Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 35

Several months have passed since we returned from the royal capital, and it was now Spring.

Although I turned thirteen, my weight was as ever stopped at 60 kilos (132 pounds). (TLN: Hasn’t changed. Poor Britney.)

Nevertheless, my hair and skin are no longer glossy and shiny and no longer smell.

I was a floral-smelling, energetic, young, chubby girl.

I’m happy to see the arrival of the beautiful spring and my thirteenth birthday, but I could not say the same about the present state of affairs in the Hakusu earldom.

While Ryuze and I were at the castle, our debt once again increased. (TLN: … REALLY you guys??? How have you not cut off your aunt and uncle already?)

In the absence of my cousin who was keeping a watchful eye on things, it seems his spendthrift parents began to move.

Ryuze’s parents requested money from our gentle grandfather, and our grandfather who once had a decent sense for money readily agreed.

For an incident to occur just as our monetary debts were about to hit zero, I am trembling every day from seeing my displeased cousin.

What a nuisance, he exposes his true character only in front of me.

(Maa, it can’t be helped that Ryuze-oniisama is displeased. I also have complex feelings about it.)

It was shocking to see the money we had worked so hard to obtain suddenly became negative.

I have also been cooperating with my cousin, and have been aiming to pay off all debts.

Fortunately, soap sales have a positive outlook, and our regular income has been increasing.

Without the same hardships as before we will be able to collect money easier.

“Britney, your horseback riding tutor came.”

While in my laboratory tampering with the herbs the crown prince Marlow gave me, my cousin called out for me.

“Thank you very much, Ryuze-oniisama. I’ll be off.”

Recently, I started learning the horseback riding I’ve been interested in for some time now.

As I’ve still a beginner, I’ve been slowly walking the horse around the garden with my tutor.

It’s a pleasant walk with the many Spring flowers that have bloomed.

The former Britney wasn’t that interested in the garden, but I like it.

After finishing horseback riding and returning to the estate, there was a somewhat different atmosphere residing over the house.

Asking a servant, it seems that Ryuze’s parents are coming.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Peeping through the crack in the door of the guest room, sure enough, Ryuze and his parents were glaring at each other.

As for grandfather, he was sitting bewildered by himself.

He was rebuked by Ryuze, so it seems he became a bit dejected.

“Therefore, I declare that I want to break off all relations with you.”

“Ryuze, what a selfish thing! Do you think I will allow it!?”

From the other side of the door I heard Ryuze’s father shout.

He was a middle-aged man with a good physique, but Ryuze does not resemble him in the least.

In response, Ryuze directed composed words towards them.

“Thanks to the extravagant spending of you two, the earldom household’s finances are in dire straits. I have warned you many times until now, no?”

“Otou-sama! It’s not too late yet, please designate my husband as the next Earl! Ryuze is still young and has yet to learn many things! Because of that he’s decided on such an irrational choice!”

This time, I heard Ryuze’s mother raise a shrill voice. This married couple is really alike, they both have annoyingly loud voices.

(Ojii-sama, I hope you’re alright… it would be good if we could push past those two people.)

While I was anxiously watching, Grandfather suddenly turned this way and noticed me peering through the doorway.

“Ooo, Britney!”

Grandfather looked like he was at his wits end and had on a pained face like a Buddha in hell. After seeing me he called my name.

I understand he wants me to do something about this terrible air.

(But, if I added myself to this situation, wouldn’t I just make things more complicated?)

Like that, I was compelled to enter the room with a delicate atmosphere.

… This is really awkward, what an incredibly unpleasant situation.

Oh… That’s why they haven’t cut them off yet. What a temper tantrum.

Her 13-years-old arc is about half the length of her 12-years-old arc based on chapter count, so we should make it to 14-years-old soon enough. Well, I’m still hoping she’ll end up at the royal capital’s academy but we’ll see.

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