I put the socks that were in my hands onto Rosa-chan's feet.
I did it very carefully and slowly, so that nothing I didn't want to happen would happen.
My fingers were very close and repeatedly touched Rosa-chan's thighs.
Her thighs were so soft and smooth that my mind became a mess as I pulled her socks up.
And, I could also smell the sweet fragrance coming from her body.
Her expression, which looked shy with her face turning red, made me even more filled with desire. (I can still hold it back, though.)
Our faces, both blushing, made this situation look like we were doing something indecent.
When I reached the upper part of her thighs, my head became even more chaotic, because my gaze accidentally looked inside Rosa-chan's dress.
Even though I couldn't see what was inside, I still ended up doing something bad.
Luckily, she didn't notice it, and luckily I didn't actually see inside.
If I had seen it, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep soundly tonight.
——
Hah… after some very difficult moments… finally, both socks were put on.
I admit, putting socks on a girl is harder than buying clothes for one.
My hands had to be careful, and if I got caught touching her thighs for too long—
I could end up being labeled as a pervert who takes advantage of the situation.
If something like this ever happens again, I definitely don't want to take this role again.
—
I went into the bathroom first, to calm myself down and clear my mind.
Rosa-chan also allowed me to go to the bathroom, so it's fine.
I stood in front of the mirror above the sink, and saw my cheeks, which had returned to normal after turning red earlier.
"Thank goodness…" I muttered softly.
The sink in front of me looked similar to the one I used to use. In fact, there was no difference at all.
I turned the faucet, and water came out of it.
I placed my hands together and filled them with water.
After a fair amount of water gathered in my palms, I began to wash my face.
I did this only to clear my mind and make my body feel a bit refreshed.
After I felt refreshed, I immediately left the bathroom and walked toward Rosa-chan again.
——
She was seen tidying up the earrings and the socks I had just put on her earlier.
It seemed like she wanted to look even neater.
But honestly, she was already beautiful, especially after putting on that wedding dress.
At first, I did hope to be by her side when she wore that white dress.
But, I was too careless, and in the end, Rosa-chan would still marry Luis.
That means this game will still end, right?
My mission was to marry Rosa-chan, but since she's marrying someone else, that means it's the same, right?
I know I don't have any particular feelings for her.
But even so...
Just imagining her wearing that white dress and exchanging vows with someone else made my chest feel painfully tight.
It felt like one of my wishes had been crushed to dust.
——
(Rosalia side)
There was no particular reason why I asked Vern-san to call Yukito-san to come to my room.
I… just wanted to be with Yukito-san one last time before we part ways.
Sure, there were still many female maids I could have asked for help... but I still wanted to be helped by Yukito-san.
If possible... I want to tell him my feelings... after this wedding is over.
He will surely see me standing with Luis in front of the many guests who have been invited.
Later, I will exchange vows with him, and he will place a ring on the ring finger of my left hand.
And it will end when we share a kiss together, as proof that we are married.
Yukito-san will definitely see me do all of that until the very end. I wonder what his reaction will be.
I don't expect him to be jealous or sad... but at least, I want him to still show some expression when the ceremony starts.
If he truly feels sad about what I'm doing... I... will feel happy.
Even though it doesn't make sense for me to feel happy about that... that's actually fine.
If I could cross through the boundaries of time and dimension,
I want to go to the time when I was still together with Yukito-san, and live happily with him.
We would get married, have a little child who would become our greatest treasure, and live together until death parts us.
—
That is the wish I've always hoped would come true.
There's no greater desire than living together with Yukito-san.
Just being with him is enough. More than enough.
So... I'm sorry to myself... and also to Yukito-san... please, forgive me.
——
(Yukito side)
I took a deep breath, then placed my right hand on Rosa-chan's shoulder.
Unexpectedly, that made her a bit startled.
"Don't scare me like that!" said Rosa-chan, looking slightly annoyed.
"Hehe, sorry, sorry…" I said.
After being startled by what I did, she went back to fixing her hair.
It wasn't even messy, but she kept tidying it up... I don't know what she wanted.
"You're already ready now... why do you need to fix it so much?" I asked curiously.
"I just want to make sure one more time," replied Rosa-chan, who was completely focused on her hair.
Alright then, while she was busy fixing her hair, I went to the desk she always used.
There, I took a book that she once asked me to read.
I opened one of its pages to see what was inside.
If I remember correctly... she said this book was about the history of how this kingdom was founded.
Even though the topic was quite uninteresting, why did this book make Rosa-chan like it so much?
Was it just because it was something her grandfather left behind?
On the page I opened, I read a few of the sentences written there.
But, the result was just as I expected.
The contents were truly boring, and I couldn't figure out what was supposed to be so special about it.
I could guess that this book was only liked by bookworms and people who loved history.
And I was not one of them.
—
I immediately closed it and put it back on the table.
Before I got even more bored and sleepy, I'd better just leave it for now.
When I'm more ready, I'll read it again later.
I looked at Rosa-chan, and she was already standing. But, she was still fixing her clothes.
How long will she keep doing that??
I looked at the clock hanging on the wall, placed right above the mirror Rosa-chan was using.
Thirty minutes left before the ceremony starts. If she's too focused on tidying herself up, we'll be late.
I just need to put this veil on her head, and then it'll be done.
But... when should I put it on??