Chapter 160: Gravitational Confrontation
The calendar moved forward one square.
The date had reached June 3rd, also the third day of the long holiday.
[June 3rd, today is the day you have a date with Marie Alter.]
[You wake up cold from under the blanket, hearing the pitter-patter of rain outside the window.]
[It suddenly rained last night; June temperatures are still fluctuating, and whenever it rains, the temperature drops sharply, like returning to early spring.]
[You pile all your clothes onto the blanket to keep warm, then sleep for another ten minutes.]
[You sleep like this until seven o'clock, which by holiday standards counts as waking up very early.]
"Haaa…"
Eikou yawned drowsily and, with movements like a sloth, slowly crawled out from under the blanket.
He put on clothes, brushed his teeth and washed his face, went to the bathroom, and checked the social media notifications the APP had pushed.
[A new day begins.]
[Even though Scathach isn't here, you still decide to persist with training, put on sports clothes, and run alone to the gym to train by yourself.]
[You feel your muscles aching as if they're tearing.]
[...]
[When you finish training and go to the dining hall to eat, you find Gawain and the others already waiting there.]
[These muscular knights obviously played games very late last night, yet are still full of energy for waking up early; you can't help but envy their physical condition.]
[You simply finish breakfast, then, along with Tristan, start the main topic of today.]
[Which is the date with Marie Alter.]
[Every time you have to interact with a married woman, Tristan becomes particularly enthusiastic.]
"Sir Eikou, after careful analysis,"
Tristan slowly opened his sharp golden eyes and said seriously,
"For this date, you must use all your 'boyfriend power' to properly entertain Her Majesty the Queen of France!"
"…You said that last night, but I really doubt if doing it seriously is okay."
Eikou asked half in disbelief.
"I'm not speaking randomly; it's based on her biography and evaluations, from which I've analyzed the appropriate strategy."
"Thanks, but investigating a married woman this thoroughly makes me feel a bit grossed out."
"Alright, alright, now is not the time to praise me…"
Tristan waved his hand modestly, then said seriously,
"Even if you don't know Marie Antoinette's full history, you at least know she was a controversial queen in France. Some people say she was a feminine, magnificent, and innocent princess; others say she was flirtatious, corrupt in manners and music, and indulgent."
"Of course, whether these things are true or false, no one really knows, because the French people at that time liked to invent many charges against Queen Marie, like the necklace affair and the pastry incident. Even though Queen Marie wasn't entirely innocent, the people at that time made up many vicious rumors to overthrow her, including claims of a decadent and corrupt lifestyle."
"There is only one point everyone knows: she hated performing the duties of a queen, disliked marriage, lacked patience, hated boredom and dullness, and liked pursuing thrills and pleasures."
"Tristan, you mean…"
Eikou looked at him thoughtfully.
"Then just use your 'paternalistic' conservative aura, put on the look of 'I love you to marry you, do you want to pay off a house and car with me?'. If she only wants to play with you, being scared by such a heavy love, she'll definitely retreat hundreds of meters, and afterward won't dare cause trouble for you again!"
Listening to it, it somehow… made a little sense.
It's just——why is he calling me paternalistic? Isn't paying off a house and car together normal for a couple?
"If this plan fails, at least you've completely fulfilled today's promise: to cherish and care for her as her lover. Since the two of you are in a one-day contract relationship, you must fully embody that spirit so she can truly feel your boyfriend power!"
"Umu… you make a point."
Eikou rubbed his head, inadvertently falling into thought.
But this plan had a very serious problem.
——What if Marie actually likes this kind of thing?
[Tristan provided you with a strategy that seemed very effective.]
[Since Marie Antoinette doesn't like marriage, you will display a conservative, paternalistic aura to discourage her and make her retreat.]
[This is a confrontation of gravity—after all, whose attraction is stronger, the married woman's or yours?]
[In short, no matter what Queen Marie thinks, you will still earnestly fulfill your promise, absolutely without betrayal.]
[No matter what kind of affection Marie wants today, you will find a way to satisfy her. Since you've agreed to be her boyfriend for a day, you must do it well, so that she feels content.]
[Of course, you still clearly remember the pact between you and Jeanne Alter, so you must absolutely not get lost in a romance with this queen!]
[Thus, time slowly passed…]
[While you waited with some unease, the time reached ten o'clock in the morning, which was precisely the time for your meeting.]
[The two of you gathered at the school gate as agreed.]
…
The sound of rain pattering still hadn't stopped.
