Gift (2)

“Can you really hear our voices?”

I nodded at Ruril's question, which she asked in amazement.

Unlike before, I no longer had to pretend not to hear even when I could, and I was so moved.

I'd seriously considered whether I should cut off my hearing with magic in case I occasionally slipped up, but now I no longer needed to.

I continued the conversation while showing them the board with a deeply moved expression.

- I was sorry that I couldn't talk with you two all this time.. I'm so happy.

I said that and smiled.

Cecilia and Ruril, watching me, froze with pleased expressions.

“So cute..”

“With that already-cute face and those mannerisms too, you're incredible..”...