CH 43

Name：The Sold Daughter Was Doted On So Much That She Was ‘Unfrozen' In Her Place Of Servitude Author：
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White clouds in the sky on a clear holiday. Today, I’m going out with Schwarz-sama, but it’s just to a nearby cafeteria for brunch.

Even though we live together and see each other’s faces every day, going outside feels refreshing and… makes my heart race.

Well, I guess Schwarz-sama doesn’t really think much of it.

As I get ready in front of the mirror, I become increasingly anxious.

…Huh. Could it be that my line about “not having anywhere to wear this to” was actually a subtle way of pressuring him to ask me out? Did I bother him on our precious day off? But…

“Are you ready?”

“Yes!”

I hear a voice from the direction of the entrance and rush out of my room with my bag in hand.

“I’m sorry to keep you waiting.”

I greeted Schwarz-sama in the entrance hall. Normally, I tie my hair up in a maid cap, but today I let it down and braided it to the side to match my new dress.

…Did I overdo it with effort?

I timidly look up at him, and he places his hand on his chin, looking down at me who is shorter than him.

“I’ve always thought… You tend to slouch too much. You should straighten your chest and lift your face.”

I straighten my back with a recoil. Looking down is a habit of mine that I’ve had for a while.

“If you face forward, your field of vision expands, and you can respond to unexpected enemy attacks.”

…E-enemy attacks?

“Having good posture reduces the burden on your shoulders and waist and makes it easier to breathe. You can also intimidate your enemies by making yourself look bigger.”

“Y-yes.”

I nod to Schwarz-sama’s matter-of-fact statement while feeling confused.

Am I being criticized? Am I really that bad today? Did he not actually want to go out? As soon as he points it out, I feel like I’m about to slump down again.

“Basically, what I’m trying to say is…” He turned his head away and continued, “…I don’t know much about women’s clothes, but since they suit you so well, it’s a waste to keep looking down.”

“Huh?” I looked up at him and noticed that his ears had turned red…my cheeks started to feel hot too.

…Schwarz-sama is a genius at making me feel better.

“Alright, let’s go.”

“Yes!”

As I straightened my back, the world seemed brighter than usual.

Walking next to Schwarz-sama, I had to resist the urge to skip.