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

The evening meal was very delicious. It was arranged with the soup that Gilbert had in his meal, but it was spiced and the taste was warm even in winter.

And now Sofia finishes dressing herself in her room and goes to Gilbert's private room, renting a bathroom ─ ─ hesitating to open the door in front of her. I was worried about Gilbert, but I was afraid to ask what he was talking about.

"─ ─ But I can't escape..."

She wants to talk from the front. I knew there was no escape. Not to mention, this is Gilbert's room. Sofia opened the door with all her heart and stepped into the bedroom. Perhaps Gilbert is in the next room. Gilbert, dressed as usual, sat on the sofa when he opened the door behind him with momentum. Slowly turn your gaze.

"Sofia"

There is no way you can defy such an inviting voice. Sofia sat honestly next to Gilbert. Gilbert's left hand touches his hair. The wet hair dried and fell off. As usual, my chest sounds when I think about the technique and humor.

"Dear Gilbert, thank you for waiting."

Sofia prepares herself to see Gilbert. Gilbert's left hand overlapped on the right hand placed on the seat. Finally, the body temperature I touched is pleasant. A little later, Gilbert opened his mouth slightly spicy.

"─ ─ An invitation came to me and you. It's the New Year's Eve at the royal castle."

I watched the unexpected. Sofia hasn't even debated the social world in the first place. I didn't think it would be a good idea to attend with Gilbert.

"Oh no, I don't..."

Honestly speaking, Sophia's heart aches before her loneliness. There is no way to balance it as it is. And I'm afraid of places with lots of people.

"Don't say that."

Gilbert responded calmly. Sofia wanders her gaze and looks at her overlapping hands. Gilbert's big hand covered it with Sofia's. I can't be confident that I'm protected, and I can't help but make excuses.

"But I'm not even debating the social world."

"I asked you not to debut at this party."

I wondered if it was from Mathias. There are two evening clubs in this country that suit social debates. It is an autumn night party at the beginning of the season and a night party to celebrate the New Year's visit at the royal castle. So, by greeting the king and queen and having the white flowers inserted into their hair, they were recognized as one person.

"I can't even prepare it....."

There are no dresses to wear at night parties, and I am not confident in manners or dancing. There will be Alberto, Bianca, Baron and Baron Lenish. I didn't think there was anything good about going out there. Gilbert's sincere voice shakes Sophia as she leans down unexpectedly.

"─ ─ Sophia, listen. I think you can stay in this house as it is. As long as we're here, we're safe.... but that would narrow your world down. Even if I'm outside, I'll be there for you. Forget the situation and let me know what you want to do."

When I raised my face, Gilbert's indigo eyes were also shaking. Sofia stared back at it ─ ─ with her eyes down. There's nothing for me to answer right now.

"Dear Gilbert, um..."

I don't know how to answer, and the words are cut in half. Gilbert's little sigh lingered in his ear.

"Some of you don't want to see me. ─ ─ It's the New Year's Eve. You can think about it and decide."

The words that spoiled Sofia were an uncommon and somehow unconfident voice for Gilbert. I slightly tilted my neck, but I gently stroked my head and was deceived.

"Thank you... thank you"

In thanking him, Gilbert let Sofia go. My right hand seems to have lost its way, and I'm a little lonely.

"─ ─ It's too late today. You should go to bed."

Sofia stood up with Gilbert as she gently pushed her back. Then he went through the door of the room and put his hand on the door leading to the hallway. But I care about today and look back with my hands free. The Gilbert in front of her also looks the same as usual ─ ─ but still looks a little pale.

Concerned, Sofia reached out and touched Gilbert's cheek. Colder skin than expected touches the fingertips of your right hand with heat.

"Dear Gilbert, you look tired today. What can I do for you?

He peered into Gilbert's eyes as if he were staring at him. Gilbert opened his eyes and pulled his right leg away from Sofia. My eyes are distracted by hesitation. Sofia's hand fell away from Gilbert.

"─ ─ Sorry."

A low voice shook the tympanic membrane and pulled Sofia back into reality. My cheeks are burning up when I'm surprised by the bold actions I've taken. I'm afraid of seeing Gilbert, who will be confused. He leaned down in a hurry and hid his face.

"Wow, I... I'm sorry!

Is it a problem to apologize? But it's true that Gilbert was worried and wanted to understand at all. I never thought the day would come when I would touch Gilbert's cheek. I'm going to be embarrassed and crazy.

As she leaned silently, Sofia's head was stroked with a slightly cluttered hand. It seems like my hair is being scrambled and stirred.

"─ ─ It's okay. Thank you for your concern."

As he raised his face to a warm voice, Gilbert had a soft expression, lowering his eyes and smiling. I feel relieved by that expression. Your heartbeat is getting faster and easier to understand.

"Good night...."

In a hurry, Sofia jumped out of Gilbert's room. Everything about today is going around in my head. The last smile doesn't disappear from my head. Gilbert's response to the question remained undecided as he tried to restrain his jumping heart.