As the commotion of the maze trial settled, the once downhearted Ophelia finally regained her usual cheerfulness and vivacity.
Ilana, as Ophelia's close friend, was the first to notice the change in her demeanor.
One afternoon, as they sat on a bench in the backyard of the Tower of Great Sage, Ilana, driven by curiosity and concern, couldn't help but ask.
"Ophelia, did something good happen to you recently?"
"Kind of." Ophelia stretched lazily and replied in a casual tone, "There's someone… well, I've admired for a long time, and recently I've gotten to know him a bit better."
Ilana looked at her in surprise, her curiosity growing even stronger.
"...Because of what?"
In response to her friend's question, Ophelia smiled slightly.
"It's a secret."
A secret?
Ilana tilted her head in confusion, but seeing that Ophelia had no intention of continuing the topic, she didn't press further.
