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Ch. 4: An Unexpected Visitor

From that day on, we enjoyed many evening dance parties.

 

Today as well, I waited impatiently, and when night came, I ran to Guido.

 

I knocked three times.

 

OO: "In the language of flowers…'elegant'."

 

Guido: "And ‘full of sensitivity’. Welcome, my little kitten◆"

 

The door opened, spreading warmth from inside.

 

Guido: "Did you get cold?"

 

Guido wrapped a soft blanket around my cold body.

  

OO: "Thank you very much."

 

Guido: "You’re quite welcome. Please, come this way."

 

As I was seated near the fireplace, Guido handed me a warm cup of tea.

 

Guido: "Here you are. This will warm you right up."

 

I took a sip, catching a faintly sweet smell coming from the black tea.

 

OO: "This is…delicious…"

 

Guido: "It has just a drop of brandy in it. I’m glad you like it◆"

 

My chest warmed at the sound of his gentle voice.

 

At that time…

 

Guido: "Kitten."

 

Guido held out a single mimosa flower to me.

 

In the next second, it changed into a flower garland.

 

OO: "Wow! That’s amazing…"

 

He placed the garland on top of my head and smiled with satisfaction.

 

Guido: "It suites you perfectly, my cute kitten."

[CHOICE]

  • Thank you (SUN)

  • Act shy (MOON)

 

Guido: "The mimosa flower has another meaning you know."

 

OO: "What is it?"

 

Guido: "Well now, I wonder what it could be?"

 

Guido: "Um…sincerity?"

 

I started guessing wildly, saying any words I could remember from the language of flowers.

 

Guido: "I’m afraid not."

 

OO: "Maybe luck or…"

 

Guido: "That’s a clover. Though it’s a good word."

 

OO: "What could it be…"

 

He chuckled with amusement.

 

Suddenly, his expression became serious.

 

Guido: "So they’ve found me…"

 

Guido quickly stood and placed his hand on his mask.

 

After he had skillfully extinguished the flame in the fireplace…

 

OO: "Guido?"

 

Guido grabbed me and moved me to a concealed hiding spot.

 

OO: "…what’s going on?"

 

Guido: "Shhh, quiet…"

 

OO: "…!"

 

Guido whispered as he covered my mouth.

 

Just then, there was the crack of a gunshot and the door was broken down.

 

Guido: "My goodness, such reckless people. Sorry, I believe things are about to get a little scary."

 

Whispering, Guido held me tightly and rushed from the hiding place, breaking through a window.

 

OO: "!!"

 

Pursuer: "He’s getting away! After him!"

 

Guido ran along the roof, still holding on to me.

 

Below, several men appeared with their guns at the ready.

 

I’m scared…

 

As I clung to his chest, Guido leaned down to whisper in my ear.

 

Guido: "It’s alright. Now, please be a good girl and close your eyes. This will be over soon."

 

OO: "Alright…"

 

I closed my eyes and pressed my face into his chest.

 

I felt some relief as I heard the surprisingly calm beating of his heart.

OO: "Thank you." 

Guido: "Your smiling face really is the best kitten ♪"

He said cute…

 

My cheeks flushed and I looked away, hiding my face.

 

Guido: "Now now, raise your head and let me see that cute face◆"

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