Lesson of the Heart

"Back at the duo exams, why didn't you choose me? Mr. Riley? Or should I say 'Mr. Lucas' perhaps?"

As her question lingered in the air, I pondered what to say. Although I knew Rose wasn't one to hold a grudge, it was still a fact that I had lied to her.

And it was during our first encounter at that.

I didn't know what she did with the information I gave her when I said my name was Lucas, but it would be best to guess that she met Lucas upon trying to find me.

Any form of anger from her would be acceptable... as someone who has completed all the game routes, I should've seen this coming.

"Ricas?" Rose asked teasingly, blending both my name and Lucas's. She was clearly having fun right now, so she probably didn't take what I did to heart, but even still, I could see just how stupid I was back then.

"Sorry…" I began, deciding that honesty was the best course of action. "I'm sorry for lying back then."