Chapter 47 - Honorifics

Ryota stopped walking, making Kasumi stop as well. She was confused, what was so important that he stopped walking?

She looked at him in worry and saw his shocked face while he was reading the letter. Curious, she tried to look at what was written. Ryota was one step ahead. He maneuvered himself whenever she tried to peek over his shoulder.

When she couldn't handle it anymore, she asked sweetly, "Oh, first prince, may I see what is written on your paper? I'm just so curious about what is making you so shocked, maybe it'll shock me as well!"

Ryota looked at her with a raised eyebrow before folding the letter neatly and putting it nicely into his pocket, like it was made of pure gold. Kasumi was a bit jealous but she ignored her feelings, prepared to have a great time with the prince at the cafe.

She gathered as much courage as she could before she reached out to wrap her hands around his arm. She squeezed on and said, "Let's go! I'm so excited to eat the foods there!"

Kasumi was sure that he'll let her be, of course he would. No one could resist her charms! She has millions of suitors lining up to her door, why wouldn't the prince be one? He could just change his fiancee from that stupid girl, whoever she is, to her! The more sophisticated, smart, pretty, and strong one!

Unfortunately, Ryota shook her off, "What are you doing?"

"Oh, oniisan, Kasumi-chan just wanted to hold onto your hand! Why are you being so cold?"

Kasumi began to pout and well up her tears. She tried to act cute in front of him, trying to win him over. Sadly, he didn't notice her advances.

Ryota sighed, "Let's go, I don't have time for you to drag me with my arm."

He began to stomp forward, Natsu still on his shoulder. She quickly walked behind him, trying to catch his attention.

"Oniisan, why are you walking so fast? I can't catch up!"

Ryota sighed once more, but this time it was deeper. He turned around and said, calmly, "Did I give you permission to call me oniisan?"

Kasumi shook her head and lowered it, acting embarrassed. She dug her foot in the ground, acting like a spoiled child.

"Then don't call me it, just call me first prince."

Kasumi raised her head and said, "Didn't you want to know more about me? Be friends? Well, why can't I learn more about you and be friends with you? Why do I have to use such polite honorifics with my friends?"

Ryota put his hand on her shoulder, sending electricity down her body. He said truthfully, "Maybe we can use more casual honorifics, but not now. I barely know you!"