The m was young and the first bell had just rang. The horses neighed proudly as they pulled their carriages, smoke ns rose high with the workers starting their work, and the sounds of people bargaining at the market. The day began just like how it usually does.

  In a certain street, located was a well-known inn. It was the "Rabbit's Den" where Gerd and family resided and did their business. And u time, there were no more crowds in front of its doors. Everything has returo normal.

  It has been almost a week since Grey and Yuhe inn. Ever sihen, things have never been the same again. Although they have experiehem leaving time and time again, this time, knowing that they won't ever stay at the inn, it felt different. It became lonely.

  "Haah... I miss them already." ［Helen］

  Sighed Helen, her eyes looking distant as she stared at the door. She was sitting behind the reception desk, waiting for a er to e in. Her eyes were lifeless and ued as one be.

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  The doors creaked as it opened, apanied by the sound of bell chimes gently flowing by the wind. Helen heaved anh as she tried to greet another er with a smile on her face.

  "Ah, good m. Welcoー Eh?! Yuna?!" ［Helen］

  As of answering her wishes, Yuna arrived at the inn, but not quite in the way she expected. The tter's eyes were bursting with tears and her expression was nothing short of crestfallen. It was her first time seeing Yuna cry.

  "Hic... Hic... Helen... I... I... Hic..." ［Yuna］

  "Oh my god, Yuna! What happened?! No! Before that, e inside first. Let's hear out what you have to say ter, okay?" ［Helen］

  "Oー Hic... Okay..." ［Yuna］

  Her face full of worries, Helen escorted Yuna ihe inn, deliverio her previous room which has been unused since she and Grey left. It was one filled with many preemories.

  Even after Helen tried to calm down Yuna, her tears wouldn't stop trig down. She didn't even say a single word, and was only bawling her eyes out. It only made things difficult for Helen.

  Thankfully, Gerd and Selia were already finished with making breakfast. All that was left was serve the ers dinner and watch over the reception desk. They were tasks the two of them could handle by themselves.

  Several more minutes passed and Yuna's tears finally stopped. All that was left was her reddened eyes and tear marks across her face from so much g. It was very obvious that she had cried quite a lot.

  "Are you alright now, Yuna?" ［Helen］

  "Un... Thank you, and... sorry... I troubled you again..." ［Yuna］

  "Don't worry about it, we're friends, aren't we?" ［Helen］

  A happy yet sad smile spread on Yuna's lips when she heard Helen's words. She was happy that Helen was there to support her but was also sad, knowing what kind of situation she was in. After all, it was her first fight with Grey as lovers.

  "By the way, have you had breakfast yet?" ［Helen］

  "Ah... No... Not yet... Sorry..." ［Yuna］

  "Haah... Seriously, you should take care of yourself more. Just wait right here, I'll go get you something to eat." ［Helen］

  "Ah... I don't have any money on me right now... B-But don't worry! I'll surely pay you back tー" ［Yuna］

  Yuna couldn't even finish her words. Out of nowhere, Helen delivered a hand chop on Yuna's head. It was only a soft one, but Helen doing so still made Yuna surprised that she abruptly halted her words.

  "Dummy... You shouldn't worry about that kind of thing right now. This one will be on the house." ［Helen］

  "Butー" ［Yuna］

  "No buts! I'll really kick you out if you say another word. Just sit still and wait for me to e back, okay?" ［Helen］

  Not wanting to hear Yuna any further, Helen then headed outside the room and towards the kit. Yuna was left behind alone, sitting on the bedside, a little smile f on her face.

  A few mier, Heleurned with a tray dispyed with a breakfast set. And knowing how much Yus, she made sure to make the servira rge. One which could probably feed her full more than three times over.

  "Ora rge breakfast set ing right up! Please prepare your tables and stomachs for a delieal!" ［Helen］

  "Fufufu. Thank you, Helen." ［Yuna］

  "Don't mention it. Now, be careful not to burn your to's still hot." ［Helen］

  "Un..." ［Yuna］

  Holding a spoon with her hand, Yuna scooped up a spoonful of the vegetable egg-drop soup served before her. She blew on it a couple of times before feeding it to her mouth. A satisfied smile bloomed as she savored the taste.

  While there wasn't any rice present, the bread, the soup, the pork chop, and the little side dishes were more than delicious. It has only been a few days since she st had them over the i every bite, she felt nostalgic, remembering her first few days in the "Rabbit's Den".

  "How is it?" ［Helen］

  "Delicious as always." ［Yuna］

  "Heheh, I'm gd you liked it." ［Helen］

  Helen watg warmly over her, Yuna tinued eating her breakfast at her own pace. She ate slower than usual with not much appetite. heless, she still mao finish the meal served for her.

