What does it feel like to attend a fan signing event for an idol whom you’ve only seen online? Excited by the fact that I could see my favorite idol in person, I’ve been rummaging through the dressing room for hours.
 
“How is this? Does it suit me? Is it pretty?”
 
“Yes! It suits you very well, just like a swallowtail flower, madam!”
 
“Really? Do you think the ribbon on the chest is too excessive? Should I wear this?”
 
I put down the light pink dress I was considering and picked up a white dress.
 
Despite the stack of dresses on the long sofa in the dressing room, I couldn’t make up my mind. Each dress was luxurious and beautiful, but since it was my first time meeting my favorite character, it wasn’t easy to choose.
 
In the end, after completely messing up the large dressing room, I was able to find a satisfying dress. Lily, who was helping me, wiped the sweat off her forehead with a proud look on her face.
 
“There’s no dress more perfect than this!”
 
“Really?”
 
I smiled proudly and hung the pastel-toned, light buttercup-colored dress in the best spot in the dressing room. The diamonds studded tightly on the bust shone brilliantly under the lights and were incredibly beautiful.
 
“What shoes would you like to wear?”
 
I looked up at the towering shoe rack, filled with shoes that seemed to reach the ceiling, and opened my mouth in awe.
 
‘Even if I wore a pair a day, it would take me three years, maybe?’
 
And then Lily and Annie pulled out some jewelry from somewhere that seemed to dazzle the eye. Like earrings and necklace sets beautifully crafted with rubies and diamonds. Or a ring embedded with a single emerald and a pearl bracelet. My eyes were captivated by the dazzling array of accessories I had never seen before.
 
‘I managed to survive for years with a pair of worn-out sneakers and a hoodie…. It’s good I transmigrated to this novel!’
 
Excitedly, I carefully selected the shoes and accessories one by one. And when all the decisions were finally made, I was completely exhausted and melted away.
 
“This isn’t normal either…….”
 
When I watched it on TV, it seemed the wealthy people would only need to glance and flick their finger once. But when you actually do it yourself, it takes more than average physical stamina.
 
As I lay half-sprawled on the sofa, exhausted, Lily and Annie were quickly tidying up the messy dressing room. They seemed fine even without taking a break, and their smiling faces made it seem like it was really okay. I sincerely wondered what they ate or did to have such good stamina.
 
Lily’s cheeks were especially glowing with vitality.
 
“I’ve never seen Madam so excited before.”
 
After Annie neatly cleaned up the dressing room in an instant and left the room, Lily, who was still following me with a worried expression, opened her mouth.
 
“You didn’t really like going to the imperial palace.”
 
“Did I?”
 
I lifted the teacup Lily offered and took a sip. The milk and sugar-infused black tea was rich and sweet, making it go down smoothly. The sweetness seemed to bring me back to my senses.
 
“You never seemed to be in a good mood on the days when the royal ball was held.”
 
Oh, if Roeni,who likes to boast and seek attention like that, is in a bad mood before such an event, it must certainly be a tiger’s den.
 
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
 
Lily unexpectedly lowered her head. It seemed like she recalled the fact that I had lost my memory.
 
I put down the teacup and said.
 
“It’s natural for me to be excited when I’m going to see my favorite person.”
 
“Huh? Favorite person?”
 
I just smiled at Lily, who didn’t understand what I was saying. Oh, Lily, how I wish you were my best friend. It’s too bad that I don’t have anyone to share (brag to) this excitement with about seeing my favorite person in person.
 
Seeing my disappointed face, Lily checked the time on her watch.
 
“It’s almost time for dinner. You should change your clothes.”
 
“I’ll stay as I am.”
 
“But…”
 
Lily made a puzzled expression. It’s because my attire was very casual. But dressing up for dinner every evening was too much of a hassle, and I didn’t have the energy after changing into numerous dresses just now.
 
Besides, I was pretty sure Diart wouldn’t even give me a second glance, no matter how excited I got and dressed up. I wonder if he would even notice the ribbon-shaped sunflower pin on my head the size of my face.
 
There is no need to tire myself with meaningless tasks that don’t involve meeting my favorite person.
 
“If I dress up too much, people will misunderstand again.”
 
