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White: The rest of Lilaās magic has felt much stronger since that bell rang.
I hold no love for magical interference, butā¦ this design isnāt bad. Those frills on the hem especially caught my eye.
Rutile: Ohā¦ So thehe clothes are the same as those dolls over there are wearing to clean?
It could be that Ms. Lila dressed us this way because she wished us to wear matching outfits with the dolls and spend time together.
Chloe: It must have taken so much effort to sew clothes and dress up all these dollsā¦
Ms. Lila sincerely cherished every single one of them, not just this teddy bear.
Iām pretty sure the dolls were happy to receive such beautiful outfits from their beloved owner.
While Chloe gazed at them spellbound, Figaro spoke calmly.
Figaro: Just as I thought, these dolls are indeed magical familiars.
Akira: Really!? But at a rough guess, there are no fewer than twenty of them hereā¦
Snow: It seems the ringing of the bell awaked themā¦Judging by the presence, there are many more of them throughout the manor.
Figaro: These little ones were probably responsible for the rustling sounds and strange shadows that people in town were talking about.
Snow: To think that even after her death, her magic is still strong enough to affect both the dolls and even ourselvesā¦
It must be the influence of The Great Catastrophe.
Shylock: If that were all, itād almost be touchingā¦ But thereās a weird presence.
Itās unstable, chaotic, likeā
Right then, the teddy bear clapped.
The dolls, whoād been busy swapping and washing windows, dropped everything and rushed toward the door at the back of the room.
Akira: Oh, theyāre coming back.
ā¦And looks like theyāre carrying something?ā¦
Chloe: Itās a tiny tea set!
Rutile: Thatās so sweet!ā¦ Did Ms. Lila make this too?
The dolls started setting out small cups and saucers on a miniature table theyād brought with them.
After finishing the setup, they gave us a bow, picked up their cleaning tools again and went right back to work.
Meanwhile, the teddy bear walked over to the sofa and jumped right onto it.
Then, it patted the empty spot next to itself.
Rutile: Are we being invited to take a seat?
White: Looks like this plushie must be the manorās butler.
Snow: Its missionās likely to manage the dolls, to maintain the mansion, welcome guests and even serve as a āwatchdogā.
The little one isnāt strong enough to hurt usā¦ However, if you damage the doll on purpose, it'll puts up some resistance.
Shino: Hmm...
So it's a servant, just like me?
With those words, Shino walked over to the sofa, scooped up the plushie and sat down.
Then, he casually reached out his free hand toward Heathcliff.
Shino: Come on, Heath, get over here.
Heathcliff: N-no, itās fineā¦ If I sit down too, itād be too cramped.
Shino: Donāt worry. Itās just right.
And then the plushās paw moved. Seeing the teddy bear trying to mimic his movement, Shino gave a smug chuckle.
Shino: Thisās my lord, Heath.
He has a pretty face like a dollās.
Wanna shake his hand?
Heathcliff: Ugh, Shinoā¦
Donāt say such embarrassing things.
Umā¦ Hello. Iām Heathcliff.
Itās truly incredible how you can manage so many dolls at once.
Heathcliff gave in to Shinoās urging and shook the plushieās paw. Suddenly, the sound of a door opening echoed from somewhere.
I looked back and saw the dolls, which had been holding dust cloths just moments ago, now armed with small dusters as they passed by us.
Figaro: I donāt sense any malice from the dolls here, butā¦
As Shylock said, something in this mansion feels off.
Letās start by looking around.
~~~~~~
Thus, we split up to investigate the mansion.
With everyone gone, only Snow, White, the teddy bear and I were left in the hall.
Akira: Snow, White, we should probably go tooā¦ Hm?
Among the dolls busy scrubbing windows and cleaning, the teddy bear climbed down from the sofa and toddled over to us.
Akira: What is it? Do you want to come with us?
Its button eyes stared intently at me.
Then, it slowly reached out both paws toward me.
White: Doesn't it want to be picked up?
