When I returned to the dormitory for the first time in almost a whole day, it was already eleven in the evening.

(I'd like to hurry up and get ready for bed and get some rest. ......)

　(I'd like to get ready for bed and get some rest as soon as possible, but...) I glanced next to me and saw Leah with an indescribably complicated expression on her face and a small sigh.
　She's been like this ever since she left the chairman and the others.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help. ...or not? He occasionally mutters strange things.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

(As Sebas advised: .......) (It seems that there is something wrong with Leah after all. ......)

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I'm genuinely amazed at your tremendous eye for detail.

(Anyway, now you need to cheer yourself up. ......)

　(Anyway, now you need to cheer yourself up. ) For a long time, my mother used to say that sickness comes from the mind.

(......) It's no use. Let's give it one more shot.

　I regained my energy and cleared my throat.

"Hey, Leah. Is there anything you want to eat?

"...... What?

I'm in the mood to do some cooking. I'm in the mood to cook, if you'd like. ...... What would you like?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

"...... curry and rice.

"Haha, curry and rice.

"Why are you laughing, ......?

　Leah puffed out her cheeks and looked at me with a frown.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just thought you looked like a boy.

It's okay. I was just in the mood for some curry. ......

　She blushed a little and turned away.
　I'm sure you'll agree that this is a great idea.

"Sorry, sorry. I'll make you a delicious curry to make up for it, just wait a little while.

　I did so, and went right into cooking.

　First, I quickly cut the carrots, potatoes, onions, and beef into bite-sized pieces and threw them into a heavy pot over low heat.
　When all the ingredients are well cooked, add a moderate amount of water and simmer for 15 minutes while removing the scum.
　After adding the curry roux and simmering it over low heat, the room was filled with the delicious smell of spices.

(That's it, the rest should be ready in about ten minutes.)

　When I turned around, I saw Leah, her hair standing on end, staring at me with a curious look on her face.

(Hmm, she must have really wanted to eat curry.)

　Soon after, she opened the lid of the pot and a nice thick curry peeked out.

(Let's have a taste .......)

　I transferred a small amount of the curry to a small plate at hand and checked the taste just to be sure.

(Okay, it's not bad.)

　I'm sure he'll be pleased with the results.

　Then I put some white rice on a regular round plate and a large plate for Leah, and poured a generous amount of curry on it.

"Thanks for waiting. Shall we eat, then?

"Yes!

　We clasped our hands together in greeting before eating, and sipped the freshly made curry.

Mmm. ...... Yeah, it tastes good.

"Mmmm, it's delicious!　Allen is such a good cook!

　Leah put her hand on her cheek and tapped her foot, expressing her joy with her whole body.

I'm so glad you said that.

　The depressed look on her face was gone.
　She had a big smile on her face and ate one curry after another.

(...... Thank God. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better now.

　After a late supper, I decided to talk to her about the incident.

"Hey, Leah. "Hey, Leah, I've got a question for you at ......, okay?

"What's wrong, are you so formal ......?

　She tilted her head to the side, prompting me to continue.

I'm just wondering if you're in ...... good shape?

How are you feeling ......?

"No. Sebas gave me a warning when we parted. "You should keep an eye on Leah-Vesteria's health," he said.

　At the moment I briefly explained the situation.

"......

　The moment I briefly explained the situation, "", Lia's expression froze for just a moment.

"......, I'm fine, I'm fine!　I'm a little tired today, but I'm usually very energetic!

　She smiles somewhat awkwardly as she says this.

She smiled awkwardly and said, "...... Oh, that's good to know.

　And so I decided to end the conversation here.

　There is no ...... doubt that Leah is hiding something.

(But it's better not to pursue ...... it, right?

　I don't know why, but she didn't want to talk right now.

(...... Let's wait.)



　I'll wait next to her until she's ready to talk to me.

　I would talk to her from time to time to create a comfortable atmosphere for her to talk, and wait patiently until she was ready.

　Having made up my mind, I carried the empty dishes to the washing place.

Then I'll do the dishes, and you can go take a bath.

　It's my job to wash the dishes after dinner.

　Then.

"Oh, wait a minute. I'll do the dishes this time.

　Leah got out of her seat and followed me to the sink.

Whenever I cook, Allen always does the dishes," she said.　So today it's the other way around.

But you're tired today, aren't you?

But you're tired today, aren't you? - No matter how you look at it, you're more tired after fighting the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle.　Well, there he is!

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'll take your word for it. ...... I think I'll take a bath first.

"Yes, please do. And thank you for the curry and rice. It was very, very good.

Oh, you're welcome.

　So I took a bath, followed by Leah.

　Afterwards, we got ready for bed and lay down in bed together.
　When we first moved in together, we used to sleep on opposite ends of the bed, but now we're only inches away from each other.

"Good night, Leah.

"Good night, Allen.

　We exchanged bedtime greetings, and sank into a dream together.