Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Keeping Secrets from Family is Difficult

In response to Ryuze’s interrogation, I inclined my head with unrefined movements.

“Onii-sama, what are you talking about? Aren’t I your younger cousin Britney?”

“Un, but… we’ve lived together for a long time, and after observing you all that while I have a sense of discomfort. Ojii-sama has always been so overprotective, so I’ve noticed a definite change.”

Just like I’ve been watching Ryuze, it seems he’s been watching me as well.

“U~n, wait a moment, isn’t it just because I’ve lost weight?”

“Perhaps, but it’s almost like something has taken possession of you. In the first place, I can’t think of your conduct as a thirteen-year-old Reijou.”

“… Puberty in young girls takes many forms.”

I tried to dodge Ryuze’s questioning with a vague answer, but this cousin of mine won’t so easily be deceived.

“In the first place, where did you even get your knowledge? I investigated, but there are no books related to soap or hot springs in our library. You have never left the house so just where did you find the opportunity to learn all this?”

My cousin drew near me and placed both hands on the door so I couldn’t escape.

“Hey, Britney. If you’re hiding something honestly tell me. We’re family, aren't we?”

“Gu, gufufu… It’s just your average growth to adulthood. As for the hot springs, eeto, I learned of them from a trader that arrived at our estate. The soap I produced on accident.”

“Your gaze isn’t on me but to the upper left. I’m sad, you’re still lying to me.”

“Ugu-…?”

It seems the thing I had read during my previous life in a book on psychology was true.

If your partner’s line of sight gazes to the upper left they’re telling a fib, and if they gaze to the upper-right they’re telling the truth. Incidentally, gazing to the lower left means they’re trying to remember past emotions, and gazing to the lower right means they’re wondering something to theirselves. (TLN: No idea if any of this is true. Any opinions?)

Although this shoujo manga’s world falls behind my previous world technologically, I’m troubled that psychology alone grew to this level.

“You don’t need to be so cautious.”

Rather I think it’s very reasonable to be cautious in this situation.

For the time being, I need to do something about this kabedon situation. I don’t think there’s any deep meaning, but it’s bad for my heart.

Kabedon example (except Ryuze surrounded her with both arms)

“What can I say for you to believe me?”

“Tell me the truth.”

“… What if the truth is a preposterous story?”

“Even so, I want to know about you.”

I thought for a little while.

(In order to escape from this situation, should I tell him the truth? It’s an unbelievable story anyway.) [TLN: Britney, no, that’s like telling the last boss your weakness!]

Even if he finds out whether it’s true or not from my line of sight, I don’t think it’s likely that Ryuze will believe the contents.

Putting my face in order and directing my line of sight towards my cousin, I slowly opened my mouth.

“Onii-sama, do you believe in previous lives?” (TLN: BRITNEY NO.)

“… Eh?”

“I have memories from my life as a different human being. Precisely on the day my engagement was broken off I remember everything.”

Ryuze was silently staring at my face. I suppose he’s confirming whether it’s a lie or not.

“In my previous life’s world, the level of civilization was much more advanced. The soap I created was abundant there… The other products too, I made all of them using my previous life’s knowledge. Well, the necessary ingredients weren’t all there so I could not make the exact same products.”

“…”

“My previous life’s age was a little older than you are no Ryuze-oniisama, so I think you felt a sense of discomfort due to that… do you believe what I’m saying?”

“Britney.”

“Maa, after hearing Onii-sama’s words my line of sight has been fixed to the upper-right ever since, and I told you such a tall tale.”

After rapidly talking, I escaped through a gap in my cousin’s arms.

(Yosh, I got away!)

Or so I thought, but he perfectly caught my wrist. I failed to escape.

“I don’t know whether your story about your previous life is true or not… but I’m very interested in you now.”

With eyes as dark blue as an ocean, Ryuze fixedly stared at me.

“It’s fine if you don’t keep any interest. I’m just a white pig after all.”

“I thought it unusual that you spoke to princess Angela so impiously… I wonder what you were thinking about?”

“Are you serious? Please absolutely refuse anything that involves that matter about heading towards the royal capital. I need to become thin and create good vibes so that I could find a connected to a marriage partner… I haven’t been able to lose weight past 60 kilos though…”

“Wouldn’t it work out if you gave up on your midnight snacks?”

“… Midnight snacks? What are you talking about?”

“Occasionally you rummage around the kitchen for foodstuffs in the middle of the night, no?”

“… Eh, no way. I don’t believe it.” (TLN: Me neither. Someone in the comments from Ryuze’s PoV chapter took note of this but I never thought she was actually grabbing food. I apologize for not believing you.)

In my mind, past offenses floated across.

At the time I just started my diet, sometimes I would sleepwalk and find myself in the kitchen.

At those times I woke up, but if I ate and returned to bed without noticing it, how horrifying…

(I need to take countermeasures as soon as possible…!)

This time I was able to shake off Ryuze’s hand, and at full speed I sprinted towards my room.

I felt I heard him chuckling behind me, but I had a feeling I shouldn’t look back…

Translator’s Corner:

Hoo boy, you’re really done it now Britney. You told the last boss your secret. Do you REALLY think he’s not going to hold that over your head for the rest of your life?

“Oh, Britney, do this or else I’ll tell x y and z your secret. Maybe you’ll get locked away in a mental hospital?”

“Understood, Onii-sama. I’ll do it at once.”

“Hahaha, good girl~. Here’s a treat.”

See, that’s your future now?

I should stop translating for tonight. I’m much too tired LOL.

Back in school now so releases may slow down. I promise 1 per week (Sunday) but hopefully more!

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