Novice trainees were restricted from going out on non-rest days, and of
course, unable to buy sweets at the market then. The two girls were
exceedingly happy at the unexpected refreshments, leading to Eugeo seeing
them run back to the novice trainees' dormitory for the first time.
Forming bonds with the valet trainees and giving them general advice on
how to make progress on their swordsmanship were part of the
swordsmen-in-training's duties as well, so those honey pies might be a part
of Kirito's efforts—but even so, Eugeo thought while staring at his blackhaired
partner by his side, who ate up the pie with a composed expression
before he spoke.