I intentionally emphasized the part about being friends. To subtly convey, 'Mixing our bodies isn't a bad thing. However, I don't perceive you in a romantic manner.' Ah, upon reflection, it sounds like discarded rubbish.

"Okay."

Kamian smirked and lightly tapped my nose before getting up.

"Come down and have breakfast together."

"Sure."

[Thunk]. As I stared at the closed door, an indescribable and frustrating sensation overwhelmed me, causing me to flop down onto the bed. I failed my arms and legs in the air and vigorously patted the blanket.

"What's with this unnecessary attempt to be cool? It's seriously annoying."

Perhaps any action I take is glorified multiple times because of that guy's appearance. I pressed my palm firmly against my flushed cheek, then, thinking that I shouldn't skip breakfast, I reluctantly got up from the bed, still feeling discontented."

* * *

Despite today not being a day to attend the academy, Kamian remained as busy as ever. Not only did he tend to our farm, but he also assisted numerous people in need. It was remarkable how he tirelessly moved from place to place, dutifully fulfilling his role as a hardworking labourer.

"It seems like you didn't help to this extent."

I had never read in any novel that Kamian was kind to his neighbours. I had thought he was only devoted to Liv. But as it turned out, he was someone who treated everyone well.

"Could it be that I've been brainwashed by him?"

Since the moment I resolved to prevent Kamian's corruption, I had always spoken the same words to him. "Live virtuously," "Love your neighbour," "Learn to endure even when faced with anger." There were too many to recall them all. The words might have changed, but the essence remained similar.

My eyes followed Kamian's movements, and before I realized it, my gaze unintentionally fell between his legs.

...It was enormous.

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The sensation of the weapon that once rested there sent shivers down my spine.

"Where are you looking?"

Kamian's handsome face suddenly appeared in my field of vision. Startled by my impure thoughts, I involuntarily jerked back. Even in Kamian's eyes, I must have looked suspicious, as one of his eyebrows twitched.

"Oh... I didn't see anything. I was just lost in thought."

...Thinking about what was hanging between your legs.

"You have such a perverted look on your face, so I threw it to see if you'd react. You saw mine, didn't you?"

"...."

"What lewd thoughts were you imagining? Tell me, I want to hear it too."

"It's not what you think."

"If that's the case, then why is your ear turning red?"

In any case, there was no way to let this guy off easily. I covered both ears with my palms, and Kamian responded with a mischievous smile on his face.

"Don't indulge in dirty fantasies. It'll burn your bones."

...Damn it, this guy is insane.

Leaving behind an infuriated me, Kamian merrily distanced himself. I hastily grabbed my coat and followed closely behind him.

The guy who had been leading the way suddenly turned around without warning. I nearly bumped my forehead into his chest.

"Where are you going?"

"Well, do I have to tell you everything?"

"Hmm."

"Do you really have to? Just read my mind like you did earlier and guess."

Where else could I possibly go? I was simply planning to go to the Kamian office and leisurely wander around without any particular purpose.

Kamian shifted their weight to one side, standing nonchalantly. Their somewhat rebellious posture made me involuntarily shift my gaze elsewhere.

"Don't play games with me. Just tell me where you're going."

"If someone sees us, they might mistake you for my father."

"I'm not joking."

"Well, what should we do then?"

"I'll take you there. Where is it?"

"Forget it. Just go wherever you were planning to go."

"Liv."

It was all just a playful banter, but the atmosphere was growing more hostile than I had anticipated. Kamian seemed determined not to take a step back unless I revealed my destination. I had no desire to fight with them over such a trivial prank.

"I was just planning to follow you. Why do you keep prying?"

"......"