Chapter 017.1: Lucy Is Protecting Me

「August 02, 2021 | Mon」

「07:33」

*Knock*Knock*Knock*

Those are such a weak knocking sounds. Well, whatever. Let's see how she'll respond to the ‘trigger’ I caused.

“Come in.”

“...............” The door didn't open. Nor did I hear a reply. She's just outside... frozen, I guess.

“Please come inside, Lucy.”

“!— G-good morning, sir— Mr. Reverren...” I can feel her trepidation. Or rather, it's very visible, and anybody will take notice. She is standing up very stiffly. She's not moving, yet she's sweating so much. Yet... weirdly enough, she's very charming this way.

Fufu. She's making me want to bully her more.

“I hope my mother didn't scold you,” I may have sounded passive-aggressive.

“!!— N-no.. I... I am fine... Hehe...” Look at her being so nervous. How cute— how adorable— Aaaaagh! I want to make her cry.

“Ehem.”

I should calm down.