Snow: Itās asking the Sage to hold it, using such cute tricks... What a clever familiar.
Akira: Well, thenā¦
I picked up the plushie by its armpits.
Akira: Ohā¦
It felt like it was made of high-quality fabric and its smooth texture was pleasant against my skin.
As the plush rubbed its cheek against my hand, my eye suddenly softened.
Snow: Lila probably taught it to act this way to please the guests.
White: And since it acts as a watchdog, it wants to come along to keep an eye on us and make sure we don't cause any trouble in the mansion.
Snow: It's as harmless as the other doll, so let us take it along.
Akira: Phew..!
Alright then, letās go together.
At my words, the teddy bear in my arms nodded.
~~~~~~
Chloe: Wait, you there!
If you keep running that fast, youāll faā
Rutile: ā¦...! Careful!
Chloe: << Suispicibo Voitengok >> !
Phewā¦ What a relief, I made it just in time.
Rutile: Thereās a gap in the floorboard here. So thatās why you almost fell.
It feels a bit wrong to meddle in someone elseās household, butā¦
If we leave it as it is, the other dolls passing by might trip, just like this little one did.
<< Ortonik Setomaouge >>
Chloe: The gapās fixed! Now we can breathe a sigh of relief.
Could it be that this little one was in such a rush because it wanted to make the whole mansion sparkle as soon as possible?
So wonderful that such a beautiful face and body were left completely intact.
Rutile: Not a single scratch on the limbs.
Obviously, you were truly cared for.
Chloe: There is nothing suspicious about this doll, so shall we move on?
Rutile: Youāre right.
Ahā¦ Chloe, wait a minute.
This duster that fell over is yours, isnāt it?
Here you go.
Chloe: Hehe, interesting, when Ms. Lila was there, did a little one like this also tidy up then?
Rutile: Well, take care now.
~~~~~~
Shylock: ā¦What a bold decision to let young wizards explore on their own, despite our presence as teachers.
Figaro: Well, sometimes itās actually for the best.
Since the magic familiars have no malice, It's the perfect place to practice under the right amount of pressure as long as they keep that strange presence in mind.
āIf you sense an unusual presence close by, donāt try to handle it on your own. Wait to regroup with us first.ā
This is only possible because theyāre such diligent students who actually listen to what we say.
Shylock: Fufu, just as expected of Lord Figaroā¦or I should say, Teacher Figaro?
Figaro: Thatās music to my ears, hearing you call me Teacher.
Maybe Iāll have you call me like that every now and then?
Shylock: I refuse.
ā¦Oh, That dollā¦
Figaro: Did you find something?
Shylock: I just thought the eye and hair were just like yours. And I might be wrong, but the face does as well.
Figaro: Oh, is it as handsome as I am?
Well, antique dolls are generally pretty, butā¦
Ah, you mean this one?
I guess it actually does resemble me when I was younger.
Looks dependable and dashing, doesn't it?
Shylock: Talking about your youthā¦
Would that be back when you were around 100 years old?
Figaro: Now, now, Iām just a kind 32 years old doctor from the South, so letās stick with 20.
Ohā¦ That doll on the shelf reminds me a little of Sir Sage.
Shylock: And looks like this one is familiar too.
Itās off the shelf and coming our way.
Figaro: Haha, it bowed.
I suppose its greeting is meant for guests.
Thank you for the polite welcome.
Allow me to return the favor and offer a greeting of my own.
Whoa, no need for such a sharp reaction. I must have approached too suddenly.
Shylock: ā¦Lord Figaro.
Figaro: What is it?
Would you like me to kneel, take your hand and give it a kiss as well?
Shylock: Since this magical familiar was given the mission of keeping the mansion clean, it must be annoyed that its work was interrupted.
Figaro: Haha, youāre right.
Getting hit with a duster over and over is starting to tickle, so weād better move on.
Theatre Manager: Sir Sage and honorable Sageās Wizards, according to rumors, < The Great Catastrophe > is the cause of anomalies occurring in various places.
