Lefiya felt lightheaded, warmth spreading through her heart.
That feeling of being accepted, of being liked.
It completely softened her heart, which had always been tense and burdened by inferiority.
"Um... um..."
And so, just as everyone was getting ready to leave.
Lefiya, who was always being tormented by her own patron goddess and had an awkward personality.
With the alcohol giving her a push.
Suddenly reached out, her face red, and grabbed the sleeve of Kikakujō Mary, who was about to turn away.
"Hm?"
Kikakujō Mary stopped and looked back in confusion.
She saw Lefiya hanging her head, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of Mary's clothes.
With the alcohol still lingering in her system.
Lefiya finally mustered all her courage.
"I-if you ever have the chance..."
"Please... please do come visit Twilight Manor!"
Lefiya abruptly raised her head, her large azure eyes misty and shining with sincerity.
"Although... although Lady Riveria can be very strict sometimes..."
"But..."
"I... want to treat everyone to something delicious, too!"
"I'll prepare tea and snacks for you!"
"..."
At those words, Kikakujō Mary froze for a moment.
Then.
Faced with Lefiya's anxious expression, Kikakujō Mary broke into a smile.
Under the dim yellow light, that smile looked especially gentle.
She gently took Lefiya's hand.
"Yes."
"We'll definitely come."
"It's a promise, Miss Lefiya."
"J-just call me Lefiya."
"Okay! Lefiya!"
"Oh my~"
Loki, who was already thoroughly drunk and practically hanging off Haimo, grinned at the scene, her eyes narrowing into slits.
"Looks like this child..."
"Has finally made some friends."
Loki nudged Haimo's waist with her elbow.
"Haimo."
"These kids of yours..."
"They're pretty impressive."
"They even managed to win over my painfully shy Lefiya."
"Naturally."
"Just look at who picked them."
"Also, stop hanging off me. Your familia is