Perhaps because it was nearing noon, the sky seemed slightly brighter, and the rain had softened.
Eikou held an umbrella at the school gate, waiting for about ten minutes.
He wore a fairly formal uniform jacket, dressed very seriously, as if this were not an ordinary date but an arranged meeting.
Just this outfit alone was enough to convey the full-force gravity.
[Yet, time passed like this for a long while.]
[You still hadn't seen Marie appear.]
Just as Eikou felt it was taking a bit long and was about to message her, he finally saw her hurriedly running toward the gate.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
Marie held a delicate flower-patterned umbrella, stepping gracefully; her pale fingers lightly lifted her dress slightly, preventing water from splashing on it.
In the gentle rain, her dress swayed, revealing beautiful high heels and smooth, round ankles.
This time she didn't use her mature, alluring spirit origin, but presented a completely youthful, innocent appearance.
"You've been waiting long, Eikou?"
The young Her Majesty smiled sweetly, a little shyly, lightly interlacing her ten fingers to intentionally show her ring.
"Just thinking about this being a date with you made me spend a few extra hours on makeup. So? Do I look pretty today?"
——A few hours?!
Eikou was startled inwardly.
Moreover, looking closely at the ring… it clearly implied being a lover in love!
Whether it was implying it with the ring or taking hours on makeup, the moment she appeared she radiated a terrifying pressure; why did her gravity feel stronger than his?!
"Ohya?"
Marie's sky-blue eyes observed his attire, then she smiled cheerfully,
"Eikou, you're dressed a bit too formally, seriously enough to look like you're going on a matchmaking date. Haha, it's a bit heavy, but I really like it~"
Thanks, but if we're talking about seriousness, your side is the one that's truly heavier!!
She looked like she was saying he was too serious, but in reality, she was using that to reinforce her upper-hand aura; like a top student scoring 100 on a test, smiling to comfort normal students with "80 is fine too," it was pure condescension from above!
In the blink of an eye, Eikou had "completely lost"!
"Ahaha…"
He could only laugh bitterly inwardly.
Just this one round was enough for him to realize that he was no match for the Queen. Every time he fantasized about a successful counterattack, he ended up being led along by her.
Forget it, forget it...
This time, he would just go with the flow, leave aside meaningless comparisons and inner monologues, and simply enjoy the date in the most natural way.
Eikou took a deep breath.
He was about to keep his promise, fully play the role of a boyfriend, and give Marie a perfect lover experience!
He had to play the role, had to play the role...
He kept telling himself that this wasn't acting; he really was her lover.
[You continually remind yourself that today you must fully play the role of Marie's boyfriend.]
[This is a transaction between the two of you; she is willing to act without calculation, without holding a grudge over the hot spring incident.]
[Therefore, you must also show a corresponding sincerity.]
"Wait, Eikou..."
While Eikou was still hesitating, Marie leaned slightly closer and adjusted his collar.
"Next time you go out, remember to check the mirror carefully; this collar is wrinkled. Let me fix it for you."
"...Thank you."
"No need to say thank you, because now we're lovers. Doing this for you is only natural."
Marie's smiling eyes curved like two small moons; she adjusted his collar gently and intimately, like a well-behaved girlfriend.
"Then it's time to change how we address each other. Calling you by your name isn't romantic anymore. I'll call you 'darling,' okay?"
"Of course."
Eikou nodded; he had prepared himself mentally beforehand.
It was just that this vague feeling of guilt… he had never called Jeanne Alter or Morgan that, but this first experience was being taken by Marie Alter...
It felt really… strange!
[Why do I feel the 'married woman vibe' from you is stronger than her...?]
"Hmph..."
Marie seemed to smile devilishly.
Good, by now she had completely gained the upper hand.
Next, she would maintain this initiative, giving him no chance to think, making his heart race, his mind confused, completely immersed in her rhythm with no escape.
Thus, before long, he might allow her to do anything!
"That's right, darling..."
The young Queen of France looped her arm through his, intimately leaning on him as a lover,
"Do you like how I look right now?"
"Yes, your style is great." Eikou answered affirmatively.
Standing so close, his breathing was a bit hurried, but he maintained a calm appearance.
"I'm not talking about style..."
She leaned close to his ear, her voice full of seduction:
"Do you like the tiny, cute girlfriend holding your hand, or the mature, curvy older sister leading you?"
"???"
Eikou's face flushed red.
"T-That… whatever form you like, just use that form, your feelings are the most important!"