  "Thank you for the meal." ［Yuna］

  Yuna, with her open palms lio one another and her head slightly bowing, sang her short prayer of gratitude to the heaven's above. Now that she was full, she felt much better and looked much brighter.

  As for the ptes and utensils used, it was just left by the top of the drawers, to be delivered downstairs ter. A slightly serious atmosphere loomed over the room now that Yuna had finished eating. The time for questioning has arrived.

  "Well... now that you've finished eating, Yuna, you tell me why you were g earlier?" ［Helen］

  "Ah, that's..." ［Yuna］

  "Actually, wait a moment. Let me take a guess first. You had a fight with Grey, didn't you?" ［Helen］

  "H-How did you know?!" ［Yuna］

  Yuna hasn't even voiced out the reaso but Helen already mao tell what it erfectly. The former was greatly shocked about it, her mouth hanging open in agape. Helen, oher hand, roudly puffing her chest with a smile pstered on her chest after guessing correctly.

  For Helee not having been in aionships, after reading hundreds of romanovels, it wasn't that difficult to guess Yuna's problem. It was also a big clue to her since Grey wasn't with her.

  "Well, it isn't important how I knew about it. So, tell me, what did the two of you fight about? Is it because of food?" ［Helen］

  "N-No! Not at all! Geez, Helen, do you think I'm such a glutton?!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahahaha, sorry, sorry, I was just kidding. Anyway, why were you fighting in the first pce? So early in the m as well." ［Helen］

  "Umm... You see..." ［Yuna］

  Slowly and surely, Yuna clearly expined her troubles to Helen and the tter listened in attentively. The main cause of their quarrel was the main focus. It was Grey's focus which has been shifted too mu work, depriving Yuna of his time.

  It was a on problem between couples. Even Helen knew about it, not only from her romanovels, but from seeing it happeween ers as well. She was thankful her parents weren't like that.

  It didn't take long before Yuna finished her summary, and Helen nodded silently throughout the whole thing. There may be a few tidbits of information missing, but Helen had gotten the gist of it.

  "I see... So you fought this m because Grey was ign you due to work. Did I get that correctly?" ［Helen］

  "Un... I know I said too much, but still... It wouldn't even hurt taking a break to have a meal with me. It felt so lonely." ［Yuna］

  "Well, I guess there are times like these too, huh..." ［Helen］

  Helen mumbled under her breath. She was still somewhat in disbelief. After all, she knew how much Grey was heads over heels for Yuna, and just couldn't imagine him prioritizing work over her. She was a little baffled.

  "Right... By the way, Yuna, how long has Grey been ign you?" ［Helen］

  "Umm... Since yesterday afternoon...?" ［Yuna］

  "..." ［Helen］

  Shocked speechless. That was the state Helen was in when she heard Yuna's respo was only then that she realized how needy and gy Yuna was. It was not something she had anticipated at all.

  Helen initially thought it has been at least a few days since Yuna has been bawling her eyes for so long. Realizing it hasn't even been a whole day, Hele her head ag a little bit.

  "Yuna... You're quite the needy one, aren't you?" ［Helen］

  "Huh? Did you say something?" ［Yuna］

  "Ah, no... It's nothing..." ［Helen］

  A careless thought slipped out of Helen's mouth. Thankfully, Yuna wasn't paying much attention hence her not catg it. She was still distracted about what happened with her and Grey.

  "Haah... Anyway, we should get this sorted before things gets worse. e here, Yuna! I'll teach you the ways!" ［Helen］

  "U-Un!" ［Yuna］

  Despite not having been in a retionship. Yes, that's right, despite not having been in aionships ever since she was born and only knowing love through the world of romanovels, Helen braced herself and gave Yuna the best advice she could.

  The holy scriptures (romanovel volumes) in hand, Heleured Yuna time after time. She offered different solutions for different situations which could arise. Now, it was Helen who had bee a spartan-like demonic teacher.

  ...

  Silend gloom. There were only those two brewing around a certain office. Ihere were two figures. One was an elderly man bulging with muscles while the other was a younger and much leaner figure. It was Grey and the Guildmaster.

  The time was nearing high noon. After w nonstop for almost a day, Grey had finally fihe paperwork. It went without saying that he was extremely tired. On top of that, he even had a fight with Yuna.

  "Haah..." ［Grey］

  The Guildmaster who wao thank Grey couldn't even do so. The serious and dark expression on his face made the former troubled about how to handle him. He could only watch over him as he sighed over and ain.

  "Ehem!" ［Gaston］

  The Guildmaster cleared his throat, successfully garnering Grey's attention. While he tried not to meddle with the tter's affairs, with hoard the atmosphere is, he had to do something about it. What is that something? He also doesn't know.

