A Relationship That's Practically Official?

“……Young Master, the tie here…….”

“Leave it there. That's better…….”

My body felt heavy.

Faintly, I could hear someone talking.

“……When Yuria wakes, tell the kitchen to make sure she eats well…….”

“……Understood, Young Master. And will you be coming home……?”

I tried to make a sound to let them know I was awake, but I could barely get my voice out.

A heavy pain, like the time I'd had COVID, seemed to strike my throat.

……I said I wouldn't dredge up memories that were 'too far away.'

The memories I'd carry with me were from the past five years...