The next day. I received the answer in the classroom and sighed small when I saw the results. First place as usual. I just don't have anyone to please me with, and I just miss you a little bit.
"Take only the exam and leave only the results...... How can I win...?
I can hear the prince whining. Looking back, the prince looked difficult to arm and stared at the answer. Lilia says to the Prince, smiling bitterly inside.
"I'm not going to lose while I'm in school."
The prince looked up as surprised and smiled happily only for a moment. But he immediately hid it and said it with a flashy look.
"Let them win. Next time, be sure."
"I hope so"
Say so, tell him to excuse me and leave the classroom behind. The teacher said something. I did, but I'm not going to deal with him in particular either. I can't help but have an answer match class or something.
There should be no more complaints than a full score.
Lilia hurried to her room, aware that nature and footsteps would become lighter.
Easy lunch in your own room and wait for Tina. Alisa and Cynthia are also waiting on Lilia's side to be able to move at any time. From time to time the sound of Lilia moving the cup just sounds so small, it's a very quiet time.
Without waiting long after lunch time, the door was knocked. Soon Alisa heads to the door and invites visitors in. Tina, a nervous face somewhere, broke her face as soon as she saw Lilia.
"You look good, Tina"
"Yeah......! I'm glad Lilia looks good, too."
Alisa guides me and Tina sits opposite Lilia. Alisa immediately prepared and handed out tea for a number of people, and Cynthia placed a plate with a serving of confectionery in the center of the table.
After waiting for Alisa and Cynthia to take their seats, Lilia opened her mouth.
"Thanks for coming, Tina"
"Welcome, thank you for calling"
Tina laughed happily and Lilia missed her gaze without being able to look directly at that smile. I thought there would be about one of my dislikes because I've been pushing it back before, but I don't have that bare gesture at all. They were purely worried about Lilia. Really, I'm just a friend of Lilia's.
"There's something I need you to hear. Of course, without further ado."
When Lilia said that with a serious look, the three of them corrected their posture. I'm gonna stare at this one. Taking those three glances firmly, Lilia said.
"I'll just talk to you. About my best friend. Sakura."
Lilia talks as she moisturizes her throat with tea. Everything that concerns her, including when I first heard Sakura's voice three years ago. Lightly, objectively, sometimes weaving personal feelings. By the time I finished telling them everything, the red light was plugged in through the window.
"Master Lilia has changed all of a sudden since a year ago, but you had that history"
To Alisa's words, Lilia glances only slightly surprised. To be honest, I didn't think you'd believe me first. At least, I wouldn't believe it myself. But all three of them had no gaze at Lilia as a fool, staring carelessly at this one.
"I believe. You can't doubt Master Lilia."
Lilia smiles bitterly at Cynthia's words. I also feel a little more trustworthy, but not bad.
"Without that kid, I wouldn't have been friends with Lilia, would I? I have to thank you. Hopefully, I'd say it in person..."
Surely if it weren't for Sakura, I wouldn't have thought of being friends with Tina. As Lilia nodded, Tina looked anxiously at this one.
"Hey, Lilia. Um, I really didn't like it, you know, you think? He became friends with me."
Upon that inquiry, Lilia was frightened and saw Tina half-eyed.
"Whatever it was then, I'm not thinking about it now. Otherwise, I'm not calling you here right now. Because I'm even glad you're my friend."
"Really? Good"
Tina sighed in relief. It wouldn't even be so disturbing. I think so, but I don't feel bad.
"To be honest, I've been relying on Sakura. So there's a lot of anxiety. Alisa. Cynthia. Will you back me up? If you ever think it's a mistake, will you stop it?
"Yes, I'll take care of it"
Lilia relieves herself with all due respect. It would be very comforting if these two could work together.
"Lilia. What about me?
"I want Tina to talk to me. Because Alisa and Cynthia will never be on a reciprocal footing. Can you please?"
"Yeah. Say anything. It might be hard to give advice or something."
I just don't expect that much. I just want you, as one to know Lilia, to be consulted. I guess Tina knows that too, the look on her face seemed somewhere happy.
Whether to talk about Sakura or not. It's something I've been worried about. I didn't know if you could believe me, and I thought you might despise me. But this is how you can get me to believe, and you tell me you'll support me. That's very, very pleasant and comforting.
"What will Lilia do now?
To Tina's question, Lilia thinks a little and answers.
"I will devote myself to this country as a magician. She said that Sakura would disappear, but I don't know the truth. I'll do what I can so I can see her with my chest up so she won't be ashamed when she comes back"
Whatever triggered it, Sakura helped Lilia. He broke his heart for Lilia, and without taking Lilia's body, he also gave way to Lilia beyond. That's why let's live without embarrassment so that I won't be laughed at by her. That's the conclusion I've drawn in the past month.
To Lilia's proclamation, the three gladly loosened their cheeks. Apparently, he was really, really worried about me. It can be painful, but it can be delightful. It's just a little complicated.
"Lilia. Really, talk to me about anything. I may not be as reliable as Sakura, but we can think together."
To Tina's words, Lilia nodded and smiled.
"Yeah. Nice to meet you."
These three relationships are the same as Sakura gave me. Let's take care of this connection and live beyond what Lilia shouldn't have.
- Sakura. Watch. Because with everyone, we'll live properly.
I thought of a sarcastic smile in my heart and vowed quietly.