  "Grey, you've been sighing a lot tely. Did something happen?" ［Gaston］

  "It's... Well, actually..." ［Grey］

  In a cise fashion, Grey expined everything to the Guildmaster. The tter's expression feeling a little guilty after knowing the cause of the two's fight. Still, he mao retain a posed expression.

  "I see... A fight with Yuna, huh..." ［Gaston］

  "Yeah... I'm su idiot. I shouldn't have said those words... I even ended up hurting Yuna..." ［Grey］

  Traces rets were present on Grey's face as he mented his previous as. He knew full well how Yu at the time yet he still decided to say those words without much sideration. Even when he was mentally exhausted at the time, it was not an excuse to hurt her.

  Grey had also never been in a romantic retionship before Yuna. While he did have someone special ba his high school days and had gone on a date with her, they didn't cli the end. Don't eveion college and work, he was too busy for such stuff. In other words, he was pletely inexperienced in couple fights.

  "Guiidmaster, what should I do?" ［Grey］

  "Why are you askihat? This is the Adventurers' Guild, not a love sultation office." ［Gaston］

  "Well, you're married, aren't you? Surely, you have some advie. Even a little would be helpful." ［Grey］

  Upon hearing Grey's words, the Guildmaster stopped w with the paperwork. He pondered rey's question whilst stroking his beard. There was o rush sihe paperwork whieeded to be passed today was already finished.

  "Hmm... You just have to talk it out, I guess...." ［Gaston］

  "Eh? That's it?" ［Grey］

  "You said anything'll do, didn't you? Besides, aren't you two head over heels for one another? I'm sure a little talk will smooth things out." ［Gaston］

  Grey was made to ponder with the Guildmaster's words. He knew how important unication is in a retionship and with how many years of experiehe one giving the advice has, he has no reason not to believe him.

  Well, it wasn't the first time he and Yuna fought because of ck of unication, though it was mostly his fault back then since he kept things secret to her. Well, it wasn't much of a fight but a one-sided scolding. The current case is much more serious.

  "Alright, I'll give it a try. Thank you, Guildmaster." ［Grey］

  "No problem, and I should be the ohanking you for your help. You really saved my ass there. Thank you, Grey." ［Gaston］

  "Anytime... Though I'll probably have to dee the paperwork ime." ［Grey］

  At Grey's words, a smile appeared on the Guildmaster's face, apanied by a slight chuckle. He also wished the same thing. After all, it would only be improper fuild to always keep relying on one of their adventurers for paperwork.

  "Ah right, Grey... I know you and Yuna are in a fight now, just don't start involving magi yhts, okay? It would be problematic if you did." ［Gaston］

  "Guildmaster.... Just what do you think of us...?" ［Grey］

  "I'm just reminding you. There's nothing wrong with being careful." ［Gaston］

  "Haah... Sure, sure, I'll keep that in mind." ［Grey］

  His heart lighter than befrey exited the Guildmaster's offid out to the streets, heading bae whilst thinking of how to recile with Yuna. As much as possible, he wao resolve it before things got worse.

  Whe home, there was no oo greet him. Yuna was still not back. While he could only think of a couple of pces where she could be and he could use his "Heaven's Eye" just in case, he didn't. Grey wanted her to take her time and cool down, just like he did.

  It was already early iernoon but Grey had her lunor breakfast yet. Now that he thought of it, he hasn't had lunor dihe day before either. It was only when he realized that his stomach started growling.

  "I guess lunes first, huh..." ［Grey］

  Lonely like an isnd in the middle of the o, Grey hummed to himself as he took out a lot of ingredients from his "Iory"ー or he was about to, but when he opehe refrigerator, he became frozen for a moment.

  "Haah... I really am an idiot..." ［Grey］

  Grey s himself as he took out the meals Yuna had saved for him to ear. He stopped whatever he nning to do aed them up quickly all while wearing a somewhat lonely smile on his face.

  Aromatic sts filled the air as the dishes Yuna cooked were reheated. It didn't take long befrey mao serve them oable. Soon after, he took his seat, readied his utensils and took a bite.

  After the first gulp, as if frozen in time, Grey sat still for a moment, not moving even a single inch. On the er of his eyes, a little tear was f. Not only his tongue, but also his heart was overwhelmed.

  "Delicious..." ［Grey］

  Thinking about what Yu when she cooked and ate alone, Grey only felt guiltier with his as. All he could do was tiing and savor the food Yuna made with all her heart. He swore in his heart to never make her sad again.

  After his meal, Grey did the dishes for a hit minute before proceeding to cook what he and, hopefully, Yuna would be having for dihere were a lot of ingredients taken out as Grey po cook Yuna's favorites.

