How To Live As An Academy Extra Villain

73 – Wings (4)

“Welcome, Prince Edwin.”

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, Mrs. Morton. How have you been?”

“Hoho, I didn’t get along that well because I was just waiting for Confucius to come. But what about the person next to me…?”

“Ah…hello…”

When Mrs. Morton looks away, Eugenia flinches and lowers her head.

Eugenia looked a little dispirited when she saw the fancy exterior of the clothing store, but became even more timid when a stranger spoke to her. When it’s just the two of us, things seem to be a little better, but looking at things like this, it still seems like there’s a long way to go.

“Hmm… Now that I think about it, I think you said the end-of-the-term prom was moved up… Then, who is next to you… your partner…? Oh my, what’s going on…”

Mrs. Morton finishes all her reasoning on her own, and then covers her mouth with her hand as if it were her fault.

‘Morton’s Closet’, a clothing store, was also in the laundry business, and because of that, I was able to get to know the owner, Mrs. Morton.

Today I paid the fee and rented the store for a few hours, and now there were no other customers or employees, just me, Eugenia, and Mrs. Morton.

“I was secretly wondering who Confucius would take, but he is a really good partner. Should I say he is truly like a fairy…”

“How…how…”

After hearing Mrs. Morton’s praise, Eugenia’s eyes lose focus and begin to roll furiously.

“Ma’am, as you can see, my friend is a bit shy… so I would like you to refrain from making practical jokes.”

“Mischievous? I was just telling the truth, hoho. Still, since you’re so embarrassed, I’ll try to restrain myself a little.”

“Thank you for your consideration. And the reason for your visit today is not for anything else… Can you show me your clothes?”

“…huh…”

Eugenia, who finally came to her senses, handed Mrs. Morton her dress, which she had brought neatly wrapped in cloth.

A somewhat subtle expression appeared on Mrs. Morton’s face as she carefully checked the contents.

“Hmm…this is…”

“I hope to finish the alterations before the ball. And I also want to get a new dress. The ones I wore before are all too big.”

“There’s nothing we can’t do with repairs… Confucius. Come here for a moment.”

“Okay. Can you wait a minute? I’ll be right back.”

“It’s okay…just take it slow…”

As we follow Mrs. Morton into the boudoir, she speaks in a low voice that Eugenia cannot hear.

“Is there a reason why it has to be those clothes?”

“Why? Is there something wrong?”

“If you look at the fact that the fabric hasn’t been damaged too much, it looks like it was taken care of pretty well, but it’s a very old style attire… I should say it feels like it was popular about 10 years ago…”

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“10 years…?” Has it been that long?”

“It will almost fit… These days, a style that is close-fitting and emphasizes the figure to a certain extent is popular. But this dress has too much shoulder puffiness and too many unnecessary decorations. And the length is also somewhat ambiguous… If you ask for it to be altered, “I’ll have to do it, but there are probably limits.”

“hmm…”

“Looking at her, she doesn’t seem like a lady from a wealthy family… The ladies from the most prestigious families will come out wearing the latest clothes, and if you are next to them, you will be compared even more. Women are sensitive to such things, so maybe a light fight or ridicule may break out. “She doesn’t seem to have a very strong personality, but if a situation like that were to happen, would she be able to endure it…?”

Everything Mrs. Morton whispers sounds valid.

In order to prevent the creation of a sense of discomfort, the academy established a school uniform, but such regulations were applied as exceptions for some large events such as these.

Since this is a rare opportunity, there will naturally be a lot of people dressed up and coming out.

As Mrs. Morton said, there would certainly be limits to this dress.

Now that I think about it, it seems like there was a mention in the original work that there was a bit of a fight because of that outfit…

If Eugenia wears these clothes as is or has them altered, such a situation could really occur.

And although it is a very slim possibility, if you happen to lose control of your emotions for a moment…

“It’s difficult…”

As I was lost in thought, Mrs. Morton, who was watching me, made a suggestion.

“Instead of doing that, how about doing it like this?”

“yes?”

“You said Confucius would also get a formal attire, right? So, while I’m doing that, I’ll just do the lady’s thing. Instead, how about making the Confucius’s suit a little more luxurious than usual? Then, it’s good for the Confucius and it’s good for the lady because it’s not too burdensome. How about that?”

“Huh? It’s good for me, but isn’t this a bit underwhelming for your wife? No matter how high-quality the men’s clothes are, they won’t compare to the women’s clothes…”

In response to my question, Mrs. Morton waves her hand and jokes.

“Hoho, it’s okay. I can do this much because I have a lot of experience. Instead, come more often. Don’t just drop off the laundry every day, and often bring new clothes. Also, don’t come secretly like you did today. Come more openly. Attract some female customers.”

What Mrs. Morton means is that if you choose my expensive clothes, you will get Eugenia’s as a bonus. However, since women’s clothing is much more expensive than men’s clothing, no matter how you look at it, she is bound to suffer a loss.

Still, looking at what he says, it seems like he is thinking about the future and trying to take some losses.

And I have no reason to refuse Mrs. Naya’s offer.

“Of course I can do that… Then, can I ask you a favor, ma’am?”

“Okay. The story is over, then? The lady is waiting for you. Let’s leave quickly.”

As I follow Mrs. Morton out of the boudoir, I see Eugenia looking at the clothes on display. And her gaze particularly often rests in front of a light green dress that resembles the color of her hair.

“Wow… it’s pretty…”

“I’m sorry. You waited a long time, right?”

“Hi…surprise…it’s Edwin…”

“What do you think about that dress? Do you like it?”

