MLLTM Chapter 15

Ugh, it hurts… The wrinkles formed on my forehead became deep.

I can’t believe you’re treating a woman like this!

“I’m also human, you know?” 

“……”

“If you keep treating me like a bug, would I be angry… or not?”

“Let go of me first.”

“You really hate me that much?”

“Yes!”

“Why?”

Sibel tilted his head and continued to approach me, and then he pushed me against the wall.

“You… do you know me?”

“What are you saying? You and I were just recently acquainted.”

“So why are you avoiding me?”

“……”

“It’s like you know something about me.”

I’m in danger. I feel like I’m being cornered. He is really being persistent right now.

“I don’t usually let anyone touch me easily.”

“But you let your friend stick to you like a koala every time?”

  

“Are you my friend? Also, Lara is a woman while you are a man.”

“Isn’t it too much of a reaction to be wary every time I’m near?”

“It’s because my body is precious to me.”

“……”

“…Just kidding.”

I can’t think of a suitable excuse. Argh… What should I say? 

“I’m only going to allow those people that I like to touch me.”

I also think it was a ridiculous answer. This was not the Joseon Dynasty where men and women were separated in a conservative fashion.

However, I decided to put up this strange excuse to somehow convince Sibel and make him stop this harassment. 

“And I can’t let you touch me because you’re not my type.”

“Are you serious?”

Sibel’s subsequent reply was a mix of shock and annoyance.

“I am not ashamed to say my face has made countless damsels drop their undergarments.”

…What makes it more annoying is that I can’t disagree with him.

“Huh! Where is this disgusting amount of arrogance coming from!?”

Even if I admitted it to myself, I couldn’t swallow down this fact. I wanted to take that nose off somehow. 

“A squid is more handsome than you, you know.”

“Are you saying that I’m ugly?”

Sibel’s face was still full of confidence. 

You know you’re handsome yourself, don’t you?

Honestly, he’s really handsome but…  

“That’s right, you’re ugly.”

I’ll never admit to it!

“Rather, a squid is better to look at than you.”

Sibel’s face, which had been smiling until then, hardened when I deliberately spoke haughtily. 

“Lies.”

“It’s true.” 

“You’re really confident about your appearance, aren’t you?”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

“Oh my gosh, what did I just hear? You must be delusional.”

Sibel’s face, which was always smiling arrogantly, gradually cracked. The more that face crumbles, the more thrill and joy filled inside of me!

That’s right, you bastard! I’m the first person who’s ever told you anything like this, right? 

“You’re the first one who said that to me.”

Huh? Did he just read my mind without me knowing?

  

“You’re the first person to ever treat me like this.”

You know, this is…

The male lead’s line from when he was slapped by the heroine for the first time. 

‘Heh, you’re the first woman ever to hit me like this.’

Urgh, so cheesy… 

“Don’t tell me… are you saying that to Lara…?” 

“What?”

Is that it? He’s getting more and more curious about Lariensa’s nature because she has an amusing and arrogant friend like me?

Don’t think like that! If you’re gonna hate me, then just only hate me. Don’t connect my bad feelings to you with interest in Lara!

“Anyways, if you already understood, take your hands off me.”

“If I don’t want to?”

“Then I’ll consider this as sexual harassment.”

“……sexual harassment?”

Sibel’s eyes quivered and immediately took his hand away from me. How’s that, you’re shocked, aren’t you?

“Ha, haha…”

……has he lost his mind?

“This is fun, really fun.”

“There’s nothing funny about this”

“I’m becoming more and more interested in you.”

“I’m not a bit interested in you.”

“Why do you hate me so much?”

“Maybe I just don’t like your face and your personality?”

“I’ll agree with the personality. But my face? It seems there’s something wrong with your eyes.”

“Even your confidence is inflated to the highest heavens.”

“Until the end, you don’t want to admit that there’s something wrong with your eyes, huh.”

Sibel completely removed not only his hands but his entire being from me as well. Thanks to that, I felt free. 

“I don’t believe in everything you said. But I’ll just back off.”

“I’m very much grateful for that.”

“I’m sure there’ll be another chance to find it out.”

  

“Life doesn’t always work on your way.”

“Marilyn Launer.”

“What is it again?”

“I’m advising you from the bottom of my heart, you’d better stay out of my sight.”

Ah, I’m suddenly getting goosebumps. 

“It’s getting more and more interesting.”

“……”

“You know, it’s rare for me to have fun.” 

“……”

“And the rarer it happens, the more I desire it.”

So, you’re wanting Lara more and more, and now you want me to scoot over? Is that what you mean?

“I'm sorry if you felt violated. I’ll be careful next time.”

Sibel turned around, wearing a facade of fresh kindness. I watched his back as he finally walked away from me.

At least for now, the dust was starting to settle…

“I’m sorry, Marin. Did you wait for a long time?”

I was so absorbed by what happened that I didn’t even know that Lara already came out of the faculty room. 

“What’s wrong, Marin?”

“It’s nothing…”

Even though I said that it wasn’t really a matter that should be neglected.

What should I do?

I thought I had trained Lara thoroughly, but I guess that wasn’t enough…

『 ‘What if someone you don’t know buys you snacks and asks you to follow him?’

‘No! I don’t want to! Go away!’ 』

…Well. At least saying those words would help her avoid being in a crime. 

“Lara, Didn’t I tell you not to talk to Sibel?”

Lara was nervous because she thought I would scold her.

“What did he say to you that made you change your mind about him?”

“I also wanted to ignore him as much as possible but…”

“It’s alright, so just tell me.”

I know it’s impossible not to talk to each other because they were both the class officers.

“He told me that Marin is so pretty. He seems to have a good personality, I don’t know why some people don’t know about it.”

