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I was crying alone.
I don't know who visited the bedroom and turned back at the door, but I knew that she hadn't visited.
And so, I was crying alone.

Just being with her is enough to make me happy.
Her presence, more than any other matter.
Realizing that anew, so very deeply... the tears wouldn't stop.

Unable to even stand, I was crying alone.
I don't know how long I stayed like that, but I knew I was alone in the bedroom.
At the end of that time... it seemed as though vermilion mixed with my falling tears.
The red of twilight streamed in through the window, illuminating the room. It must have reflected in the tears that veiled my eyes.
It's not that it made me forget her absence, but... my spirits lifted slightly.
Then, my slightly calmer thoughts reminded me.

I have to go see the Grand Duke to hand over that tree.
I remember asking Sodi to make preparations, saying I wanted to depart in five days... heading to the village at the southern tip of the Tabris territory where that tree is planted, taking a slight detour.
After asking for the preparations, I called for her... and I should have greeted the morning here three times.
If that's the case, then the 'five days later' from back then would be tomorrow...

Koai decided to check the schedule with Sodi and tried to stand up.
However, my chest felt heavy and tight... and my body was heavy too. I wanted to stand, but my legs had no strength.
This won't do, I have to rouse my mind and body... I consciously took a deep breath.