I’m naturally timid and a bit of a coward, always worried about how others see me.

I take pride in being quick to pick up on things, but…

“Are you really not going to descend the mountain?”

“Yes, Master.”

I can’t figure out what that disciple is thinking at all.

“You’ll end up living and dying as a bachelor for the rest of your life.”

I tried to express my concern, but it only made the disciple’s expression worse.

Seems like he really doesn’t want to be single, huh?

“When on earth….”

“What?”

“Nothing, Master…”