Let's Train Heroine

Lucan sat at the table, watching Maris flip through a book, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Her long, pink hair cascaded down her back in soft waves, catching the lantern light and making it shimmer. Her curvaceous figure was accentuated by the form-fitting white gown she wore, its fabric flowing gracefully as she moved.

Her light blue eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, and her cheeks were always slightly flushed, giving her a perpetually soft, rosy glow. Despite her saintly reputation, her expression was playful, almost mischievous, as she eagerly prepared to teach him.

Maris closed the book with a satisfied thump and grinned at him. "Okay! I've learned it," she said, standing up. "Now, I'll teach you, step by step."

Lucan raised an eyebrow, tilting his head slightly. He had been expecting to read the book himself, but it seemed Maris had other plans. He reached for his notebook to write a question, but Maris snatched it away.

"Nope! No writing this time," she said, wagging her finger playfully. "I'm teaching you, Lucan-sama. I don't want you to learn it on your own."

Lucan sighed, leaning back in his chair. He nodded, signaling for her to begin. Maris was practically bouncing with excitement now.

"Alright, let's start with something simple," she said, her eyes sparkling mischievously. She made a series of gestures with her hands, her movements slow and deliberate. "This means something very important. Try copying me."

Lucan watched carefully and mimicked the signs she made. His hands moved a little slower than hers, but he did his best to follow along. As soon as he finished, Maris's face turned bright red, and she covered her mouth with her hand, trying to stifle a giggle.

"Do you know what you just said?" she asked, her voice full of suppressed laughter.

Lucan shook his head, a little confused by her reaction. He raised an eyebrow again, his expression asking the silent question: What did I say?

Maris smiled, her cheeks still pink. "You just said 'I love you,'" she whispered, her voice soft and sweet. She couldn't hide the joy in her eyes as she looked at him.

Lucan blinked. He shook his head slightly, amused by her little trick. But before he could react further, Maris quickly made another set of signs, her movements more enthusiastic this time.

"Now, do this one!" she said, her eyes wide with anticipation.

Lucan followed her lead again, his hands mimicking hers. The moment he completed the signs, Maris blushed even deeper and let out a little squeal of happiness. She clapped her hands together, her grin growing impossibly wide.

"You just said 'I love you so much, darling!'" she declared, looking both embarrassed and ecstatic at the same time.

Lucan chuckled silently, shaking his head again. To be honest, now was no longer the time to play like he didn't know and let the relationship go forward.

Maris continued, determined to keep going. She made another set of signs, this time a bit more complex.

"Okay, this one is really important. Do this, Lucan-sama."

Lucan, still playing along, copied the signs, his hands moving a bit more fluidly now. As soon as he finished, Maris clasped her hands together, her eyes shimmering with emotion.

"That one means 'You're the only woman I'll ever love,'" she said, her voice soft and full of warmth.

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Maris was on a roll now. She quickly made more signs, each one more loving than the last. "Do this one," she said, her face glowing with happiness.

Lucan obediently followed, knowing full well that whatever he was signing had nothing to do with actual useful communication.

"This one means 'You're my life, my everything,'" Maris said, her voice softening. She looked at him with such affection that Lucan felt a small warmth spread through his chest.

Lucan raised an eyebrow, looking at her as if to say, Really?

Maris nodded vigorously, biting her lip as if she couldn't contain her excitement. "Yes, really! I promise!"

She immediately made another set of signs, her hands moving faster now. "Okay, now this one! You have to do this one."

Lucan, shaking his head but still smiling, copied her once again. He finished the signs and waited for her to explain.

Maris's face lit up with joy. "That one means 'I will stay with you forever.' Isn't it beautiful?" she said, her voice dreamy.

Lucan leaned back in his chair, his eyes filled with amusement. He still didn't speak, but he was fully aware of what Maris was doing. She hadn't taught him a single practical phrase, but the way she was blushing and smiling made it hard for him to care. He gestured for her to continue, inviting her to keep going.

Maris, sensing his approval, blushed even harder. She made yet another set of signs, her hands moving a little slower this time, as if she was savoring each movement.

"Okay, this one is the best," she said, her voice dropping to a whisper. "It means 'You're my most beloved, my wife.'"

Lucan raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on his lips as he signed it. He wasn't surprised when Maris's cheeks turned a deep shade of red, her hands fidgeting in front of her.

"I can't believe I'm making you do this," she murmured, her voice trembling with laughter. "But I love it so much."

Lucan shook his head again. He reached out and gently patted her head, his expression soft.

"Okay, last one," she said, making a final set of signs. This time, her movements were slower, more deliberate. "This one means 'I'll be your woman, forever.'"

As the final sign was completed, Maris's voice softened, her eyes brimming with emotion. She gazed at Lucan with a blend of affection and nervous excitement, waiting for his reaction.

She wanted to confess and today she did it, and didn't expect that her confession would be accepted. Now... Now she wanted to do more things... She was looking forward.