Chapter 83

CHAPTER 83 SMILE

It became almost noon, and a good fragrance of lunch filled the inns bar.

Dirkhert who continued studying since morning has finally finished and Meluerina began to tidy up the spread books and notebooks on the table. Dirkhert has already started playing with Chocola, Tart, and Pudding.

Possibly aiming for that timing, Aron showed up from the kitchen and approached the two.

Melu-san, could I talk to you for a moment?

Yes, I dont mind, but

Aron who got Meluerinas acknowledgment pulled a chair from nearby and sat down.

That, its nothing that serious, but theres something thats on my mind

Something on your mind?

Yes

Its nothing serious, but she has troubles speaking. It appears that its difficult to talk about the main subject.

But, because Meluerina has realized that Aron has waited for this moment, she doesnt hurry her.

And then, Aron started speaking several seconds later. She has finally made up her mind. She slowly says whats on her mind.

Why does Dirk-kun not smile?

This is a question that was on Arons mind since first meeting Dirkhert.

No matter how happy or how much fun he has, a smile never floats on Dirkherts face. You can tell that he is having fun by the tone of his voice and the mood around him, but a smile will never appear.

Hearing his name being called, Dirkhert stops playing with Chocola and others and listens in on the conversation.

He doesnt smile, I dont think thats correct. In fact, when hes having fun or when hes happy, his feelings properly convey through his eyes

But, a smile wont float on his face.

He cries, gets angry, and sulks, he has such expressions, but only the smile wont appear on his face.

Dirk, is smiling, you know?

Dirkhert who was listening in on the conversation says while tilting his head.

Apparently, hes normally smiling. But, the smile doesnt reflect on his face.

In other words, that means

His mimetic muscles are stiff, arent they?

Which reminds me, his expressions were meager in the past.Meluerina recalls Dirkhert as a baby.

In those days, not mentioning smiling, he wouldnt even show anger or sadness.

Compared to those days, his facial expressions are richer. If it continues like this, the day that a smile will appear on his place is probably not that far.

Meluerina thinks while looking at Dirkhert who is happily playing. Aron probably not convinced,Is that soreturned to her work with somewhat unclear expression.

Meluerina didnt mind it that much until now, but it apparently makes the adults in the surroundings uneasy if a child of Dirkherts age doesnt smile.

Now then, how do we soften up his mimetic musclesMeluerina has begun tidying up the table once again while pondering about such thing.