Among the troupe members, there are those who wondering if itās the curse of LilaĀ¹, who fell victim to the Calamity, and they are creeped out by itā¦
Snow: Ho, so itās Lila.
White: Just as expected.
Exchanging glances, they nodded to each other.
Akira: Are you both acquainted with Ms. Lila?
White: Yes. She was a doll-maker wizard.
We even entrusted her with fixing Mother and Father.
Snow: There are a dime a dozen of doll-makers, but thereās almost no one we can trust with our precious Parents.
Theatre Manager: Indeed, she was a master of exceptional skill.
Since Lila provided almost all the puppets we use, so the theatre owes its great success to her.
ā¦But she died in an accident more than ten years ago.
Snow & White: ā¦ā¦
Rutile: How could that beā¦
Shino: So, by continuing to perform with the puppets Lila createdā¦
This is your way of paying tribute to her.
The manager unclasped his hands, raised his head, and spoke softly.
Theatre Manager: Yes, youāre absolutely right.
The theatre production you watched earlier was written by me in memory of Lila.
When my dreams of being an actor were shattered, she became a saviour to me, showing me the beauty of dolls and giving me a new dream of a puppet theatre.
Thus, I wished for Lila to spend her last minutes with her favourite dolls.
These are the feelings I put into this story.
Akira: Managerā¦
To share a life with puppets, growing old and finding peace among them at the end.
Let this at least be true within the production, for a wizard who loved and was adored by her puppets.
The depth of feeling in this play is exactly why it was so incredibly moving.
White: So, Lila is really gone?
What a shame to lose such an invaluable master.
Snow: Even if wizards live much longer than people, a life can still be cut short in an instant.
Theatre Manager: Alasā¦ It truly happened out of nowhere.
To make matters worse, these anomalies have affected than just the puppets within this theatre.
Around that same time, ominous rumours began to spread about Lilaās house on the outskirts of town.
Rather than attempting to explain it in words, it would be clearer for you to see it yourself.
Please, would you consider visiting the Lila house just once?
~~~~~~
Following the map from the manager, we reached the house where Ms. Lila resided.
The door was opened with the key we held in temporary safekeeping.
Chloe: So, itās Ms. Lilaās houseā¦
It didn't look that big from the outside, but itās like a mansion once you step inside.
White: Hohoho, a lot has changed here.
Snow: Yeah, the number of puppets has grown even larger since our last visit.
Akira: Oh my, the whole room is filled with them! And every single one is so adorableā¦
Rutile: I feel like I've turned tiny and found myself inside a dollhouse.
Looking around the room, antique dolls are placed not only within the dollhouse but also on chairs and windowsills.
Each of them is crafted with the same mastery as those used in the puppet theatre. ļæ¼
Gazing upon them, one can fully appreciate Ms. Lilaās talent as a puppet master.
Figaro: Based on what I heard on the way, itās said that thereāre footsteps in the empty house and strange shadows moving in the windows.
Shylock: And it seems thereās no fixed time for it.
Chloe: Everyone seemed so terrified.
I hope we can get sorted out fast so they can feel safe again.
Rutile: Footsteps and moving shadowsā¦
Is it possible itās just an animal that got into the mansion?
Figaro: I donāt think so. Even though the barrier around the house has weakened, anime still wouldnāt be able to sneak in.
Chloe: C-could it be a ghost!?
Heathcliff: Wait a minuteā¦ Did you hear that?
Akira: Yeahā¦ It sounds like someoneās footstepsā¦
Shino: Hey, is anyone here?
ā¦Not a peep. Iām gonna check it out.
Heat, stayā
Rutile: Hm? Isnāt that sound getting closer?
Chloe: Youāre right! Thereās a shadow at the end of hallwayā¦
Snow: This presenceā¦
Figaro: Oh my, what a lovely welcome.
The rays of light shining through the window gradually illuminated the approaching silhouette, revealing the true face of what was making those sounds.
