96 On Valentine's Sweet Confession (for Sofia and Carina)

Sofia stared at her left little finger. What's in there is a magic ring that Gilbert gave me. The slender and luxurious ring is designed to be tangled with cymbals and has a small blue crystal stone attached to the elegant platinum. Very cute, but not just cute.

It is an application of the principle of magic stones. When Sofia touches the magic switch with her left hand, the magic works in conjunction with Gilbert's earrings. It is a very thankless thing for Sofia, who has no magic.

"I'm in trouble...."

Gilbert's magic is distracting, but the magic used to use magic tools seems to be very small, and there is no problem as long as it is used by Sofia in her life. Gilbert seems to know where Sofia is as a side effect, but Sofia didn't mind. But not this time.

"What, Sofia? Are you still worried?

Carina said that she was stunned. It is only natural that they say so. Sofia has been worried about the same thing for days.

"I mean, don't you think Gilbert would wonder if you could take it off and spend it?"

"You'll be fine, just a few hours.

"Yes, but...."

Yes, it's too natural to wear it, and Gilbert is reluctant to take it off because he doesn't know where it is.

"It's not that bad. Don't say I'm going to do something bad, inside the mansion!

"That's right... right. Yeah."

Sofia nodded and stood up. Certainly nothing will start as it is.

"If that's the case, let's go to the chef. Carina will make it with you."

"Of course. Sofia alone can't use the kitchen!

Sofia smiled face to face with Carina.

In this country, it is customary to give gifts such as sweets from women to men when it is time to celebrate the visit of spring. Called Valentine's Day, it was familiar as a day to confess love and convey gratitude.

Sofia wanted to give Gilbert handmade sweets. And to do that, I asked the chef to teach me how to make it. But if you use the ring, Gilbert will notice that Sofia is in the kitchen all day.

"Well then, ladies. Are you ready?

"Yes, please."

"Please."

Sofia and Carina all lowered their heads. The chef is laughing joyfully.

"Hey, people who get sweets from their daughters are happy. Let's start today with the basics."

There are several types of flour and condiments lined up on the cooking table. Sofia and Carina spread the notebook and ran the pen.

Hans was asked to adjust his study time in advance, and the chef's instruction lasted for days. After a week, Sofia and Carina were finally able to make chocolate snacks. Ask Carina when using the oven or water, as always, Sofia doesn't use the ring Gilbert gave her during cooking.

"Great, I'm ready...!

"Yeah, it tastes good!

Carina seemed happy to see the sweets at hand. Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Tomorrow you will rest and make something to give you the day after tomorrow.

"It's sweets, Carina. I'm glad we made it... thank you, chef."

Sofia lowered her head to the chef, laughing. The chef nodded happily.

"Hey, I enjoyed cooking with the girls. If you don't mind, come back to see me again after tomorrow. I can make it harder next time."

"Ah... thank you!

When it comes to cooking, I'm a tough chef. Thanks to amateurs, I could have made something quite authentic, but from now on, it looks like even the cook would have made it. Sofia smiled while grinning inside.

"─ ─ Sofia, I'd like to ask you one question."

Happy time to have a private conversation with Gilbert after returning home is natural. Sofia was always looking forward to sitting next to her and talking about things she couldn't stop talking about.

"Dear Gilbert, what are you doing?

Sofia tilts her neck to an unusual cut. Gilbert shifted his gaze spiritually and looked at Sofia again.

"What have you been doing lately this afternoon?

My chest rang as if I were exploring. If you ask me what I'm doing, I'm making a treat for Gilbert, but Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I kept it hidden until today. If they find out now, what they keep quiet will be wasted.

"No, especially.... ─ ─ Um, why?

"Oh, no. I don't care if it's nothing, but if you need anything, just let me know."

Gilbert's words were cloudy because Sofia's ring didn't react directly. Sofia exhaled relieved inside.

"Were you worried? Thank you, Mr. Gilbert. But I'm fine!

Gilbert grips back when he grabs his hand. I love that kindness.

I see.

Gilbert smiled bitterly and stroked Sofia's head. Sofia lowers her eyebrows with a soft sweetness.

"Dear Gilbert, aren't you tired? They've been doing a lot of things with me lately...."

"I don't think it's hard for Sofia. Don't push yourself. There's no study, no territory."

I feel guilty silently in a gentle word. You have two days to stay like this. Sofia takes a deep breath. I swallowed the words that came out of my throat together and smiled.