Shiro Buta Reijou Chapter 70

Chapter 70: The Real Motive of the Selfish Princess

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[Anyway, I don’t have time to be care about everything Angela has done. I…]

[Marlow-sama, aren’t you the princess’ only older brother?]

 

When I said so, the prince looked away as if embarrassed.

 

[That’s right…]

[Certainly she seems to be aggressive in nature from her surrounding at a distance, and what she does is contrary to common sense. However, if Marlow-sama who is her family abandons her, the princess really is alone.]

[Do you want me to warn my sister?]

[His Majesty and Marlow-sama are the only who can give advice to the princess. As a fellow woman, I can only cordially listen to her…probably.]

 

To maids and other nobles, the proud princess should not show her weakness.

Even though her physical condition was poor, she hid it perfectly in front of me.

 

[You must have heard it from Ryuze-oniisama… the princess is very similar to the me from the past. Of course, it’s not about her body figure.]

 

The selfish actions of the previous Britney, which were because of her lack of self-confidence and various stresses that she had experienced, were of the same degree as Angela’s.

In the past, if anyone had properly faced Britney and scolded her seriously… surely, the white pig girl would have lived a different life.

Britney, while acting outrageously, had been suffering for a long time.

…Maa, there were also a lot of people who suffered due to the white pig girl.

 

[Certainly, when we were students, Ryuze told me stories about your circumstances. That’s why, when I first talked to you, I was surprised by the difference from the person I imagined. The matter about Angela’s companion, I thought it would be better if she was Ryuze’s cousin.]

 

Prince Marlow’s selection was correct.

In the manga, Britney was a good follower of Angela.

 

[I am now able to recover to some extent. But sometimes I think… what if there was a person who stops me earlier. It’s just a mere indulgence though.]

[Britney…]

[It’s not possible for one to say such a thing like that easily. Especially if one is alone with no one supporting her.]

 

I had ojii-sama and Ryuze.

That cousin of mine only dealt with the white pig girl due to his sense of obligation while my ojii-sama made a mistake because he was too doting… still, it was better than not having anyone.

These two people did not stop Britney’s behavior, but it was a fact that they were her mental support as her allies.

But there was no such person around Angela. The only people in contact with her were because of their work and those far away despised her.

How lonely was she?

It was an extreme story, but I thought that Angela was obsessed with appearance to fill her own loneliness.

 

(Perhaps she thinks that she will get the same attention as Marlow-sama if her appearance is better…)

 

It was a thought that stirred due to antipathy of her surroundings.

Angela’s zeal for outward appearance was amazing.

 

[The princess is still 15 year old. Because of her personality, she seems to be very firm but… I think she’s just bracing herself. If possible, can you be a bit gentler with her?]

 

The crown prince was silent for a while, but then he looked at me and spoke.

 

[…Very well, if you say so, then I’ll do it as much as I can.]

[Thank you very much.]

[However… well, I’m not confident. I’m sorry, but can you accompany me when I talk to Angela?]

[No, that’s no good! The princess does not want to show any weakness to me!]

[Even if you say so…! When something goes wrong, I’ll take responsibility!]

[Isn’t it too late after something happens!?]

 

I excused myself; Prince Marlow then dragged himself into Angela’s bedroom.

 

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Angela’s room had black and white uniformity, while her drawing room truly had an atmosphere drifting around.

 

(Or should I say, it’s all pink!)

 

When the crown prince and I stepped into her bedroom, there was a little disturbance.

Perhaps it’s because no one else entered her room except for her maids, but the princess’ room was a pink room overflowing with fluttery laces!

Fancy stuffed toys were placed on her shelves, and her claw-footed bed had a canopy decorated with ribbons.

 

[This is amazing…]

[Marlow-sama, this is not the time to draw away. You have to greet the princess.]

TN: Marlow’s expression.

[Aa, that’s true.]

 

Standing beside the bed without doing anything, he looked down at his sister whose face looked pained.

 

[Onii-sama…?]

[Angela.]

 

Angela who was not feeling well did not notice me who came in with Prince Marlow.

I stood away from the bed.

The prince turned to me as if asking for instructions and I gestured to him to say something that showed that he cared about her.

 

[…Are, are you alright Angela?]

[What on earth are you talking about, onii-sama? I can’t afford to be bothered by you right now. Can’t you tell just by looking?]

[……]

 

The prince looked back at me silently.

With his eyes half-closed, I gestured to him hurriedly.

 

(Marlow-sama, restrain yourself-! The other party is sick!)

 

Until now, they had almost to no interaction, so Angela’s reaction was inevitable.

I felt sorry for Prince Marlow, but this situation required a degree of preservation.

 

[I’m worried about my sister who has a fever and came to see your situation, is it wrong to do so?]

[Why do you, who never cared about me before, say such a thing so suddenly? Are you plotting something bad perhaps?]

[…For what purpose? Isn’t it you who are good at plotting?]

[E… the, then, onii-sama, are you really worried about me?]

[That’s what I said. Despite your poor condition, why did you attend the party yesterday, why did you behave outrageously?]

[That… I was looking for Britney. I heard that she would be coming for the first time in 2 years.]

 

(Ee, my fault-?)

 

I never thought that the point of argument turned to my direction.

 

[So, so you wanted to see her?]

[That’s right. Britney is the only one who gives me honest opinions. That girl precisely supplements the parts that are lacking in my beauty.]

[You say such things again… how much money do you want to spend for your appearance.]

 

Towards the sighing him, Angela replied.

She usually did not have any conversation with her sibling, but now that she’s feverish, Angela seemed to be more talkative rather than thinking deeply.

 

[This is not related to onii-sama. Because you don’t understand my feelings. You are born beautiful, others are attracted to you. Just by being around onii-sama, I was told by my surroundings… “the princess does not resemble the king and the crown prince, the younger sister looks ordinary”. Even in studying and working… my abilities are only mediocre, I can’t compete against onii-sama. Other people evaluated me as disappointing; I have no choice but to apply my abilities no less than onii-sama…!]

 

Prince Marlow was in panic. Angela burst into tears.

 

[That’s why, I have to become more beautiful even if just a little. To put down people who called me “plain and ordinary”. To be comparable to onii-sama and not feel miserable anymore… to meet trustworthy people who will never make fun of me behind my back.]

[Angela? Is that true?]

[……]

[What’s wrong, Angela?]

[……]

 

The sister had no reply to her brother who tried to talk to her.

After saying what she wanted to say, Angela seemed to have fallen asleep.

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TN: Marlow, though you’re an outstanding prince, you sure are a shitty brother. 😦

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