The Male Lead's Sickly Aide Is My Type - Chapter 27
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 27
“Which fabric would you like?”
“Do you prefer elaborate designs or more subtle ones?”
“We have a few design sketches here. Would you like to choose from them?”
“You’ll also need accessories to go with the dress. Shall I show you the latest ones?”
Only five minutes had passed since Carinne had mentioned they came to design dresses, and she was already bombarded with the shopkeeper’s recommendations. Her mind was in a whirl, and she kept responding with phrases like “I’m fine,” “It’s okay,” and “I’ll think about it later,” as she followed Iris.
Even though they had just started shopping, it felt like they had been wandering around for two hours. In the original story, Carinne did this for every party.
‘… She’s truly an exceptional woman.’
“Carinne, here!”
On the other hand, Iris showed no signs of fatigue. Accepting the shopkeeper’s hospitality as if it were natural, she walked deeper into the store and handed her a book with dress sketches.
“Just pick one from here.”
Carinne quickly skimmed through the dress sketches Iris offered and chose one that she liked. It took less than ten minutes to choose the design and decide on the type and color of the fabric.
Iris was amazed.
“Really? Wow, you’re so quick with your choices. Amazing!”
It felt strange to receive such praise for something so trivial. Why was she making a big deal out of it? So, Carinne replied modestly, but exactly five and a half hours later, she finally understood why Iris had praised her.
As Iris flipped through the dress sketches, she approached her from behind and pointed to one of them.
“Hey, what about this one? I think it would suit you very well.”
Iris looked at the sketch she had chosen and slowly shook her head.
“Hmm, I considered it before, though it’s too revealing around the chest area, and I feel uncomfortable about it.”
Right, that could be a concern. Carinne gave her a gentle smile, patted her shoulder, and picked another sketch.
“How about this one then?”
“The hem is too long on that one.”
‘…Right, the second strike.’
That could be an issue, too. Still, it was okay since she experienced the patience of a Buddha before enlightenment as Carinne picked another sketch.
“What about this one? It doesn’t reveal too much at the chest, and the hem is not too long either.”
“I thought about that one earlier, too, but there are too many gemstones on it.”
“Then, how about this one? Perfect, just perfect. It’s not revealing, the hem is not too long, and it’s subtle. Let’s go with this!”
After a long contemplation, Iris finally spoke up.
“But… it’s too subtle.”
“….”
“Carinne, I just can’t decide. There are too many options.”
Her words were indeed true. The book she was holding looked twice as thick as the three separate volumes of specialized textbooks Carinne used to carry around.
Even if they gathered all the designers in the world and had them work day and night for a month, they wouldn’t be able to fill this much content. But still! Who spent five and a half hours choosing a dress?!
In the end, she gave up on the dress selection and plopped down on the chair behind her. Until when would she be trapped here? She might end up spending the night here, not just tonight but maybe tomorrow night as well.
Carinne nervously twisted her hair, feeling a sense of urgency.
“…Sorry. I’m taking too long to decide.”
As she was pulling on her hair, Iris looked at her and continued.
“We might end up staying here until the evening.”
‘Why does she say that when she knows…!’
In moments like this, it seemed that special measures were needed. Carinne stood up at the thought, adopting the demeanor of a knight going to battle, and faced Iris.
“Iris.”
“Yes?”
“Let’s change our approach instead of doing this. How about that?”
“How?”
It wasn’t just about words; it was about actions.
The next moment, Carinne brought one of the shop assistants who was idling nearby and placed them in front of Iris. As the shop assistant observed Iris carefully and then opened the book of sketches, she picked one quickly.
“This would suit you well. We can make adjustments to fit your height and body shape, and you would look good with a design that is moderately elaborate while maintaining some subtlety.”
“Wow, that looks great. You’re right. Moderately elaborate and somewhat subtle. It’s perfect, just perfect.”
Carinne had no idea what ‘moderately elaborate while maintaining some subtlety’ even meant, but… she would just have to see how it went.
Iris looked at it, looking a bit suspicious.
“Really? Is this really perfect for me?”
“Absolutely!”
With spirited aplomb, Carinne playfully prodded the thigh of the shopkeeper standing beside her. Instantly, a cascade of honeyed, candied remarks escaped from their lips.
“Oh, absolutely. I assure you, this design suits the lady the best. Moreover, if you look closely, this design was personally crafted by the world-renowned master Le Debore himself. It is currently in vogue as well.”
The perceptive shopkeeper’s presence was a welcome relief.
