"Eh... hey!? Please raise your head."
Though you say so in a hurry, Yuki doesn't try to raise her head.
Rather, it lowers even deeper.
"I'm talking about putting Shroud and his people at risk.And yet, it's impossible not to even lower your head. "
"... Yuki Sensei..."
"This is the only thing I can do right now, and I'm very tired... of course, I'll prepare a reward for this request.Let's get as much of what Shroud wants. "
At that point, Yuki raised her face.
Now I'm going to look straight at you.
Eyes meet eyes.
I don't know... I remember a strange feeling.
I just met him, and he's the First Prince.
Though it may be disrespectful to think of such things, I felt close like a friend for many years.
"Can you help me...!!!"
"I beg of you!"
Gray also lined up next to Yuki and lowered his head.
"Er...."
View Canade and Tina.
The two of them immediately noticed my gaze, figured out what it meant, and thought.
"Hmm, do I agree?It may be dangerous, but it's always Rain's business to be reckless. "
Ugh
"It's our role to support that.And either way, you can't just leave me alone until you know that. "
"No, but I think we all need to talk about it."
"Oh, I'll keep it neat."
Return your gaze to Yuki.
"Basically, I want to go in the direction of underwriting."
"Really!?"
"I just don't want to make a decision on my own, so please give me time to discuss it with everyone."
"Yes, of course."
Thank you for your positive judgment.
Yuki and Gray smiled somewhat relieved.
I suppose you thought the content might be rejected.
"Um... isn't everybody home right now?Where are you going? "
"Hmm. Do you want to go shopping with Sola, Luna and Refa?Nina and Nokia take a walk. "
"Finia also went for a walk in Sakura.Tania and England are a mystery... but I thought I'd be back by dinner. "
"In that case, it might take a while...."
Tania, if you look for it, you might find it.....
I have no idea what England is doing.
When I realized it, I disappeared.....
Sometimes they come back soon.
What were you doing?Even if I ask you, you won't answer me just by smiling deeply.
I don't think I can interfere with my private life, so I won't pursue it deeply....
Mmm, it's a mystery.
Well then, why don't you try some yakishi rice?
Um, is that okay?
"Of course... of course!"
Tina, I know you're nervous, but there's something wrong with the respect.
You sound like some kind of suspicious merchant.
"Oh, he's so happy. The maid's lady seems to be good at cooking, so can I expect it?"
"Let's go. Expectations, super expectations, yeah."
"Gray, I can't believe I asked you to do such a rude thing...."
"No, this is fine.We always buy a lot of ingredients because we have a lot of people, so even if we add one or two people, it's no problem, and it's better not to be able to entertain just by making them wait. "
"Er...."
"Whatever I say, Tina's food is delicious.There's another child who can cook..... "
"... some kids make weapons of mass destruction."
Tina says with a distant eye.
Don't remind me of that.
If you don't mind, I'd love to.
"... I see. Now, sweeten your words."
Yuki smiled and added, "I'm looking forward to it."
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This is the rooftop.
It seems that Yuki was interested in our house until dinner was served, so I decided to show her around.
Gray seems to be guarding, looking around the house.
"Wow... this is a beautiful place.It's very calm and the view is nice. "
"Isn't that right? It's our pride."
I'm glad to be praised for my home with everyone.
You smile naturally.
"I just remodeled it recently, but I think it looks very good... and I'm so glad you said it would be good for Yuki."
"Er...."
Then, Yuki's complexion changes.
I don't feel sick or anything like that....
Looks like you're worried about me, flickering and gazing.
"What's the matter?"
"That's true....."
What do you mean?
"It's a bit abrupt, but I don't think I'm for the royal family."
"It's really sudden...."
"The king is so dignified, but I don't like that kind of thing... and I want to make it easier.Well, it's difficult in my position, so it's pretty neat. "
"Well... whatever you say, there's something I know quite well."
I'm also said to be a Horizon hero.
Sometimes I want you to look at it more normally because it's not that big.
"So I won't say anytime or anywhere, but if it wasn't in public, would you be more comfortable... treating me as if I were Shroud's companion?"
"Hmm? No, but that's...."
"I'm so glad you did. And...."
Yuki gently extended her hand.
His face is shaking with anxiety, expectations, and conflicting emotions.
"Would you please be friends with me?"
"To a friend....?"
"Yes, perhaps Shroud and I can be good friends.It's just a hunch... but my hunch is just another hunch. "
Is Yuki such a person?
If you think of it as a person who is friendly, there is a friendly place and a gentle smile.
I may be attracted to such a personality.
Naturally, I wanted to know more about this person.
"One condition."
"Conditions? What kind of..."
"... about me, Rain.That's what my friends would call it, right? Nah, Yuki. "
"Ah...."
Yuki... no.
Yuki smiles.
Right, Rain.
Nice to meet you, Yuki.
We shook hands firmly.