I remained calm all the while as I took the black tea that Kami-sama brewed.
Kami-sama went out of his way to get the sugar, so I put a cube into the tea that was still warm.
Stirred it lightly before bringing taking a sip —
“…Delicious.”
The moment I tasted it, all my worries and misgivings were blown away, and I unwittingly murmured.
It’s not as if it has a really special taste.
It’s also different from the delicious flavor that is unforgettable.
The gentle warmth of the tea spread throughout my body, and I unwittingly sighed.
Kami-sama looked really happy as he jiggled beside me while carrying the snacks.
“I’m so glad it suits your taste. I have been worried because this is the first I made this for someone, but secretly practicing by myself is truly worth it.”
“Practice…?”
My relaxed body leaned against the chair’s backrest while I took a sideway glance at Kami-sama.
He had the cookies on top of his head, and it seemed like he was smirking as he nodded.
“Yes. Actually, I frequently did it recently. I wanted to surprise Eleanor-san.”
“Me…”
I blinked in surprise. Kami-sama looked up at me — well, he moved his body as if he’s doing that.
The black, faceless surface show my roundish reflection.
Kami-sama’s body was slowly undulating, but that’s it.
His emotions were supposedly unreadable — and yet, for some reason I feel as if he’s smiling at me.
“Were you surprised? If Eleanor-san is happy, then I am also glad.”
I unconsciously gripped the teacup in my hand.
This tea was already warm, but for some reason, it felt warmer now.
‘For me…’
He practiced, for me.
I couldn’t calm down when I thought about that.
Too embarrassed to face him now, I hurriedly averted my eyes and tried to gloss over my reaction by sipping the tea.
The tea that filled my mouth was really tasty — just how much did he practice for this?
‘I never noticed at all.’
I visited Kami-sama’s room everyday, but I never saw any traces of anything unusal
And yet, he, on his own…practiced…
“………..”
I swallowed my tea and paused for a moment.
Closed my eyes, inhaled deeply —
“No, wait! That’s too strange!!”
I put the cup back on the table and screamed.
When Kami-sama told me he practiced, I was embarrassed but it made me happy — well, it made me all warm and fluffy, but yeah, wait a sec.
“All alone!? Practice!? All this time!?”
The tranquil atmosphere was broken.
Kami-sama stiffened in shock at my expression when I whirled around.
But really, I’m more shocked than you.
See, he said that he had been practicing all this time, meaning to say, it’s not just once or twice, right.
Never mind taking out the tea set, he even diligently cleaned it up.
And since he said he’s alone, then it wouldn’t be possible for Lufure-sama or Adoracion-sama to help me, right?
“Kami-sama!!!”
He was totally cowed by my threatening glower, and he tried to back away, but I grabbed him and held him from both sides.
His body was a little stiffer than usual as I drew my face closer to his.
“W-what is it, Eleanor-san…?”
“Whatever!”
Kami-sama timidly asked, but I cut him off.
Today — I definitely won’t remain silent today!!
There had been several instances that made me go ‘huh’ even before.
But after Rozalie’s instance, it’s obviously beyond the level of ‘huh’ now.
The frequent presence of a human behind me, the footsteps that resounded when it’s supposed to only the two of us here, Kami-sama’s voice that would come from a higher place than where he was…
And — even these cookies on top of Kami-sama’s head was supposedly placed on a place that was out of his reach!!!
Kami-sama’s attitude didn’t change, and I hadn’t caught him doing anything in the act itself.
There were so many times when I wonder whether I was mistaken or whether I was thinking too much, but —
“Kami-sama, perhaps, you’re transforming your appearance recently!?”
This was definitely not a misunderstanding!!
With Kami-sama’s soft body still in my arms, I confronted him with the question that had been haunting me for these past few days.
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T/N: Missed Chapter (2/2)
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