“……”

“It’s just that I’ve never seen anyone who has the same feeling about Marin as me…”

It seems that Sibel was determined to get closer to Lariensa by using me. You shrewd bastard.… 

“Ma, Marin…”

“I'm not angry… really.”

This is a little problematic. No, actually it’s very troubling. 

I said I would protect Lariensa, but she’s already dancing on his palms.

  

More than anything, I was Lara’s weakness.

If one compliments me, she’ll easily open up to him and be pleased to those who helped me.… 

＊ ＊ ＊

“Finally, we have history class today.”

“If only we could have history class everyday.”

Sibel wasn’t the only one who’s getting my nerves on edge right now.

As I quietly turned around, Sibel’s eyes met mine. He, who had just made eye contact with me, sneered silently.

  

That handsome guy might be a problem, but there was also another one…

“Everyone, long time no see.”

And that was Professor Bentley! The one who just came in now.

With an auburn hair color and green eyes, he looked like a Hollywood star. Additionally, he could easily become a model with that face of his.

If I didn’t know what kind of person he was, there would also be hearts forming on both of my eyes like those girls in our class.

“Are you adjusting well to your academy life?”

“Yes!”

“That’s good. So now, our lesson for today is on page…”

If Lara didn’t have a colorful bright blonde hair, Professor Bentley wouldn’t have been interested in her. 

Or not?

Even though Professor Bentley faced a very cruel end at Sibel’s hands, the mental and physical pain he inflicted on Lariensa in the original story were beyond description. 

And with Sio Owens, I don’t think she’ll get involved much with him as long as she avoids him. 

In conclusion, Sibel and Bentley were the real problems.

“Ms. Lariensa Jellinus?”

“Yes, sir?”

“You’re the class vice president, right?”

“…Yes.”

Perhaps because I told her to be careful not to stand out during Professor Bentley’s class, Lariensa looked at me with a side glance and called me in a low voice.

But right now, there was nothing I could do for her.

The one who became the class president was Sibel. I don’t understand why he only mentioned Lariensa when she’s only the vice president of the class.

“Can you read the second paragraph of the text, Lariensa?”

Her voice was clearly heard by everyone in the classroom. It was quite soft but by no means timid.

I looked at Professor Bentley’s face and observed him. What the hell? What’s with that expression?

“Very good. When Lariensa took the entrance exams, she got the highest grade for history. Lariensa, are you interested in the subject?”

“…I’m somehow interested."

  

“Then I’ll have to take care of you more in the future.”

Yes. What bullsh*t~

I’ll be the one who’ll take care of her. Me!

Since he couldn’t openly talk to Lariensa in class, Professor Bentley pretended to talk to other students evenly, but I know his gaze was secretly focused on her. 

I couldn’t take it anymore, that’s why I wrote this on Lariensa’s textbook. 

－Have you ever thought about dyeing your hair black?

As she looked at it, Lara’s expression became more and more somber. She bit her lips and turned her head away from me. 

Ehh… Why did she suddenly get upset?

Lariensa was a bit timid, but she was not one who would easily be upset for no reason.

To find out why, I secretly poked at her sides during class. 

“Lara… hey, say something.”

Again, She turned away from me again. I think she’s really upset.

As I gently tickled her side, Lariensa giggled and fell on her desk. I know better that you can’t stand being tickled! 

“Why are you so upset?”

As I whispered in a small voice, Lariensa’s eyes were quivering while feigning indifference. But when I raised my hand to tickle her again, she finally raised the white flag and told me the reason.

“You said something to me before...”

“What did I say?”

“That my blonde hair is pretty…”

So you’re upset because I told you to forget about that and dye your hair black? 

“I thought black hair would also be pretty on you, so I recommended it…”

Professor Bentley looked at our side that’s why our conversation didn’t continue any further, but Lariensa seems to be relieved now.

When the class was finally over, I thought I could finally take a breather.

“Lariensa.”

“Yes, professor?”

But that damn Bentley approached Lara again. 

“You said you were interested in history, right?”

“……”

“As a history professor, I’m more eager to teach a great student like you.”

“…Thank you for the compliment.”

“So, I’m willing to give a special mentoring session just for you.”

“Mentoring?”

“It’s a one-on-one setup, this way it’ll help you concentrate more about the subject and improve your grades.”

“No. I’m fine…”

“No need to feel pressured.”

“But professor, I could study by myself... ”

“If you study alone, you won’t know whether you're right or wrong.”

You psycho! Let her speak first and listen to her until the end! Also, she already said no! 

“Oh! Professor!”

I can’t just sit here and watch.

Professor Bentley only said those words to Lariensa, that’s why I raised my voice to also let my classmates hear about it. 

“I’m also very interested in history!”

“Ah, but Marilyn…”

“Especially Natalie. She’s really interested in history. Right, Natalie?”

Natalie, who liked Professor Bentley the most among the B4, vigorously nodded and raised her hand.

“Yes! I also want to, professor!”

Professor Bentley was flustered as he was struggling to put up a smile.

“Okay, so we have Lariensa, Marilyn, and Natalie…”

“Violet also wants to improve her grades.”

“However, Violet…”

“You aren’t possibly discriminating against students by their grades, are you? The Professor Bentley, who’s fair to everyone?”

“…then lastly we have Violet–”

Hmph! Did you think it’s already over?

“Guys! Those who want to be mentored by Professor Bentley, raise your hand!”

Almost all of my classmates raised their hands. Cold sweat then broke out of his temples.

“Haha… Okay, okay. Then we’ll pick students who want to get mentoring through a test.”

So you’re going to do it like that, huh?

I snorted heavily and glared at him.

Hmph, that perverted bastard…

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