Bianchi Law's Card story – Pale‑tinted Bond

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Nico: ―― Bianchi, you here?

... Hm, Bianchi?

Bianchi: A-choo! A-choo!!  

Uugh~... Don't come over here right now, sweetie~

Nico: Huh? You have a cold?

Bianchi: No, it's just that I can't stop sneezing and my nose is all runny.

Nico: That sounds like a cold alright.

Are you working? Why not head home for today?

Bianchi: Absolutely not. I really want to get this done by today...

Nico: .......

Bianchi: Hey, I'm really sorry, but you need to leave. I can't let you catch this.

My nose is all red... I don't want anyone seeing me like this…

Ah! You absolutely have to keep this from Jude, alright? If he finds out, it'll definitely turn into a whole thing.

Nico: …………

Bianchi: Aaachoo!!!

Geez... I can't seem to concentrate at all...

If only I could just finalize this design, the rest of the work would be so much easier...

 

Seriously, I look awful.

I need to buy my usual ointment on the way home… at least before the shop closes—

Nico: I'm back.

Bianchi: Nico, sweetie!? Why are you...

Nico: I made risotto.

Bianchi: Huh... Is that for me?

Nico: Yeah.

To be honest, I was planning to eat here to begin with...
Anyway, eat. Being hungry can be a real pain.

Bianchi: ... That smells wonderful. Alright, I think I'll take you up on that and take a short break.

 

Bianchi: Haah~ That was SO good... ♪

Nico: Your body warmed up, right? You stopped sneezing.

Bianchi: Yeah, thanks to you, I think I can push through a bit more.

Nico: That's not happening.

Bianchi: Eh?

Nico: You're done working for today, go home and rest.

Bianchi: I- I can't do that. I set a goal for myself.

Nico: Is it something that absolutely has to be done today?

Bianchi: That's...

Nico: For me, the worst thing is not being able to eat good food.

Bianchi: ? Yeah, I know that, dear...

Nico: Isn't the way you see 'beauty' a bit like how I see 'food'?

Is it really alright to keep sneezing and not be able to show your face in public?
 

Bianchi: ......

Nico: Sure, you're doing this job because you want to,

but if it stops you from being beautiful, wouldn't that hurt more than anything? 

Bianchi: ... You're right. I can't argue with that.

Nico: Prioritize getting better, then.

Bianchi: You're right... I don't think I can do my best in this state, anyway.

I can always make up for today’s delay once I’m feeling better, right?

Nico: Yeah.

I'll send you home, then.

Bianchi: Oh my, are you sure? You'll get hungry again, you know?

Nico: It's cool. I can just eat again.

Bianchi: Fufu, you're really a sweetheart.

Nico: ......

Oh, right. I forgot to give you this.

Bianchi: What is it? Medicine? Did you also get this for me!?

This is the one they sell at the herbal pharmacy I always go to!
Sweetie, I can't believe you care so much for me... Thank you――

Nico: I didn't get you this.

It's from Jude.
 

Bianchi: Huh?
 

Nico: He came to me while I was making the risotto and told me to give it to you.

Bianchi:  ......

Nico: And he gave me this ointment, too.

He didn't explain much, but you know what it is, Bianchi?

Bianchi: Haaah...

Yeah, this is the ointment I love to use when my skin breaks out. I was just thinking about what to do since I just ran out of it.

... How did he know?

Well, whatever. I did need it, and honestly, he really saved me.

Nico: You should thank him yourself then.

Bianchi: Will do...

Nico: Okay, let's go.

Bianchi: Yeah. Thank you.

I appreciate it, sweetie. Once I'm better, let me know if there's anything I can do to return the favor ♪