Me: I know that I haven't done this for a while sooo... *turns to Livi* I need you to say the disclaimer again!

Livi: Alright. *nods* But on one condition: you have to answer my question first. *stares intently at me*

Me: What question?

Livi: Did you increase my kinkiness level to 200% for this chapter? The previous one didn't really have-

Me: *turns to Neil and smiles sweetly* Say the disclaimer please.

Livi: -much... Wait. Did you just ignore me!?

Me: *looks at the wall interestingly*

Livi: HEY! Don't ignore me! *head locks me*

Me: OWWWW! *struggles* Oof! Let go!

*The fight continues*

Neil: *takes over and clears his throat* Lolli doesn't own Soredemo Sekai Wa Utsukushii because if she did, Livi and her would have been married already. I mean it, look at their frequent love quarrels. *gestures to the violent scene*

Me and Livi: *pauses in our fight* WHATTTTTTTTT!

~ Chapter 4 A Dance with the Rain Princess ~

"Three days. That's all you get."

These words that rolled out of Mira's mouth earlier during breakfast, kept replaying itself over and over again in her mind. She didn't know why it disturbed her so much, constantly pricking the side of her head like a needle. When she recalled watching Livi and her sister conversing with each other, she couldn't help but be interested in whatever they were saying.

The playful smile on Mira's face when she whispered into his ear, followed by a rare blush on Livi's cheeks. How could she not be curious? And besides, they were leaning towards each other until their shoulders were practically touching.

"...Nike-sama."

Since when did those two become so close? They weren't given much chances to converse with each other since Livi was constantly busy with his royal duties and Mira has just arrived yesterday from their faraway home country. So, how?

"...NIKE-SAMA! Are you listening to us?"

Jumping at the sudden booming voices beside her, she turned to look at the maids, who flashed her apologetic smiles.

"We're sorry, Nike-sama. We have been calling you for the past ten minutes, but you didn't reply and kept staring into space." They bowed deeply to apologize for their rude behaviour.

Nike held up her hands and shook her head in disagreement. "No, I'm the one who is sorry! I was thinking a little about something." She looked down to her long, white dress and heels, realizing that her maids have finished adjusting her clothes properly and done up her hair in a pretty bun.

She looked up and smiled at them. "Thanks a lot! I better get going now. Otherwise, Neil will lecture me again for being late." She pulled a dreadful and reluctant face before leaving her chambers. Her maids spoke words of encouragement to her and watched their princess left quickly.

She headed down the hallway and turned right at the end. Making her way quickly to the dance studio, she silently hoped that today's lessons would pass peacefully. But knowing her well, things would definitely not go in the way she wanted it to be. She was just way too clumsy and this caused her to get reprimanded by Neil often, although sometimes, the strict butler would cut her some slack because he knew that she was doing her best.

When she has arrived outside the dance studio, she heard voices coming from the inside.

"Where is that wife of mine?" It was a curious male voice who asked that question.

HUH!? LIVI!?

"She should be here soon," another voice replied him coolly.

She immediately opened the doors, which was louder than what she actually intended and causing all heads to turn. She looked towards the two men who were standing in the centre of the room. Mirrors mounted the walls and a grand piano was placed at one corner. A female pianist was sitting behind the piano patiently and her head bowed slightly upon the arrival of Nike.

The princess's heels clicked on the smooth hardwood floor as she marched towards Livi and Neil. "What're you doing here, Livi?" she asked, sounding nervous and confused. It was unusual for him to be here during her lessons when he was supposed to be meeting ministers and ambassadors or looking through officials documents.

"What do you mean by 'what're you doing here'? Of course I have to help my wife when she's having trouble in her lessons." He replied her in a matter-of-fact way, but she almost grimaced when she sensed an underlying hilarity in his voice.

"Besides, I can't waste my precious three days in this body on my work. This is a perfect chance to take a break." He winked at her.

Her cheeks burnt instantly at that striking wink and smile. "W-what about y-your work? Who will be covering for you?" She tried to maintain a calm tone but her voice trembled slightly.

