Chapter 55 - Preparations (part 2)

Both Zoemi and Teo were about to enter Miriette's room after knocking.

"W-wait! Not yet!"

"!!!"

The black-haired boy who was about to step inside froze without question - he did glance inside the room though.

The dark-haired girl was in her bed, hiding under a blanket not even sticking out her face - only showing her unruly hair curling around with embarrassment and... excitement,...?

"My lady, did something happen?"

Zoemi tilted his head and asked in a confused voice.

"We brought you a meal, are you not feeling well? Should I get some medicine?"

He asked, with a concerned expression.

"N-no! It's fine, just...! Y-you can return to your room, for now, Zoemi! Leave everything to Teo!"

"But... My lady..."

Zoemi's voice trembled and he sulked like a puppy that got unjustly scolded – he wanted to go to the heroine but not at the cost of the time that he could spend with Miriette...!

"I'm your attendant, right...? Did I do something wrong...?"