After an hour of shopping, Lelouch went into C. C.'s apartment. It wasn't locked, so getting inside was easy. He looked around and didn't see her in the living room. He also noticed a lack of lights, aside from a few lamps, so Lelouch thought she wasn't there. He was glad about that, because he was embarrassed at the thought of giving the stuff to her, in-person. He put the gifts on her couch, which included, new and fancy dresses, a gift card to the pizza place, and a bunch of soda bottles. He also planned on paying C. C.'s rent, so she wouldn't have to worry about it.

C. C. stepped out of her bedroom and saw Lelouch. Lelouch felt nervous, while saying, "I didn't think you'd be home. I should get going."

C. C. looked at the couch and noticed the gifts. She said, "Lelouch, what is this stuff?"

Lelouch shyly replied, "Some gifts, for you."

C. C. had a shocked look on her face, while asking, "Really?" Lelouch nodded. C. C. embraced him and said, "Thank you. You're the nicest person I've ever met." Lelouch had never been called that before, so he also looked shocked.

Lelouch said, "I should get going, before my family throws a fuss."

C. C. replied, "Lelouch, before you go, can you answer a personal question?"

Lelouch said, "Sure."

C. C. shyly asked, "Are you in a romantic relationship with anybody?"

Lelouch answered, "No."

C. C. said, "I know a poor, uneventful person, like me, has no chance at winning your heart. However, I want you to know, that whoever wins your heart is going to be the luckiest girl in the world."

Lelouch blushed and asked, "Then would you like to become the luckiest girl in the world?"

C. C. said, "Lelouch, be realistic. I'm not special or of royalty. Your family wouldn't accept me and you deserve better."

Lelouch replied, "I don't care about having to win my family's approval. Also, how could I deserve better? Nobody's better than you. Being in a relationship with me wouldn't be easy, but if you're willing to try it, I'd be honored to be your boyfriend." C. C. cried happy tears and kissed Lelouch.

Lelouch and C. C. sat on C. C.'s couch, while getting to know one another better. C. C. explained what a rough past she had and how she was a nice, but struggling girl. She turned to desperation, after being corrupted by Mao. She tried to hide from the world and hide from people, in order to avoid crazy and dangerous men, like Mao. Lelouch had become the first person she trusted, in a long time. Lelouch tried to make C. C. feel better, by explaining how he had been a desperate, immature goofball, who also hid from people.

Lelouch looked at C. C. and said, "Our positions of wealth aren't what matters, C. C. We're basically the same."

C. C. asked, "You're okay with having a poor girlfriend?"

Lelouch said, "C. C., I've met a lot of rich people and there are a decent amount of them who are kind and generous, but I've met plenty whose greed is cringeworthy. I don't care about the size of your wallet. What I care about is your heart and you're more enriched in being a heartwarming, good person, than any of those silly members of royalty."

C. C. replied, "That means a lot to me, but I don't deserve such praise. I'm weak and desperate."

Lelouch held hands with C. C., while saying, "You're strong and amazing. This is the best day, that I can remember."

C. C. replied, "This is the best day of my life. I feel like I'm in a dream, that I don't deserve."

Lelouch responded, "That seems fitting, because you've made my dream, of a happy life, come true." He and C. C. kissed each other.

Meanwhile, Bismarck was heading towards Lelouch's room. Jeremiah knew that Lelouch wasn't home yet, but he and Marianne were the only ones who did know. He walked up to Bismarck and asked, "What are you up to?"

Bismarck explained, "Emperor Charles wants me to check up on Lelouch. Lelouch has been quite the troublemaker, especially during today's wedding. The Emperor wants to make sure that Lelouch isn't up to anything bad."

Jeremiah responded, "I already checked up on him and there's nothing you need to know about."

Bismarck asked, "Oh really? What is he up to?"

Jeremiah answered, "Nothing bad. If I may be so bold, I think he's being a nice fellow."

Bismarck was amused at the thought of Lelouch being a gentleman, because he thought it was outlandishly unrealistic. He said, "Jeremiah, get out of my way."

