After Lilia-san left the hall, I was a bit defensive.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to happen next, as I have no intention of doing so myself, but it seems I'm quite famous among the aristocracy, so that's a good indication of what's ahead.

　It's a good idea to be able to say no to a dance invitation.　I was thinking of such a thing, but.......somehow, it turned out differently than I expected.
　The aristocrat who tried to approach me near the doorway was somehow talked to by another aristocrat at the right time, or offered a dance, and as a result did not come near me.
　As I was tilting my head at a state of affairs that was too convenient for me, I heard a whispering voice.

'........Kite, look at the table on the right.
Alice?　What's going on, all of a sudden... what's that table on the right?

　While nodding my head at Alice, who called out to me without being seen, I looked at the table to my right as I was told, and saw a variety of dishes on it.
　In this standing-room style place, the food was basically self-service, and the table was divided into a few noblemen with small plates.

''Yes, you can see the delicious looking roast beef on it.
You can see it.
I think I deserve a reward for my hard work.
How many slices do you want to eat?

　I see. This is certainly working hard, and it's helping me tremendously.

　

''Hmmm~ Quintessential royal palace, it tastes wonderful!　There's nothing better than free food.
Come on, if you've got any more food you want, I'll take it.
'What?　Oh no, unusually, Mr. Kite is being nice to me!　This one's here. It's flagged. So, you're all melancholy about Alice's charm!
...Does that mean you don't want to eat anymore?
'Oh, I'm sorry. That's not true. I'll eat it!

　Even in a place like this, I felt somewhat reassured by Alice, who was still the same as ever, and I picked out a variety of dishes for Alice to eat until Lilia-san returned.
　I thought I should just eat it myself, but Alice said something incomprehensible, "I think it tastes better this way," she said.










　As I continued to eat as it was for a while, I heard the sound of footsteps from behind and Lilia-san's voice at the same time.

''..........Ka, Kaito-san!　Oh, dear, here you go!
Ms. Lilia!　Oh, no....

　As soon as I heard Lilia-san's voice, I remembered the incident that just happened earlier, and I looked back, feeling a strange nervousness...

"...uh...
Come on, come on, come on, let's go to Amalie's.
...Um, Lilia?
Hi!

　When I turned around, what I saw in my eyes was the familiar Lilia-san.......but Lilia-san had turned red to her ears and had completely turned her face away in the direction of the day after tomorrow.
　What can I say, the way she was dressed was a bit amusing.

''........Why the direction of the day after tomorrow?''
'Yeah, yeah, that's because ... uh ... well ... I'd rather look at you!
...Oh, I see........

　I'm sure that the reason why Lilia-san is turning bright red is because of the action she took with me just now.
　In fact, I don't know for sure myself, but I think my face is probably red.

''Well then, let's go to Amalia-san's place........''
'Ha, ha, yes!　Let's go!　Let's do that!
Mr. Lilia, I mean, just relax...
Yes, yes I'm sorry.

　I urge Lilia-san, who is clearly in a temper tantrum, to calm down, and together we head to the jouza where Amalie-san is.
　There is no conversation between us on the road...it's kind of awkward, but the situation is such that I can't get anything out of it.

　It doesn't matter how stupid I am, I know that Lilia-san's behavior is not just skinny-dipping.
　 ...I'm glad.

　Lilia is the first person I met when I came to this world, and she's the one who's been a constant companion to me.
　The reason I'm able to truly enjoy my time in this world is because I met Lilia-san, a kind and warm person.
　It's not what I had in mind for a nobleman, but she's a fine, strong woman, and even though we're only one year apart in age, I can respect her wholeheartedly...she's that kind of person.

　But that's not all, she also laughs happily, is surprised, gets angry, cries... she also has a rich emotional side befitting her age. He's easy to relate to.
　Most of all, he is bottomlessly kind and always, always, always cared about me with all his heart.
　When I was new to the other world and didn't know anything about the left or right, she taught me about this world and provided me with food, clothing, and shelter, the things I needed to live.

　I'm sure you're aware of the fact that I'm in an all-women's mansion, but they took care of me so that I wouldn't be adversely affected and even went out of their way to buy me the things I needed to live.
　While I was unexpectedly caught up in all kinds of trouble, and was bothered by the extraordinary people I was getting to know, she told me, as a matter of course, that she never once thought of it as a nuisance.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time in this situation.
　If you ask me what I think of Lilia-san like that........I like her, of course.

　It's really a good idea to think about it again, and it's settled in the back of my mind as a matter of course.
　I think I've had more than a little fondness for Lilia-san up until now.......but my gratitude, and my apologies for bothering her on a daily basis preceded me, so I couldn't notice.

　Whoa, what am I going to do........when I realize it, I feel.....and I'm starting to get embarrassed!

...or is it Mr. Kite?
'What?　Oh, yes!

　Then, as if in an attempt, Lilia-san speaks to me nervously at the right moment, and I reply, aware that my body has jumped a lot.
　Lilia-san still doesn't turn to look at me, and she continues to speak while turning her red face down like a ripe apple.

''Kyi, what happened today........wow, please forget about it!
What?
So just, uh, um, and uh, and whatever, forget it!
I'm sorry, I can't.
What?

　
　No, because, you see, no matter what Lilia-san says........what is impossible is impossible.

　I proceeded through the hall, replying that it was impossible to Lilia-san, who was crowding me in a hurry...................completely unaware of the attention she was attracting from the people around her.

　Dear Mom, Dad - if I thought about Lilia-san again, I was able to notice my feelings right away. That's how big and strong Lilia-san's presence had become in my mind, I guess. With a strange sense of embarrassment, I had a feeling that my relationship with Lilia-san from now on - was going to change dramatically.