Akira: A plushie?
A teddy bear waddled toward us, its short paws moving in an amusing way.
Its soft shape was different from the teddy bears from my world. Based on its simple craft, the toy was quite old.
White: Oh, so it was you. Long time no see.
Rutile: Lord White, is it moving by magic?
White: Yes, this magical familiar belonged to Lila.
As if to prove those words, the teddy bear bent its small body in a polite bow.
Rutile: How adorableā¦!
Hello there, Mr. Bear.
Hehe, such perfectly formal bowā¦
What a good little one!
Akira: Thatās so true! It possesses such an indescribable charmā¦ Itās just impossible not to want to squeeze it.
Chloe: Yeah! Its funny little snout brings warmth to the heart.
Snow: Hohoho, no wonder.
After all, this one uses the stuffed toy we once bestowed upon Lila as its vessel.
Figaro: Lord Snow and Lord White really went out of their way? Didnāt you just dump on Lila all junk that was overflowing from the mansionās storage?
Snow: Honestly, donāt be so mean. Itās just that we were into plushies for a while, and since Lila was begging for a teddy, we gave her it.
White: Besides having already lost interest in that hobby, we were indebted to Lila for her help Father and Mother, so a special exception was made for her.
White squinted his eyes, looking at the teddy bear, which standing in an upright attention.
White: Most likely, a doll that didnāt look like a human was quite a novelty for Lila.
Judging by how the toy is saturated with magic, she clearly never let it leave her side.
Rutile: Um, Lord Snow and Lord Whiteā¦ May I try touching it?
Both nodded in response to his words.
Rutile knelt down to match the plushieās eye level and offered a hand for a handshake.
In return, the toy reached out its small paw and softly touching Rutileās hand.
Rutile wrapped his hand around it with a gentle squeeze, careful not to press too hard.
Rutile: Look, even though itās covered in patches, you can see how carefully every stitch was made.
Itās clear that Ms. Lila truly treasured this little one very much.
The teddy bear gave other bow, as if accepting the compliment.
Apparently, this was how the plushie showed its thanks for the kind words directed at both it and its beloved owner.
Akira: How cuteā¦
Chloe: Isnāt it?ā¦ I canāt look away.
Shino: Youāve such silly faces.
Figaro: I see. So Sir Sage likes this kind of things. IāII make a note of that.
Heathcliff: (A note on what exactly?ā¦)
Snow: Though Lila lacked magic power, she was a master at using familiars.
White: Lila must have cast spells on many dolls, lived together with as her magical familiars.
Shino: Many dollsā¦? You mean there are more like this guy?
White: Indeed. To Lila, her dolls were just like real people.
She likely put in a lot of effort, all so they could mimic the behaviour of the living.
Looking back now, you could almost call it an obsessionā¦
Rutile: ā¦Oh? Mr. Bear, what are you reaching for?
Ah, could it be that you want the handbell over there?
The plushie nodded, as if confirming Rutileās guess.
Rutile: Here you go.
Taking the handbell from Rutile, the toy gripped it deftly with its cloth paws and immigrant began ringing it with all its might.
Clear, resonant chimes rang out.
From somewhere, the sound of a door opening creaked. I turned toward the noise, my eyes widening as I froze in shock.
Akira: W-what!?
The dolls from the dollhouse suddenly began moving one by one.
One doll jumped down to the floor, grabbed a cleaning rag, and began climbing up to the windowsill.
Another picked up a broom that was leaning against the wall and started sweeping the floor.
Shino: Are these guys cleaning?ā¦
Chloe: Look! The one is wiping the windows!
Rutile: And that little one is sweeping everything into a dustpan!
Heathcliff: Itās so adorableā¦ Everything theyāre using is doll-sized.
And their outfits are so detailed. Itās plain to see how much attention was given to even the tiniest accessories.
Akira: Huh? Your clothesā¦
I didnāt even notice when everyoneās clothes, including mine, chanced.
