“Do you understand now?”
 
“Tch, what is there to understand… A bookmark is something where the more you have, the more helpful it is.”
 
“Generally speaking, yes. But if it is a treasure, it is different. …Because they are treasures, I want to cherish them even more. I do not want to dilute the memories myself.”
 
(Luna…)
 
Because she used the bookmarks he gave her every day, her intention reached Byleth clearly.
 
[I want to keep using only these bookmarks.]
 
[I don’t want to give the same role to any other bookmark.]
 
She … Read the rest

Chapter 3: Precious Things

“Come to think of it, isn’t this the first time I’ve walked to school with you this early, Sia?”
 
“It certainly is.”
 
This was the day after our consultation.
 
Byleth, who had absolutely no way of knowing that he had been kissed again this morning, was passing through the main gate of Ravelwarts Academy with an energetic Sia.
 
“There are still very few people commuting. Coming to school at this time isn’t bad at all.”
 
“Will you be changing your commuting time from now on? I thought the earlier hour might … Read the rest

Interlude : Curtain Memories

Early morning, where the darkness of the sky was still prominent.
 
“Nnnghu……”
 
The scent of her beloved person, the body temperature of her beloved person.
 
[Today as well, just like always] and [Skinship that gets stronger day by day] would be the appropriate phrases.
 
The exclusive maid of the Marquis family heir──Sia Alma, had her legs entangled with one of her sleeping Master’s legs, hugging his back tightly, and rubbing her cheek against him, spending a moment of supreme bliss all alone.
 
This was the only time she could do as … Read the rest

“About you, Sia? I wanted to talk about what you do early in the morning… You aren’t just coming into the bedroom only to watch my sleeping face, right?”
 
“……Y-Yes……”
 
There were no excuses or attempts to deceive him.
 
True to her honest personality, she admitted it in a voice that sounded like it was about to vanish.
 
“I-I am truly sorry……. While Byleth-sama is, u-um, sleeping…… I-I… have been attacking you……”
 
Sia even made a confession.
 
“R-Right? I was really surprised when I realized it……. Wait, you continued doing it knowing that I had realized it, didn’t you?”
 
“T-That … Read the rest

“Speaking very roughly, I think this happened either early in the morning, during a break, or after school. I show up every day during lunch break, and I’ve never encountered it.”
 
“I am not entirely confident, but I predict it happened in the library during the early morning.”
 
“Early morning?”
 
“There isn’t much time to spare during breaks between classes, you are present during lunch break, and since many people use the library after school, there is a high possibility their identity would be exposed.”
 
“So, since there’s plenty of time in the morning and fewer … Read the rest

Chapter 2: Uncontrollable Things

“Is there anything I can help with?”
 
“Thank you for your concern! However, I have already prepared everything here beforehand!”
 
“Ohh~, as expected of Sia.”
 
It was after returning home from the academy.
 
Dinner had been taken, Byleth had finished his bath, and Sia had finished her duties within the mansion.
 
In her room, where she showed him the study tools she had prepared with both hands, Byleth was immediately impressed.
 
“Ehehe… It is because I wish to study by Byleth-sama’s side for even just a little bit longer…”
 … Read the rest

 “So, what happened?”
 
The reply to those words came after a short pause.
 
“……Please don’t tell anyone……”
 
Elena, having put in a preface, whispered in Byleth ear.
 
“S-Since this morning, um… the jealousy just won’t disappear… Hearing about what you are being done to by Sia to the point where you need time to sort your head.”
 
“Eh…!?”
 
“I do hugs and kisses like this with you, yet you won’t let me do to you what that girl does…”
 
In a clear, small voice.
 
“I thought that was unfair…”
 
And then, it was conveyed in a tone filled with strong … Read the rest

After that, throughout all the classes started by the ringing of the bell.
 
Having his thigh pinched, his foot stepped on, the back of his hand touched, a quill pen used on him, his fingers held—after enduring many such pranks from Elena, after-school time finally arrived.
 
“Thank you for the enjoyable time today.”
 
“No, no, not at all.”
 
“I would be happy if we could meet again when you have time.”
 
“I believe I can come to school on Friday, so by all means, then.”
 
Standing next to Elena and nodding, Byleth was exchanging … Read the rest

“Good day, Byleth.”
 
“Good day to you. Byleth-sama.”
 
“Ah, good morning, you two. ……Wait! I apologize, Aria-sama. For being so overly familiar!”
 
Leaving Sia’s side as usual, the ones greeting him upon entering the classroom were these two.
 
Having replied with the same temperature as he did with Elena, Byleth ended up speaking in a rude manner.
 
“Ufufu, not at all. You may be at ease, I do not mind.”
 
“It helps if you say that……. Also, I am glad to see you looking well. Truly.”
 
“I have heard from Ele-chan. Thank you for worrying about me.”
 
“──And with a … Read the rest

Chapter 1: Desire

In the classroom, on the morning after the holidays had ended.
 
Monday.
 
“Eh……. You were kept that busy……?”
 
“Ufufu, everyone has that reaction, you know.”
 
Two young ladies were conversing as the cool breeze flowing from the open window fluttered their beautiful red and platinum blonde hair.
 
It had, in fact, been nine days since these two had spoken, including the holidays.
 
“It’s not really my place to say anything, but shouldn’t you ask them to review your schedule……? You didn’t just attend, Aria-sama, you sang as well.”
 
Elena, known as the [Crimson Princess] for her red … Read the rest