NOVEL WEB Chapter 108.2
Stage 4-15. I Love You
If anything, her tone even carried a sense of joy.
“……What do you mean……?”
“……Ouga-kun, you’re the king of obliviousness. I thought you’d understand by now…… but I guess I’m not being clear either, so we’re equally at fault.”
Reina muttered something, her expression clearly showing her dissatisfaction.
On the other hand, now that I’d regained some composure, there was something important I needed to tell her.
“……Reina. This isn’t the best position to talk, but…… could you listen for a moment?”
“……What is it?”
“To put it simply, there’s a possibility your body can be healed.”
“——I don’t need to be healed.”
Her immediate response made it clear she’d decided this long ago.
There was no hesitation or doubt in her eyes.
“……Knowing you, Ouga-kun, I figured you’d ask the Encartón mechanics about my body.”
She was right. I’d asked Yueli about Reina’s body—of course, keeping her name hidden—and whether it could be healed.
The conclusion was that by replacing the current machinery with new magical tools, her organs could gradually be restored to their original state.
Due to the modifications done by Frone, the types of clothes she could wear were limited.
I’d also heard she adjusted her bathing times at the mansion to avoid inconveniencing others.
More than anything, that machinery might remind her of her past with Frone.
After everything she’s been through, I wanted Reina to enjoy a normal life.
But this was just my selfish desire.
That’s why I wanted to hear her opinion, but…… if she says she doesn’t want to be healed, then this conversation is over.
“But I want to be of use to you, Ouga-kun. For that, I’ll use any power I have—even if it’s a power given to me by that person.”
“Reina……”
“Besides…… if I can use my power to even slightly disrupt their plans…… wouldn’t that be incredibly satisfying?”
Her fearless smile showed no trace of Frone’s curse anymore.
“You were probably worried about whether you’d prefer me with a clean body…… but there’s no need for that now.”
“……So we’re back to that topic, huh?”
“Yes, because it’s very important to me.”
With that, she placed her index finger on her lips—then pressed it against mine.
“I love you, Ouga-kun.”
Reina’s cheeks flushed red as she spun her words of love.
There was no need to place fingers on her cheeks anymore.
On the other hand, with her finger on my lips, I couldn’t respond.
……No, this was her way of saying it wasn’t necessary right now.
Perhaps sensing that I understood, Reina gently removed her finger.
“……Confessions require more courage than I expected.”
“……Though you didn’t seem hesitant about the kiss?”
“……This is the second time I’ve kissed you, Ouga-kun.”
“……When did the first one happen……!?”
She never told me about that phantom first kiss, no matter how much I asked.