Epilogue
The time of dawn, when the sky stretches pink.
“Ah—!”
The moment she heard the elegant flutter and chirping of birds—
A girl abruptly sat upright.
That girl—Sia—had a morning routine she had maintained for years. There was no trace of sleepiness in her.
“Huh… wh-what…?”
Trying to check the time in her clear vision, Sia noticed the clock wasn’t in its usual place.
Not just that—the furniture, the size of the room, everything was different.
Yet, the interior felt familiar.
“This is… Lord Byleth’s…?”
Piecing together the situation one fragment at a time, she tilted her head in confusion.
Then, as if on impulse, she glanced beside her—
“Eek!?”
There, sleeping right next to her, was Byleth. Sia reflexively clamped a hand over her mouth to avoid waking him—only to tumble loudly off the bed.
Having leaned too far back, she had slipped right over the edge—
“…Owwww…”
The pain brought last night’s memories rushing back with startling clarity.
Her mind began functioning properly again.
“R-right… I… Lord Byleth and I…”
Suddenly feeling lonely, she had clung to Byleth, wanting to stay together longer.
And so, she had been allowed to rest in this room with him.
With the person she loved right beside her, she had slept peacefully.
Not only that—it had been her first time sharing a bed.
The more she immersed herself in this feeling, the more joy bubbled up inside her. Even the pain from her fall began to fade.
“Hehe…”
With an unconscious smile on her face, Sia had only one thing to do now.
Peering at Byleth’s closed eyes, she called out in a tiny voice:
“Lord Byleth… Are you awake…?”
“……”
She had made quite a noise earlier, so she was worried—
But the only reply was the sound of steady breathing.
“Lord Byleth, are you awake?”
“……”
Even when she asked again, the response was the same.
“…Are you still asleep?”
Changing her wording yielded no difference.
But there was a big reason for her thorough confirmation.
This was something she could only do while Byleth was asleep.
“…Lord Byleth, I’m truly sorry…”
A single apology.
“Please forgive me for being like this today as well…”
And with another whispered plea, Sia took action.
Placing both hands on the pillow, she slowly leaned in, bringing her lips closer to Byleth’s face.
Ever since she had first done this—unable to resist after seeing her lover’s sleeping face—she had been plagued by guilt.
She knew it was wrong.
But… if she didn’t do it, she wouldn’t feel fulfilled. She wouldn’t have been able to endure the day otherwise.
“Lord Byleth…”
Sia pressed her lips against Byleth’s defenseless ones.
That soft sensation she never got used to…
The overwhelming happiness that bloomed the moment they touched.
“Mmm…”
Suppressing the urge to lose herself, she counted to three in her head before pulling away.
She didn’t want to make breathing difficult.
Above all, she couldn’t risk waking Byleth…
“I love you… Lord Byleth…”
Dazed, she whispered the name and kissed him again.
Nibbling gently on Byleth’s lower lip, as if savoring it.
Memorizing the warmth and texture of his lips… indulging in this affection she could only show now. Pouring all her love into it.
Resting a hand on Byleth’s cheek, she deepened the kiss.
Pressing closer, melding against him.
“I adore you so much… I truly, truly love you…”
Once she had conveyed everything she felt, she placed one last kiss on Byleth’s neck.
“Fuaah…”
Though it had only been about two minutes, Sia let out a blissful sigh.
Her heart felt ready to burst—finally satisfied.
“…Then, Lord Byleth, I’ll be off to my duties now…”
Since she had work, she couldn’t stay here forever.
This was the one thing she couldn’t indulge in. She absolutely had to restrain herself.
After burying her face in Byleth’s chest one last time, she took a step back—then another.
Reluctantly, she turned toward the door, her hand gripping the knob.
—And then, immediately after.
[Click]
The sound of the door closing echoed, leaving the bedroom in perfect silence.
“……”
And in that space—Byleth, who had been lying with his back to the door, slowly rolled over.
His eyes were wide open, darting around, his pulse pounding violently.
His body curled up, burning hot enough to make sweat break out, his mind completely blank.
“…………”
Until now, he had thought Sia was just looking at him while he slept.
Until now, he had no idea such intense feelings were being poured into him.
He had no idea he was being kissed—on his lips, on his neck.
“……………………”
—Now that he knew, now that he had been kissed like that by his lover, staying calm was impossible.
He could almost hear the sound of his already strained rationality cracking apart.
If it happened again… If he “woke up” by accident next time…
He wasn’t confident he could hold back anymore.
“…I never should’ve pretended to sleep…”
Byleth muttered into the bedsheets,
his face burning redder than ever.
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Afterword
Long time no see, everyone!
Did you enjoy Golden Week at the end of April?
Though it was last year, I recall writing something similar around the release of Volume 2 of this series in May… It’s strangely nostalgic!
With the rainy season approaching, to all of you—myself included—who dislike the rain… Let’s endure it together.
Now, let’s move on from greetings.
Thank you so much for purchasing Aristocratic Daughters Got Used To Me, Volume 4!
This volume finally covers their relationship after getting together, so I was able to write more intimate moments.
There might’ve even been some surprising developments—I’d be overjoyed if you enjoyed this installment as well.
Once again, I’m deeply grateful to the illustrator, GreeN-sama, for the gorgeous, adorable artwork that brings the story to life.
Additionally, thanks to my editor, proofreaders, and everyone involved in this work—your efforts made this publication possible.
Before I knew it, this series has been running for a year and a half. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Lastly, to everyone who picked up this book—thank you once more.
For the next volume, I hope to show even deeper closeness between the two, as well as Aria’s growing boldness.
The comic adaptation is also in progress, so please look forward to it!
With hopes that the series will continue, I’ll end this afterword here.
Natsuno Mi
TLNOTE :
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