Book 3: Chapter 5: For the Young Lady Part 1
After school that day, I made my way to the Student Council meeting room with Lady Sophia. When my Lady entered the room the same way she always did, she let out a breathless ‘Whoa!’ But, I had confirmed that there was no hint of anything odd inside the room, and most importantly, Lady Sophia’s reaction—if anything—was that of delight, so I didn’t feel any sense of urgency. Therefore, I checked the room in a calm manner before unconsciously turning my head away.
On top of the main desk in the Student Council’s office, dolls made by the Dollmaker of Frau were–
No, I shall state it clearly. The figurines of Fol and I from when we performed in the play, ‘Espressivo of Light and Darkness’ were on display there.
Apparently, Fol had acquired them after finding enjoyment in them.
A figurine of me, substituting the role of the prince, and another figurine of Fol, who had been playing the part of the princess from the Festival’s second day onwards. These two figurines were arranged as if they were in the middle of performing together on stage.
“It’s you, Cyril, it’s you! … Why are your eyes locked with Fol’s?”
“My Lady, that’s a doll, not me.”
I wished she would stop questioning me like this while looking like she was about to fall into darkness. While I was being careful so that my Lady wouldn’t do exactly that, I wouldn’t go as far as to take responsibility for the actions of a figurine.
“Hehe, I knew you’d be interested, Sophia.”