“What do you mean?”
 
“It’s strange that a woman who loudly claims she’s not interested and is getting a divorce would go all out with her appearance. It would seem like I’m trying to make myself look good.”
 
“Ma’am…”
 
Lily, who was looking at me pitifully, suddenly tilted her head with a puzzled expression.
 
“Then why did you go to the training ground earlier? I thought you went to see His Highness, as usual…”
 
She had declared that she was going to get a divorce and then sneaked into the training ground during the day, but now she says there’s no need for her to be seen, so it’s confusing. Well, from Lily’s perspective, who didn’t know the circumstances, it must have seemed inconsistent.
 
“I wanted to get closer.”
 
I turned my gaze away from Lily, whose eyes seemed to say, ‘Do you get closer by secretly watching?’ I couldn’t honestly tell her that I went to look for emergency medicine.
 
“I’ve known Diart for a long time, even before marrying him. Although we’re getting divorced, I still want to remain friends.”
 
After the divorce, I will regain the Feischer surname. I don’t know for sure what Roeni’s relationship with Duke Feischer is, but even if it’s just a facade, the title of a duke’s daughter will be a pretty solid background for me.
 
So the last thing I needed was for Diart to destroy House Feischer. Besides, Diart Wheaton is destined to become the emperor. In this class-based society, where can you find a backing as strong as the emperor?
 
In many ways, there was no harm in becoming close friends. Of course, the person involved doesn’t seem to have any intention of doing so.
 
“Anyway, there’s no need to dress up.”
 
‘Still…’ I got up from the chair and stretched, leaving behind the mumbling Lily.
 
Then, let’s go out to dinner, where I’ll be the only one choking to death.

Diart, who was already in the dining room, was already eating. As expected, he didn’t even glance at me and moved his cutlery silently, as if erasing the fact that we had encountered each other on the training ground during the day.
 
“You came early again?”
 
I tried to speak kindly, but Diart didn’t even pretend to hear me.
 
He seemed like a difficult person to get close to.
 
Nevertheless, the excitement of being able to meet my favorite soon made even this suffocating silence and chilly air feel sweet. Unknowingly, I hummed a tune and slowly savored the beef that Lily had prepared for me so well. The juices burst into my mouth and melted gently.
 
“You seem happy.”
 
I was engrossed in eating, sighing inwardly at the amazing taste of the food, but suddenly stopped my fork in mid-air.
 
“Have you sent the report to the academic community?”
 
I thought I misheard, but it was clear that Diart started the conversation. What happened to the man who was usually difficult to make eye contact with, even after receiving various compliments and flattery?
 
I raised my head, which was resting on the plate, and immediately gave a bitter smile. Because Diart’s eyes, looking at me, were filled with pity.
 
‘If you’re going to be so sarcastic like that, could you at least not talk to me?’
 
I grinned as I quickly stabbed the beef with a fork. The corners of my mouth twitched.
 
“Well, yes. I suppose you’ll see my name in the academic journal soon.”
 
After the unnecessary bravado, another silence descended, and as I worked my fork furiously, I suddenly remembered the princess’ invitation.
 
‘It’s probably best to mention that I’ve been invited to an imperial tea party.’
 
It would be polite to mention something like this, even if the other person didn’t care at all. We may be on the verge of divorce, but we’re still a married couple.
 
I sighed softly and set down the wine glass, trying my luck.
 
“A letter has arrived from the imperial palace. Her Royal Highness Princess Leticia invited me to an imperial tea party.”
 
Diart didn’t look up.
 
“I appreciate Her Royal Highness’ personal invitation and will gladly accept.”
 
He continued to quietly focus on his meal. Although he showed no reaction, I felt relieved knowing that the message had been conveyed as I took a piece of meat from the plate and put it in my mouth.
 
There’s no point in trying to say more. It might only diminish my favorability, so I’ll just quietly think about meeting my favorite while eating.
 
‘I wonder if my Edgar looks so ordinary and adorable in reality?’
 
My shoulders involuntarily trembled with anticipation.
 
“Hum humm~”
 
While enjoying the delicious meat and feeling good about the thought of meeting my favorite, I completely failed to notice that Diart’s gaze was fixed on me.