Boots, check! Ste ring, check! A light attire, check! And a beautiful smile, also check! Such was the look on Yuna as she prepared for the day, humming carefreely as if there wasn't a single problem in the world.

  She was even more radiant than the m sun, her hair fluttering ever so smoothly as she twirled around. She wasn't even wearing any makeup yet she already looks so stunning. Truly a beauty sent from the heavens.

  "Grey, I'm off～!" ［Yuna］

  "Alright. Take care～." ［Grey］

  Grey's voice eg in their house, Yuna opehe door, a clid creak ringing clearly soon after. Another creak, much heavier than the first, soon followed as Yuna opehe gates, the verdant sery greeting her warmly along the refreshing air.

  "Looks like it's going to be a good day!" ［Yuna］

  A smile on her face, Yuna the off towards the horizon, skippieps from time to time like aed little child. And like a little child, her head turned left and right as she observed the wonderful sery, soon tinuing her humming.

  Few minutes passed, and the once quiet sery turned into a lively and bustling vehe people's voices could be heard all over the pce, a myriad of sts and series to be observed. It was the marketpce!

  "Oh! Lady Yuna! Good m!"

  "Un! Good m～!" ［Yuna］

  "Lady Yuna, would you like to have some es?"

  "Sorry, but I just had breakfast. Maybe ime?" ［Yuna］

  The people greeted her warmly and she greeted them back with a bright smile and a wave of her hand. It wasn't only because she was a hero, but also because she was ohe people loved in general.

  A poise and elegay whose beauty only be watched from afar. Not only that, she was also a warm, kind, and g person. Such was how the people viewed her. A plete opposite of the spoiled and gy baby she acts like when she is with Grey. Truly an iing fellow.

  The greetings tinued and so did Yuna's walk. Though she would usually go out with Grey, the tter was a little busy with his smithing work. Well, that wasn't the only reason why our heroine is alohere was one much more important.

  What was it, one might ask? The answer is simple. It was because a very special day roag, one which came only once a year and one she wao treasure dearly as if it meant the whole world to her. It was, of course, Grey's birthday!

  Having received so much from him, she also wants to pay him back. And now, it isn't only because they were friends or partners. Now, for the very first time, she is going to celebrate Grey's birthday as his girlfriend! A sense of duty aermination was welling up inside her.

  Of course, having been in a retionship for the very first time, Yuna didn't really know what to do. Thankfully, she has some reliable friends to t on. For that, we'll have to go back a few days' time where it all began...

  "Thank you for dining in! Please e back again!" ［Helen］

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  The chimes rang, and the doors closed soon. Helen was once again at the ter, doing her duties, running around the inn and serving the ers, whilst Gerd and Selia were i discussing things with Grey. It was a normal day.

  "Haah..." ［Yuna］

  Well, it would have been normal if it weren't for the young dy who has been sighing ever so frequently, ying down her head on her arms as she slumped on the ter, her eyes void of colors as if her soul was esg her body. A rare, depressed Yuna.

  "Yuna, what's wrong? You've been sighing a lot tely... Did you and Grey get into an argument again?" ［Helen］

  "No, we didn't... It's just... you listen to me for a moment?" ［Yuna］

  "Hm? Of course. What is it?" ［Helen］

  Lending her ear, Helen grabbed a nearby seat and sat beside Yuna. The tter then leaned closer to the former's ear and whispered her problems. Helen listeo her carefully, nodding her head regurly.

  "I see... So that's how it is..." ［Helen］

  It wasn't long before Helen uood what was going on. Though she was slow when it came to her own love life, she was unmatched when it came to others. The years she spent romanovels weren't all for nothing!

  "Hmm? Couldn't you just make Grey something? I'm sure he'll love it." ［Helen］

  "Umm... Actually... I already did..." ［Yuna］

  "And the problem is...?" ［Helen］

  "It's just... I wonder if he'll like it..." ［Yuna］

  Said Yuna, her head even drooping further. Even though she knows Grey would like it, it would most likely be because she gave it to him. As for whether he'll like the present itself, it was a pletely different matter.

