Chapter- 164

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As Diane said, the road to the square was full of sights.

From street vendors to wandering troupes and bards, it was a feast for the eyes and ears.

"Leila, look at this!"

As much fun as it was, the best part was being with Diane. I never realized how much fun it was to play with my peers.

Even though my legs were sore from walking too much and I was tired from being run over by people...

"Let's go together, Diane!"

I couldn't stop smiling. I was having so much fun.

It wasn't too far to the square, but it took us a long time as we also looked around.

"Diane, this is a bit embarrassing to wear."

I smiled awkwardly and fiddled with the headband with a big red ribbon that Diane had bought me.

Diane was wearing a headband with a golden, shiny ribbon.

"What are you embarrassed of? Everyone wears it during festivals."

"That's because they're still young..."

"My darling, you're very pretty."

"Really? Thank you."

I was about to say, 'Young kids,' when a woman wearing a similar red ribbon headband passed by just in time.

"What young?"

Diane asked with a triumphant smile.

Loss of words, I sighed heavily and stared at the red ribbon.

"Do I really have to wear it?"

"Yes. I'm asking you as a friend."

Asking as a friend...

"Alright."

I had no choice but to wear the headband. I saw my reflection in the shop window, but I didn't dare to look at it.

"Okay, let's go then!"

Diane smiled with great satisfaction and pulled me by my arm.

It was when we arrived at the square.

"Hello."

Neat-looking men approached and talked to us.

"Did you come just the two of you?"

What kind of situation is this?

"Yeah, so?"

Unlike me, who was panicked, Diane was relaxed. She even used honorifics to hide that we are nobles.

"We also came just the two of us."

"Looks like you came from abroad, so let's play together. I'll show you around the capital."

Ah, this is the pick-up I've only heard about.

It was my first time to ever experience something like this. I was intrigued, but that was it.

The thought of playing with these people...

"Okay."

...I don't have it, What?!

"Di, Diane!"

I called Diane in a panic.

"Okay? What do you mean by that?!"

"Why? You don't want to?"

"Of course...!"

I was about to say no, but when I remembered that the men were right before us, I shut my mouth.

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