episode_0016

Everything in the Duke of Iris Castle was gorgeous.

From the decorations at the entrance to the candlesticks that light up the interior of the mansion.

And it was the same with the garden.

The garden, filled with colorful flowers, seemed to be just like the word splendor.

The intensity of it makes you lose your attention.

It could be said that it is the complete opposite of the Duke of David’s garden, which has a harmonious and gentle atmosphere.

It is impossible to determine which one is more beautiful, but the feeling is definitely different.

Perhaps that was why Luna liked Duke David’s garden.

Because she didn’t like flashy things that much.

‘Still, I think there’s at least one flower I like among these.’

I think it would be a good idea to ask and plant it in our garden as well.

That was the moment I was thinking that.

widely-.

Something soft wrapped around my hand.

The strangely cool feeling in hot weather feels good.

When I turned my head, Luna was standing there staring at me.

Holding my hand with a trembling hand.

hold hands

It is very light physical contact.

Considering the handshake that occurs when people in similar positions exchange brief greetings, it was nothing special.

But that wasn’t what our hands touched.

Because now it’s too late to shake hands.

The greetings were over long ago.

‘why… ?’

That’s why my head was confused.

Because there’s no reason for you to hold my hand right now.

However, I couldn’t organize my thoughts.

Just by doing this with you, all my thinking circuits are broken.

The distance was so close that I thought I could hear breathing.

At that distance, I was making eye contact with you.

I am reflected in your eyes.

Maybe you are reflected in my eyes too.

Excited-.

The sound of my heart pounding was unusually loud.

Are you perhaps feeling the same thing as me?

I have small expectations.

Unfortunately, the moment that seemed like it would last forever was only a moment.

It was because Luna let go of her hand.

She changed direction and started heading somewhere, and I silently followed her.

My empty hands were clenching and repeating for no reason.

It felt like the coolness was still there.

‘By the way, it was because of this.’

I realized it too late.

As soon as I entered the garden, I was so fascinated by it that she held my hand.

Since he couldn’t speak, he probably had to make physical contact somehow.

I felt like a bit of a fool for expecting it to have some special meaning.

Well, actually, the reason is good.

At least I felt special.

Eventually, she and I arrived at a small roofed building in one corner of the garden.

It was open on all sides so that you could have tea time while looking at the garden.

Even so, the sunlight felt warm, so I couldn’t help but feel fortunate.

In addition, I was even more glad to be able to protect Luna’s skin.

Luna naturally sat down in a comfortable spot, and I sat across from her.

As I looked around, I realized that the atmosphere was quite different from the entrance.

Compared to the entrance, the color of the flower was a little softer and closer to subtle.

It felt like it put my mind at ease.

Is this perhaps your favorite space in this vast castle?

Did you invite me to a place like that?

My mind was troubled by useless thoughts.

I felt so excited that it became difficult to look at her.

Soon, a maid came to visit.

“Would you like me to prepare some tea for you?”

In response to the maid’s question, Luna gave me a look.

It was an unspoken question as to what to do.

“Yes, I like it.”

After hearing the answer, Luna nodded to the maid.

Then the maid bowed her head and quickly disappeared.

Silence began to flow between us again.

You were looking at the garden, and I was looking at you.

In a way, it was a first time.

Spending time with you in such a peaceful atmosphere without any worries.

After I came to my senses, I was busy with work, and after that, I became busy with the civil war and ended up being separated from you.

Maybe that’s why.

This time was so precious.

But it couldn’t just stay like this.

I realized it too late after I died, but human time is finite.

Every minute and every second would be a waste to express the things I have not been able to say to you.

I carefully got up from my seat and entered her view of the garden.

“Princess Luna, is there a flower you particularly like among these?”

Nod-.

Luna nodded and her eyes turned somewhere.

I slowly followed his gaze.

“This red flower?”

Luna’s head moves left and right.

“Then you like these pale pink flowers.”

Only then did Luna nod.

Without a notebook and pen, it’s hard to even figure out something as simple as this.

However, there were no particular complaints.

Because our conversations were always like this from the beginning.

‘But how can I remember this?’

It was nice to find out what flowers she liked.

However, you need to know what kind of plant it is before planting it in your home garden.

But let’s cut this plant… .

‘They’ll say no.’

It was painful for Luna to even pull out weeds for garden maintenance.

I couldn’t think of any specific numbers, so I just stared at the flower.

To keep it in my head as much as possible.

* * * * *

Luna looked at Albert in the garden.

He simply gave the answer to the question of what his favorite flower was, but he was staring intently at the flower.

I don’t know what the English sentence is.

I didn’t really wonder why.

However, strangely, the gaze did not fall.

In a way, it is natural.

If there is something different in the same scenery, it will always attract attention.

But somehow it felt a little different.

I don’t know the details.

However, some behaviors that were slightly different from usual emerged.

That was the reason why we suddenly held hands earlier.

I had no intention of doing it, but when I noticed, my body was moving.

‘What on earth is this?’

To begin with, I didn’t really know what emotions were.

In particular, I have never received emotions in a positive direction from anyone.

Because she was born illegitimate, she was not welcomed by anyone, and the only attention she received growing up was constant bullying from her older sister.

‘Maybe if I wait, I’ll find out.’

Luna recalled the evening primrose she received from Albert.

I wondered if the day would come when I, too, would bloom in full bloom, just like the flower language of waiting.

It was a day when sprouts bloomed in the dry land that seemed like nothing could grow.

The buds of the evening primrose that will one day bloom brightly.

“As expected, no matter how much I look at the plants, I don’t know much about them. I think I need to study a little more.”

The person who helped the sprout bloom was right in front of her, but Luna didn’t know it yet.

* * * * *

Time passed faster than expected.

When I was practicing swordsmanship with my father, each second felt like an hour, but now, on the contrary, an hour felt like a second.

Before night came, the sun used its last strength to color the world with its colors.

The softly colored sky is particularly pretty.

Maybe it’s because I’m with you.

But that too is over now.

It’s a pity, but I have to say goodbye to you.

To be more precise, I should say that we plan to meet again next time.

When I heard that I was returning, Duke Iris and Rachel gathered in front of the mansion to see me off.

I bowed my head to Duke Iris.

“Then, let’s go back.”

“Okay, come again next time. Welcome anytime.”

I’ll probably come back soon because I want to see Luna.

Since it was something I didn’t need to say, I turned my attention to Rachel.

“Princess Rachel, see you next time.”

“Yes, please come anytime.”

Rachel’s expression seemed strangely bright, as if she was happy that I was coming back.

Pondering my regret at the thought of not being welcomed, I looked to the side.

“Princess Luna, I had fun today. I’m a little happy because I feel like I’ve created a special memory.”

Luna held the hem of her skirt and slightly bowed her upper body in greeting.

It means that I am very grateful.

“Then, I look forward to seeing you again next time.”

With those last words, I got into the carriage.

Slowly-.

The carriage starts and you move further and further away.

I couldn’t take my eyes off the window, and when she was completely out of sight, I let out a long breath and stretched my body out.

‘hand… .’

We held hands!

I felt like I wanted to scream for no reason.

Although I couldn’t take action because I had the dignity of a noble.

Anyway, it was a special day in many ways.