Surviving As The Villain's Childhood Friend

“We’re here.”

We arrived at the cafe. The cafe, brightly decorated with pink signs, lace, and flowers, was incredibly cute.

“I heard the food is so delicious here.” Roziel’s expression when he said that was adorable.

‘…You really like sweet things.’

He was making a face that had the whole world.

We were seated under the guidance of the clerk. Roziel ordered as soon as he opened the menu.

“Please give me everything from here to here.”

He ordered all the cakes in the cafe. It was a very rich way of ordering. 

“How are you going to eat all this?”

“You can eat it.”

Roziel was a man of great strength. He said he came to a place that a woman would like. 

I… Isn’t it actually your favorite place?

The cake came out one after another, and the table was full before I knew it. Roziel handed me a fork and started tasting them in order from left to right.

“It’s made with pumpkin and it’s delicious. Try it.”

It was the most forward of his actions I had ever seen. I took a bite of the cake as he said.

“It’s so delicious. ..”

Whether it really was a famous cafe, the cake was fantastic.

“Right?” Roziel looked happy as he said that.

His immaculate cheeks were dyed red, and his pretty moon-shaped eyes were folded in half. I stared at his figure and shouted inside. 

‘This is absolutely ridiculous.’

I observed him with my eyes wide open. His puffy cheeks twitched every time his mouth moved.

‘Who would think of that face as a villain…’

His appearance was a male protagonist who played the role of a Jo Shin-nam, as far as appearances were concerned.

(TL/N: Jo shin-nam is Korean slang for househusband hehe)

Did I read the novel wrong?

The logic of the world, I think, was simple. Being handsome was the best. Being handsome always won.

…So Roziel was able to destroy the world. Because he was handsome?

“Why, why are you looking at me like that?”

“… Just. Eat well.”

He slowed down a little bit at my word. Roziel offered me something to eat, saying that this and that were both delicious.

“It has strawberries in it. It’s very sweet.”

I skipped the strawberries on the cake and asked what I was curious about.

“By the way, Roziel.”

“Huh?”

“Can’t you eat these in the mansion? So why are you sneaking out like this?”

Roziel, who was silent for a moment, then nodded.

“Yes.”

I was in shock.

‘No matter how strict you are… you don’t give sweets to your child. It’s a really bad family.’

The Marquis was a very cruel man.

If a person does not eat flour and sugar once a day, his personality becomes very violent. I couldn’t even count the number of keyboards I broke while dieting in my previous life.

Perhaps the Marquis’ teaching policy had led to Roziel’s blackening…

While I was in my wildest imagination, Roziel had a very serious expression on his face.

Oh, are you mad at me for swearing at your father?

“No. I didn’t mean that.”

It was time for me to rush out an excuse to placate him.

“I’m… not a kid.”

“Huh?”

Roziel was sullen in a strange way. “Kid… No.”

“…”

“I’m tall and my hands and feet are bigger than others. I’m good at swordsmanship… and… I read a lot of books.” Roziel whispered, wriggling his fingers at the hem of his robe. “I sleep alone at night. I eat vegetables like carrots well, and I even caught monsters by myself.”

He did his best to prove that he was not young.

“And there’s more. I will soon become a swordmaster.”

Roziel’s shoulders shot up as he was particularly proud of this part. 

“… Yeah?

I was disheartened by his efforts. I guessed children didn’t like to be called children.

“So, I’m not really a kid.”

(TL/N: Yeah you’re just a baby ;_; ) 

“Ummm.”

I sighed and laughed. But what should I do?

No matter how you look at it, he’s a really young kid. I was going to compliment him, but I changed my stance after thinking a little differently.

“Roziel, twelve years old, is a child. According to the laws of the Empire, you’re old enough to be considered a ‘child.’”

Roziel’s face turned pale at my words.

Children should be treated as children. If you tried to become an adult quickly, it would only cause future damage.

‘For example, an obsession with Luena or an abnormal lack of affection. Dreaming of destroying the world…’

I have a duty to change the future, so I wanted to make him realize reality a little bit. Even if it hurt a little bit. I made up my mind and threw a critical shot.

“Besides, your voice hasn’t even changed yet.”

Roziel was shocked and dropped a piece of cake he was eating. 

“Everyone, everyone else said I was a nice man…”

“Yeah? That’s great. It’s great.”

At my words, Roziel looked at me with a tense expression on his face.

Was that so important? It seemed that a man’s pride was much bigger than I thought.

“Roziel is a bit… cute rather than cool.”

Wasn’t being cute the best? Blandis loved it when I said he was cute.

Clatter.

But perhaps it wasn’t the same for Roziel, and he eventually dropped even the fork he was holding.

“You think I’m cute…?”

“Sure.”

“No, I’m not cute.” 

I used my lethal move to him who kept trying to deny it. “Really? I bought this because I thought Roziel was cute…”

“What is it?”

I took the White Dragon doll out of the shopping bag. His eyes glistened for a moment.

“Come on. Only cute kids can get dolls like this.”

“…Ugh.”

Twelve was still a child. I wanted him to act as a child. Come on, admit that you’re cute.

After a long time of contemplation, Roziel eventually extended his hands towards me.

“….Yes, I’m cute.”

“Pfftt!”

Barely holding back my laughter, I handed him the doll. His face turned red. Nevertheless, he must have liked the dragon doll the way he held it in his arms. 

“It looks good on you. What a cute little kid.”

“…Yeah.” Roziel replied in a low voice.

I pretended not to notice, but he wasn’t looking me in the eye. And his lips sagged. He was upset. I realized I needed to calm him down a little.

“Of course, there’s something wonderful! When Roziel grows up, he’ll be a very handsome man! Haha.”

Glance. His gaze reached me.

“You’re telling me I’m not now…”

“No, you’re still really cool.”

“….Really?”

With his head down, he glanced up and looked at me. His blue eyes were clearer and bluer than the city sky. A small twinkle in it caught my eye.

‘You’re so handsome.’

I was right. Since he was still young, he looked cute with plump cheeks and fair skin. The fact that he was handsome and cool hadn’t changed.

“Yeah. Really.” I said it with all my heart.

Seeing him, anyone would have no choice but to say so.

“That’s right….”

He grinned and looked up. 

What the hell does it mean to be masculine and handsome to him?

I really didn’t know the heart of the villain.

Roziel called the clerk and got a new fork.

“Eat a lot.” Then he pushed the most colorful and delicious-looking cake towards me.

“I don’t think I can eat it all.”

“No, I can eat it.”

He probably thought I was a pig.

All right, I’ll live up to your expectations. 

I scooped out the mousse cake topped with the thick chocolate cream with a fork. He smiled as if he was in a good mood when he saw me like that.

Roziel ate all eight pieces of cake.

He looked like Yongsoon as he was pounding his stomach when he was full.

“Are you done? Shall we go?”

“Wait a minute.”

I picked up the napkin on the table.

At the end of his lips, whipped cream sat gently like a snowflake. I wiped his lips with a napkin.

“…Ah…”

Roziel closed his mouth. Starting from the ears, his face suddenly turned red as if it were burned.

“It’s okay. You can make a mistake.”

I couldn’t believe he got food around his mouth when he was a nobleman. I guess he was embarrassed.

“Look, I’m messy too.” Chocolate powder was on my clothes. I grinned as I showed it. But he still didn’t relax his expression. 

On the contrary, he stuttered as if he was really embarrassed.

“I, I…”

“Hm?”

“I…!”

Roziel managed to talk, still with a red face. “…Really! Really! I’m not a kid.”

Oh, was that it?

“….I know.”

I felt like I was going to burst into laughter.