"... even though I have to go on a long ride?
I knew I shouldn't have said it, but I did. Chloe nods, "Yeah."
"If Lili succeeds, maybe you can say something to His Highness Alan, right? And then you might know what His Highness Wilfred is thinking... Something I've never known anything about. Much better than that. I want to know the truth about him. Do you really like me or are you really looking at myself? I can't believe it, so I don't think I can think about walking with it."
"I guess it's true you like Chloe..."
It's also obvious from Prince Wilfred's attitude. But Chloe denied it.
"No, he doesn't look at me. What that guy wants is me being what that guy thinks I am. It just seems that way. 'Cause you're tongue-in-cheek that I'm just a little out of line with that guy's intentions. You can't believe it."
"That's right..."
"In exchange, Lord Victor is lovely. Sometimes I go up to the castle with your father, but when I see you, I ask you to speak to me from the other side. Of course, I know it's because I'm your friend, but I'm glad you're responding by looking at me properly."
Chloe is adorable to dye her cheeks and talk about her own love.
But unfortunately, my brother doesn't think anything of it. Because my brother hasn't changed as much as it's good to say at all. Chloe recommends it, so I'd be happy if my brother would look at Chloe too.
Of course I know it's something you shouldn't decide people's minds on your own, but I want you to forgive me as much as you'd expect.
"Chloe, you really like your brother. If you like it so much, you want to come visit us again? My brother's been at the Mansion lately, and I think we have a good chance of seeing him."
As far as I was concerned, I meant to tell you with kindness. But Chloe shakes her head sideways with the boom.
"Terrible. I wouldn't do that. 'Cause then, it doesn't look like you used Lili for yourself. I'm glad to see Viktor, but I don't want to use my friends for that."
"Yes..."
Listening to Chloe, I thought I would be happy to go.
For example, if you're in the opposite position, if you have a chance to meet someone you like, I'm sure I'll grab it.
- Chloe, that's amazing.
Lightly, I thought she was amazing when she said she didn't need it. But I can tell you that, Chloe, that's why I want to help.
I stared at Chloe and said with a clear face.
"I mean, that's what Chloe says if you don't come and see me? As far as I'm concerned, I'd like my friend to come and see me quite often. I wonder if you are. That's too bad."
"What... we..."
"Besides, I'm not sure I'll ever see your brother. I can't make you an appointment. And yet I'm sad to be told I'm not going."
"What, what..."
Listen to my words, Chloe gets upset. I thought it was another push, and I smiled and forced her to make a choice.
"So? Wouldn't you come to my friend's house to see me?"
"Yes, I'm coming! You've decided to go!
"Oh, thank you. I'll see you later."
"Yeah!... is that it?
What do you mean? And to Chloe, who excels in confusion, I laughed and misled, "Well, that's not good."
That's about all I can do. Now if Chloe could come and have the opportunity to interact with her brother, something might change. But that effort is not what I do, it's what Chloe does.
And Chloe will spare no effort. Whatever the consequences, I wanted to support her.
- Oh, after all, I'm glad you didn't try to use it on your own.
Not long ago, I remembered trying to stick my brother and Chloe on their own for what they wanted, and I was heartfelt.
I want to compliment myself for not making that choice.
When I'm sure my decision was right and I think it was good, Chloe finally gets back on her feet and calls me "Lili" and my name.
I wonder what it is.
In response, Chloe somehow corrected her residence and stared at me.
I wonder what's wrong, and she opens her mouth with a snack.
"You know, Lili has nothing to worry about?
"Huh? Me?
I don't expect you to ask me that, and I'm taken aback.
Chloe nodded with a serious face.
"Yeah. Lili, too, wondered if there was anything. 'Cause I'm sorry that you've been talking to me all this time... and I want to give Lili something back, too"
"I wish you wouldn't mind that"
I didn't get consulted because I wanted something in return.
That's what I said from the bottom of my heart, Chloe wouldn't back out.
"I'm not saying I can't. But if there's anything I can do, I want you to tell me."
……
Just a little bit, my heart shakes.
My troubles.
Speaking of which, there is something very big.
That I can't make a spiritual covenant. I've been hiding that from Chloe for a long time.
The reason is simple. Because I didn't want Chloe to see her weakness.
But wasn't the idea of not wanting to show weakness to your friends a mistake in itself?
Because Chloe, this is how she talked to me about her troubles. I'm only happy with that, I don't even think it's annoying or anything.
It's sadder if you don't talk to me. I'm depressed to see if you're a friend to an extent you can't rely on, or if you don't have that much trust.
What if Chloe was the same?
……
I got pretty lost, but in the end I decided to uncover the troubles I had.
I want to be friends with Chloe. Yes, because I thought so.
"... I, in fact, failed my spiritual contract the other day. It's fair, but I couldn't even call it in. I'm trying to find out what's causing this, but I have no idea what's going on so far, and I'm in a good mood."
Chloe turns her eyes round when she hears the troubles.
"What..."
"I'm sorry. I couldn't tell Chloe. I was embarrassed. That you failed a spiritual covenant that couldn't possibly fail if it was just right. And I didn't want you to know that. That's why I kept my mouth shut."
"Lili......"
Chloe was surprised, but immediately said with her usual adorable grin.
"Oh no! You just told me. Not at all. Never mind. I find it a huge shock that the contract failed. Even I... I don't think I'd want to tell anyone if the same thing happened. I think it's natural that Lili couldn't tell you."
"Chloe."
"Thanks for telling me.... you mean you believe me. Glad..."
Seeing Chloe smiling really happy, I was still relieved to say it was good.
Chloe squeezes her expression and comes staring at my face.
"Hey, you said you didn't know why you failed your spiritual contract."
"? Yeah."
"Well, why don't you ask my covenant spirits? I think it's best to ask the Spirit if you're talking about the Spirit, and it could be a tip for solving something."