  A smile is all Yuna wants from him. Even then, she wants it to be a smile not only because of her, but because of her present itself as well. She wants Grey to treasure it the way it is and not just serve as some fancy decoration from her.

  Helen hasn't even had a boyfrie, but she could fully uand where Yuna was ing from. After all, she has also given out gifts before. Be it her parents, neighbors, or ers.

  "Fufufu! Then, you've e to the right person! Yuna, I'll teach you the right way to a man's heart! You better prepare yourself!" ［Helen］

  A fident ugh followed by a bold decration. Though she couldn't even properly handle her love life, she was making such fident cims in front of Yuna. What's even stranger was that Yuna was on board as well. Truly a great pair of friends.

  For the several mio e, Helen taught Yuna all she knew about what kinds of presents men would like from their special someone. Of course, all of which were knowledge from the hundreds of romanovels she read and tless stories she heard from the ers.

  It retty productive and informative session. Very informative in fact that they touched the topics which arely one could call pure by any means. Well, what matters was that Yuna learned a lot. She was thankful.

  "Do you uand it now, Student Yuna?" ［Helen］

  "I uood it well, Teacher!" ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu! Then I'll be expeg great outes from you!" ［Helen］

  "Un! Leave it to me!" ［Yuna］

  The once depressed Yuna was no more. Now, all that there was left was aed aermined girl, heart bzing with passion as she fidently raised her closed fist towards the air.

  Though... Yuna and Helen... They were just too eic to the point that it was a little w them from afar. The ers who overheard them couldn't decide whether to ugh or cry. They could only smile wryly.

  "Ah! Right.... Helen, I have a question." ［Yuna］

  "Sure, ask ahead! As a 'Love Master', I shall answer any and all questions you want to be answered!" ［Helen］

  "Okay... Then... Have you made any progress with Owen?" ［Yuna］

  A siatement. That was all that's o take down the self-decred "Love Master". As soon as she heard Yuna's words, she immediately got frozen, her face red all the way to the tip of her ears.

  She hasn't even said a word, but the answer was already clear. Too much for being a "Love Master", she 't evehrough her love life, progressing even slower than a turtle going uphill. She surprisingly has an i side to her.

  After sulting with Helen, Yuna then asked around from other people whenever she had the ce to. Be it in the guilds or from their acquaintances' homes, she didn't miss a single ce. And the results were...

  "Hmm... Frey... I'd say some cufflinks would do..." ［Gaston］

  "Oh, Grey? I'm sure he'll like anything you give him." ［Kris］

  "Don't listen to him, Yuna... How about a massage? I'm sure he'll like it," ［Aria］

  "Ah! Then you should cook him the best meal! The way to a man's heart is through their stomachs, after all!" ［Rina］

  "Flowers! I'm sure Big Bro would like flowers!" ［Bel］

  There was a variety of responses from everyone and each of them made a fair point. Even little Bel who just happeo overhear things made a pretty good advice. It was the right thing to ask for everyone's opinion.

  Sihen, a few days have passed and Yuna is now on the market. She had made a mental note of what things to buy, and it was quite a long one. Well, not that it was enough to disce our heroine or anything.

  'Grey! Just you wait! I'll make you the happiest man in the world!' ［Yuna］

  Loud and full of determination, Yuna decred inside her heart as she lit her heart abze. She ched her hand tightly, the atmosphere eveing more intehan when she's in battle. Yuna has entered serious mode.

  Marg to her ow, Yuna headed to her first stop. It was a boutique not too far away from the bustling market. It was a boutique specially tailored for men's needs and is one of the best pces iy to get some wonderful sets of clothing.

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  The moment Yuered, she could immediately feel a different atmosphere loom about her. Uhe women's boutiques which are designed more artistically aifully, the current boutique was simple yet elegant. A fasating difference.