Jeremiah grabbed Bismarck and replied, "I don't think so. Go back to your boss and tell him that Lelouch is okay."

Bismarck had an offended look on his face, while saying, "Jeremiah, where is your loyalty?"

Jeremiah sternly said, "My loyalty goes to Empress Marianne and her son, Lelouch."

Bismarck asked, "You give loyalty to the punk, who calls you orange-boy?"

Jeremiah proudly said, "That is the name of my loyalty."

Bismarck rolled his eyes. He straightened his jacket and said, "I'll tell the Emperor that Lelouch is okay, for now. However, I plan on confronting Lelouch and I won't let you stand in my way." He walked away.

A few hours later, Lelouch returned to the kingdom. He walked into the hallway and met up with Jeremiah. Lelouch asked him, "Did Father find out?"

Jeremiah said, "No, I kept Bismarck away from your room."

Lelouch replied, "Excellent work, orange-boy."

Jeremiah asked, "How did things go with C. C.?"

Lelouch smiled and said, "Better than I could of ever imagined."

Marianne stepped in front of him and replied, "Then you're going to tell me the details."

Lelouch sighed and responded, "Very well then."

While in his room, Lelouch told Marianne about what happened, including how much he and C. C. had in common and how close they were. He said, "For the first time in my life, I have a crush on someone."

Marianne replied, "I knew you had a crush on her, but from what you've told me, it seems bigger than a crush."

Lelouch looked confused, while asking, "Bigger than a crush?"

Marianne smiled and said, "Yes, you're in love with C. C."

Lelouch was used to denying his mom's judgments, rumors, and teases, but this time, he felt he couldn't do that. He said, "Yes, I love C. C."

Marianne replied, "Lelouch, I'm so happy for you."

Lelouch responded, "But I don't know what to do. Emperor Charles has pressured all of his sons and daughters, into marrying someone of royalty. I'm the child that Charles has the least amount of tolerance or respect for, so I'd never be able to convince him."

Marianne replied, "Lelouch, you're a young man, but the key word is man. You're not a kid anymore, so you don't need his approval."

Lelouch responded, "But he'd have Bismarck beat me up and he'd ban me from seeing C. C., if he found out."

Marianne replied, "I'm aware of that. Once each of Charles' kids turn eighteen, he gives them a bunch of money, for getting a new home and preparing a family. Last year, when you turned eighteen, you said you weren't ready for the money, because you had no use or purpose for it. I had that money saved-up and you've finally found a reason to have it, so I'm going to give it to you."

Lelouch was flattered by his mom's kindness, but he still felt confused. He asked, "What am I supposed to do with the money?"

Marianne said, "Leave this place and move into a nice, big house, along with C. C."

Lelouch looked embarrassed, while replying, "Mom, C. C. and I just met."

Marianne responded, "Despite that, you're already in love with her. Besides, do you want C. C. to keep living in that small apartment?"

Lelouch said, "No."

Marianne handed Lelouch the bag of money. She said, "Go ahead, Lelouch. You've finally found what makes you happy."

Lelouch thought it over and replied, "Okay, I'm going to spend my life with C. C., the love of my life." He hugged Marianne, packed his stuff, and started leaving the kingdom.

Lelouch was about to run out of the kingdom, but Bismarck grabbed him. He noticed how fast Lelouch was going, so he said, "You're certainly up to no good. Whatever you have planned is cancelled. I'm taking you to your father."

Jeremiah sternly replied, "You're not going to do that." Jeremiah started punching and kicking Bismarck. Bismarck tried to keep his grasp on Lelouch, but it was hard to fight Jeremiah, without letting him go.

Lelouch said, "Jeremiah, I really appreciate this, but you'll probably lose your job, if you keep this up."

Jeremiah continued fighting off Bismarck, while replying, "I'd rather lose my job for noble reasons, than have an immoral ranking of royalty. Go and be with C. C. I've been you and Lady Marainne's royal protector, for over five years, and I've never seen you more happy, than you were today. C. C. is who you deserve and she deserves you. Don't lose sight of that."

