# 83
‘……Oh?’
Deyarin's thinking stopped for a moment.
Some people may like this kind of spontaneous boldness. But no, this cannot be the solution.
Dearyn quickly refocused, looking at Sirius who was staring at her with big eyes as if waiting for a new lesson in love.
“Sirius, listen carefully.”
“Hmm?”
"Love is not something you get by force or insistence. It is a feeling that grows slowly between two people, based on mutual respect and understanding. It is not something you can force or loudly demand."
Sirius seemed to think deeply about her words.
“So, if you want someone to love you, you have to be honest with them, support them, and show them that you care, but without pressuring them or asking them to force you back.”
Sirius tilted his head slightly, as if trying to comprehend this complex concept.
“So…does this mean I have to be kinder to you and less insistent?”
Dearyn nodded.
"Exactly. And if that true feeling is there, it will emerge over time. But you can't rush or force it."
Sirius was still deep in thought, but in the end he said, with a shy smile:
“I'll try.”
Dearyn sighed in relief, thinking that this discussion was finally over. But deep down, she couldn't help but wonder: Would Sirius really be able to learn?
Deyarin had a sudden idea that made her tilt her head questioningly.
Even if Sirius claimed to love her, he did not go so far as to kidnap, imprison, or assault anyone.
Just crying and begging for her love might be within some people's interests.
In fact, Deyarin was only blocking herself from his feelings because she knew it wasn't possible, but she didn't find his actions disgusting or hateful.
On the contrary, she often felt her heart beating violently at his looks or actions that indicated his unconscious attachment to her.
'No, no, that's not possible.'
Dearyn shook her head violently to push those thoughts out of her mind.
'Stop thinking such nonsense. I'm just someone who takes care of him, which is why I find everything he does beautiful.'
Of course, Sirius looks like a cute puppy to everyone, but he's not.
He must learn how to express his feelings in a more polite and delicate manner, especially with noble ladies who grew up in finer and more formal environments than hers.
So, Diaren began teaching her “little dog” lessons in the “art of love.”
“Sirius, people don't like people who just do what they want.”
Sirius's gaze began to become disturbed and move randomly, as if he was suddenly thinking of correcting his mistakes.
“So, what do they like?”
“Um…”
I almost subconsciously said “beautiful people,” then completed it in my head with “rich people” or “those with attractive bodies.”
But amazingly, Ceres had already accomplished two of these three things.
'Wait...was I overthinking? Maybe he doesn't need an education at all.'
Dearyn was shaken again.
Even in the conversations of the nobles, Sirius was always talked about based only on his “reputation” without seeing his true face.
If he started walking in public, there would be a long line of people ready to latch on to him as soon as he gave them one look.
'No, no, maybe there are people who are difficult to convince.'
It would have been better for Sirius to find someone he loved spontaneously without effort, but life isn't always what we want it to be.
“Well, first of all, you can’t surprise someone and say, ‘I love you!’ because they will get scared and run away.”
“So what should I do?”
“You have to show interest first and say, ‘I like you.'”
“How do I show it?”
“I will teach you now.”
Deyarin sat in a formal posture, preparing for the long-awaited lesson.
“First, you have to monitor.”
“Surveillance?”
“Observe what the person likes, what they usually do, and what interests them.”
"Good."
Sirius was an obedient student, listening to every word carefully and nodding obediently.
“Dyaren loves sweets.”
“Ah, right. This is it. This way.”
“And also, you like money.”
“….”
That's true...but it's not a comfortable topic to discuss in front of a young puppy.
I started to feel a little guilty for constantly talking about money.
“Let's leave the money at the end.”
“Why?”
“You don't have to ask 'why?' here...”
Dearyn sighed sadly.
It seems that this puppy who understands nothing about this world, if he truly fell in love, would give all his money and body without any hesitation.
“Even if you love someone madly, you must love yourself first, and then love the other.”
“I'll try.”
The response came weakly and with low confidence, as if he realized the difficulty of the matter.
But that's okay, this is just the beginning.
With time and interaction with more people, he will gradually learn to find his balance.
“So if I love myself first, can I love you then?”
."No. Wait, a minute. Instead of talking like that, let's see if there's someone worth loving, Sirius."
Deyarin suddenly flared up with enthusiasm.
Staying trapped here, listening to other people's voices or immersed in fantasies, will lead us to nothing real.
Even if there is a slight lack of maturity, interacting with others is the best way to learn life and grow.
As for the look, it's already been done.
Waiting until his appearance, personality, and manners were absolutely perfect before he appeared in the world would take a very long time.
“Come on, get dressed well.”
Dearyn began to prepare Sirius with his clothes, and then began to choose her clothes for going out.
Sirius approached from behind and looked into the wardrobe with her.
"this."
"this?"
Dearyn wondered if he had any taste, but surprisingly, Sirius chose the dress that looked most beautiful even in her eyes.
The dresses that Charlotte presented were luxurious and sparkling with beauty.
Any dress you choose will be beautiful and eye-catching, but there is always something to reflect personal taste.
“Dyaren loves this type.”
“….”
Dearyn felt a slight shiver run through her body.
It was not a random choice then...
Sirius had been observing her choices and studying her taste without her realizing it.
Even before you teach him how to love.
Of course, love is an instinctive thing, but the more Sirius shows this kind of deep understanding, the more she fears that his feelings are not just an imitation, but a sincere love rooted deep inside.
But, nonetheless.
The human heart is not static.
Even intense love is said to last no more than three years.
In a dark room, a single candle may seem the brightest and most beautiful, but on a dance floor, that candle will go unnoticed in the lights.
“Come on, let's go.”
To the dance hall.
—
When raising a puppy, it is important to provide proper food, training, and exercise.
Dayaren realized that she had neglected the hiking part until now.
She was afraid he would attack people if she took him outside, so she tied him up tightly and raised him inside the house.
But even a puppy needs to interact with people to get used to the surrounding environment.
'Even when I first became a priestess, I was afraid to even walk out the door, right?'
Now she was an experienced priestess, but at first it was terrifying for her.
How many people were running towards her just because she was wearing a priestly robe!
The robe was not a sacred talisman, but they believed that simply touching it would bring blessings.
At first, she didn't know how to set boundaries with people.
She didn't realize what to offer and what to refuse.
In fact, she didn't know she could refuse.
Just as she was trying to meet her family's expectations, she also wanted to meet people's expectations of priests.
“Experience is the best teacher.”
But in the end, man lives for himself.
When she felt like she might break down, she started asking for help and learning how to say no.
She also learned how to say no without getting hurt.
Knowing how to deal with people is like having a weapon in human relations.
With weapons, she no longer feels afraid.
Now, she even greets people who approach her.
'Welcome, customer!'
Those who know Diaren now cannot imagine what she was like when she first became a priestess.
A person can achieve anything if he makes the effort.
And Sirius, being less shy than Dearren, would do much better.
But everything depends on experience.
Dearyn pushed Sirius out without a clear plan.
The Imperial Palace was a limited place, and with so many nobles living within it, it was bound to be crowded wherever you went.
So she thought she could find people anywhere.
...but.
“Why…is there no one?”
The sky is blue, and the cool breeze is blowing gently on this beautiful morning.
In a large garden that could accommodate a hundred people, there was no one there.
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