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thirty-eight.

"Why? If you become my partner at the debutante, you can be the flower of society at once."

That said, if I become the partner of Cassis, the successor of the Urquio Dukedom, I'll be in the spotlight in society immediately.

But is that important? I don't really want to be the flower of society.

"Oh, well, I don't need a position like that."

"...Can't you just say yes?"

Cassis whined and persisted.

Why is he so interested in other people's business?

"Cassis. You're making promises you can't keep."

So why don't you say what you just said to Elisha instead of being nice to me?

When I spoke, Cassis answered firmly.

"I keep my word."

He was stubborn, as if he would never withdraw unless he allows himself to.

Cassis continued with a murmur. His expression was very grim.

"Even so, I think I'll have more will if I keep that promise."

"Huh?"

"You know, I'm in bad condition these days. I get hurt and I'm getting seizures."

Cassis suddenly spoke sullenly like a pitiful protagonist.

It was hard to answer back when a really sick child spoke so melancholy.

When I couldn't answer with anything, Cassis continued.

"I think I'll be a little energetic if I have something to do later."

"Uh..."

"As expected, won't it work?"

Cassis slowly closed and opened his watery eyes, asking wistfully.

I couldn't resist such pleas.

Argh! It's a foul to drag it on by someone who's sick!

I was in agony, poking my lip out, and sighed deeply.

Yeah, well, we can make a promise. You won't even remember it when you become an adult.

Making a promise with a child is a kind of consideration.

Even though he would not keep it, I was moved by his cuteness, so I put my little finger out.

If you don't expect anything, you'll be just fine.

I answered calmly.

"Okay. I promise. So cheer up and get well soon.

"Promise."

Cassis said, reaching out his hand to me. It seemed like he was going to make a promise with his pinky finger.

You're thorough in a strange place.

When he hooked our fingers with a smile, he even stamped the seal by pressing our thumbs and told me firmly.

"I promised."

"Yes, yes. You're one who keeps your promise."

"I'm looking forward to it."

Cassis grinned at my retort.

He looks as excited as a child who received two marshmallows after doing something good.

Is that so good?

It was strange to see Cassis, who was in a happy mood.

Yes. A sick child sometimes needs something to motivate them.