“Huh…? Yeah…I think she’s pretty…but…hehehe, no…”

After hearing my question, Eugenia seemed to answer in the affirmative, but immediately shook her head with a resigned smile. I turned and asked Mrs. Morton behind me.

“Ma’am. Is it possible for me to have this dress too?”

“Of course it is possible. The young lady certainly has eyes for it. Let’s see… I think I just need to adjust the length a little.”

“Yes…? What is that…?”

Eugenia seems to be unable to follow the conversation in front of her, making a blank expression and trailing off.

“While I was putting together my clothes, your wife said she would just make a dress for me. So, is this dress yours by any chance?”

“It…it was given to me by my mom’s friend in the next village…I thought you might need it…”

“Then, let’s put this away and return it to you later, and let’s get a new one for you. Madam? Can we do that right away?”

“Of course. Now, young lady, come this way. First, let’s take the measurements…”

“Uh…uhh…?”

While Eugenia is freaking out, Mrs. Morton almost drags her into the back of the clothing store. And a moment later, Eugenia’s terrifying scream echoed throughout the store.

“Huh… body… it’s so sticky to my body… it’s so…”

“Hoho. That’s the trend these days, so you don’t have to worry at all.”

“And the shoulders…bare skin…sigh…”

“It’s okay. People like me can’t wear it even if they want to because of their weight, but compared to that, how much do you like? Oh my… it fits perfectly, it fits so well…”

Mrs. Morton’s exclamation is heard, and Eugenia’s screams gradually quiet down.

After a long time had passed. Finally, we see Mrs. Morton with a satisfied expression on her face, and Eugenia following behind her.

“…Uh…How about…?”

After standing there in silence, Eugenia asked in a hushed voice.

Although she appears shy at first glance, there is also a hint of anticipation in her voice.

“uh…”

The skin exposed above the collarbone and shoulder line is so pale that it shines, and the grass-colored dress goes down to the ankles, faithfully showing off the beauty of the curves.

Instead of minimizing unnecessary decorations and bloat, only the most necessary parts were expressed in a sophisticated and luxurious manner.

Eugenia’s reappearance was nothing short of a fairy’s incarnation.

As I was unable to continue speaking, Eugenia lowered her head and muttered in a voice the size of an ant.

“What should I do… I guess it doesn’t suit me either…”

“Oh, girl, what do you mean? Anyone can see that you look so good together that you’re doing that. Confucius. Don’t they misunderstand you because you keep your mouth shut? Hurry up and say something.”

Mrs. Morton urges, glaring at me lightly.

“matches well.”

“…really…?”

“Yes. It’s true. Honestly, I never thought they would look so good together…”

“Huh… thank goodness…”

Eugenia takes a deep breath, raises her hand and strokes her chest. A happy smile never leaves Mrs. Morton’s face as she watches the scene.

“It’s a masterpiece, it’s a masterpiece. If you just add a little bit of makeup, it looks like it won’t be outdone anywhere. Confucius. They really look like a great pair.”

“Thank you. This is all thanks to your care.”

“Hoho, what did I do? But even if we take the measurements today, Confucius’ formal clothes will still take a few days. Then, should I give you the dress first? How can I do it?”

“Well, I don’t really care…what should I do?”

“…Would you like to receive it together…”

“Well, it looks better if we get it together. So let’s do that, and now it’s Confucius’ turn. Come over here.”

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“Whoa…it was a really crazy day…”

“So…I’m a little tired too…I didn’t know that putting clothes together was this hard…”

Time passes quickly and before you know it, the sun is setting in the evening. On the way back to the academy, Eugenia couldn’t hide her excitement.

“…but it was still good…hihi…”

“Really? That’s fine if you like it. Come to think of it, what did Mrs. Morton say earlier that surprised you?”

“…He just said that you were a good guy…no, a good friend…and that we should be friends…”

“…I don’t think you said anything…?”

“Well… I guess I just misspoke… heh…”

Eugenia’s white skin is stained extremely red, perhaps due to the reflection of the setting sun. Eugenia lightly sticks out her tongue and vaguely answers, then suddenly stops in place and calls my name.

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“I…Edwin…”

“why?”

“…I just…thank you…for being my friend…for helping me study…and now for all this…”

“What? It’s okay. I can help you if it happens…”

“But…let alone the clothes, even the gramophone…I saw it earlier and it looked very expensive…”

“It’s okay. I looked into it, and they said that if you practice without music, you might have a hard time following the beat later. That’s why I bought the gramophone.”

“…I feel like I’m always receiving things from you…I have nothing to do…”

It’s not like there’s anything I can do for you. There is one thing I wish for Eugenia. Just feel the same way and hone your abilities well.

From that perspective, she is already giving more than she deserves.

“It’s really okay. Then, if you really like it, get ahead and pay it back later.”

“…Can I be that successful…?”

Eugenia asked back at my words in a lack of confidence.

“You’re worried about everything. It’s a secret right now, but if it becomes known later that you are a spiritist, there will be an uproar, right? Even if you don’t want to get ahead at that time, you will have to do it.”

“How…”

Although he said it to comfort Eugenia, it wasn’t a lie at all.

If she is later announced as a spirit master, her value will truly skyrocket.

In addition, if you are selected as a member of the warrior party, you will be flooded with all kinds of financial support, including various treasures and items.

By that time, I will be able to buy literally hundreds of dresses like this.

“Even if you succeed later, can’t you pretend not to know me?”

“…of course…we will always be together…”

Eugenia heard my joking words and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

This is an illustration of the main character, Edwin Reed.