"Sir... welcome home"

When I left Laurier to my mother and then went into Sasha's room, my beloved wife, who seemed in better shape than usual, welcomed me with a smile.

Yeah, this is it, this is it. I wanted to see this smile...!

I was bored with that smile from the inside, and my expression was only kind, and I approached Sasha with a gentleman, Mr. Callis.

"I'm home, Sasha. Are you feeling all right?

"Yes, I'm relatively calm today."

"Well... that's good."

Even so, I will observe Sasha for a moment. My beloved daughter-in-law always endures, so everyday observation is more important than anything else. Staring at Sasha still like that, Sasha said a little embarrassed by that gaze.

"Oh, uh... sir. When you can stare so much, the..."

"Mm-hmm. Oh, I'm sorry. I want to see my pretty daughter-in-law face."

"Or cute..."

Sasha smiling lightly... yabe. I'm too cute!? My daughter-in-law who reacts so cutely that the prick that was stabbing me in the heart is purified... yeah, I realize again that this is what I wanted to protect.

It was Sasha that lit up like that... but, uh, I said it like I noticed something after looking at this one.

"Um, sir... what is it?

"Yeah? Something?

"Oh, um... sorry if it's my mistake. But I kind of looked a little more tired than usual with your husband's expression, so..."

I was surprised by the words. I should have kept the usual look on Mr. Callis's face perfectly, but I didn't know you could speak of inner fatigue.

"Do I look that way?

"Yeah... you know, maybe you did something you couldn't do for me or Laurier again?

"I can't... I haven't done anything I can't do for both of you."

Nevertheless, I told Sasha about what happened today because I was seen to be tired. Well, of course, I didn't say anything about being targeted or about being a maiden gay.

Sasha shook my hand and caressed me gently.

"Sir... I love your husband who works so hard for me and Laurier. But don't push it. If I thought about my husband being gone, I... I..."

Sasha with a sad look on her face. I cursed my stupidity when I saw that expression. I chose to act because I didn't want Sasha and Laurier to look like this. Yet it can't be forgiven to have Sasha look like this for mentioning the thought of shredding herself in connection with the maiden game.

I slowly hugged Sasha so she wouldn't suffer.

"It's okay... because I'm on Sasha's side the whole time"

"... is it true?

"Yeah. True."

"Will my husband stay by my side until I... die?

"Instead, I'm not going to let Sasha go, so be prepared."

"Sir..."

Sasha hugging me a lot. The body was trembling a little, and I took a strong vow to protect them again, holding them gently.