Lelouch responded, "I won't forget that. Thank you, orange-boy. I've never had a knight or friend, as loyal as you." He high-fived Jeremiah and ran out.

Marianne came into the hallway and saw Jeremiah fighting Bismarck. She sternly said, "Bismarck, leave orange-boy alone."

Bismarck replied, "But he's standing in the way of the Emperor's commands."

Marianne folded her arms and responded, "Have the Emperor come to me. We need to talk."

Meanwhile, Lelouch ran to C. C.'s apartment building. He knocked on C. C.'s apartment door. C. C. opened it and was surprised, but glad to see Lelouch. Lelouch explained the situation to her. He held hands with C. C., while saying, "There's a nice house, that's a few blocks away from here. I want us to move into it."

C. C. asked, "You want me to move in with you?"

Lelouch shyly answered, "Yes I do."

C. C. nervously replied, "But we've only known each other, for a day."

Lelouch responded, "This one day has meant more to me and has changed my outlook on life, than the past few years."

C. C. blushed and replied, "I've been feeling the same way."

Lelouch said, "C. C., you don't deserve this crummy apartment. You deserve a real home. I'm giving up my room in the kingdom, so I can be with you."

C. C. looked shocked, while saying, "Your relationship means more to you, than the royal home, that you've always lived in?"

Lelouch answered, "Yes. Before I met you, I felt confused and without a purpose. You've made me appreciate life, but most of all, you've made me appreciate love. I'm okay with losing all the perks of royalty, but I can't lose you."

C. C. blushed and replied, "Lelouch, you're being too nice."

Lelouch responded, "The house has multiple rooms. You'd have your own room. C. C., will you move in with life?"

C. C. smiled and answered, "I couldn't ask for anything better." She kissed Lelouch and started packing.

Meanwhile, Emperor Charles went into the hallway and confronted Marianne. He angrily asked, "Where did Lelouch go?"

Marianne said, "He's moving away, with the love of his life."

Charles asked, "What the heck are you talking about?"

Marianne explained, "Lelouch fell in love with a poor girl. Since he and I knew you'd never approve of such a thing, I gave Lelouch the money he needs and sent him on his way."

Charles angrily asked, "How could you do that? This is the most headstrong and irresponsible thing, that you've ever done."

Marianne patted her husband's shoulder and said, "We all know Lelouch drives you crazy. Since he moved away, you'll only have to deal with his nonsense, during the holidays?"

Charles smiled, at the thought of not having to deal with Lelouch. He said, "Maybe you did the right thing, after all."

Lelouch and C. C. spent the night at C. C.'s apartment, because they both had a long, life-changing day. In the morning, they quickly got ready for the day and they left the apartment. They started heading to their new house.

Lelouch showed C. C. their new house. It was black on the outside and blue on the inside. It had various rooms and was a nice, fancy house. However, it was hardly grand, in comparison to Lelouch's former home. Lelouch looked at his girlfriend and asked, "What do you think?"

C. C. answered, "It's nicer than any of my previous homes. However, the best thing about this home is being with you."

Lelouch looked at her and said, "C. C., when I lived with my family, I felt like an outcast. I also felt like nobody cared about me, other than Mom and Jeremiah. When you and I were hiding behind that tree, it was the first time that I felt like I was where I belong."

C. C. jokingly replied, "I didn't know you wanted to move into a tree."

Lelouch looked amused, while saying, "Once again, I didn't word myself so well. Hanging out with you was the first time, that my heart felt true love."

C. C. tried to hold back tears of happiness, while replying, "Lelouch, thank you for making me love life. I couldn't stand my life, until you gave it a purpose."

Lelouch responded, "You did the same for me. Before I met you, I had a royal rank, a fancy room, tons of money, and lots of nice stuff. However, that stuff is petty nonsense, compared to you. You're the love of my life."

C. C. replied, "Thank you, my love." She passionately hugged Lelouch. Her tears of happiness got Lelouch's coat wet, but he could care less. Before they met each other, Lelouch and C. C. felt poor. After meeting each other, Lelouch and C. C. felt like Britannia's richest couple.