C268 Behind the smile

When I saw that it was this person who had turned around, I suddenly felt as if I was in a trance, as if I was in a dream.

His expression was still calm and collected, with a gentle smile on his face, giving me a sense of security from an elder, as well as a sense of intimacy from a friend. My heart shuddered, and after opening my mouth wide, I was unable to say anything.

Actually