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Chapter 46: Let's Become Family

Two weeks passed since the announcement of the entrance exam results.

The exams for the nobility and commoners were held separately, but the results were delivered on the same day.

"I did it! I passed!"

Viola exclaimed, opening the letter from the academy with joy. The word "Pass" was prominently written in the language of this world.

"Great... I also passed," 

Primula said, breathing a sigh of relief as she read her letter. Although she had expressed confidence after the exam, there was still some anxiety.

While the Rosemary sisters celebrated their success, they noticed a third person in silence.

"Um... what about Rest?"

"Rest-Sama?"

"...," 

Rest remained silent, drawing concerned looks from the two.

"Ah, sorry, sorry. I passed, for real." 

Rest said, noticing the sisters' gazes. The letter he showed them clearly displayed the word "Pass."

"Enough! Don't surprise us like that!"

"Rest-sama... that was a shock, you know?"

"Sorry, sorry. I was lost in thought for a moment. Anyway, all three of us passed."

“"Hooray!"”

The sisters held hands, raising both in a triumphant pose. The symmetrical faces of the sisters jumped up and down like mirror images.

"We'll be attending the academy together starting next year!"

"Attending the academy with Rest-sama... it feels like a dream!"

"I'm happy too... Ah, really happy."

It felt like their lives were taking a significant turn. If they could enter the academy, unless they were exceptionally poor students, their futures were promising. Opportunities to work at the royal palace would open up, and even if not, they would likely be well-treated by local nobility.

(And... from here on is the crucial part) 

Rest thought to himself.

For Rest, passing the exam was expected, given the feeling he had during the test. The crucial part was what came next.

"Soo, haa... soo, haa..."

"Rest?"

"Rest-sama?"

Rest, who was nervously taking deep breaths, drew puzzled looks from the sisters. He knelt in front of them and presented "it" from his pocket.

"Viola, Primula... will you marry me?"

“"…...!"”

Both sisters widened their eyes in unison. What Rest offered them were rings of different colors – a ruby for Viola and a sapphire for Primula, both mounted on a pedestal. Both were purchased from a jewelry store in the capital. All the income from the monster hunting they had done before coming to the Rosemary Marquis's house had been spent on these rings.

"These rings..."

"Beautiful..."

"I wanted to buy them with my own money, so they're not that fancy... but I chose them thinking of you two. What do you think?"

Rest explained, sweating nervously. In this world, there was no concept of an engagement ring. While accessories were given to wives or lovers, the culture of proposing with a ring didn't exist.

(Still... I wanted to convey my gratitude and feelings for you two in a tangible form.)

Over the past year, Rest had spent time with Viola and Primula. In those days, Rest had developed affection for both of them.

(Falling in love with two girls at the same time might be unfaithful, but... at this point, I can't choose one over the other.)

If the two would accept, Rest wanted them to receive the rings. With that wish in mind, he looked up at the two while still kneeling. Viola and Primula had blossomed into radiant smiles like fully bloomed flowers.

"We're so happy... Thank you, Rest!"

"Delighted... We won't let you go, Rest-sama!"

Accepting the rings, Viola placed hers on her finger.

"I wonder which finger it suits?"

"Well... it should fit the ring finger on the left hand..."

"The left ring finger? Does it have any significance?"

Primula asked, tilting her head.

"I read about it in a book before. It seems to be a finger that symbolizes love in some countries."

Rest took the ring and gently placed it on Primula's left ring finger. He had measured the size in advance, so it fit perfectly.

"Rest! Me too, me too!"

"Sure, go ahead."

"Thank you! I love you!"

When he also put the ring on Viola, she became overwhelmed with emotion and hugged Rest.

"Hey, that's not fair! Nee-san!"

In a playful manner, Primula joined in. The three of them snugly embraced, exchanging body warmth and sharing hugs.

(I'm happy... I'll make sure both of them are happy, no matter what!)

With a firm and resolute commitment in his heart, Rest shed tears at the corners of his eyes.

"...Mmm."

"You're quite young..."

Meanwhile, in a corner of the room, the Rosemary couple sat with warm smiles. The location was the living room of the Marquis's residence, and there were also other servants present, wearing awkward expressions. Rest and the others, immersed in their own world, would soon notice the gazes around them, blushing just a little later.

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