  What's more, the mannequins and racks for dispy were much higher and rger. It truly shows the differeween the physiques of men and women. Even the way the employees act towards the ers was different.

  Well, it wasn't only Yuna who was looking around the store. As soon as she entered, all eyes were on her as if they had just seen a goddess ehe store, her beauty simply outshining the lights. She was breathtaking.

  "Psst. Hey, do you know who she is? She's really pretty."

  "I know. Should I just go talk to her?"

  "Eh, but, why is she in a men's boutique?"

  "Who cares. That isn't important right now."

  Both the employees and ers were mesmerized by her beauty. Especially the men, they couldn't help but whisper with one another. It was obvious that some of them already had their hearts stolen from them.

  Well, all of the men except one. He was a tall man who seemed like he was in his mid-thirties. Bck hair adorned his and his eyes were green like the deep forest. Yet anood-looking character has ehe se.

  "Just wait a bit, I'll go talk to herー"

  "Huhu. If I were you, I wouldn't do such a reckless thing, young man. Treasure your life a little bit, will you?" ［???］

  "A-Ah, yes...?"

  Vaguely warning the man aing go of the other's shoulder, the man tio walk towards Yuna's dire, eyeing her respectfully. He only stopped wheer finally noticed his approach. There was a courteous smile about his face.

  "Greetings, Yhness, Lady Yuna. I am called Reese. It's a delightful pleasure that you have graced this humble store of mine." ［Reese］

  Polite. Very polite. Such was how Reese weled Yuna as he bowed her head towards her, greeting her like a gentleman. He was so fluent and skilled with his movements that you would think he was a highborn nobleman.

  Well, that wasn't the only rea. As soon as the people uood who Yuna was, they immediately followed suit and also greeted her warmly. They felt both resped admiration as they looked at her, now in a pletely new light. Their eyes were sparkling very brightly.

  As for the men who were about to hit on Yuna... They could only sweat bullets. They then heaved a sigh of relief, thanking Reese for saving them from their recklessness. After all, Yuna was not ohey should approach with sutentions.

  "Umm... Everyone, please raise your heads. Though I appreciate the se, I'm just here as a er. o feel so tense." ［Yuna］

  "Huhuhu. If that's what Her Highー I mean, Miss Yuna wants." ［Reese］

  All it took was a siatement from Yuna and everyone quickly returo normal. Well, almost normal. The people just couldn't help but admire Yuna from afar, looking at her like some sort of celebrity, everyone feeling lucky.

  "Then, Miss Yuna, is there anything you would like some help with?" ［Reese］

  "I do, but... Isn't Mister Reese busy? I'm sure you have a lot of work to do," ［Yuna］

  "Huhuhu! Not at all, not at all. My employees are all very petent, you see. Even if I'm not here, the store would still run smoothly. And that's why... Rather than doing nothing, I'd rather be of assistao Miss Yuna." ［Reese］

  A very eloquent man, but despite that, he was all sih his words. He simply wao be of service to the dy before him and give her the best experien his store. After all, such was the essence of a gentleman.

  "Then... If it isn't so much trouble... I would like your help, please." ［Yuna］

  "Of course. It's my pleasure." ［Reese］

  The man was shining. Though it was the first time Yuna had met the man before her, she could tell that he had no malicious iions towards her. Especially with the blinding smile pstered on his face.

  "Then, could I ask what kind things Miss Yuna is looking for?" ［Reese］

  "Mmn... I'd like to pie jackets and coats, please. Oh, and I'd like to see some suit vests too, if possible." ［Yuna］

  "Jackets, coats, and suit vests... If that's the case, please follow me." ［Reese］

  The gentleman mumbled, leading Yuna towards a se of the store where such clothes were dispyed. It was a colorful se, full of dark and bold colors which, each design slightly uhahers and all equally amazing.

  Well, it wasn't just the looks. The fabrid materials used on the clothes were all high-quality, made from the best materials the store could procure. Many were soft, light, and durable at the same time. They were clothing many men would wish for.

