“Ah, oh…! I’m coming.”
 
Looking towards the familiar voice calling him, he spotted red-haired Elena standing up from her chair.
 
And next to her was another unexpected person.
 
As Byleth approached with Sia, he called out with widened eyes.
 
“Luna’s here too? It’s unusual to see you with Elena after school, isn’t it?”
 
“Not really. Right, Luna?”
 
“That’s right.”
 
Luna, with her beautiful hair tied in a side tail and sleepy golden eyes, seemed to be quite at ease with Elena.
 
She was known as the “bookworm genius” who supposedly never left the library except for coming to and leaving … Read the rest

Chapter 1: Their Everyday Lives
 

 
“Sia? Sorry to bother you for a moment.”
 
“Yes!”
 
It was Thursday evening, four days later.
 
After returning home from what could be called a typical day at the academy.
 
Byleth, who had stopped Sia as she was diligently working, asked her the following as she hurried over with quick steps:
 
“So, about the dinner party coming up in two days… how should we handle the greetings? I heard quite a number of people will be attending.”
 
“What do you mean by ‘how should we handle it’?”
 
“Well, it’s embarrassing to say, but I’m … Read the rest

Prologue
 

 
The Soiree, Evening Banquet.
 
It’s a formal gathering where guests are invited and entertained with luxurious meals.
 
An event held mainly to strengthen relationships, socialize, and exchange pleasantries while dining with the host and other participants.
 
About ten days had passed since receiving an invitation to such an evening party from Count Leclerc. The precious occasion was now approaching this coming Sunday.
 
In Byleth’s room, where he was engrossed in his studies, Sia was rummaging through the closet while stretching.
 
“……”
 
“……”
 
Byleth didn’t speak up, not wanting to disturb Sia’s work.
 
She, too, remained silent, careful not … Read the rest

Epilogue
 

 
That night.
 
Sia, who had free time now that Byleth had gone into his bedroom, was sitting alone in the moonlit hall.
 
Of course, she wasn’t just sitting idly.
 
Sia was performing a certain task.
 
—Wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe.
 
She has been laying a towel on the table, placing the treasure on the towel, and wiping the dirt off the treasure for about ten minutes
 
In reality, these treasures weren’t dirty. At most, they had some fingerprints. They were obviously pristine, but there was a reason she insisted on cleaning them.… Read the rest

 
“Hey, I know it’s gauche to say this, but do you regret choosing Byleth…? Because I pushed you so forcefully, your time to think, your pace, it must have been thrown off, right? I thought about it calmly. Maybe that action was wrong…”
 
“You should have confidence since he’s the one you fell for. He’s a wonderful person, and I wouldn’t recommend him to anyone if I thought they would regret it.”
 
“Yeah, you’re right. As much as he is…”
 
A correct assertion made in a calm voice.
 
Elena, with her cheeks turned red, pouted … Read the rest

 
“For this banquet, don’t just rely on Elena, but also on me. I’ll always be there to help.”
 
“Um, please don’t say such things with a smile.”
 
(……Please don’t suddenly say such flattering things.)
 
This is why He’s truly, incredibly troublesome…. You……
 
“S-Sorry about that? But I’m just being honest.”
 
“……”
 
“By the way, is there anything you want me to do for you at the dinner party? If you let me know in advance, I can get right to it.”
 
“There is something, but given my position, I cannot make such … Read the rest

“Um, I now understand the reason you are so familiar with Elena-san, due to this situation. You were very considerate towards someone of my low status.”
 
“With how things are, it seems you two could become close friends?”
 
“……”
 
Luna’s gaze conveying [It’s because of you who don’t understand] does not reach Byleth, who is smiling.
 
“Huh? Ignoring me!?”
 
“Sorry. I was lost in thought for a moment. By the way, there’s something I need to report to you.”
 
“Hmm, sounds like you’re thinking about something difficult… Wait, report?”
 
“Yes. I plan to … Read the rest

 
“…Why go as far as sending salt to the enemy? That’s why misunderstandings occurred. You like Byleth, don’t you? Him.”
 
“I simply returned the favor, what you did to Sia. I didn’t intend to send salt to the enemy with this.”
 
Her words were harsh… yet Elena displayed a soft expression, conveying another layer of truth.
 
“Besides, you’re just like me. The frustration of not being noticed… I understand that pain.”
 
Upon saying this, Elena turned her back to Luna.
 
“So, you should do your best too. It’s cruel to say ‘[just a little]’ … Read the rest

“Chapter Five: Secret Exchange”
 

 
And two days later, on a weekday after the holiday.
 
The bell signaling the end of the fourth period rang, and it was now lunchtime.
 
“……”
 
Luna checked the clock repeatedly while reading, skipping meals.
 
She imagined Byleth’s arrival, nervously spending every minute and every second.
 
It lingered in her mind.
 
[Luna-sama. The more wonderful a gentleman is, the more likely others will make their moves on him. Of course, if you remain passive, your desires for Luna-sama will be crushed.]
 
[You should know in your heart that it’s important to muster your courage and … Read the rest

Interlude
 

 

 
That night.
 
“Sister! There’s something I want to ask you…!!”
 
“What is it? Why so panicked?”
 
Elena’s eyes widened at her brother who had rushed over in a hurry the moment he got home. She immediately stopped working on her assignment and turned to face him.
 
“Listen! Just like you said, Master Byleth really is a kind person! From now on, I won’t blindly believe rumors either! No matter what!!”
 
“Huh? What’s with you all of a sudden… First, calm down.”
 
Though puzzled by his elated state, Elena firmly patted the spot beside her and had Alan sit down. … Read the rest