Chapter 343
Somehow we became serious and actually practised my voice development. Which makes sense since that was the deal... but I’m starting to wonder why is it like that.
The conclusion, obviously, resides in that my thoughts are becoming weird. So in the end, I tried to forget it and continue with the session.
"Hm... my lady, has your sound lowered its intensity?"
’Uh?! No way, it shouldn’t have...’
"... Perhaps it is because few days were missed... we should continue to do these exercises regularly."
’O-okay... I can’t let it slow down. I need to say the truth... the sooner the better.’ — I said inwardly, unknowingly giving a hint to Marianne that I planned to talk it all out at some point. I felt slight reticence... but no manifestation against it. Which honestly thrills me.
"Excuse me, my lady." — Then, I heard him say. — "I am aware this matter may make you uncomfortable, yet there is something I believe I should ask about today’s events."
’?? Uh- t-today’s events?? W-which one would that be??’ — Already earning heat in my cheeks, I asked. Taking a strand of our lengthy smooth hair out of shyness.
"... About the time I lost you in the crowd... Again, I apologise. It is a matter that continues to bother my spirit as I found you in grief."
’... Oh... You were talking about that...’
"I do not wish to cloud the lady’s mood by mentioning this... Yet as much as I think about it, I would like for the lady to tell me what happened that made you rush against the crowd. Why did you leave the place we were at... and who was it that sowed fear in the meantime I was away from your side."
"....."