The elegant frills and eye-catching ribbon ties create such stylish and charming designs, as if we could go straight to a ball right now.
Chapter 2 | Index | Chapter 4
TL/n: 1. To be honest, at first I assumed the name was Lyre, as they are spelled the same way... But after checking wiki, I found several variations, and one of them is Lila (fr. Le lilas - lilac). Since the previous chapter mentioned purple-tinted hair, I decided to stopped on Lila.
And Shino too. You were the one who asked Shylock to invite me if there was a ticket, right?
Shino: Heath, youāre into delicate craftsmanship, arenāt you? Mechanised puppets and such.Ā¹
I thought you would enjoy it if the puppets used in the theatre were made intricately and beautifully.
Heathcliff: But itās such a popular theatre, so there were surely others who wanted to go besides me.
Were Rustica and Mitile fine with it?
Chloe: Yep, because Heath likes stuff like this the most.
Rutile: Mitile also said he canāt wait to hear Heathās impressions of the puppet show.
Heathcliff: I seeā¦
When I get back, Iāll tell them both about it.
And IāII thank them for giving me a spot.
The wizards who were nearby then and Heathcliff are taking part in the current investigation.
Chloe: The theatre staff guided us to watch the spectacle firstā¦
But is it alright that weāll see the show first, instead of investigation?
Shylock: If you first point out what is causing concern and ask for it to be checked, it will immediately stand out.
They want us to observe without prejudice first, and only then decide if strange rumours stem from the catastrophe.
Rutile: Perhaps because I rarely get to see puppet shows, I still canāt help but feel excited, even though I fully understand that we are on a mission.
Figaro: The audience has started to gather, so why donāt we go too?
Right, our seatsā¦ Ah, they are over there.
Per the managerās arrangement, we were assigned seats right next to each other.
Shino: Heath, what luck.
Heathcliff: Yes, since weāve been given the chance to watch from special seats, we should make an extra effort with the investigation.
Chloe: The auditorium is filling up quicklyā¦
As expected, the theatre is extremely popular.
White: Sage, can I sit next to you?
Akira: Of course!
Snow: Then Iāll sit to the left of Sage!
Host: Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for gracing our theatre with your presence.
The creations of the most talented puppet maker are delighted to welcome you.
Please enjoy the world of the puppet show, so wonderful it appears to be truly alive.
The host withdraws behind the scenes and the curtain immediately begins to rise slowly.
In the centre of the large set stands a miniature bed, along with a small table and chairs.
From behind the curtain stepped a puppet girl, moving in a surprising natural way.
With every movement, her lavender hair swayed slightly.
She flipped back her long hair and focused her eyes, a pure sea blue, on the spectators.
And, just like a human, she blinked several times.
Akira: Amazing, she seems so aliveā¦
Snow & White: ā¦ā¦
White: This presenceā¦
Snow: Somewhere alreadyā¦
The girl puppet, moving incredibly naturally, walked over to the cabinet and pulled open the door.
Inside were many dolls, each small enough to be held with both hands.
She gently embraced each and every one of them in turn.
Puppet girl: Have a good night, I love you all.
The light gradually fades.
The moment the girl fell asleep, the cabinet door opened, and the dolls stealthily approached her, careful not to utter a single sound.
All for the sake of not disturbing her sleep by accidentally waking her up.
If her blanket started to slip, the dolls would adjust it.
If the sleeping girl was tormented by a nightmare, they would sing her a lullaby.
The lights then flared back on, announcing a brand new sunrise.
The dolls returned to the cabinet before she woke up.
As soon as the girl woke up, she walked over to the cabinet and greeted the dolls:
āGood morning, I love you all today too.ā
Day after day this repeated, until her lavender hair had completely turned gray.
She walked to the cabinet with an unsteady, shaky gait.
Akira: (Ahā¦)
I nearly cried out when she reached the cabinet, fell down, and stopped moving.
The cabinet flew open and dolls tumbled out in a rush.
