Chapter 11 - A Born Errand Boy at Heart
Prev | TOC | Next Why were there so many couples in the world? Even though the chances of someone you liked returning your feelings were practically nonexistent. Lizel believed it was because affection could be instilled in someone. The moment someone realizes that another person likes them, they become conscious of that person's existence and begin watching them. And every time that affection was expressed, it became further ingrained in their mind. If you wanted someone to like you, you had to make an effort to win their affection. One way to do that was to find the right way to express your feelings and earn their favor. To a merchant striving to establish himself, Lizel showed his complete trust by purchasing goods while leaving every decision in the merchant's hands. To an unemotional attendant who didn't know how to lean on others, he conveyed unprecedented, unreserved affection through the touch of his hand. First, he made his affection clear, planting his existenc...