Chapter 44
It appeared that he was thinking, 'I was meant to escort you, my lady, but I regrettably consumed all the food without leaving any for you to enjoy!'
"I'm glad you ate a lot. I was worried I ordered too much, and there would be leftovers."
"If you are glad… then it brings me joy as well, my lady."
Hans, who was smiling awkwardly, carefully continued his words.
"But, my lady, if it doesn't inconvenience you, do you mind if I ask you something?"
Ask me something? He had something to ask me?
"No, I don’t mind."
"Um, may I ask why you address me in a formal manner…"
Hans looked very tense as he asked this. Was he worried I would get annoyed? But what did he just say?
'Ah. He's asking why I speak formally.'
Did I? Upon further reflection, I realized that while I spoke casually to Belle, I used formal language with Hans. Although I hadn't been aware of it until just now.
