Author's note: This will be in Caesar's POV
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By the time I woke up, it was already dinner time. Since I had learnt a little about this world from my brother, I did not feel so insecure and anxious compared to this morning. I didn't throw a tantrum during dinner, and as expected, the maids and butlers were surprised. I didn't mean to make a fuss this morning, but since I suddenly woke up in the new world, I could only protect myself by isolating myself from the others. I am already an adult, even if I am trapped in a child's body, I cannot keep thinking like a child.
About my new brother, Francis, it was easier for me to open up with him than other people in this world. I do not know why, maybe it was because we were both reincarnated to this world. Anyway, I feel comfortable talking with him, and I want to know more about the Francis in the previous world. Maybe we have met somewhere in that world before. I really anticipated for our meeting tomorrow, since he would be the first friend that I will ever make in this world after all. But first, I need to do something about the current state of this room. I really does look like a battlefield here. I don't remember my room being this messy in my last life.
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The next afternoon
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< Knock knock >
" Who is it ? " I was quite irritated since I was reading a history book to learn more about this world. But the knocking sound completely interrupted my thinking.
" Elder brother, I have arrived. Are you busy at the moment ? "
" Oh, so it is Francis. You can just freely enter next time. " My mood swinged 180 degrees after learning that it was actually Francis.
" Nahh~~ I still need to show some manners you know. It would be rude if I just enter your room without your permission. " It seems like Francis had dropped all the honorific with me. Well, it certainly is more comfortable to talk with him like this.
" I've prepared some tea and sweets. Just made yourself at home. "
" Ohh, thanks. That's very nice of you, bro. "
He talked while stuffing his cheeks with those cookies and ....whatever the sweet name was.... It reminded me of my younger siblings back in my last life. They loved sweets just as much as my new brother did. Oh wait, that was not his purpose for coming here.
" Aren't you here to tell me more about this world, Francis ? " I needed to remind him his purpose for coming here. If not, he would just eat all the sweets and went home without even telling me anything.
" Oh right. I forgot because the sweets were too delicious. " Just as I thought.
" You said yesterday that this is an otome game. Can you elaborate a bit more ? "
" Elaborate ? Didn't I tell you that you're the male lead and I'm the villain ? "
This guy was getting on my nerves. I thought that he was cute for a second since he resembled my siblings back home, but at that moment he was irritating as heck.
" Bwo, your thoughts are litewally shown on your face. Am I iwwitating that much ? " He asked, while his mouth was stuffed with all those sweets and his face looked very dejected.
" Ha-What ? You're wrong. " I freaked out. I didn't know what face was I making.
" Don't try to deny, bro. It is shown very clearly. Even a three-year-old kid knows what you're feeling. "
" S-Sorry. I didn't mean to make that face. " Since I am a prince, it was unprofessional for me to easily show my true feelings to others.
" You don't need to apologize. It was actually my intention to make you irritated from the start. "
THIS ******. I wanted to beat him up.
" If it's so, then you've succeeded. Happy now ? " I smiled at him while trying to keep my composure. My face definitely looked weird at that moment, but at least I tried to look normal. I tried.
" Ahahaha. Your face right now is very funny, bro. Ahahahaha ! "
Francis laughed like there would be no tomorrow. As he wished, I ensured that he would never see tomorrow ever again. Just kidding. I don't dare to do that.
" You don't need to try to be all mature and compose, you know bro. When you're with me you can jut be yourself. I mean, since I've already shown my true personality to you, shouldn't you do the same? And we are siblings now. It would be awkward if you keep being so distant like that. "
Francis was right. I didn't need to keep my composure around him since he's my brother.
" Then I will start to act normal around you then. " For some reasons, I let out a relieved smile while saying that.
" Yes, bro. It is more comfortable like that. "
It was a peaceful scene....for a second.
" Since you said I can act like myself around you, shouldn't I give my brother a punishment for playing around with my feelings, huh, Francis DEAR ? "
" Hey, bro, no, elder brother, please wait a minute. I have my own reasons and explanation for doing that. "
" Oh no, Francis. Why are you calling me elder brother ? You can just say bro like how you always do. "
" Th-Then bro, please calm down and listen to my explanation. Oww owww owwww !!! Bro your hand grip is hurting my shoulders. Please sit down and hear me! Please! "
" I will consider it if you tell me your mistake, dearrrr. "
" Please don't call me dear. It gives me goosebumps. " Francis face turned pale. He really had goosebumps when I called him
" Then what was your mistake, dear Francis ? " I knew that the face I was making was terrifying and unbefitting with the word dear that I said, but who cares anyway.
" Ow oww oww! I'm so sorry I shouldn't have played around with your feelings and reactions like that. "
" And ? Your promise ? "
" I-I promise to not fool around with you again in the future. Please let me go !!! My shoulders have suffered enough !!! "
" It's good that you admitted your mistakes. " I finally let go of his shoulders. " The next time you shouldn't make me angry again, you hear that. "
" M-My shoulder... "
" Are you listening to me Francis ? " I glared at him while asking that.
" Yes, Sir. I've heard that clean and clear. " He stood up while doing a pose that was like a soldier saluting his superior in the army camp. His face looked even more pale than before. I was sure that he would not want to go through that pain once more.
" Haha. You're quite funny sometimes. " He messed up his English so bad when he was nervous. It became some incomprehensible sentence, but it was fun so I didn't mind.