First Light After Winter [BL]

Chapter XI. -Spring festival

The next day, Gendro woke up as usual. He left his room and wanted to go to the bathroom, but was surprised at seeing a boy standing in the living room.

Yone was standing in front of the window attentively watching the outside, but he must have already noticed Gendro, as one of his ears turned to face him.

'Ah... right.. I forgot that he lived here now..'

And like that Gendro entered the bathroom. Hearing that Gendro left the boy turned around and wondered if he should prepare breakfast or rather wait for Gendro and then ask, but in the end, he decided to play safe and simply wait for Gendro to give him an order.

Gendro left the bathroom shortly after he entered. He slowly walked to Yone who was still standing at the window, curious about what he was watching.

Seeing Gendro approaching, Yone politely made way.

"Ah.. er what are you watch....ing...."

But as Gendro said that his words started to trail off as he saw what unfolded outside. The streets were bustling with people they were all very excited as they walked towards the Townsquare.

'Ah. How come I could forget that??? Today's the spring festival!'

The spring festival was a special day where that was one week after the official start of spring. On this day people would celebrate the end of winter and pray for a bountiful year. All in all, it was a happy day that was celebrated through dance, music, and offerings.

But since there are a lot of people crowded in the marketplace, the security always had to be tight to avoid any unhappy accidents to occur. So obviously Gendro had to work today.

"...I'm sorry... we need to delay buying you new clothes.."

Yone was shocked at hearing his master apologize to him so he quickly bowed his head very deeply.

"Th-there is no Problem! It is already generous enough to consider buying clothes for this one."

'He bows a lot, doesn't he....'

So much even that Gendro started to get used to it. What at first made him extremely uncomfortable was now at least bearable.

"Then.. I should hurry to get to my post on time.."

"Ah! Then should I prepare breakfast?"

"?? Aren't we just going to eat bread?"

"Eh? ... ah er.. of course, yes bread! Of course what else should we eat then..bread."

With that, Gendro turned towards the kitchen intending to get some bread and plates, but before he could even take a step Yone was already quickly preparing Gendros breakfast.

While Yone was shortly confused by that man's eating habits he brushed it off as not having worked with commoners too often and went ahead.

'Maybe... Gendro just really likes bread?'

"Oh, you forgot your plate."

Gendro pointed out. Since Melly told him that Yone will be his maid Gendro simply sat down, accepting the fact that Yone was doing all the work. It felt weird but he didn't want to stress the boy with his unfamiliarity even more.

Yone immediately grasped what gendro meant. He will also be eating breakfast, together with his master, on the same table, the same food. It was weird, truly weird but maybe Gendro just wanted to keep on the act of Yone not being a slave anymore?

While eating the pair was silent both just quietly munched on their bread. But suddenly something occurred to Gendro.

'If I go to patrol the city, then won't Yone be alone here? Ah, of course, that was the plan, after all, he is my maid but...'