Yielding to the shopkeeper’s persuasion, Iris eventually settled on the dress design recommended by them. After that, everything moved at lightning speed. Determining the fabric type and color took no time at all, and all that remained was to measure the dimensions.
‘…This should have been done much earlier.’
“Carinne, we’re done now. Just wait a little longer.”
Carinne crossed her legs and rested her chin on her hand, waiting for Iris. Perhaps due to spending too long under the bright lights, drowsiness overcame her, and she closed her eyes.
Just as another customer was about to proceed further into the store, the shop assistants caught a glimpse of Carinne’s posture, making them recoil in surprise. The sight was unacceptable, prompting the attentive shopkeeper to approach Carinne, who was nodding off intermittently.
“My lady, are you not interested in selecting some jewelry?”
“Oh, my goodness! I almost forgot. Carinne, do you want to pick out some jewelry as well?”
Intervening upon overhearing the shopkeeper’s words, Iris fled to the opposite side of the planet, leaving sleep far behind.
Carinne stood up abruptly and shouted.
“No!”
“Ah, alright…”
Iris replied, startled.
To select jewelry even here—how was there time for such antics?
On the other hand, fearing that Carinne might fall asleep again, the shopkeeper persisted despite her firm response,
“Please, at least take a look around.”
“It’s alright.”
Carinne replied as she moved to the chair on the opposite side, avoiding them.
“Oh my, lady. That’s the men’s section.”
Whether it was the men’s section or not, what difference would it make if she was just sitting on a chair?
Carinne yawned and absentmindedly glanced around until her eyes caught something sparkling on the display shelf. It was a tie pin crafted from silver, adorned with a jewel at its end, exuding an exquisite and luxurious design.
She knew exactly who would suit this tie pin perfectly.
“Who is it intended for as a gift?”
Suddenly, the nearby shopkeeper inquired, seemingly aware of her contemplation.
It was a gift that she’d like to give… However, it wouldn’t be appropriate to give it as a gift for no reason. Since it wasn’t yet the right kind of relationship to claim it was bought on a whim after passing by, she wouldn’t want to overstep and create unnecessary expectations.
With a slight nod, Carinne politely stepped back and replied.
“No, thank you.”
“Carinne! That’s great!”
At that moment, Iris interjected, seemingly overhearing her and the shopkeeper’s conversation.
“Last time, didn’t the aide help you?”
‘Ah, that’s right. That had happened.’
“Perhaps, as a gesture of gratitude, would he appreciate it?”
As Iris spoke, the dark clouds parted, and a radiant light poured down. With this, the six-hour-long expedition was perfectly accomplished.
Carinne’s smile shone brighter than the sun.
“Iris, you’re a genius! Wrap this up as a gift, please.”
A few minutes later, Iris finished taking the measurements. They paid the money, wrote down their home address and names on the card, bid farewell to the shopkeeper, and left the store. In Carinne’s hand was a beautifully wrapped tie pin.
Iris seemed delighted as if she was the one receiving the gift.
“This turned out really well! Carinne, when will you deliver it?”
“Hmm.”
In her heart, she wanted to go straight to the estate of the First Duchy, though that would be awkward if she happened to meet Duke Lucas. She didn’t even buy a gift for the Duke.
There were various reasons she didn’t want to see the Duke’s face.
“I heard… that the aide is separately occupied in the estate right now.”
Iris gazed at Carinne thoughtfully while saying this. It was as if she could read her inner thoughts.
“So, if you go now, you might be alone with the aide. Carinne, it’s your chance!”
Saying so, Iris reached out her hand, and after a moment’s consideration, she extended her hand as well, and they gave each other a high-five. She seemed delighted that Carinne understood her intentions.
“By the way, Carinne, thank you so much. It took such a long time, but you waited for me. I can’t express how lucky I am to have a friend like you.”
Finishing her words, she gazed at Carinne and smiled warmly. It was pure and clear laughter, like white clouds in the blue sky.
‘How could I ever resent her?’
She banished her past self, who thought of Iris as a nuisance, far away.
“Huh? Carinne, why are you shaking your head?”
Without realizing it herself, she shook her head for a moment. Carinne casually brushed it off.
“Just exercising, exercising.”
“I want to do it too!”
Then, Iris followed suit, shaking her head vigorously. Her adorable actions made Carinne burst into laughter.
“Is it so much fun? Teach me as well!”
“No, I don’t want to.”
“Carinne!”
Iris turned her head with a pout but then broke into a playful smile as she looked at her, and Carinne joined in the laughter. Hand in hand, they walked down the streets with light steps. The setting sun painted their backs in golden hues as it dipped beyond the horizon.
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