The dolls carried her motionless body over and covered her with a blanket.
In that same moment, a single tear rolled down from each of the dollsā eyes.
Akira: Ehā¦
The dolls placed lavender the colour of her hair next to her pillow, then plopped down as if wanting to struggle up.
Soon, they all became motionless.
Wishing to sleep an eternal sleep, to be with the one who cherished them.
The lights cut out and the curtain came down.
The crushing silence was suddenly broken by cheers.
Everyone gave non-stop applause for the stage.
Snow: Hohou, that was impressive.
White: Yeah, we were shown something magnificent.
Akira: ā¦Incredibleā¦
When the main character stepped out from backstage, she looked genuinely aliveā¦
And the other puppets felt so lifelike, almost as if their emotions were shared through the show.
Chloe: ā¦..
Ughā¦
I canāt stop myself, the tears are about to flow!
Rutile: It gave the impression that we were observing the girlās life along with the dolls.
The dolls loved the girl and vice versaā¦
Shino: Speaking of tears, didnāt the dolls cry?
Heathcliff: Y-yes. So I didnāt just imagine it.
I wonder what kind of mechanism that isā¦
Shylock: I must admit, if it is a mechanism, itās marvelous engineering.
It felt as if puppets were feeling real emotion.
Figaro: Considering itās a Western Country, it wouldnāt be a shock if they created such a mechanism.
Butā¦
Akira: (Now itās clear why this theatre is so well known in the Western Country, just as Chloe mentioned.)
(Haaā¦ It genuinely turned out to be a good thing to watch.)
Letting out a sigh of admiration, I looked again at the two sitting on either side of me.
White: ā¦ā¦
Snow: ā¦ā¦
White and Snow were silently observing the stage.
The expressions on their faces, despite their compliments, were like a placid ocean.
There was neither joy nor sadness.
It was as they had just seen someoneās life off, accepting everything as it was meant to be.
That was the look in their eyes.
~~~~~~
Theatre Manager: Sir Sage and honorable Sageās Wizards.
Thank you for making this long journey.
Sometime later, the manager came over to us.
He looked to be in his early forties.
He is the sort of man who skillfully wears a luxurious suit and makes an impression with his impressive mustache.
Akira: It is us who should thank you.
Although we are on mission, you provided us with the chance to see something so wonderfulā¦
Iām sincerely grateful!
Chloe: Iāve long dreamed of seeing a puppet show in this theatre just once.
Even before it began, I was curious about what awaited usā¦
Seeing it, it turned out even better than I thought and I was truly amazed!
Especially the scene where the dolls bid the girl farewell!
The dolls had tear running down their faces, and I almost burst into tears myself.
Rutile: Even though the ending was sad and my heart tightenedā¦ It truly seemed that there was once a girl who treasured her dolls and was loved by them in return.
Theatre Manager: ā¦Thank you so much.
Many spectators are saying the same and for us that is, of course, extremely pleasing, butā¦
He said this, lacing his fingers and looking down, seemingly hesitant.
Theatre Manager: For some time now, only in this spectacle have the puppets started shedding tears on their own.
Akira: What?ā¦
What seemed like part of the play turned out to be something completely different.
The young wizards and I were standing wide eyes.
Heathcliff: It was surprising, but I thought it was just a brilliant technical stage effectā¦
Shino: Then this must be related to the anomalies that are happening around the theater?
Theatre Manager: You are right, but thereās more to it.
The problem lies in the dollsā behaviour.
Sometimes their eyes suddenly star to move and the dolls that are supposed to be in their assigned places are found elsewhere.
Initially, we assumed we were just imagining things, or that someone else had moved them. Or maybe it was just a simple mix-up.
ā¦But after witnessing the dolls crying tears during the finale, it became evident that this cannot simply be attributed to an illusion or an error.
Figaro: Now it makes sense why we were invited.
ā¦Manager, you knew about the anomalies, yet you still let the puppet show continue.
So there must have been some serious reasons why you couldnāt stop the show?