  "These are all the jackets, coats, and simir pieces of clothing we have in store. If Miss Yuna wants, we also have a ade service." ［Reese］

  "Ah, no... I think this is enough. I'll be needing it tomorrow, after all." ［Yuna］

  "Huhuhu. Is this a present for a special someone, perhaps?" ［Reese］

  The gentleman asked teasingly, but no answer came his way. Curious about the sudden silence, he then took a peek at Yuna's expression, thinking he made a mistake, but all he saw was a blushing young dy.

  "Un... It's for my boyfriend..." ［Yuna］

  Mumbled Yuna, her voice soft as the fresh m breeze. She tried to cover her face with her delicate hands, but it was useless. Both of her ears were red all the way to the very tip. It was obvious that she was flustered, feeling feverish.

  It was as if lightning struck her. As soon as the gentleman saw Yuna's expression, stroions of happiness aermination surged inside his heart. His hands were trembling from such a rush of emotions.

  'S... So... So precious!' ［Reese］

  Screamed Reese inwardly as he covered his mouth and ched one of his fists, eyes almost g. He was just like Helen. A oisseur for sweet romand an ally of people in love. Actually, he's even much worse than Helen. He was hopeless.

  'Don't worry, My Lady! I'll make sure you pick the best of presents!' ［Reese］

  Decred Reese as his eyes lit abze. He was determio pick the best present for Yuna's special someone. He may not know who the dy was referring to, but it doesn't matter. He o aid a lovely maiden in love!

  There was a totally different flint in his eyes as if he was going to battle. He doesn't even care about profiting anymore nor does he care about the other ers. He is a total lost cause. Even then, he was a gentleman.

  "Miss Yuna, please take a look at this suit vest which was just pleted a few days ago. It is made of Linkae fabrid embroidered with Golden Spider thread. Other than the fact that it looks aesthetically pleasing, it's also light..." ［Reese］

  Reese has gone full serious mode, after pig a wonderful suit vest from the ones on dispy, he immediately expined what it was, clearly stating its ins and perks. It was a long speech but Yuna listeo him attentively.

  It didn't just end there. As soon as he heard Yuna's opinion about the suit vest, he then picked out another piece from the nearby closets and started expining once again. Such long expnations sted several minutes.

  "What do you think, Miss Yuna? Do you have anything you fancy?" ［Reese］

  "Mmn... Could I take a look at the first one again? I think it would suit him." ［Yuna］

  "Of course. Take as much time as you need." ［Reese］

  At the end of the expnations, Yuna mao find a couple wonderful outfits frey. Of course, it wasn't just the top. Yuna also got some pants, trousers, boots, and shoes frey. It wouldn't be plete without the others, after all.

  "Hmm..." ［Yuna］

  "Is something wrong, Miss Yuna?" ［Reese］

  "Ah, no... Excuse me, but... Do you have any cufflinks or ties avaible here? I'd also like to buy some." ［Yuna］

  "Huhuhu! Of course, just leave it to me." ［Reese］

  More minutes passed, and after dozens, maybe even hundreds, of internal debates, Yuna finally settled on a few outfits. There was a smile on her face as she imagined how Grey would look in them, feelied and giggling by herself.

  Of course, with the quality of the outfits, it went without saying that the sum retty rge. Though Reese tried to give a dist, Yuna refused him firmly. It was just pin burdensome, after all.

  "It was only a short time, but I hope Miss Yuna had a wonderful experien our store. I hope you'll e back again." ［Reese］

  "Fufufu! I will! And thank you for everything!" ［Yuna］

  "Huhuhu! It was my pleasure." ［Reese］

  With a wave of her hand, Yuna easily stored the items ie ring. She then waved her hands goodbye ahe store. It was a wonderful experiend she hopes to drop by agaiime, with Grey by her side, of course.

