It was a clear day without a single cloud. A refreshing morning.
Ian naturally opened his eyes at his usual time.
The traces of the cold that had plagued him all day yesterday had vanished without a trace.
However, perhaps because he had been lying down for too long, a dull ache radiated from various parts of his stiffened body.
Still, he could say he was back to normal now.
Ian quietly sat up, loosening his stiff shoulders.
"Captain... Ah."
Tanya, who had come to check on Ian's condition, opened the door quietly and locked eyes with him.
Seeing that Ian was already awake, Tanya wore a look of slight surprise.
"Y-You're up."
"Yeah. I think I'm fine now."
For some reason, Tanya was looking at him warily with a tense face, so Ian spoke to her.
"Are you here about breakfast? Go on ahead. I'll be down soon."
"Ah... Yes!"
Tanya closed the door and practically ran downstairs, her face turning strangely red.
