Olivia was reflecting on her day in a prayer posture, but when she recalled what happened after watching the play at the theater, her expression twisted. The events following the performance were, without a doubt, the biggest point of reflection for her this ti.
(Even now, just rembering the disgrace I showed after the play makes want to bury my head in my hands. I intertwined my fingers with Miyama Kaito-sama’s and held hands with him. Watching a play I could project myself onto filled with so much happiness that I beca completely dazed, responding vaguely to his calls, and…… and…… M- Miyama Kaito-sama…… H- H- H- He embraced ……)
At first, Olivia's face contorted with anger and regret over her own lack of composure. But as she recalled what happened next, her face grew redder and redder.
If she had only been embraced, she might have simply felt guilt over troubling Kaito due to her immaturity. However, in that mont, Olivia had mistaken the sudden situation for a dream and, before she knew it, had acted spoiled toward Kaito———— an unbearably mortifying disgrace in her eyes.
(Aaaahhh…… W- What foolishness have I done!? Just rembering it now fills with despair over my own shalessness! Making Miyama Kaito-sama go through all that was already an unforgivable cri, but on top of that, I clung to him myself and…… r- rubbed my cheek against him…… such a lewd and disgraceful act———– wouldn't that make no better than a wanton woman!? Acting as if I were in heat, an utterly pathetic and foolish display…… I feel the urgent need to cleanse my folly through ascetic training, but…… b- but first, I must reflect. My punishnt will co after I have reviewed everything.)
Of course, neither Kaito nor Kaori, who had been present at the ti, thought of Olivia’s actions as disgraceful or inappropriate…… In fact, with Olivia’s usual earnestness and pure-hearted deanor, no one would have found her behavior obscene.
However, for Olivia, who would blush even at the slightest exposure of skin, what she had done was so embarrassing that she felt like her face would burst into flas.
(A- Anyway, if I dwell on this too much, I might be crushed by my own sha and stupidity, so let’s move on. At the café we visited afterward, everything went as planned, and there were no major unexpected developnts. If I think about it that way, I might think things were acceptable, but I do need to reflect on the fact that I underestimated the greatness of Miyama Kaito-sama. It should have been obvious that soone as wise as him, with a gaze that sees all, would easily see through my small-minded thoughts…… and yet I foolishly forgot sothing so fundantal.)
Had she voiced this thought directly to Kaito, he would have surely interjected to deny it. Unfortunately, she was alone in the prayer room, lost in thought, with no one to offer such a rebuttal.
As she continued reflecting, she recalled what had happened on the boat and on the way to the hilltop park…… and her face turned so red that it seed steam might start rising from her head.
(……J- Just thinking about all that is making my face feel like it’s boiling. There are far too many things to reflect on. Indeed, this must be the trial bestowed upon by the great Shallow Vernal-sama…… a test that teaches that things do not go exactly as I wish. But now that I think about it…… in a way, I have fulfilled the trial given to by Shallow Vernal-sama. Of course, it was far from perfect, and next ti, I intend to invite Miyama Kaito-sama with a flawless plan and complete our date successfully…… but is there…… perhaps a next stage? No, I still lack the wisdom to fully comprehend the deep and noble will of Shallow Vernal-sama, but through this experience, I can feel my own growth. In that case, should I consider advancing to the next step? But what exactly is the next step……?)
The entire ordeal had begun as an order from Shallow Vernal. While Olivia did not feel she had achieved a perfect outco, she believed she had at least carried out the command.
Recognizing this as a trial given to her for personal growth, she pondered what she should do to continue evolving.
And just at that mont, Shallow Vernal’s voice echoed in her mind.
(……Speaking of which, I hadn’t considered what cos next. So, I’ve decided just now.)
(S- Shallow Vernal-sama!? Ah! Please, command as you wish. Though I am still inexperienced, I will surely overco any trial you set before !)
(Trial? No, this isn’t really a trial…… but let’s see. Next, at any ti you set, go to the beach with Kaito-san and have a date with him. Just like I had done with him before.)
(W- What!? To be allowed to follow in Shallow Vernal-sama’s footsteps, even in a small way, is the greatest honor. I will most certainly carry out this command!)
(Good. Oh, and since it’s the beach, of course, make sure to wear a "swimsuit".)
(……P- Please forgive my rudeness in asking this question. Um, does this an only Miyama Kaito-sama will wear a swimsuit while I assist him to ensure his comfort…… or…… um……)
(You will also wear a swimsuit and enjoy the beach together with Kaito-san. Just like I had done with him.)
(……………………………….Y- Yesh.)
Once again, it must be emphasized————– Olivia was soone who found even the slightest exposure of skin to be unbearably embarrassing…… And so, a new ordeal was about to begin for her.
Serious-senpai : [Airhead God!? What kind of outrageous killer pass are you making!?]
? ? ? : [Well, she did say "at any ti you set", and knowing Olivia-san’s personality, it'll take her so ti to make up her mind. So, that would still be a ways off, but it looks like the next date with Olivia-san has already been decided.]
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