... for a month I started to feel a little bit of Jill's unspeakable creepiness. Since then, Jill has treated me as usual, and I haven't seen a single weird bare gesture. Gentle, serene, and sincerely serving.

That must have been my mistake. If I don't think so, I won't be able to stay calm either. I'm sure it is, a mistake. Jill just loves being younger.

"Jill."

Sometimes, I wonder if I'll touch Jill. Can I hold you as usual, or am I allowed to beg you to stroke your head?

Pull over to the side and you'll be greeted with a fluffy and uncomfortable grin. On that smile, which was no different from the old days, I untied a slight stretch of my body and lined up next to it.

I smile the same as I used to, but only the height difference has changed if I try to line it up. I remember the illusion that Jill had gotten bigger even though the difference should have shrunk from a young age.

The palms that stroke me, the voices that call me names, changed.

"Dear Liz, what's wrong?

"... especially, I didn't have any errands"

"Really?"

Jill has no particular recourse and a gentle expression.

"... how can Jill stay by my side"

I'll say what I think.

Why, will Jill stay by my side? You don't hate me when I say everything I can, you spoil me, you protect me. Sure, I told you to serve me then, but I didn't expect you to serve me faithfully to this point.

Normally, don't you hate swearing allegiance to a girl as young as eight? Jill is a nobleman, and you're not used to serving someone. No, the Savannah family said that Cecil serves your home, and... but I don't really get along with you (Adelchan) and Cecil (Steinbert). I don't think you want to serve me.

"... because I want to be on your side, so are you not convinced?

"I want to know why"

"Right... because I was saved by Master Liz, is it?"

Jill returns the most likely answer.

... Well, I guess that's the best reason. Without blaming the assassination attempt, he further suppressed his mouth sealing hand. In a way, it must have saved your life.

... something, it seems like a duty, so I thought you'd stay on my side, just a little bit... depressed or something. Though I think it's my fault.

Then if I return the favor, will Jill be gone?

"Dear Liz, I'll tell you something first, because that's the first reason. Not right now."

You noticed I was a little shy, and I smile gently and bitterly and stroke my hair. Jill combs my hair as I stroke it and unravels it sarcastically.

... I feel like this is the way to get in the mood in Jill. I do like this the most, though.

"While I was serving, I wanted to be by your side on my own. I want to serve you, Master Liz, without obligation."

"... why?

"Why, no matter what you say...... if you dare, is it because Master Liz is attractive?

"Shall I ask my mother to treat my eyes?

"Shall I rephrase it then? Because Master Liz is very dangerous."

I was unequivocally assured that I had stuffed my words.

Why is it so dangerous to change the charm? No, it's more dangerous than the flattery of charm, but it's right, and it seems true.

"Master Liz is unconscious, so it's dangerous. I want to protect you."

"... is that dangerous?"

"Yep. Kidnapped, dying, dueling blindfolded by a pervert, rubbing with the Steinbert family's son, who is once again unfamiliar, once again full of injuries."

"Sorry!"

It hurts so bad when you say that. I can't deny it, I sure only did something dangerous. So, but the kidnapping wasn't my fault, and the duel is a success, and Cecil, you didn't know about the family in the first place, and I invited the sorcery outburst.

Ugh, Jill looked up at Jill as she roared small and dropped her shoulder, and Jill laughed with pleasure as she shrugged. It doesn't seem to make you angry or angry, but that look is complicated by the look on your face.

"Well, it's dangerous, so it's not the exact reason. I'm planning on doing that."

"Jill did?

"Yes, I am much more self-absorbed than Liz would have imagined."

... I think Jill is underestimating himself. Jill is sweet, and my husband thinks...... I doubt I'm a good husband though. But if Jill says he's quitting as a squire, he's going to be too shocked to cry, or he's going to cry for sure.

"Horn to horn, I want to be on Master Liz's side of my own accord, and I want to protect him. Shouldn't that be it?

"... don't quit, will you?

"I don't know why you came up with the idea of quitting, but I'm on your side the whole time."

"... even if I get married?

So I lowered my eyebrows to Jill, who wouldn't give me an instant answer, and Jill hurriedly stroked her head okay.

He seemed subtly dissatisfied with being treated like a child, but now I wonder if that's okay. Conversely, Jill would freak me out more if she treated me like a woman, and... confused. So now I'm better a child, a child who can touch Jill without any hesitation and sweeten.

"... even if we get married, I'm on your side."

Jill spins his words slowly, to me as he makes me like his hands. Just a little bit, like my eyebrows were dropping, I felt.

It was the usual smile when I blinked, so I thought it was my fault... somehow, it seemed like Jill was grinning sadly.

"As long as you want, forever"

Jill shoved a gentle smile at me, and when she did, she combed her hair to forgive her.