"Hehehe, darling, your reaction is so cute..."
She chuckled lightly,
"I guess you still like being led by the older sister, naughty boy, liking the breasts is truly undeniable."
"..."
Eikou could not deny it; his face had turned bright red from embarrassment.
"But you have to endure it well, darling. Next, I'll slowly show you everything."
"..."
[Every move she makes completely surprises you.]
[Because Queen Marie has too many tricks, she can smoothly switch between married woman and young girl, her experience and social skills totally overwhelming, making you fully understand the demeanor of an adult.]
[You realize once again that you are no match for her.]
[Why does every word she says make one think, a smile, a glance, and that alone can ensnare a man—is this the charm of the Queen of France?]
"Hehe..."
Seeing Eikou blush from being teased, Marie smiled in satisfaction.
Very good, she had completely controlled this "rookie" boy.
As long as she maintained this rhythm, taking him entirely next would not be difficult.
Eikou was too easily teased, making her unable to resist teasing him a little more.
Marie now revealed a mature, seductive aura, inconsistent with the innocent young girl image, licking her lips alluringly.
"Cough, let's not mention it anymore,"
Eikou blushed, awkwardly clearing his throat:
"Shall we decide where to go on our date? I've prepared a pretty complete plan, but since it's raining today, it might not be convenient to go out. Marie, do you have any ideas?"
"Then this is just perfect..."
Marie smiled, eyes slightly narrowed, and took out two concert tickets, handing them to him.
"Since it's raining today, let's go to a Mozart concert. If we leave now, we should arrive just in time."
"A Mozart concert?" Eikou furrowed his brows.
"Umu umu, he invited me yesterday. I originally planned to refuse because I had a date today. But now that we don't have other plans, it's fine to go listen a little."
"Mozart..."
Eikou examined the two tickets carefully, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
He couldn't help but recall the stories Tristan had told him about the Queen of France, including some amusing tales between Marie and Mozart.
For some reason, it made him feel slightly uncomfortable.
[Even though you and Marie aren't really lovers.]
[But while playing the role of her boyfriend, hearing her mention another man still annoys you.]
"Marie,"
He remained silent for a moment before speaking:
"I remember there was a rumor… that when you two first met as children, he proposed to you immediately?"
"That did happen, I was so shocked at the time I couldn't speak."
"I see."
Eikou smiled lightly, then casually tossed the two tickets straight into the nearby trash can.
"——Then we won't go to his concert."
"Huh, why?"
Marie looked at him in surprise, not understanding why he had suddenly done that.
Eikou stepped forward unexpectedly, hugging her slender, soft waist, pressing her supple, youthful body close to him.
He almost gently pressed his face to her beautiful one, speaking seriously:
"Because today you are my girlfriend, I don't want any man stealing your attention."
Marie froze, then realized she had misspoken, hastily explaining:
"Wait, my relationship with him isn't what you think..."
"Of course I believe you," Eikou smiled, holding her in his arms, "I just don't like you being close with other men. Because I'm the type who keeps his woman tightly by his side."
"Really...?"
Marie blinked her sky-blue eyes, looking slightly surprised.
What's going on? Just mentioning Mozart and he immediately gets upset?
It was as if some strange switch had been flipped, suddenly making him much stronger.
Could it be... Eikou is actually jealous...?!
Even though they weren't truly lovers yet, only in a one-day contract relationship, he had already marked her as his "possession"?
"Uwaa..."
Marie suddenly felt her heart beating faster, nervously swallowing.
She couldn't help but wonder, if she really became his girlfriend... would he claim her so strongly, monopolizing her every single hour of the day?
Young, healthy, and with such a strong possessive desire...
No, no, this won't do...
Just thinking about it made her whole body tingle, and her panties slightly damp.
"S-sorry, I wasn't thinking carefully about this."
Her cheeks flushed red, speaking a little panicked.
"Haha, it's fine, let's go see somewhere else,"
Eikou proactively held her hand, the other hand holding the umbrella over her, turning to smile naturally at her,
"We can go watch a movie instead, right, honey?"
"U-umu, I'll follow you..."
Being pulled a little forcefully by him, Marie's fair, pure face became even more flustered and red. She obediently followed his steps.
Her beautiful blue eyes were filled with little pink hearts of love (and horny).
It's over, why is my heart starting to race now?
Wait a minute... why did he suddenly take the initiative like this?!
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(Note: Every 4-5 chapters there is a chapter that is twice as long...)
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