IRMY Chapter 8

As Yuro followed Raymond to the dining hall, he kept examining his clothes. He was bothered by their origin.

How could they acquire clothes that fit him so well in just one day, when factories didn’t even exist?

Moreover, it wasn’t even a full day. He had arrived at the Duke’s estate late at night. He had even received sleepwear, which had been prepared during the short time he was talking with the Duke.

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The mansion wouldn’t have a live-in tailor, and even if it did, it was impossible to make clothes in just a few minutes.

Of course, the clothes he was currently wearing weren’t perfectly tailored like the ones he’d brought from Norden, but they fit well enough to have been made to measure.

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It wasn’t entirely implausible that they had found similar clothes and adjusted them to his size in that short time, but that would require taking his measurements.

However, that hadn’t happened. He wondered if someone had been secretly observing him and estimated his size, but why go to such lengths?

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Lost in thought, Yuro arrived at the dining hall. A long table, like something out of a movie, dominated the spacious room.

He had always eaten in his room in the detached palace back in Norden, so this was his first time dining in such a grand hall.

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Yuro let out a small gasp of wonder, looking around with a slightly dazed expression. Raymond cleared his throat sharply, bringing Yuro back to his senses.

Melione, seated at the head of the table, was waiting for him, and Yuro had been standing there blankly without even greeting him.

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Yuro quickly but quietly approached the table, placed a hand on his chest, and bowed his head slightly.

At his greeting, Melione nodded indifferently and gestured towards the chair to his left. A waiting servant pulled out the chair, and Yuro thanked him and sat down.

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“You could have slept more and eaten separately. Did you come down here on purpose?”

“No, not at all. I’ve rested enough. However… I apologize for making you wait. You could have started without me.”

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“It’s alright. You had a reason, and it wasn’t intentional.”

“…”

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“Were you very surprised?”

Melione asked in a rather gentle voice, and Yuro found his demeanor strangely unfamiliar. He seemed to be aware of the commotion that had taken place upstairs.

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Melione and Yuro were acquainted, yet not. He had always existed as text in a novel or a character portrayed by an actor on stage.

So, while he didn’t feel distant or unfamiliar, there was a sense of familiarity, as if they had known each other. It felt like he had a pre-programmed response to Melione.

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However, when Melione spoke with an expression and tone different from what he expected, he found himself at a loss for words, as if holding the wrong answer sheet.

‘Just smile.’

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It was a long-standing Korean habit. When in doubt, smile. Even if you don’t understand, smile. If you don’t know what to do, smile. People can’t spit on a smiling face. 

Yuro gave Melione his brightest smile and replied,

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“Are you referring to Kisha-nim? I was a little surprised, but… I was happy to receive their greeting.”

“…”

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“Raymond said it’s quite rare. It was an honor to be welcomed by not only the first master of Spioren but also the second, Your Grace.”

“Do you truly think so?”

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“…Yes?”

Another unexpected response. Yuro slowly lowered the corners of his mouth and observed Melione’s expression.

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Smiling usually solved most problems, but there was one exception: when you misjudged the atmosphere. If you smiled when you weren’t supposed to, things could get worse.

The Duke’s voice, when he asked if Yuro was surprised, had been quite gentle. Yuro hadn’t sensed any underlying meaning, but perhaps he was wrong.

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In the script and the novel, Yuro Lechis and Melione were always at odds. Their conversations were filled with sarcasm and hostility.

‘Is he interpreting my slightly gentler tone as kindness?’

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Yuro pondered seriously. After being called “Norden’s filthy blood,” “a lowly creature who doesn’t know his place,” and “a despicable trash who harbors filthy desires for his own sister,” hearing something like, “Are you alright? Were you very surprised?” was causing his thought process to short-circuit.

It was as if he had been cheerfully walking along a mountain path and suddenly stepped on a landmine. Calming his racing heart, he asked cautiously,

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“Did I make a mistake?”

“Not at all, it’s just a little unexpected.”

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“Pardon?”

“I didn’t expect to hear the honorific ‘-nim’ attached to Kisha’s name from you, Your Highness.”

