In the end, Ellen changed back into her training clothes.0

She was very angry.0

She couldn’t stand the whole situation, and was filled with frustration.0

Above all else, she was annoyed that she hadn’t been able to show off what she had wanted to, and Reinhart found the situation amusing.0

She had said she would show him the dress, but when she realized she couldn’t put it on by herself and grew angry, he found her reaction amusing.0

However, there was something else curious about Reinhart’s reaction.0

When she’d said that she couldn’t put on the dress by herself, Reinhart responded with “I see” instead of asking why, as if he had some experience putting on one himself.3

Of course, that couldn’t be the case.0

Anyway, Reinhart seemed to understand that it was inevitable that she couldn’t show it to him.0

They were in the dining hall.0

During the festival period, both had been busy, so it had been a while since they had a late-night snack together. So, Reinhart suggested they make something to eat, and brought Ellen to the dining hall.0

“What do you want to eat?”0

“Beef stew.”0

“Alright.”0

Ellen, still feeling frustrated, ordered a dish that was time-consuming and bothersome to make. That day, though, Reinhart seemed willing to do anything, and nodded without complaint. Ellen was a little surprised. She’d expected at least a few grumbles.0

Ellen watched quietly as Reinhart entered the kitchen and began preparing the meal.0

She had wanted to show...0