Although Alicia no longer panicked about her current state. It didn't mean she suddenly stopped feeling a slight dissonance towards Ryuji. Though she felt happy about his words and promise, it wasn't easy to accept and change her mind after many years of thinking a certain way.
"Could you give me some time alone, I will visit the mansion for training for the competition tomorrow, just for today." Alicia looked up at Ryuji's calm blue eyes, the pair no longer on the floor but on her blue sofa. "Can I be alone?"
She asked with a soft but calm tone—Ryuji watched her face for a moment. He saw her eyes no longer seemed dull, and her lips showed an awkward smile. She needed time by herself; Ryuji understood this, so he simply nodded. "Of course, you can." He reached out one last time, and her body twitched slightly as he stroked her smooth cheek with his index finger.
