My Childhood Friend Has Lost His Mind

Areha, the son of the Tugo comital family from the same region, and Juliana of the Karsian baronial family are childhood friends.

Areha, a knight apprentice, asks Juliana to escort her to the coming-of-age ball at his mother’s insistence. But when Juliana finds out it was something he did against his will, she is deeply hurt.

Resenting Areha, Julie is left utterly bewildered by his sudden appearance and behavior.

“Julie. I’m so glad you’re alive.”

“What do you mean?”

I haven’t died, let alone gotten so much as a scratch, so what on earth is this childhood friend of mine going on about.

“Don’t even think about becoming a mage. Just inherit the baronial family! No wait, what about just doing magic research……? You’re going to be in danger!”

“……Have you suddenly lost your mind?”

“I’ve made up my mind.”

Areha said in a serious tone.

“I’ve decided to lock you away so no one can touch you.”

I’m pretty sure my childhood friend has actually gone insane.