The sunlight streaming through the window woke me up.
'Awake, are you?'
Ante was peering down at my face. I realized that what I'd been using as a pillow wasn't my usual one—it was much softer and warmer.
"You were giving me a lap pillow this whole time?"
'Thanks to that, you slept soundly, didn't you?'
The demon grinned mischievously... Well, yeah. Thanks, I guess.
After a good night's sleep, I felt much more refreshed.
Rest is important, after all... though I'm not exactly human anymore. Judging by the height of the sun, it must be just before noon. In demon terms, this is the middle of the night.
When I left the room, I noticed a white-furred head resting by the door.
"Mmm… mumble mumble…"
Perched on a small chair, my white tiger maid—Garunya—was dozing off. Nearby, another small imp servant shrugged in exasperation.
Ah, she must have been waiting for me this whole time...
"Hey, Garunya."
