svetikya Chapter 459 The two who swapped identities, are they really getting fired up?!
Chapter 459 The two who swapped identities, are they really getting fired up?!
The morning sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the ornate curtains. Princess Rusabella looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar outfit placed beside the bed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Those were Xiaoguang's usual pink dress and black vest, along with his signature white hat.
"Is this really okay..." she muttered to herself, picking up the clothes and pressing them against her body, trying them on in front of the mirror.
The anticipation and nervousness of participating in the glamour contest were intertwined in her heart, making her heart race.
Meanwhile, in another room of the castle, Xiao Guang was looking at the elaborate dress in front of him with a troubled expression, his brows furrowed.
The gorgeous dress made her feel somewhat out of place.
"Do I really have to wear this all day?" Xiaoguang sighed.
But since I made the promise, I have to see it through no matter what.
......
After changing their clothes, the two met in the hallway and couldn't help but laugh when they saw each other.
Princess Rusabella looked youthful and energetic in Hikari's clothes, while Hikari, also dressed in a formal gown, appeared dignified and noble, though she seemed a little reserved due to her unfamiliarity with the outfit.
“It suits you perfectly,” Lusabbia said sincerely. “It’s like it was made just for you.”
Xiao Guang awkwardly tugged at his tight collar and forced a smile, saying, "Even though I know you're praising me, I still feel very uncomfortable."
As Xiao Guang spoke, he twisted his arm, feeling that being restrained was indeed not very comfortable.
She took a deep breath, trying to relax: "Speaking of which, what do I need to be careful about? Are there any special etiquette rules for a princess?"
Princess Lusabbia smiled gently: "Don't worry, Frigg will help you with everything. All you need to do in the castle today is keep smiling."
"Really? That's good." Xiao Guang breathed a sigh of relief, but a faint unease still lingered in her heart.
Xiao Gang and Xiao Zhi soon arrived in the corridor and were stunned when they saw the two of them dressed.
"Wow, this is really..." Xiao Gang crossed his arms, looking thoughtful, with a subtle expression on his face.
Xiao Zhi simply nodded: "You really do look different after changing your clothes."
"So?" Xiao Guang seemed to want Xiao Zhi to judge her, so she lifted her skirt and twirled around.
"Does it look better?"
"Hmm...it seems like there's something...hmm, it's nothing, don't worry about it—"
Xiao Guang: "???"
Although Xiaozhi admitted that it looked pretty good, he didn't know why, but there was still a slightly strange feeling about it.
Ash was afraid that if he said it, Dawn would take it too seriously, so he kept it to himself. Judging from Brock's thoughtful expression, he probably thought the same thing.
“Let’s set off now,” Ash said to Rusabella. “The registration period for the Contests is about to begin, so we need to hurry.”
Rusabella nodded obediently and followed excitedly behind Ash. Before leaving, she turned to Dawn and said, "Thank you, little... cough, Princess Rusabella, I'll leave today in your care."
"It's alright, go participate in the competition," Xiao Guang sighed. "Good luck!"
Ash, Brock, and Princess Lusabella, who was disguised as Dawn, walked towards the gate together.
Xiao Guang stood by the high castle window, watching their receding figures, and couldn't help but feel a strange sense of loneliness.
The sunlight shone on them, casting long silhouettes of the three of them on the ground.
Looking at that familiar group, but at this moment "Xiao Guang" was not really herself, a subtle feeling welled up in her heart.
Perhaps one day in the future, after the league tournament ends, a similar scene will unfold.
Everyone went their separate ways, leaving her all alone...
Just as Xiaoguang was lost in her thoughts, a voice interrupted her: "'Your Highness,' we should go to the practice room."
Xiao Guang turned her head and saw Frigg standing behind her, looking at her with a smile.
"Huh? Practice room? What practice room?" Xiao Guang didn't react for a moment.
Frigg gently took her hand: "Piano practice, Your Highness. There's an hour-long piano lesson this morning, followed immediately by the painting teacher's class. We don't have time to waste."
"Piano? Painting? No, this must be—" Just as Xiaoguang opened her mouth to say something, Frigg quickly covered her mouth.
"Shh—be careful what you say, Your Highness," Frigg whispered, a knowing look in her eyes. "Don't get caught. Don't worry, I'll get you through this."