Stupid, stupid me! He'll noticed!

Livi smirked at her. "Who else, but of course, that pervert Prime Minister?" He almost laughed out loud when he recalled how that uncle of his threw him a horrified look when he announced that he was taking a break.

At least Bardouin wouldn't be able to step out of this castle and head into town to look for women. And just in case he might called women into the castle, Livi has ordered his butler to check on him frequently. If needed, his servant has to chase the flirty women out and put Bardouin back to work again.

Neil clapped his hands once to get their attention. "Alright, shall we get started?"

Livi stepped closer to Nike and she stiffened a little. Her heart was starting to beat faster and faster. She wasn't used to seeing him in this manly body, and probably would never get used to.

Relax, relax... Everything will be fine.

But everything wasn't fine. She was certain that her flaws would hinder her once again and she would somehow end up embarrassing herself in front of Livi and the rest. There were butterflies in her stomach and they did a great job of flying around in her stomach at an inhuman speed.

He held out a hand towards her politely and she accepted it. They stepped closer again until their bodies were a mere inch apart. She placed her left hand on his shoulder while he placed his right hand on the small of her back. The other hand was clasped with her right hand as they prepared themselves for the dance.

She shivered slightly, not just out of fear, but from the lovely warmth on his skin that was in direct contact with hers. Oh boy, she wasn't sure if her heart would survive through the dance practice.

Livi must have noticed her shivering, because he whispered her name softly into her ear. "Nike, you'll be fine. I'm right here," he told her encouragingly. She felt a light squeeze on her hand, which actually made her smile in return.

Neil signalled to the pianist to start playing and a sweet melody filled the air as the pianist ran her fingers across the piano keys expertly. The couple started dancing at a steady pace. Livi was leading her in the dance while she concentrated hard on not letting her feet stepped on his foot. Besides, she was avoiding Livi's eyes because she was extremely aware of his eyes fixed on her. Her stomach started to do flips continuously.

"Nike-sama, please don't stare at your feet for too long. You must maintain eye contact with your partner," Neil remarked.

She started to grow even more nervous as she tore her eyes away from her feet and looked up. She instantly met cool sapphire eyes and unknowingly, she felt herself falling deep into them. The surroundings around her seemed to fade away and it was only her and Livi then in a sparkling midnight blue void.

And this was when the horror started - she tripped on his feet and fell.

EEK! She squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the pain to come when her body would hit the ground. Strangely, there was none. She opened her eyes swiftly and realized the reason why. Somehow, she was stuck midair with her body leaning into the chest of her husband. Strong arms wrapped around her protectively and a pair of concern-looking and anxious eyes stared down at her.

Apparently, Livi has swooped in like her knight in shining armour and saved her from falling.

"Are you alright, Nike?" he asked worriedly. His unruly black hair fell over his forehead as his head tilted downwards.

Nike was quite certain that her head has stopped beating. She wasn't sure if she could survive through the embarrassment of her tripping over her husband's feet during the dance. A deep red blush crawled up to her face immediately and she used her hands to cover her face quickly.

EEK! She definitely wanted the floor to swallow her up and hid her away from this embarrassment. What was more embarrassing than to trip over her husband's feet in a dance?

A short silence followed by a heartening musical laughter filled her ears. "Nike," Livi said lightly. He set her down on the floor gently and pried off both of her hands away from her face, revealing a very flushing red girl.

Geez, he thought, she looks extremely cute when she's blushing. This easily earned a chuckle from the Sun King. Nike was probably the only one who could make him laughed in this cheerful manner.

He placed both hands on her warm cheeks and pulled them teasingly. "Geez," he said. "You don't have to be embarrassed in front of me, you know. I love every part of you, even your flaws, my sweetheart."

This, in fact, made the already-blushing girl blush from head to toe as she took in the words of her husband. Neil and the pianist were still watching the both of them with a smile threatening to appear on their faces.

KYAAA! THIS IS SO EMBARRASSING!

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