  The sky has started to ge color, it was the advent of the night. The fifth bell was about t and the people's works were about to finish. It was time for the sun to have its slumber, letting the stars take over.

  "I'm home～." ［Yuna］

  An almost lifeless voice rang across the house. Yuna has returned and both her heart and mind has been cleared up. Even then, she couldn't help herself but feel nervous, anxious, and awkward, returning bae knowing she and Grey had a fight.

  "Oh, wele back." ［Grey］

  Replied Grey as he greeted Yuna. her pair of eyes matched one aheir hearts fearing a little what expressioher wore. Silenveloped the house as they both entered.

  "I've already cooked dinner. Let's eat together." ［Grey］

  "Un..." ［Yuna］

  A one-word reply. That was all Yuna could muster. Even when she practiced a lot with Helen about what to do, now that she was in front of Grey, she couldn't muster any ce to do them. It was as if the words were stu her mouth.

  Not saying a word to one anrey and Yuna headed to the dining table where they took a seat together. Even though they were at the dining table already, there was only an awkward silence over them. They didn't even look at each other.

  Just like before, the food oable tasted worse than Yuna remembered. Or rather, she couldn't taste anything because of her flig emotions. The awkward atmosphere was just too much to bear.

  "Haah... Look, Yuna, aboutー" ［Grey］

  "Grey..." ［Yuna］

  "Eh?!" ［Grey］

  Grey's mouth hung open in shod he couldn't finish his statement. When he raised his head to look at Yuna, her face was already covered in tears. She was keeping silent but god knows how long she has been already.

  Panicky, Grey frantically stood up from his heat and hastily headed to Yuna's spot with his face distraught. Traces of shod were present when he k with one knee in front of her, trying to see why Yuna was g.

  "I-Is there something wrong?! Is it because of what I said this m?!" ［Grey］

  "N... No... Hic... Grey... I'm sorry... I... Hic... I shouldn't have said those words... I... Hic... I'm really sorry... Please... Hic... Don't hate me... Hic..," ［Yuna］

  Tears tio flow relentlessly down Yuna's pearly cheeks as she apologized to Grey. It was not one of the things Helen taught her. They wear tears bor of fear. Fear that Grey might e to dislike her. Suxieties were brewing in her heart.

  Grey's heart was more than torn when he saw the state Yuna was in. Before he could even think about it, his body moved on its own, standing up suddenly and embrag Yuna in a tight hug, burying her g face to his chest.

  "You silly girl... Even if I wao, I wouldn't be able to hate you. While I might get mad from time to time... Hating you is something I could never bear to do... In fact, shouldn't I be the one apologizing? What kind of man am I to make such a kind aiful girl shed tears like this...? Yuna, I'm sorry." ［Grey］

  Throughout Grey's somewhat lengthy monologue, Yuna remained quiet the whole time. Tears tireaming down her eyes as she reciprocated Grey's embrace, giving him aighter hug.

  Listening to Grey's heartbeats, Yuna slowly calmed down aears started to stop. A few moments ter, she has pletely returned normalー or at least, somewhat normal.

  "Are you alright now?" ［Grey］

  "Un..." ［Yuna］

  "Then, I return to my seat now?" ［Grey］

  "No!" ［Yuna］

  Even after she cried, Yuna didn't let go of Grey and tio embrace Grey tightly. Grey tried to have her let go, but what he received instead was a short and snappy response from her. She has bee gy again.

  "Haah... Fine, I'll sit beside you. Just let me go for a moment. I'll just go get my chair." ［Grey］

  "Okay..." ［Yuna］

  Deg to give up, Grey gently patted Yuna's head as he asked for such a request. Thankfully, Yuna gra and released him. He then headed to where his chair was, but he wasn't even halfway there, he suddenly halted his movements.

  "Ah, right... Yuna, this might be a little te to mention this, but... the food you cooked yesterday... It was delicious. Thank you." ［Grey］

  A little bit embarrassed, Grey gave Yuna his sincere gratitude. Even when he was fag away from Yuna, just the tone of his voice was enough to tell that he was a little flustered. As for Yuna, she couldn't be any happier.

  "Un! I'm gd you liked it!" ［Yuna］

  Like the frozen pins during spring, a beautiful and radiant smile bloomed on Yuna's face, one which Grey sidered the sweetest and warmest there ever was, is, and ever will be. The smile he wao protect the most.

  Soon after, their diogether which had been deyed for a day has finally tinued. It might have been just their imagination, but suddenly, the food that tasted bnd and ckluster before was full of fvor, seasoned with smiles and ughter.

  CHAPTER 125 END