  "Okay! Let's keep on going!" ［Yuna］

  Still overflowing with energy, Yuna then hyped herself up and headed towards a variety of stores, heading in and out of multiple establishments. She skipped her steps with joy aement in her heart, humming ever so merrily.

  "How about this, Yhness? I think this would make a lovely pair."

  "Oh, for a present? If that's the case, then I reend..."

  "Hahaha! Of course, anything for Lady Yuna!"

  "Here are our best products. Please have a look."

  Such was how Yuna's day went. With a variety of stores, she also mao get a myriad of items from them. She even got a couple freebies from the store owo show their admiration. It was a wonderful day.

  Lunch soon passed and the afternoon tinued. After shopping for several hours, everything was finally plete. Though she went a little overboard, she was very satisfied. It was a successful adventure, overall. Quest plete!

  "Hmm... I wonder if Grey will like all of this..." ［Yuna］

  Thought Yuna as she once again peeked at the presents she bought. And though she wasn't sure how Grey would react, she couldn't help but make a smile, looking forward to her beloved's rea.

  "Hehe! I'm gettied!" ［Yuna］

  Aed smile on her face, Yuna headed home in a merry mood. The sun was about to set, and so the sky ainted with a golden and amber hue like that of sweet honey. Such a beautiful se apanied Yuna as she went home.

  She hadn't had the ce to have lunch with Grey so she was looking forward to dinner, wanting to spend more time with him. Though she was feeling a little lonely, she still did her best to overe her neediness frey. She roud of herself.

  "I'm home～!" ［Yuna］

  "Oh, wele back." ［Grey］

  A simple greeting, yet the impact was very massive. Just hearing his voice ring in her ears, Yuna's heart quickly started rag, her eyes glued to her beloved. The sight of Grey making dinner was one she couldn't help but admire.

  "How was your day? Did you meet any problems?" ［Grey］

  "No, not at all. The people were very kind! It was very fun! I also saw lots of new and amazing things. Did you know that...." ［Yuna］

  Like aed child telling her parents what happe school, Yuna happily told Grey what kinds of things she experienced on her day out. She was very happy, not a single moment the smile on her face disappeared.

  "Hahaha. Then should we go out someday, again? A formal date, I mean." ［Grey］

  "Un! I'd love to!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. It's settled then." ［Grey］

  It hasn't even been long siheir st date but Yuna was just as excited as ever. Well, it wasn't just her, Grey was also looking forward to it. After all, every moment with one another recious and irrepceable ohey couldn't help but look forward to it.

  Grey tinued chopping the vegetables and silened over the house. Yuna could only look at the man before her lovingly, her emotions overflowing. She was falling even harder for him with every passing moment.

  "Grey..." ［Yuna］

  "Yeah...?" ［Grey］

  "I love you." ［Yuna］

  It was all too sudden. As soon as Grey heard Yuna's words, his hands immediately stopped moving, soon looking at her with puzzled eyes. Even then, he was feeling a little flustered, his face turning a bit rosy.

  "H-Hey! What's with that all of a sudden?!" ［Grey］

  "Well, that's becauseー" ［Yuna］

  "Because...?" ［Grey］

  Leaving Grey hanging, Yuna didn't finish her words. What she realized in front of her portunity to get back to Grey for all the teasing he did to her. A mischievous smile formed on her face as she giggled to herself.

  "Hehehe! That's a secret～!" ［Yuna］

  Keeping the secret to herself, Yuna only beamed a smile to the still puzzled Grey. Soon enough, she went up the stairs hurriedly whilst still giggling to herself as if she just did something naughty.

  Oher hand, Grey who was left downstairs was a little frozen. A few seds ter, he lost the strength in his legs, forced to squat on the floor. Such a powerful surprise attack was just too much. It was too overwhelming.

  "Dammit... That girl... So cute...!" ［Grey］

  Words broken and face feeling feverish, Grey's heart was rag madly as the thought of his adorable girlfriend. The winds tio blow and the emotions swirled like a turbulent storm. It was a critical hit.

  CHAPTER 212 END