Chapter 190-4
[Part 4/5]
"Originally, we were raised to fulfill roles like that... I mean, I know our basic needs are met, so I shouldn't complain, but... you know? It would be nice to have at least a somewhat decent partner, right?"
She speaks as if trying to cover up her feelings, blushing, resigning, and trying to convince me at the same time.
"It's inevitable that we'll end up with someone eventually, and we'll have to deal with various partners, but... at least for the first one, I want it to be someone proper, you know?"
"A lowly servant is your 'proper' one?"
"Comparative context... yeah."
When I point this out with a puzzled expression, Hana mutters with a look of exasperation. It's the most emotional expression I've seen from her so far. We both hesitate, looking at each other. Is this really where we stand?
"So, you're saying you want me to believe this? Really?"
"I really hope you can believe me... that's the honest truth."