I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C115

115, Ronnie and his three friends

When I returned to the classroom and sat down, Ronnie had already taken his seat and started preparing for the next class. 

Even though I felt sorry for Ronnie, I decided to tell him the story that had been decided earlier. 

"Ronnie, I'm really sorry but..."

"Yeah? What happened to you?"

“Actually, after school today, I decided to introduce Ronnie to Stéphane-sama, Martine-sama, and Lucien-sama.”

When I said that, Ronnie completely froze, still preparing for the next class. 

Um, are you okay? Was it too stimulating after all? 

"Ronnie? Are you okay?"

"Y-yeah, y-yes, it's ok."

It doesn't seem to be okay at all. Ronnie awkwardly placed the paper he was holding on the desk with trembling hands and turned to me. 

“Um, was that what I heard just now?”

"No. It's true."

"Really...after school today?"

"yes"

"I never heard of that!"

Ronnie said that in a tearful voice, looking very anxious. What should I do, is it too early? 

No, it's not a matter of it being too early. 

"Ronnie, they're good people, so there's no need to be so nervous. All you have to do is answer what's asked of you, Ronnie."

“But it’s His Royal Highness the Prince, Her Royal Highness the Princess, and the son of a duke… It’s impossible not to be nervous!”

"Hmm, I understand. It's okay to be nervous, but I won't get angry if you mess up a little bit, so don't worry."

“I just said it differently than before!”

I'm really sorry for Ronnie, but I have no choice but to get him through today's after school day. 

``Ronnie's introduction will be held in the entrance hall after school, so after fourth period is over today, let's hurry up and get changed and go to the entrance hall.''

"Huh? Today's fourth period is swordsmanship class, right? We're the last to enter the locker room, are you okay?"

"It's okay. You always come in last, but you come out first, right?"

"That's true, but it took me a while to get dressed today..."

If we were asked, ``What skill have you honed most since entering the Royal College?'', we would answer without hesitation, ``I change clothes quickly.'' We have become so quick at changing clothes. 

I think it'll be fine if we do it as usual, but Ronnie's hands are shaking and I have a feeling it's going to be dangerous... 

As if he could sense my anxious expression, Ronnie said with a determined look on his face. 

"I'm going to take a break from swordsmanship class."

"Huh? No, wait a minute! That's no good."

"Because I can't take classes calmly! If I wait in the entrance hall from the time the swordsmanship class starts, I won't be late."

“That’s true, but…”

I feel bad for having to skip class because I have to meet those three people! 

"Ronnie, swordsmanship class is a joint class, so I think it would be strange if Ronnie wasn't there."

“T-that’s true…then what should I do!”

"Ronnie, calm down. There's no need to worry too much. Just do what you normally do and you'll be fine."

"There's no way I'd care if you said something like that!"

Even after that, I managed to keep Ronnie calm and managed to take the swordsmanship class as usual. 

And now that the swordsmanship class is over, I'm waiting for the three of you in the entrance hall. He changed his clothes and came to the entrance hall in a matter of seconds, making Ronnie wonder what he was worried about earlier. 

Ronnie is the type of person who shows great strength when he gets through his stress. 

"Leon, is it about time?"

Ronnie asked me in a whisper. It's okay if he doesn't speak in a whisper, but he's been talking to me in a whisper for a while now. 

“I think it will still take a little longer.”

I told the three of them to kill at least ten minutes in the classroom before coming over. If I could come this early, there was no need for me to wait in the classroom. 

"I see……"

Wow, I can feel Ronnie's nervousness. I don't need to be nervous, but for some reason I am! I told you to come late, but you three should come early! 

After waiting for a few minutes in such a tense atmosphere, I saw three people coming down the stairs. 

I could feel the Ronnie next to me startle, but it seemed like he managed to hang in there. 

“Leon, I kept you waiting.”

Stefan said so on behalf of me. 

"No, we just arrived as well. Thank you for your time."

"No, it's fine since we asked for it."

With that greeting, I lightly pushed Ronnie's back, which was stiff with nervousness, and made him take a step forward. 

"This is my friend, Ronnie."

"This person? I'm Stefan Larslasia, and I wanted to meet the man who is Leon's friend. I'm sorry for making it so difficult."

"N-no, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ronnie."

"There's no need to be so nervous. You're Leon's friend, so I'd be happy if you could get along with me too."

Stefan said as he held out his right hand to Ronnie. 

Acha~, when a commoner is asked to get along with the royal family, they are more scared than happy, but they come first. Also, shaking hands is extremely difficult. 

But it would be extremely disrespectful to refuse. Good luck Ronnie! 

While I was cheering in my heart, Ronnie held out his hand nervously. 

"I-I'm more than honored."

Well done Ronnie! I feel like my face is turning white, but I did a great job! 

However, there are two more people, so do your best... 

"I'm Martine Laslassia. Let's get along well with me! Thank you very much."

"I'm Lucien Townsend. I'm a friend of Leon's, so please take care of me."

