Ch. 8: Appearance From Behind (MOON)
The bright sunlight pierced the early afternoon…-.
OO: "Excuse me, are you a close aide…of Sefir?"
I began my investigation right away, and I called out to a young attendant who was always with Sefir.
Aide: "Indeed, Lady OO."
OO: "I wanted to thank Sefir… Could you tell me what kinds of things he likes?"
Aide: "Ah…in that cause, this morning he said he wanted to have black tea cookies."
He gave a friendly smile as he told me.
Aide: "I believe they are sold in the town near the castle… When I've gone to buy them before, Lord Sefir has been delighted."
Then I have to get ready!
Aide: "If you'd like, I can show you to the shop."
OO: "Are you sure?"
Aide: "Of course. The timing is perfect as I've been wanting to go into town."
OO: "Thank you so much…!"
I wonder if this will make Sefir happy.
My face lit up in excitement when…
Sefir: "…you seem to be enjoying yourself. What are you discussing?"
Sefir called out to me.
I want to surprise him and keep it a secret.
OO: "Oh, it was nothing."
I hurriedly answered, and Sefir's eyebrows knit slightly.
Aide: "By the way Lord Sefir, the butler was here looking for you."
Sefir: "…I see."
OO: "Ah, t-then, good-bye."
Hoping I wouldn't be noticed, I ran off.
…
……
I'm glad I could buy them without any problems.
I was able to get my hands on some cookies thanks to the help from the aide.
Aide: "It's a good thing they weren't sold out."
The aide's words died away, and my eyes were fixed on a single figure.
Sefir…!
Aide: "Lord Sefir…ah, yes. I believe he had an inspection of the town today. Ah, he is once again surrounded by people…"
Why does he always say 'ah'?
OO: "He really is loved by the people, isn't he?"
Sefir: "… what they love is my mask."
I don't think the people see it as a mask.
I stared fixedly at Sefir's back, him surrounded by people, and the aide let out a chuckle.
Aide: "Do you fancy Lord Sefir?"
OO: "I-I…"
Aide: "Oh, if my lord were to love someone as cute as yourself Lady OO, it would make me happy."
Love…
My heart suddenly started pounding at his words.
I panicked and started speaking to cover it up.
OO: "It was thanks to you that I could buy the cookies. Thank you for that…um, Mr. Aide."
Aide: "Oh no, please call me Winny."
OO: "Alright, Winny. Really, thank you so much."
I smiled at Winny.
…
Sefir: "…"
Butler: "Oh, might that be…Lady OO…and Winny. They seem to be having fun…-"
Sefir: "…sorry, but I'd like to cancel today's plans."
Butler: "…Lord Sefir? Lord Sefir, where are you going?"
Sefir headed off towards the pair.