Although it's not my house, still, when I stepped into Lilia-san's mansion where I spent a year, what I thought of was......................a feeling of having returned.
　That's how nostalgic this mansion is, and how very relaxing it is.

'It's been a while........no, it would be better to say welcome back. Welcome back, Kite. It's a true pleasure to see you again like this.
'Yes, it's been a while. Mr. Lilia.

　Lilia-san is happy to see me return with a gentle smile on her face.

''Well, I trusted that she would definitely come back, and I had received information from Phantom King-sama beforehand, so I'm not too surprised, but my joy is very great.''
....

　After all, perhaps her behavior as an aristocrat has become more on board than before, Lilia-san seems very calm and relaxed somehow.
　Somehow, it's a little sad to know the old Lilia-san, but...............................If it's said that she's growing up, then I should be happy.
　That's what I thought........

''.........How can you say that?''
Yeah?
'Luna, Luna!　What, what is it all of a sudden?

　Luna-san, who was standing by Lilia-san's side, muttered with a sincerely dumbfounded expression, and when she turned her head, Lilia-san's expression suddenly changed to one of impatience.

''How many times in the past two years has the young lady asked, 'Is Kite-san still not coming back? And muttered sadly, "Can I give you a specific number?
'Luna please wait. Please, please don't say anything more than that.
Oh, come to think of it.......while Miyama-sama was away, the young lady used to 'listen to the music box' in her room, didn't she? I didn't know that the young lady was such a music lover until now, Luna Maria, I didn't know that until now. Hmm?　But maybe it's just my imagination, or maybe it was the 'same song all the time'.
''Oh, um, Luna... no more, please don't, please don't... I don't have any, you know, noble dignity or anything like that...''

　Huh?　What is it?　It's like the clouds are getting cloudy, or rather, a grand revelation has begun.
　The music box that Lilia-san was listening to........maybe that thing I gave her as a gift, right?　So that means.........

'Dignity?　Huh?　Was the dignified nobleman I know.......the one who has been pacing back and forth in his room in a soothing manner since he received word from the Phantom King, and is completely unable to get any work done?
''Oh no, no, I mean, no!
"...Uh, Luna?　What does it all boil down to?

　Hearing the words Luna-san told her, Lilia-san covered her reddened face with her hands and got down on the desk. As I was wondering why the relaxed attitude from earlier was changing as if it were a lie and as I was wondering.......Luna-san let out a big sigh once more and opened her mouth.

''No, it's simple. The only thing that has improved is my military strength, though.
''~~?

　Oh, yeah. I see........let's take back my previous statement. Somehow, I'm relieved that she's still the lovely Lilia-san, not the aristocratic one I know.
　It's also typical of Lilia-san to be concerned about her ladylike nature.......I can't help but smile at her.

　Well, it seems that the Lilia-san who was exposed to the fact that she was in a state of distress, and is now half in tears with a face so red it looks as if steam is about to erupt out of it.
　

''.........Well, that's why, how long are you going to waste your time looking good, idiot Lili......Even Miyama-sama can't take much time today, so please be honest and spoil yourself quickly!

　After saying the words not as a maid, but as a best friend, Luna-san left.......leaving me and Lilia-san alone in the room. Luna-san, you're such a friendlier person for some reason.......

''Uh........Lilia-san.
''............Shh, it can't be helped.
....
Well, I've missed you....

　Oh, what?　I may have to take back my previous statement again. Lilia, you're not getting any prettier than before!
　I looked at Lilia-san, who told me she missed me with tears in her eyes, and I felt a surge of love for her.

　I approached Lilia-san as if I were being led, and hugged her in a way that covered her a bit as she sat on the chair.

''Uhhhh!　Kah, Kaka, Mr. Kite!
I'm sorry I missed you.
... uh ... uh ... uh ...
I'm just as happy to see my favorite Lilia-san again as I was two years ago, and I'm happy to see her again.
Huh?
...Lilia?
...and...
'What?　What?　Miss Lilia!

　Lilia-san, whose embarrassment has exceeded her tolerance limit, turns her eyes in my arms and passes out. Ummmm........what is it?　I'm relieved to see that part of me hasn't changed...and a little disappointed...but I have mixed feelings about it.