"Chris... Miss Tierne, before I go say hello to the Duke, I wonder if I could just have a moment"

"Yes.... Shirley, can you get me some tea?

Sneaking a cup of tea that helps relieve tension, I invite Master Leo to a small table set at the entrance.

Set by a window with a courtyard by the entrance, this is the perfect place to talk to visitors without distraction.

"Somehow, Master Leo, you're nervous"

Your father was so strong that Leo turned into a cuckoo, and he spoke to Mr. Leo with a little anxiety, and he said, "You know what I mean?" Finally, a small grin appeared.

"Chris, we're just talking here."

"Yes."

I shouted at him like I was talking to him, so he rode out to the table and started listening.

I can't help but notice that I tend to inadvertently get vegetables when I'm with Mr. Leo.

"Actually, I'm here to propose."

"YES!!!?

He shouted and hurriedly restrained his mouth with both hands.

What did you just say!?

"No, I thought about it. While I was away for two months, Chris, I was surprised to see how far I could go. As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing to worry about."

As I open and close my mouth with surprise, Mr. Leo tells me what he thinks.

Shit, I can't chase my head off.

"I'd like to stay with you all the time, but I have a lot of work to do, a lot of expeditions."

"Th, That is, yes, but"

Hold on, hold on, I finally got a voice.

"So, Chris is mine, and I thought I'd keep it clear to the surrounding area."

Suddenly, what a thought.

"Chris is still a student, so I just got engaged and came to see the Duke..."

Saying that all at once, Mr. Leo peeks into my face.

"Chris, are you getting engaged to me, don't you?

…… sloppy.

You look a little anxious, if you say so.

"I'm glad..."

That's the only word I can say.

"Good!

The first of the day, a cheerful smile like the sun bursts.

Just looking at Mr. Leo's face wonders as he feels clearer about anxiety and worry.

That's right, if we get engaged, we can promise to stay next to Mr. Leo all the time.

"Uh, refreshing! Now I can ask a grand duke!

Until just now, Mr. Leo hit and changed to a sunny face.

I often drink the tea Shirley prepared for me and moisten my throat, "Sa, let's go!" He offered me his hand.