The Reason I Keep Avoiding My Childhood Friend Chapter 70

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Still, I did make this little boy busily making fuss that I was the best. I suppressed the satisfaction that rose slightly and answered in a mature manner.

“You can't do that. What I'm saying is advice. You must judge wisely.”

“Is that what you are talking about?”

My heart thumped at his doubtless expression and voice. This is, in a sense, a very aggressive statement. I was almost thrilled! I seemed to have tamed this rascal quite well, so my sense of pride grew. Oh my gosh, little Kir, do you have that much respect for Sister? Can you believe everything I say?

“That's why you have to study harder. There's a lot you don't know either. So learn it well and I will give you good advice later.”

Somehow embarrassed, he kicked his feet under the table. Then, Kir's face, which had a grumpy expression, began to show a thought.

“Are you studying to give me good advice later?”

It wasn't my purpose to give advice to Kir, but it was clear that my proposal would reach Kir if I became a civil servant. So Kir's support was good, so I generously answered.

“Yes, of course.”

Kir then clenched his teeth, holding back his feelings. He tried to pull the corners of his mouth from going up, but he couldn't hide the fact that his cheeks were hot and red.

He also has a very difficult life. If you like it, just show it. That's a privilege you can do when you're young.

As people got older, for one reason or another, they had to hide their emotions. In particular, in Kir's position, he couldn't express his feelings easily. I felt a little pity for Kir, and sometimes I became weak towards him.

“Okay, okay. I can't help if you want to study.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

“But you have to come when I call? Understand?”

What's so hard about giving a generous answer?

“Yes. Okay.”

I nodded my head to an agreement that was better than I expected, and I was happy too.

It didn't seem like that to Kir, but he really improved a lot. Kir, who lived as if he was the center of the world, began to be considerate of others. My words were getting through. It was the result of what I pointed out for over a year. I was satisfied with Kir's growth that I raised using the palm of my hands.

In fact, it was right to manage our relationship like this.

Now that I am the only person his age by his side, Kir was clinging to me like this, but as I slowly drift away, his memory of me will also weaken. If we did not meet, it was natural that we would become unfamiliar and those feelings would be distant. Perhaps because he accepts a lot of new things at a young age, he will more easily forget them.

When I become an adult, to Kir, I will become one of the ordinary citizens.

Soon, my relationship with Kir will be settled. So far it's been weird. I can stop slapping him on the cheek now. And I can study freely and build my future. Becoming the best elite civil servant!

Such satisfaction seems like yesterday, but within a few days, I had to be brought to the Grand Duke's residence again. I refused, but the knight begged me to come with him, so I was forced to follow him. I could not ignore Kir's temper even if he had become quite human and the coachman's plea. However, I was annoyed by my studies getting interrupted.

“What? We decided to reduce the tea time.”

As soon as I entered the parlor and saw Kir's face, I expressed dissatisfaction instead of a greeting. But instead of getting angry, Kir beckoned me to come quickly. He looked excited at my anger. I politely greeted Mrs. Seryl and Knight Henry, sat down on the chair, and grumbled again.

“Because I have to study. You promised not to call me.”

At this point, Kir, who should have expressed dissatisfaction, arrogantly rested his chin. This is making me nervous. I never see a good thing when he looks so arrogant like that.

“I have good news for you.”

He has something to brag about. Do you take pride in yourself before my request? Will that egocentric personality ever change? Let's hear how great it is. So, I grabbed a cookie first, put it in my mouth, and nodded my head, telling him to talk quickly.

“Come to think of it, you want to study, right?”

What the hell are you talking about? I groaned and nodded my head. Then Kir smiled proudly.

“Then, you can take classes with me!”

The cookie I was swallowing got stuck in my throat. As I coughed, Kir hurriedly held out a glass of water. After accepting and drinking it, it was only after a few more coughs that it calmed down. I asked, wiping my lips with the handkerchief that Kir had handed me.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Are you okay? Would you like more water?”

“I'm okay. What do you mean by that?”

I was surprised by what he said rather than Kir's worried question, so I urged him to answer. Kir explained while I couldn't straighten my grimacing forehead

“You said we should reduce the tea time to study. That's why we can take classes together. You know my tutors are the best, right?”

As you know. All of Kir's tutors are from the Imperial Academy. On top of that, they are talented people. Even though they were able to sit in important positions in the Empire, the Grand Duke paid a high price to invite them.

I also have a great teacher named Mr. Hafterry, but I was a little envious of this. And I felt it again. As expected, the starting line between the children who have everything and ordinary people like me is different.

I've been receiving a lot of early education since I was young, and it's great to catch up. I realized again how miraculous it is to be a dragon that rises from a small stream**.

Footnote:

**) Meaning: someone from poor background overcoming hardships, working hard to become extremely successful.

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