... Em, Sensei."
One day, we're on watch duty.
Roxy and I sat shoulder to shoulder before a bonfire.
Everyone else is asleep in the shelter.
The shelter is very sturdy, but you never know.
Because of that, we always have 2 person on guard in rotation.
"What is it, Rudi?"
Roxy is so close to me.
Sitting by my side, sticking tightly next to me.
I can feel the warmth and softness of her tiny shoulders through her robes.
Just like a lover.
No, exactly like a lover.
With Roxy clinging, flitting like that, it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
Anyways, that's probably what she has in mind.
Does she know that I'm already married?
She probably doesn't.
If she does, she probably won't be so forward like this.
No, it's not Roxy's fault.
It's mine.
I was unfaithful.
I went unfaithful behind Sylphy's back.
I better come clean here too.
I'm very thankful.
I'm fine now.
I couldn't face my wife, so let's stop here.
"..."
Ever since coming to this world and meeting Roxy, I have always relied on her.
She taught me magic and language.
Befriending Sylphy, in some ways it was thanks to Roxy as well.
Even though the one that cured my ED was Sylphy, but for 3 years what supported me was that precious thing that Roxy gave me.
I could never return that kindness.
Moreover, she even used her body to comfort me.
Even though it's her first time, she still put herself forward to help me.
Helped the me whom fell into the abyss.
Helping a useless trash like me.
How can I just throw her away, once things are over?
What kind of etiquette is that.
...No, I can't just play pretend anymore.
Help?
Etiquette?
None of that matters.
I like Roxy.
I love her.
If asked who I like better, Sylphy or her. I won't know how to answer.