And with that, Ronnie managed to finish greeting the three of them. Well done Ronnie! But I'm already exhausted, so I think it's better to break up as soon as possible. 

Thinking so, I opened my mouth, but Stefan was a little faster. 

"What does Ronnie usually do after school? He's not a member of the magic tool research group, but is he a member of another research group?"

"No, I don't belong to any research group."

"Is that so? In that case, why don't you join the Magic Equipment Research Group? It's fun, so I recommend it."

Stefan please stop! Ronnie can't refuse even if he wants to! I have no choice but to somehow refuse. 

"Stefan-sama, instead of joining the research group, Ronnie works after school. He works as an employee at my food stall."

“Leon’s stall…?”

Stefan tilted his head curiously. that? Didn't you tell Stefan that you were running a crepe stand?　

...If I think about it, I might have only told Lucien. 

　

“Leon, what do you mean by food stall?”

Didn't you tell Martine too... It might get in trouble if I say it here, but it can't be helped. Sorry Ronnie. 

``I started a food stall selling crepes, and Ronnie is working at the food stall.''

“What is a crepe?”

``It's hard to explain, but... it's a dish made by sandwiching various ingredients into a thin dough made of flour etc. The taste changes depending on the ingredients sandwiched inside.The stall sells pork salad crepe and honey butter crepe. I'm selling it."

When I explained that, Martine's eyes began to shine. terrible……

"I'm very interested in that food! Is it only available at that food stall? In that case, I'll go to the food stall."

"Martine can't go alone. I'll be with you too."

"Are you also interested, brother? Of course, let's come together."

The flow of the story is getting slow. If two members of the royal family came to that stall, it would be such a big fuss that it would be too much trouble for Ronnie! As expected, we have to avoid that. 

“Stéphane-sama, Martine-sama, please wait. There will be a big fuss if the two of you go to the stall, so how about eating crepes somewhere else? I can make them for you anytime if you like.”

I said that, and gave them both signals with my eyes, asking them to accept this proposal. 

"Well, there's no need to go to the food stall if you can eat it somewhere else."

Good...the worst situation was avoided! 

"However, I'd like Ronnie to make it for you, not Leon. It's the duty of the royal family to eat what commoners usually eat."

Oh, why does that happen? I looked at Stefan's face with doubt, and he looked like his prank was a success. 

The fact that it's the duty of the royal family to eat what commoners eat is definitely just a statement! Maybe he just wants to get along with Ronnie. I know it's rare to have commoner friends, but please consider Ronnie's worries! 

Ronnie, I'm really sorry. I might not be able to refuse this. But I can't say no, it's better than coming to a food stall. Let's think so. 

"...I'm sorry. So where should I make it? If you can borrow the kitchen of the special cafeteria, I would be happy to make it there."

"That's right. I can do it at school, but I can't do it slowly... How about having it made at the duke's house on your next recovery day? How about Lucien?"

"Yes.No problem"

Lucien answered immediately! ? Don't wait until you check! 

　

“Is that okay with Leon and Ronnie?”

Even if you ask if that's okay, Lucien says it's okay, so it's probably fine, so there's no reason to refuse. 

"No problem"

"I-I have no problem either."

"Well then, that's settled. I'll contact you again about the time etc."

It was then decided that we would meet again on the day of recovery, and Ronnie's introduction was over. The three of them seem to be heading to the research group's classroom first, so right now it's just Ronnie and I in the entrance hall. 

"Ronnie, you ended up coming to the Duke's house. I'm sorry I couldn't stop you."

"Well, I can't help it if I can't stop you... More importantly, thank you for stopping me from coming to the stall."

“I thought that was really dangerous.”

“I’m just grateful for that.”

After talking to that point, Ronnie sat down on the floor, as if his nervousness had broken. 

"Ronnie!? Are you okay?"

"Yeah...I'm fine. I just lost some strength. I'm glad it's over for now."

"That's right. All that's left is the next day of recovery, but don't worry, everyone in the duke's family is kind. I'll make sure to stay with them as much as possible."

When I said that, Ronnie grabbed my arm firmly. 

"Leon, don't forget those words! It's for sure! If you're left alone in the duke's house... it'll be too scary."

"Okay. I promise."

At that, Ronnie took a deep breath and stood up. 

"Anyway, I'll do my best on the day of recovery. From what I talked about today, I know they're not bad people."

"That's good"

"Then I'll go home for now."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow. Ah, that's right. You can take the stall off today."

Ronnie is probably tired too, so he should get a good rest. 

"Huh? Why?"

"I mean, Ronnie, you're tired, aren't you?"

"Hmm, my body isn't tired so I can work at all, and on the other hand, I don't feel calm even if I sit still, so I guess I want to work."

"Is that so? Well, in that case, you can do whatever you like Ronnie."

“Then I’ll do my best at the food stall!”

"Okay. Nice to meet you."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

Ronnie said that and left. Phew, maybe I'm more tired than you. While thinking about this, I slowly started walking toward the research group's classroom.