The True Hero - 1

How should I describe this? Should I say it was like asking why I didn't know something obvious? Or should I say it felt like she was scolding me for only just realizing it now? Either way, both descriptions shared one common thread: that it had been this way for a long time. I froze for a moment, staring at Lorraine.

"... You mean you *really* didn't know?"

Lorraine looked at me, showing even more surprise than I felt as I stared blankly. Unable to do anything else, I nodded and continued.

"I had a vague idea, but it was hard to be certain."

*I wasn't sure if it was 'certainty' or 'confirmation' I needed. The important thing was that there was a high chance it was just my own misunderstanding, so hearing her say it was absolutely necessary.*

*Well, the important thing is that we've confirmed each other's feelings.*

Now that I could be certain, all that was left was to decide on a direction. As I looked at Lorraine, pondering what to say, she spoke.

Lorraine gazed at me and brought up a topic.

"So, Young Master, what will you do?"

"...Do what about?"...