episode_0032

For a moment, I was happy that I had awakened the Auror.

When I came to my senses, I realized that I was getting ready to go out.

Melina, who had been smoothing my hair for a while, said.

“Do you like it?”

“Yes, it’s good.”

The me in the mirror definitely looked better than before I decorated it.

I was impressed by Melina’s skills that were getting better and better.

‘Luna must like it.’

I flipped my bangs to reveal my forehead, but I was worried that Luna might not like this.

However, there was nothing I could do.

If you don’t try your hand at it, you’ll get bad results, so it was best to just trust Melina’s choice and leave it to her.

Still, there wasn’t much to worry about.

Because the person who knows a woman’s heart best is the same woman.

Melina’s choice would not have been wrong.

Still, I couldn’t help feeling anxious, so I stood up, fiddling with the ends of my hair.

And when I left the room, Luna came out of the room at the same time.

By chance, our eyes met and we were standing in front of the door, looking at each other.

‘Why is it so pretty?’

The braids my mother gave me were pretty, but lightly wavy hair like now also looked good.

How new are you trying to show?

Every time a moment like this comes, my heart cannot calm down at all.

Soon Anne stuck her head out from behind Luna.

After making eye contact with her, I belatedly came to my senses and shyly avoided eye contact.

It was because I was embarrassed by the fact that I was staring at Luna.

But now, every minute and every second was a waste.

Even the moment when I look away from Luna like this.

So I looked at Luna again.

My heart still beats at the sight of that beautiful sight.

A slight tremor was felt as the words came out of my mouth.

“Then, shall we go…? ?”

Nod-.

Luna nods.

Eventually, we stood side by side and took steps together.

It was the day I met you and went on our first date.

* * * * *

Slowly-.

A slight vibration was felt and the carriage took off.

As the mansion visible outside the window got further and further away, the excitement in my heart grew accordingly.

Albert pretended to look out the window and looked at Luna across from him out of the corner of his eye.

As always, she was sitting there with a dull expression on her face.

There were times when I looked out the window, but most of the time I was staring straight ahead blankly.

Albert sighed inwardly at that sight.

He couldn’t help but smile because he was excited about the fact that it was their first date, but she didn’t seem to care because it wasn’t enough.

Doesn’t this make it seem like I’m excited alone?

For some reason, that fact struck me as bitter.

It was then.

Two gazes that were never meant to meet intersected.

Luna was looking at Albert.

Albert was startled and fixed his eyes outside the window.

If you were caught peeking, it might be considered unpleasant.

However, Luna, who had no way of knowing Albert’s thoughts, could not understand why he was acting like this.

And that happened at the moment when something I wanted to say came to mind.

‘I want to say thank you… .’

When Albert was practicing swordsmanship, pieces of a broken sword flew out.

And it was none other than him who protected him from it.

At the time, I was so busy trying to figure out the situation that I forgot about it, but it was the right thing to do and be thankful.

That was why I made eye contact with Albert.

I wanted to say thank you, even if it was belated.

But isn’t it because he avoids my gaze before I can even show him what to do?

There wasn’t even a glance outside the window.

It was just frustrating for Luna, who couldn’t speak.

Writing down and bowing his head were all possible only when his gaze was focused on him.

In the end, Luna stretched out her hand towards Albert.

No matter how hard it is, if you do this, you will have no choice but to see it.

However, the hand never reached.

The hand that moved forward hesitantly returned to its original position just before it reached Albert.

The clenched fists are placed somewhat on the knees.

‘Why do I feel this uncomfortable sensation?’

Luna felt doubtful about herself.

It wasn’t that difficult.

All you have to do is tap him lightly, call him, and say thank you.

How can such a simple action be so difficult?

It was full of things I really didn’t know.

Actions that I didn’t even think about suddenly pop out.

There is also hesitation in taking actions that are extremely simple.

Even your own mind.

I didn’t know anything about it.

If anyone knows what this feeling is, please let me know.

Luna thought so and stretched out her hand toward Albert again.

I couldn’t use my own feelings as an excuse not to do what I had to do.

And for some reason, I wanted to make him turn around just a little bit.

Luna’s hand was about to touch Albert.

Albert, who had been looking out the window the whole time, shifted his gaze to Luna.

“Luna, about the territory… .”

Albert, who was excited, soon became speechless.

This was because an incomprehensible situation was unfolding before my eyes.

Isn’t Luna blinking with her hand outstretched?

The hand was even pointed towards him.

“Did you have something to say?”

Nod-.

Luna quickly withdrew her hand and nodded vigorously.

The speed of nodding was faster than ever, so I even felt a little embarrassed.

Is there something I so desperately wanted to say?

‘You’re stupid.’

The fact that Luna was left alone rather than making her happy seemed truly pitiful.

At the same time, I was willing.

The corners of his mouth twitched, happy that Luna was looking forward to conversation.

Luna held a pen.

And I wrote in the air.

[It’s late, but thank you for saving me.]

“Do you mean me to save you?”

[Yes, he prevented sword fragments from flying during sword training.]

“Should I say that it is self-employed? This is something I did, so I should apologize. Sorry for surprising you.”

[I said thank you, but why did you return it as an apology?]

“Isn’t this something that deserves gratitude?”

[Then it’s not something worth apologizing for.]

“It’s something worth apologizing for.”

[Then it is something to be thankful for.]

A carriage rattling along.

Albert sits across from us and speaks with a smile.

A normal conversation going back and forth.

Luna thought that all of these moments were truly special.

Because I lived a life that was far from ordinary, the ordinary felt special.

But, apart from that, it was scandalous.

If you said thank you, it would be reasonable to accept it in moderation.

It’s enough to refuse out of courtesy once.

How can you not say a single word?

However, it wasn’t that I didn’t like it.

Should I rather say that I don’t want to lose?

It seemed like I was becoming more and more like him.

“My life was in danger, so how can that not be something worth apologizing for?”

[As a result, it wasn’t dangerous. Because you saved me. There wasn’t a single scar left on my body.]

“Isn’t the process as important as the result?”

[If it’s a process, I’m not worried at all… .]

procedure.

Suddenly Luna remembered the process Albert had mentioned.

Albert runs with the sole intention of saving himself.

Albert smiles as if to reassure you.

I didn’t feel anxious in any of the scenes.

Rather, I should say it’s strange.

I had a constant tingling sensation in a corner of my chest.

Feeling unfamiliar, Luna ended up erasing what she had written and writing a new sentence.

[Anyway, thank you. I will not accept an apology.]

“Huh, what kind of contradiction is that? Then I apologize too. No thanks will be accepted.”

Albert and Luna glared at each other.

In the bittersweet silence, only the rattling sound resonates.

Like that for a while.

Fuha-.

It was Albert who broke the silence.

Her stubbornness was so cute that I burst out laughing without realizing it.

[Why are you smiling?]

“I just did it because I enjoyed this situation so much. I’m sorry if you felt bad.”

[I thought you said you wouldn’t accept an apology.]

“Was that still valid?”

[It’s a joke.]

Luna said that and looked out the window.

Albert looked at her with a smile on his face.

This moment will be special and cherished for both of us.

* * * * *

The running carriage slowed down and then came to a complete stop.

When the carriage door opened, a rush of humid air rushed in.

The place we arrived was where hot spring development was in full swing.

Not only did I want to introduce it to Luna, but I also wanted to see the progress with my own eyes.

I got off the carriage first and was escorting Luna while holding her hand.

“Boss?”

I ended up hearing the voice I most wanted to hear.