Ruka looked like a princess straight out of a fairy tale, with her bright ebony hair and delicate features.
Her ethereal beauty set her apart from all the other girls Levi had ever met. He exchanged a brief glance with his mother, indicating that the evening had gotten off to a good start. Then, they exchanged courtesies and made a little talk. Levi noticed the empty seat next to Ruka and occupied it while offering to pour her tea.
contrast, Ruka could tell how much Claire wanted her to get along with this man. He did his best to hide his exasperation. Dinner was prepared just as she had suspected. She wondered if her parents actually had so little faith in her ability to find a husband as they did to accept him. matchmaker in his own hands. Did you ever consider how uncomfortable this is for me?
When Leviâs parents asked Ruka what she did, Claire happily replied, âShe works in the translation department.â
Ruka raised an amused eyebrow and corrected her: âActually, Mom, I donât work there anymore from today. I resign.â
Claire looked at her in disbelief. âWhat do you mean, you quit? Why?â
Ruka knew Leviâs parents loved her, but she didnât need their approval. Therefore, he decided that there was no better time than now to dash his hopes. She shrugged indifferently and said slurring, âNo reason. I guess I was tired of working.â
Claire was puzzled by her daughterâs apathy and demanded, âYou canât leave your job in the moment, Ruka! Besides, didnât you just get the job? How can you get tired so quickly? You should At least talk to us before you quit!â
wicked glee struck Ruka when she saw how agitated her mother was. He argued petulantly: âI just got tired, okay? You know how much I enjoy lazing around at home. Do you think Iâm cut out for the working world when I canât even wash my own clothes and dishes? â He added defiantly: âYou and Dad spoiled me, remember?â