Theatre Manager: Thatās trueā¦
Because of the theaterās operating costs and the troupeās fees.
And more than anythingā¦ if possible, I really didnāt want to cancel this show.
Chapter 1 | Index | Chapter 3
1. Actually, the dolls in question are Karakuri ningyÅ or Karakuri puppets, which are traditional Japanese dolls/puppets that move using an internal mechanism hidden from view. You could say they are the precursors to robots.
One quiet, calm afternoon, when a soft wind was blowing, I was taking a walk through the courtyard after lunch.
Akira: Hmm?ā¦
Noticing that something was coming my way, I stopped.
Akira: Wh-what?ā¦
It stopped right in front of me and made a gesture resembling a bow.
Akira: Oh, it bowed!
Itās paper doll?ā¦
White: Sage.
Snow: Oh, Sage.
Akira: White! Snow!
White: What do you think of our hastily made magical familiar ?
Not bad at all, right?
Akira: A magical familiar?ā¦
Are you talking about this doll?
Shino: Yeah.
Even though itās quite thin, it still moves well anyway.
Shino and others were walking behind White and Snow.
Chloe: Actually, Iām the one who designed this dollās clothes!
Since the doll has calm-colored eyes, I specifically made its clothes a bright red color.
I guess it looks charming.
Akira: Yes, it really suits it!
...And the one who drew the face, was Rutile?
Rutile: Hehe, thatās right.
I tried to make its face look bright in the hope that it would move cheerfully and energetically!
Akira: (Just as I expectedā¦)
(The eyes, nose, and mouth are drawn with such bold strokes, typical of Rutileās style.)
When I looked at the seemingly smiling face, the doll at my feet gave another polite bow.
Rutile: This little one is so calm.
I also brought my drawing to life once, but it zipped away so fast that it was terribly difficult to catch it.
White: Itās one thing to make a drawing appear and another entirely to control it.
Rutile: Lord White, how do you do it?
White: You just need to assign a mission.
This one I gave the task of greeting people it meets.
Rutile: A missionā¦
Shino: I learned a similar technique during Faustās lesson.
It made it possible to pass messages using a paper familiar.
When I mentioned it, White shared that you could use spell like this.
Akira: I seeā¦
Shino: I made my own magical familiar too.
Well, it's a temporary one, thoughā¦
With these words, Shino pointed to a drawing sheet on which a creature resembling a dragon was drawn.
Chloe: This is Shinodeus!
Akira: Shinodeus?
Rutile: Shino gave it this name.
Shinodeus, the strongest dragon warrior!
Shino: I donāt really need something like this, but since Iām making one, it should be cool.
Sage, Iāll show you how it moves.
<< MatztzÄh Sudipas >>
Akira: Wow!ā¦
As Shino cast the spell, the drawn Shinodeus instantly rose.
Its limbs, arms, legs and wings gained volume, and its folded wings sharply spread out.
Without changing its pose, it soared into the air.
Figaro: Whoops, that was close.
Akira: Figaro!
Figaro: Hello, Sir Sage.
There are also cute familiars over here.
Rutile: Dr. Figaro, did you realise right away that those little ones were familiars?
Figaro: Indeed.
Did Lord Snow and Lord White make this paper doll?
White: Ohoho, itās team work with the young wizards.
Snow made the pattern, Rutile and Chloe created the face and clothes, and I gave the drawing its task.
Shino: Alright, come on, accept the message.
My Shinodeus is waiting.
Shinodeus, what had been hovering in the air, landed on Figaroās shoulder.
Figaro: ā¦ā¦
Figaro glanced at Shinodeus and gave a wry smile.
Figaro: ā¦This is more of a request than a message.
Akira: Whatās the request?
Figaro: He wants lemon pie for dinner dessert.
Shino: Great, itās works.
Iāll send it to Nero later.
Shinodeus, perched on Figaroās shoulder, went back to Shino and sank back into plain paper.
Rutile: Welcome back, Mr. Shinodeus!