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“Ah…”

Yuro, finally understanding Melione’s intent, smiled awkwardly. Melione found it absurd that someone who had been disrespectful and condescending from the start would use an honorific with a mere animal.

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Well, it was understandable. Just as Yuro found every aspect of Melione’s behavior puzzling, Melione was also struggling to understand Yuro’s sudden obedient atttude.

This was why first impressions were important. Yuro Lechis was the type to invite trouble. It was frustrating that he had to deal with the consequences of the original Yuro’s actions.

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But he couldn’t grab the original soul by the collar and shake him, and shouting about having to clean up someone else’s mess wouldn’t do any good.

“Well… Kisha-nim’s so dignified that I unconsciously… haha. And I’ve matured, so I’m much different from before. I apologize again for my rudeness back then.”

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“I didn’t bring it up to receive another apology. It was just… unexpected.”

“I’m grateful for your understanding.”

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“You don’t have to be so formal with Kisha, Your Highness.”

“…”

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“Kisha won’t treat you formally either. Kisha’s a free spirit who doesn’t even listen to me, so Kisha would probably appear before you unannounced.”

“Raymond said it usually stays by your side. Is that not true?”

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“Usually, yes… but judging by Kisha’s behavior today, it seems that won’t be the case.”

Melione said calmly, urging Yuro to eat. The food was getting cold because their conversation had gone on for a while.

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They began to eat in silence. The atmosphere was awkward enough to make conversation preferable, but the fantastic taste of the food quickly lifted Yuro’s spirits.

He had expected an uncomfortable meal, barely able to swallow, but he found himself focusing on the food, almost gobbling it down.

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In Norden, the food served to him was terrible, as if to remind him of his place, making meals unpleasant, and during his journey to Ceylon, his limited funds meant he couldn’t eat well.

Even during his long trainee days and his brief, unsuccessful idol career, when he had lived in poverty, the food hadn’t been as bad as in Norden.

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The rock-hard bread that felt like it could break his teeth and the watery soup were worse than the instant noodles and triangle kimbap he used to eat.

As Yuro satisfied his accumulated hunger, Melione, who had barely touched his food, spoke.

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“After the meal, let’s get you some new clothes. I’ll call a designer, and you can choose the designs you like. Don’t worry about the cost.”

“Um… no, that’s alright. The clothes you provided are fine. I have clothes I brought with me and I just couldn’t wash them during my travels.”

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“Even the thinnest clothes from the north will be too warm to wear here. Besides, you won’t be staying for just a day or two.”

Did that mean he could stay as long as he wanted, or did Melione believe his love confession? Yuro, still without a clear confirmation about the marriage, felt conflicted.

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He wasn’t brazen enough to ask, “So, are we getting married?” so he was about to subtly inquire about it when Melione suddenly said,

“Fortunately, my clothes seem to fit you well. If you don’t like the designer’s offerings, I’ll call someone else.”

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At those words, Yuro dropped his knife. It clattered onto the marble floor, and he asked with a dumbfounded expression,

“What?”

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“What is it?”

“…You’re saying these clothes are yours, Your Grace?”

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“Ah, it seems I forgot to mention that. I apologize if it made you uncomfortable. These are some of my childhood clothes. I have several sets, so I didn’t wear these often, and I offered them to you because it was an emergency. They’re practically brand new, so they should be clean.”

“…That’s not the point.”

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Yuro’s face flushed crimson. Blushing furiously, he screamed internally.

So, he was wearing Melione’s clothes. The mysterious clothes of unknown origin were Melione’s childhood clothes.

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‘Is my love-at-first-sight story working? Otherwise, why would he offer his own clothes to someone he dislikes?’

Ignoring the “childhood” part and focusing on what he wanted to hear, Yuro internally shouted “Jackpot!” and, feigning shyness, covered his burning cheeks with his hands.

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“…I’m so honored.”

“…”

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“Can I just keep wearing these?”

Never miss an opportunity. 

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That was Kim Yuro’s life motto, honed by his three survival show appearances.

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