A sense of unease welled up inside Xiao Guang, and he watched in despair as Frigg led him deeper into the castle.
What kind of day will today be...?
......
Just as Hikaru was struggling with the piano, on the other side...
Ash and his friends have arrived at the venue for the Katagoychi Contest.
The sun was shining brightly, and a large crowd had already gathered outside the venue to participate in or watch the competition, creating a festive atmosphere.
Princess Lusabella tried her best to imitate Hikaru's usual mannerisms, walking ahead with a lively and confident air, her eyes constantly looking around, as if trying to imprint everything deeply into her mind.
"Let's go register first," Xiao Zhi suggested. "While there aren't too many people yet, we can wait inside without worry after registering."
“Okay!” Princess Rusabbia nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
After registering at the Grand Contest, they were about to turn and leave when suddenly a familiar voice came from behind Ash and the others.
"Huh? It's you, little girl... little... little Guang?!"
The three turned around and saw Sweet Musashi Rena, still dressed in an exaggerated style, standing there.
Surrounding her in the center were two figures, one tall and one short.
Family and friends?
Lusabbia thought to herself.
Then, Sweet Musashi Rena, who arrived later, began to feel confused and irritable, clearly not expecting to meet 'Hikari' here.
Seeing this, Kojiro quickly nudged Musashi's elbow, and Musashi immediately realized his current identity and quickly composed himself.
"Oh... Oh ho ho~ Miss Hikari," Musashi forced a fake smile and asked stiffly, "I really didn't expect to meet you here. You already have 5 ribbon medals, why are you still participating in such a small grand contest?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Rusabbia straightened her back without flinching and replied with a smile, neither humble nor arrogant:
"It's nothing, I just wanted to try some new ideas. Competitions, big or small, are always a good opportunity to improve, aren't they?"
Sweet Musashi Rina was taken aback.
Indeed, many contestants who have already received five ribbon medals have gathered at today's venue.
Everyone's goal was actually to practice before the upcoming big celebration.
Listening to Rusapia's answer, Ash and Brock nodded in approval. Rusapia's performance was much better than they had expected.
Aside from not being the kind of person Hikaru would answer, it's practically perfect.
Musashi frowned. She had thought she could easily win the championship this time, but she hadn't expected to run into such a tough opponent again.
Most of the dark horses who usually win big celebrations don't participate in this glamorous competition, so this competition should be a good opportunity for her to shine.
But then I thought about it again, and I've already earned five ribbon medals, so I don't have anything to be afraid of.
"Hmph," Musashi puffed out his chest, declaring confidently, "I look forward to seeing you on the battle stage. I'll make you taste defeat then! And avenge the previous tournament—!"
This kind of provocation might be commonplace for the real Hikari, but for Princess Rusabella, who had never experienced anything like this before, it was a completely new experience—being challenged by formidable rivals who shared the same dream before the competition! She had only ever seen this kind of scenario in TV dramas and books!
It's on fire!
Lusabbia felt her blood starting to boil, a feeling of excitement she had never experienced before washing over her.
"I also look forward to our duel!" Rusabbia's eyes gleamed with fighting spirit. "But I will definitely be the winner!"
"Hmph! Just you wait and see!"
Sweet Musashi Rina, accompanied by two members of her family and friends, left quickly after registering.
Ash and Brock exchanged another glance.
Hmm, this tastes right now.
It's Xiaoguang, that's right.
Such a thrilling scene unfolded right there in the Grand Contest venue.
At this moment, Xiao Guang was also in the castle's practice room, facing a huge grand piano, his fingers hovering over the keys, unsure of where to begin, but he always maintained a smile on his face.
Xiao Zhi~~~
Help!
I'm not going to be a princess anymore!
......
2800 words, a long chapter!
(Thinking about it now, I'm basically writing 6 to 8 words a day. I never thought I'd become such a prolific writer. Writing novels is definitely more fun than working. Luckily, they didn't let me be a homeroom teacher anymore, or I'd lose both my money and my life!)
(Speaking of which, after studying one of Li Sao's poems for a week, only 5 out of 55 students in the class could recite it all. It drove me crazy. I'm definitely not suited to be a teacher; my blood pressure is too high. (′-i_-｀))