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Contrary to her manager's belief, Emilia wasn't really trying to make her life any harder. If anything, the crimson-haired girl felt that she was already being very considerate by not running off when she easily could have done so.

Unfortunately, it didn't seem like her manager appreciated it very much, and Emilia even had the feeling that the lady would have tried to twist her ears off had she not been expressly prohibited from 'punishing' her by Crystal in advance.

"If you want to win over people's hearts in Carmen, you cannot always be so willful!" The manager continued to chide her. "Miss Crystal might have faith in your appearance and ability, but let me tell you, just that is not enough for you to succeed!"

Of course, the lady couldn't deny that whether it was the cute factor or the general charm she radiated, little Emi was definitely top-tier, but she wasn't lying when she said that wasn't enough.