The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

Rent the bathroom as usual and have Gilbert dry his hair. I think it's luxurious to use magic only to dry Sofia's hair, but Gilbert didn't seem to care.

"─ ─ Thank you very much."

After realizing how I felt, Sofia tended to fall ashamed to just talk, but she raised her face desperately. Don't miss any of Gilbert's slight facial changes. And look a little bit forward.

"─ ─ What happened today?

Somewhere warm, yet inorganic, the voice unravels Sofia's heart. Gilbert pulled his hand and sat side by side on the couch. Sofia still doesn't have the courage to take it back.

"It was my day off, so I spent it with Carina."

I see.

Rest assured that Gilbert beats his gavel as usual. But today was a good day for Sofia. Now that Carina has pushed her back, she has to tell her where she wants to go.

"So, um..."

Gilbert looks at it interestingly once it's cut out. Reflecting on her courage, Sofia looked back at Gilbert's indigo eyes. Carina's voice was overwhelming her head.

"I've been thinking about where I want to go...."

Gilbert watched with surprise. Sofia feels her cheeks getting hot. I still don't think I'm good at speaking my mind, and I feel like I'm going to lean again.

"- Where is it?

The moment Gilbert smiled sweetly. Sofia can't help but notice the look on her face. It seems like it will soon convey the feeling that it has just sprouted that it cannot be repaired. I found my voice trembling like a cramp in the back of my throat.

"Ah... yes. Um ─ ─"

Sofia takes out the note she brought and speaks the name she was taught. Gilbert nodded several times whether he knew the place or not.

"─ ─ Okay. Can we do it next week?

"Eh...?

Sofia was surprised at the quicker response than she had expected. Gilbert is smiling away and returning to his usual faceless expression.

"The next holiday will be in six days. I don't have to rest that day either."

"Thank you....!

Hans must have known, Gilbert knows Sofia's holidays as well as he does. Sofia unexpectedly sparkled her eyes and looked up at Gilbert. I'm glad you cared. I looked forward to going shopping again.

"─ ─ Good. You're happy."

Gilbert murmured. Sofia leans her neck thinking she heard it wrong because it was a small voice.

"Master Gilbert?

Gilbert's gaze was distracted. After a short tour, he is shaken by a stacked hand that wields away his doubts. Sofia shook her shoulders small.

"I wouldn't have been to the city much. I thought you were worried."

"That's...."

I was certainly anxious. I'm not used to crowded places, and I'm still afraid to go outside the Marquis. Unexpectedly, I saw Gilbert's big hand. It is gently stacked around Sofia's hand.

"Carina taught me a lot... and... ─ ─ I'm with Miss Gilbert, so I think it's okay."

Raise your face with courage and look at Gilbert's face from the front. Gilbert opened his eyes slightly, but soon returned to his soft expression. Gilbert gently stroked Sofia's head with the unconnected hand.

"Sofia, I thank you."

The calm voice echoes in the room alone, spoiling Sofia.

"You forgive me for touching. You may not be very good at it, but you talk very hard."

Gilbert's blue eyes narrowed gently. Sofia is desperate to follow the move and keeps an eye on it.

─ ─ Thank you.

In a moment, there was tears flowing from Sofia's eyes. The big hole in my heart seemed to fill with warm stuff. Happiness softens Sofia's expression. Fluffing up my mouth gave me the most natural smile I've ever had. Gilbert is looking straight at Sofia. The corner of his mouth rose with joy.

"Master Gilbert, um..."

You'd better laugh.

Sneezing and stroking, Sofia cut off her words and chopped her neck. Gilbert's expression on his head is still a gentle smile.

"─ ─ Thank you."

Sofia felt her cheeks turning red, but she managed to put it in her mouth.