A boy who was disowned because he was second in everything, is unknowingly unmatched

Volume 14

Chapter 0-Special short story.

Valentine's Day Special Short Story. ～A day to tell your feelings

(TL:By Rafael)

Author Note

--This has little to do with the main story.

　

　It's not really related to the main story, and I'm not particularly aware of the timeline, so please feel free to read it.

(Story begins)

"This year, I'm going to win Cleo's heart. ......!"(Marin)

"Huh?What's wrong, Marin?"(Maki)

　

　One morning.

　

　Such an exchange was taking place in the mansion of Cinderius.

　

　Marin stood in the kitchen early in the morning, rolling up her sleeves as she said this. Maki, who was about to make breakfast, happened to be there.

"Fufu fufu ....Maki, there is an event that is held around this time of year in the world."(Marin)

"An event? ......?"(Maki)

"Yes, it's called--"(Marin)

　

　First, to her sister, who took out a piece of toast.

　

　Marin, who had become the current head of the family, made a strong declaration.

"The main battleground of love--Valentine's Day!"(Marin)

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"...... I see. A woman in love gives chocolate to her favourite man."(Mak)

"You're right! I'm sure Maki has someone like that, too!"(Marin)

"Huh, that ......!Well, that's ......!"(Maki)

　

　After finishing the whole explanation.

　

　Marin was pressing Maki for a answer.

　

　In the end, she averted her gaze as her sister squirmed under her vigor.

　

　Then, with a wry smile.

"Ah, ha ha ......!I'd like to give it to my father!"(Maki)

　

　It was a bitter pill to swallow.

　

　She took the safe option first.

"I see, Mr. Gown. It's not a bad way to show your appreciation.(Marin)

"So, of course! Can I make it with you?"(Maki)

"No problem! Let's do our best!"(Marin)

"Ah, ha ha. ......"(Maki)

　

　Apparently, she was able to fake it.

　

　Maki was deeply relieved and patted her chest.

　

　But then she remembered and asked Marin

"You're giving this to Cleo, right?"(Maki)

"Yes, of course!"(Marin)

　

　She replied enthusiastically.

　

　However, there was something that made Maki uneasy.

"But, Cleo-san ?"(Maki)

　

　And she couldn't help but say it.

 "Wasn't he a great pastry chef as well ......?"(Maki)

"............"(Marin)

"............"(Maki)

　

　Silence fell.

　

　By the way, Marin was about to put the chocolate on an open flame to melt it. It was a mistake at this point, but the two of them, who had no experience with sweets, didn't notice. The fact that Cleo was the better baker weighed more heavily on their minds.

"Yes, indeed. Cleo is always ...... in cooking class!"(Marin)

　

　She remembered something.

　

　Marin fell to her knees.

"Well, but! I thought this is how you send your feelings!"(Maki)

"No, you don't need to console me. ......"(Marin)

　

　Marine cried out in pain.

　

　Maki called out desperately, but it was difficult to bring the broken-hearted saint back to life. That's when she thought she was done for.

"Oh..what's wrong with you two. ......?"(Gown)

　

　For some reason, Gown appeared on the scene.

　

　He walked into the kitchen and tilted his head lightly.

"Dad, that ......"(Maki)

"Is it, by any chance, for  Valentine's Day?"(Gown)

Yes, but  ....... Marin-san is ......."(Maki)

　

　Gown seemed to read the air when he heard his daughter's words.

　

　He thought for a moment and then laughed.

"Don't worry about it!Men like chocolates given with heart rather than shape!"(Gown)

"Go, Goown-san, ......!"(Marin)

　

　Marin looked up and saw her uncle's face.

　

　In answer he says,

"If you want, I can teach you how to make chocolate!"(Gown)

　

　It was a very unexpected offer.

　

　Maki and Marin looked at each other with a somewhat amazed expression on their faces.

"............ Eh?"(Maki)

"............What?"(Marin)

　

　And then they spoke in unison.

""For real?""(Maki&Marin)

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　--The day of Valentine's Day.

"After all, Cleo gave everyone he knew a high quality chocolate ......!"(Marin)

"Yes, ....... I took a bite, but I thought my cheeks would fall off ......!"(Maki)

　

　My beloved opponent and my greatest enemy, he was still strong.

　

　But after all this, there's no turning back.

"Oh, girls. Keep your will together."(Gown)

"Dad. ......"(Maki)

"Maki. It's true, when we get to this point--"(Marin)

　

　When Gown pushed her back, Marin took one deep breath and nodded

　

　

"I'm going."(Marin)

　

　The saint started to run towards Cleo.

　

　Maki can't give it to Cleo, not after what she said.

　

　But now she had something more on her mind.

"Um, Dad?"(Maki)

"What is it, Maki?"(Gown)

"To Whom will  father give  his chocolate?"(Maki)

　

　That, and the chocolate in Gown's hands.

　

　His cooking was somewhat familiar. It was as if he had made chocolate like this at least a few times before. That's what he seemed to be doing by his way of making chocolates.

　

　Regardless of its authenticity, Maki wanted to know why.

"Hmm that's right. Are you coming too?"(Gown)

　

　Gowon threw a glance towards  Marin.

　

　He smiled at the sight.

"Um, where are we going?"(Maki)

"Oh, you will know..."(Gown)

　

　Then he quietly answered her beloved daughter's question.

"Naki--your mother's place."(Gown)

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　Valentine's Day is a day to express your feelings to your loved ones.

　

　It is a day of gratitude, infatuation, and many other emotions.

　

　In front of a certain grave, there were two chocolates.

　

　Both of them were not very good. But it was a thoughtful gift.

"Naki Orzar-- lies here.

　

　were the words inscribed on the gravestone.

　

　The cold wind that blew just a little bit felt gentle somehow.

　

　Maybe it's okay to have a day like this.

　

　A day to think of someone else.

　

A day to pray for the happiness of others .......

TL Note- A good short story if I say so and it won't affect the main story so treat it as a side standalone story.

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