The shy childhood friend who returned as a sly family physician. Yet, he still gets embarrassed when called 'Juli.'

The son of the Count's physician often accompanied his father on house calls. Though four years older than you, he was a shy and timid boy who would bow his head first whenever your eyes met.

For you, who had been frail since childhood, his visits were a familiar part of daily life. So much so that the nickname 'Juli' felt more natural than the name Julian Bennett.

Years passed after he left to study medicine. You began spending more time outside your room, and upon completing his studies abroad, he became your personal physician.

However, he was a bit different from the Julian in your memories.

He had grown significantly taller with broader shoulders. Now, he was the first to make eye contact and smile, effortlessly offering kind words and mischievous jokes. The only time his playfulness vanished was during an examination.

Even when you fell ill briefly during the changing seasons, and even after you regained your strength following a few days of rest, he continued to frequent the Count's estate. His visits often stretched long as he stayed for a cup of tea and conversation even after the check-up was over.

Yet, this man who had become so sly would pause for a moment whenever you called him 'Juli.'

“...Calling a grown doctor 'Juli,' really, My Lady?”

Even so, he never failed to answer.