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

Gilbert, who was talking to Hans while looking at the paperwork at the clerk's desk, stopped when Sofia entered the room.I checked the time with my watch and instructed Hans to pick me up later.

Hans left the room in exchange for Sofia.

Sofia stands in front of the executive desk.I was more nervous than ever to stand in front of Gilbert.

"Dear Gilbert, thank you for waiting.I wonder... "

Sophia looked down on her dress and leaned her neck with a fluffy hem.The colorful dress that was prepared because it was the main character looked a little flashy for Sofia, and I was a little worried about it.

Today is Sofia's first evening hosted by the Marquises as Marquises of Forster.Many nobles gather at this evening party, which takes place in the body of a reception.The largest hall in the mansion gathers enough people to fill the dance floor.

Gilbert loosens his expression slightly as he sees Sofia stiffening his face with tension.

"It suits me well"

Gilbert, who nodded little by little, stood up and walked slowly.

"... I don't like night clubs very much"

The crovat on the neck was the same emerald colour as Sofia's dress, and it was flawless.Now the black jacket pocket on the coat stand also contains the same color chief.The vivid color burned into my eyes.

"I have never held a night club in this mansion since I became the master."

"Yes, I know."

Tong, tong, the slightly lighter footsteps ringing on the carpet make you more aware of the proximity.

"But..."

Gilbert, with one knee just in front of Sofia, took Sofia's right hand with both hands.The acne lid on the right hand peeled off and only a slight scratch disappeared.It was painful and at the same time very loving.

There is Sofia in the blue eyes.Sofia in Gilbert's eyes looked helplessly like a girl in love.

Gilbert's lips touch the back of his right hand.

"Sofia, I can show everyone that you belong to me. I don't feel bad today."

Gilbert blushed his face.

Sofia stains her cheeks with that sweet expression.I'm not used to being laughed at so innocently and defenselessly.

"Dear Gilbert...."

Even if you lean down to hide your red cheeks, you can't hide from Gilbert's vision of looking up at Sofia.Gilbert, who stood up holding his hand, attached his right hand to Sofia's bow.

When I realized that you were going to mouth me, I unexpectedly lay down my eyes.

But what was waiting was hardly visited, and Sofia, who opened her eyes to what had happened, hardened to a straight face in close proximity.

Gilbert looks at Sofia's lips and thinks about something.

"─ ─...... Will my lipstick fall off?"

Sofia was wounded by the howling that came out of her mouth.

Sofia opened her mouth by pretending not to notice the fever.

"No, I'll have you repaint it...."

"Fu, that's right, then I don't mind."

Gilbert smiled softly and fell silent on Sofia.Losing the opportunity to close your eyes reveals glossy silver hair.

"Ah ─ ─......"

Swallow words never became words.

The lipstick melts away magically until the last anxiety left in Sofia's heart.After being hugged loosely and finally closing her eyes, the back of her eyelids was filled with happy sights.

From now on, I'm sure Sofia will be fine.Because Gilbert and I love each other as a couple and we're on the same side as a family.

When his lips fell apart, Gilbert looked down on Sofia with the same look as when he took out the precious jewels.

"... it's okay. You'll be nervous, but I'm on your side."

It was the same word Sofia just thought.

I'm delighted by the miracle that you felt the same way even if you didn't read my mind.

"Yes"

Sofia replied and sat on the sofa in Gilbert's escort.I was more careful than usual to avoid wrinkles on the hem of the dress.

Gilbert sits next to me and pours the fruit water that was ready for Sofia.And as he thanked him and moisturized his throat, Sofia remembered the words he was snoring.

"Ah... Dear Gilbert"

"What is it?"

It's embarrassing to say it again, but today, I should tell you.The refreshing citrus scent always gives Sofia courage.

"I'm on your side, too, right?"

Sofia told Gilbert the words she had spoken several times before.

"That's more comfortable than anything."

Gilbert smiled happily, laying his left hand on Sofia's right hand.

It was a short time until the feast, but Sofia smiled heartily at the happiness of being able to spend it as usual.