I Became a Food Developer in Another World

"Sorry, I was trying to hold on, but the princess came, so I couldn't help it."

I made the first move before Aria could snap back.

"Were you just out here to watch me fall? It wasn't just a coincidence that the princess showed up was it?"

"...."

When did she learn telepathy?

I was momentarily taken aback by the sharp deduction that pierced through my innermost thoughts, but I managed to maintain my composure and responded calmly without breaking my expression.

"Do you think I came out here just to watch you fail? You're my precious junior."

"Talking like that makes me even more suspicious."

Despite her words, Aria's expression was softening a bit.

I took that opportunity to remove the seaweed strand stuck on Aria's hair.

"Isn't it cold? First, let's sit down and dry off."