
(…Don’t tell me, he saw under my skirt!?)
“Are you alright? Did you hurt your leg?”
Lord Serios didn’t seem particularly bothered and offered me his hand. Still, my face turned bright red from embarrassment as I fixed my skirt and took his hand to stand up.
“I-I’m fine! I’m really sorry!”
“Be careful. I’m glad you weren’t injured. Haven’t you been tired lately? Don’t push yourself too hard. If your leg hurts, shall I take you to the nurse’s office?”
“No, I’m really fine!”
“I see.”
Lord Serios said, looking concerned.
As expected, there was no further reaction from him here either.
The final plan was one Faina-san confidently suggested, saying, “This one will be the most effective.” It was a plan to be “accidentally” seen by Lord Serios while changing.
While I’m changing in my room, I’ll arrange for Lord Serios to walk in at just the right moment. If this succeeds, even Lord Serios should become at least a little conscious of me as a woman!
This requires an accomplice, so Faina-san will guide Lord Serios to the room I’m in.
I’ll take off my uniform, leaving myself in my underwear, and deliberately leave the door slightly ajar, waiting for Lord Serios to arrive.
Soon, footsteps approached, Faina-san knocked, and the door opened.
“Eh!?”
Pretending to be changing, I froze mid-action while taking off my uniform.
“Hey, what’s wrong—!?”
Lord Serios’s voice trailed off. The moment our eyes met, my body stiffened.
“L-Lord Serios!?”
“…!”
Lord Serios’s face turned bright red as he averted his gaze, and stammering, “S-sorry!” he hurriedly closed the door.
Outside, he was scolding Faina-san, but for the first time, Lord Serios looked at me and blushed!