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"Sofia, what's going on?"

"This...."

Follow Sofia's gaze and look like Gilbert's gone.

Sofia took off the cufflinks on her shirt in an attempt to check Gilbert's acne lid.Keep rolling up the sleeves of the shirt in crisp material.

"Ah, wait ─ ─"

There were countless wounds there.From the fingertips of your right hand to your elbows, you have a lot of scabs that look like cracks on the surface of your skin.I think the acne lid has healed, but I've never seen so many wounds.

"Like this...."

Sofia took a breath.

It is a scratch that has already become a sore lid and waits for it to peel off.Because Gilbert has a face that is nothing, perhaps there is no pain already.

Still, Sofia thought it hurt.Sofia has no idea how to get such a scratch.That's why I don't know the pain Gilbert would have felt.But it couldn't have hurt.

Gilbert's left hand rested on Sofia's head, lying down unexpectedly.

"... wear gloves to hide. No problem."

"That's not the problem...!"

Surprised by the words that began to tease me, I rushed to cover my mouth with both hands.

Gilbert went to work to crush the Beast.Injury is not part of the mission, but we must accept that there are times when we have no choice.

Sophia was reminded once again of the size of what Gilbert was facing.I know Gilbert is strong.I believe it too. Still, it can get scratched like this.That means you're a knight.

Does Sofia's beloved Gilbert stand for his country, for everyone, hiding his pain?

My chest hurts. My heart sounds strangely loud and I feel like my ears are squeaking.Don't think about it. You mustn't think that this person could be compromised.Once you stop, you won't be able to smile and see them off anymore.

The Gilbert I've seen since Sofia met isn't that weak.

Your eyes are getting hot even though you know you shouldn't cry.

Sophia was trapped in her chest so Gilbert couldn't see any more.It was so painful that I was completely embraced.

"But I couldn't stop it."

Gilbert's voice sews between the sounds of his heart and reaches Sofia's ears.

"When I saw a cat injured and unable to escape, I remember you."

Soon the kitten ran away from Gilbert's lap and became round on the carpet.Gilbert glanced and narrowed his eyes.It was the same as Sofia's good gaze.

"... I knew I was being reckless, but I had no choice but to protect myself."

"Master Gilbert... are you hurt for this child?"

Gilbert nodded silently.

The kitten is said to have been injured, but there is no sign of the injury now.I'm sure the wound healed by today.

I couldn't tell Sofia that I could abandon my kitten.Gilbert couldn't have ignored such a lovely girl.

"─ ─...... nevertheless, please let me worry."

The words trembled as if they were forcibly squeezed out.

"I know Gilbert is strong.Because it's your job, I know there's something I can do about it.Still, please don't hide it.... it shouldn't hurt because you're injured. "

"... I'm sorry."

Sofia filled Gilbert's apology with tears.

I was sorry. I was sorry, I couldn't help loving you.

Gilbert lowers her eyebrows in trouble and strokes Sofia's back to calm down.

"Are you worried?"

"Of course not...!"

I nodded many times to Gilbert, who took it for granted.I'm really glad you're home safe.

Well, thank you.

My soft voice calms my heart.

Sofia gently released herself and wiped her tears, perhaps touching Gilbert's right arm lid.

"Doesn't it hurt anymore?"

Ah.

"─ ─ Don't be reckless."

Sophia exhales relieved to see Gilbert nodding.He took a slow, deep breath to calm his disturbed breath and looked at the kitten.

The cuteness of the loosely swaying tail unexpectedly brings a smile to mind.

"I have to give her a name."

Gilbert looked at Sofia's crying face and relaxed her expression reassuringly.

"Yes, Sofia ─ ─"

Nyah

Huh?

The kitten that should have been asleep rang in response to Gilbert's words.