"Did you know who I'm meeting with?"

- ... "

Rosemary nodded silently at Luna's question.

I didn't know it would be so easy to spot.

- So you deliberately became close to me? This is true? Yes?"

"I was curious what kind of person you are ... Hearing that you were seeing my brother, I decided to find out more about you, I was very, very curious ..."

Rosemary, trying to explain herself, looked at Luna for a second. She didn't look happy, she stood with her arms crossed and showing no emotion.

Tears welled up on Rosemary's face as she thought that their friendship was about to end.

- So, what is next?"

"... But I could not tell you about it, because I realized that you are much better than I thought. I was afraid that if I told you the truth, you would get scared and stay away from me. I do not want this, I want to be friends with you further and I am very afraid that our friendship will end ... "

Just like it is now.

When she finished speaking, Rosemary bowed her head. She understood Luna's feelings, so she couldn't say a word.

Rosemary feared that after that it would be difficult for him to maintain good relations with Luna.

"Even if everything is as you say, can't I be angry with that?"

"Will she forgive me if she hits? So she can release her anger. "Rosemary sighed, coming to an extreme conclusion.

"If it relieves her of anger - I'm ready for it." - She was ready to allow her to do it, just to keep this friendship. That was how Rosemary did not want to lose Luna.

- I wanted to hide this fact so that new rumors would not spread. That's just why I didn't tell you about Antares. "

Suddenly she heard Luna's very calm voice. She wasn't angry and didn't want to hit her.

Surprised by this, Rosemary looked up. Then she met Luna's gaze, who was looking at her with a slight smile.

- So you forgive me?

"Cheating is bad, but we've gotten pretty close, haven't we?"

Luna said, pointing to the hairband. As strange as their relationship began, they were already close enough to wear the same hairband and gloves.

This was the first friend of the moon. Fersen was an exception ...

So she could easily forgive her. Lying is certainly bad, but it was not so terrible as to destroy their friendship.

- Moon...!"

Impressed, Rosemary jumped from her chair and opened her arms. It was a spontaneous impulse, she wanted to hug the moon.

Luna shook her head slowly and stopped her with her hand. And then she asked her.

"But you must take responsibility for what you said about my beloved in front of everyone."

- A responsibility...?"

Rosemary swallowed dry saliva again, her face tense.

"I don't want to reveal who my beloved is. So I hope you can help me if an awkward moment happens. "

I am dating, but I do not want to reveal who it is. This was not new, because secret love affairs often happened among the nobility.

Antares was a controversial figure, and her year was already quite full of various uncomfortable situations, so Luna did not want to reveal his identity right now.

Rosemary nodded at her request.

- Do not worry. I will take care of it. Even if you have to risk your life. "

"You don't have to risk your life. If it comes to that, then you can tell others. "

Luna was the first to risk her life by contacting Antares. Fortunately, rumors of their relationship did not spread as much.

Luna wanted as few people as possible to know about this, so that she could calmly part with Antares a little later.

Rosemary smiled again at Luna's half-playful response. There was nothing more to hide, so her heart felt better.

***

After their conversation, they returned to the glass garden. While Luna and Rosemary departed, the young girls discussed the latest news about Luna among themselves.

As soon as Karen found Luna, she rushed to her.

- Excuse me. I made a big mistake listening to Lady Flora. I sincerely apologize ... "

- Everything is fine. It is enough that we have clarified this misunderstanding. "

This was a sincere answer. She was really glad that she was able to resolve this misunderstanding.

"In fact, the rumors have spread so widely that they have become almost true." Luna continued.

- Thanks a lot. I am really sorry. I will definitely meet with Lady Flora and have a serious talk with her. "

- Everything is fine. You don't need to do this. This is already enough. "

- Not...! I am very uncomfortable. I will definitely do it, so I hope that you will forgive me, even if you cannot right now. "

Karen begged to forgive her.

Luna did not want to return to this story again. She wanted to start the party as soon as possible.

- Things are good. Let's forget about it. "

Luna sat down opposite the girls to start the party. She then formally introduced herself.

- My name is Luna Pales, I am the daughter of Baron Pales. I am so glad to have the opportunity to hang out with good people. Hope this party is fun. "

(* Cotton Cotton Cotton. *)

Obviously, upon first meeting, Luna expected a negative reaction. But everyone smiled brightly and greeted Luna.

When Luna's show was over, Rosemary, who was preparing the event, got up and laid down the rules for the party.

"Then how about taking turns introducing yourself and asking me any questions you might have?"

"It's a good idea."

This was done in order to save Luna from future annoying inquiries.

Fortunately, everyone nodded and agreed.

It was easier for Luna to answer each question while they were all together.

- Then can I be the first? Nice to meet you, Lady Pales. My name is Eily Kline. Thanks a lot for the party. "

"Nice to see you, Lady Kline."

She was a sweet young girl with long, dark brown hair tied on either side. Eily, who looked younger than Rosemary, gathered her thoughts and asked:

- Who is your lover? Do we know him? "

- ... "

It all started anew ... However, no one pressed on the moon. As if it was a question that interested everyone, everyone was waiting for her answer, flapping their eyelashes.

"You will know. You will know everything, everyone in the empire will know. And when you hear who it is, you will be very surprised. "

Luna smiled softly and opened her mouth.

- In fact, we are meeting quite recently, so I do not want to reveal who it is. I don't know how you will react to this, so I want to keep it a secret for a while. "

Luna had the will not to tell them her secret.

Eily, who understood Luna's words, nodded with a very serious face.

- I understand. Okay. I will not ask any more about this. And no longer be afraid of rumors about you. Starting today, we know the truth. "

- Yes. I will also work hard to clear up this misunderstanding. Of course, sooner or later, bad rumors will disappear. "

- I also!"

"Don't worry Lady Luna."

Young girls gathered in the glass garden cheered the moon.

"This time the problem is not with me ..."

However, Luna couldn't tell the truth, so she smiled slightly and said.

- Thank you."

When the situation cleared up, the next girl introduced herself. And I moved on to the question.

- Then what does he look like? He is beautiful? How tall is he? Is he in good shape? What color is his hair? And the eyes? How old is he? Are you older than him or not? "

- ... "

Luna rejoiced early. The situation has not been clarified. Rosemary's friends very persistently and enthusiastically tried to find out the identity of the beloved Moon.

As if not knowing how to fix it, Luna smiled fondly and stared at Rosemary. It was a sign that she would help her.

As if she had a big mission ahead of her, Rosemary nodded mysteriously and rose from her seat.

- Lady. Why don't you wait until Luna herself tells about him? Relationships are different. There is such a love that people find it difficult to accept. "

-...Yes?"

The girls, amazed by the words "love that is difficult for people to accept," froze like stone statues. Just like the moon.

She tried to calm them down, but this misled them even more.

- Oh sorry! There are simply people you shouldn't know. "

- ...Yes?"

- I mean, I mean ...! For some, this is a somewhat awkward relationship! Although this is a very beautiful love, it can be criticized by those who are full of prejudices ...! "

- ...! "

However, the misunderstanding was never resolved.

In the silence, only Rosemary's excuses were heard. Luna, putting her hands on the table, decided to explain her position to the girls.

"He is a tall and sturdy man, but he does not have such a good reputation as I do, so I will tell you about him later. Until then, please keep it a secret. "

- Ah! You meant it. "

- I understand now. Then I'll wait. "

"I should have said that from the very beginning." Luna thought, exhaling.

Rosemary looked at Luna with regret in her eyes. Luna smiled back at her as if accepting her apology and added.

- I will take care of it."

In the end, it was such a sensitive situation that you had to take care of yourself, not relying on others.