Night brings not only coolness and freshness, but also restlessness, fear and anxiety. Prince Aoyagi had had to face this in his nightmares for the past week, so his loyal protector had decided to help him even here.

There is a soft knock, and then a knight enters the room, his scarred hands holding tightly a tray on which stood a cup of fragrant tea, the smell of which spread throughout the room.

"Here's your tea, your majesty. It will help you fall asleep more soundly." Shinonome says and takes the prince's palm in his, gently touching prince's thin fingers with his lips.