I am Asher Makarios. I was Yuriko Tomi in my past life.
This girl beside me, lying down on the same bed as mine is Rina Krathus, a princess.
To think that a commoner like me and also a girl at that, would be engaged with the princess of a huge kingdom.
" This feels like a dream… " I said to myself.
" How so? " I looked at Rina whom I thought to be asleep.
" I'm sorry to wake you up, princess. "
" I told you to drop the formality and just call me by name. "
" Rina, how are you alright with all of this? " I asked her with a serious tone.
" What do you mean? "
" Having your parents decide your engagement and marriage, what if you end up with someone you don't like?"
" Mother told me that it's just how it is in a royal family, as a princess and heir to the throne, the kingdom's prosperity comes first. "
" Then why—"
" Only this time, that my Father made an exception and that is you. He believes that you can help us in many ways. "
" But—"
" Even though the saving incident was a mere play, you still saved me. I wasn't lying when I said that you were so cool the moment you punched Sir Barrel. " she giggled.
" I-I didn't know that he was your bodyguard. "
" I can say that I like you, as for love, I'm still unsure. "
She's still a kid, after all. Even I, who's already 18 still don't understand how love works. But…
" So please stay with me until I know if this is love or not. " she smiled at me.
This night with you feels warm and nice. I like it.
" I will do my best. " I smiled back.