Chloe: Thatās amazing.
Shino, youāre really good at creating familiars.
Shino: Hmhm, even Faust said I have talent.
Chloe: Actually, after seeing how it moves, the desire to try making something similar appears.
White: Then why donāt you give it a try as well?
As thanks for giving our familiar cute face and clothes, Iāll teach you.
Chloe: Really?!
Rutile: Yay!
Chloe: Of course, cool creatures like Shinoās are great, but adorable dolls, just like Lord Whiteās and Lord Snowās magical tools, are wonderful in their own way.
Rutile: And It doesnāt have to be just creatures or dolls, you can draw whatever inspires you.
For example, the flowers in the garden or maybe the eggs Benedict we had for lunch.
Chloe: Were you impressed so much with the eggs Benedict?
Rutile: Yeah. The moment I cut the poached egg and the yolk flowed out, my heart just fluttered a beat.
Akira: Haha, thatās so Rutile.
Shino: The familiar as eggs Benedict?ā¦
Figaro: In that case, wonāt your favourite dish get cold?
Chloe: Then how about giving it the task like donāt get cold until I finish eating?
Rutile: Awesome! Being able to have hot, fresh eggs Benedict anytime sounds like a dream!
Shino: Is it still familiar? That would just be a thermal insulation spell.
White: Ohoho. Young wizards are so creative.
Snow: All it takes is a specific skill, anything can serve as a medium.
The magical power and purpose of each familiar will differ.
For example, for personal care. If itās about help with everyday household tasks, one could even have several.
White: But if weāre talking about powerful combat familiar, only mighty wizards like Oz or Mithra can create several of them.
Giving them the mission to protect oneās own life and the lives of others takes an enormous amount of magic.
Moreover, the ritual itself is complex and demands a lot of preparation time.
Akira: So thatās how it isā¦
White clapped his hands.
The paper doll floated smoothly into the air and softly landed on his palm.
Akira: (It moves so freely and even greets you just like a person, despite being a paper dollā¦)
A magical familiar that moves as if alive, obeying its masterās will.
A rush of excitement went through me as I remembered creatures like those from childrenās books.
Akira: Incredibleā¦
White: Sage?
Akira: Oh, apologies.
I just thought back to when I used to dream about something like that.
Snow & White: Hooā¦
Snow: Is there anything similar in Sage's home world?
Akira: They donāt exist in reality, but they appear in stories.
Something like: āI will fight for my master!ā.
White: If so, maybe we should give one to you as well?
Even with us nearby, dangerous situations sometimes can occur.
Shylock: Sir Sage, so you were here.
Akira: Shylock, did something happen?
Shylock: An invitation from the manager of puppet theatre in the Western Country has arrived at Magic Headquarters.
After saying this, Shylock showed the envelope with the letter to everyone.
Chloe: Wait, is this that famous theatre?!ā¦
Akira: Chloe, do you know about it?
Chloe: Yes. During my travels with Rustica, it was almost impossible to get a ticket.
Now, itās so famous that the whole Western Country knows about it, so I bet itās even harder to get tickets.
Figaro: Iāve heard of it as well.
Itās said that the puppets in the show closely resemble real people because they are made so skillfully and beautifully.
Shylock: Exactly.
But it looks like strange things have been happening near the theatre latelyā¦
And weāre being asked to investigate while attending the performance.
Chloe: One, two, threeā¦ Oh my, so many tickets?!
Shylock: Since such a rare chance came up, I decided to inform Sir Sage about it first.
Akira: Wow, thank you so much!ā¦
If itās okay, Iād gladly go with all of you.
White: Hmā¦
Perhaps anomalies are happening near the theatre because of the < The Great Catastrophe >.
Snow: The Sageās safety comes first, so will go with you.
Akira: White, Snow, thank you!
White: Ohoho, you donāt need to thank us.
Snow: Youāre so adorable, of course we want to keep you safe.
A beautiful, golden gaze, like spilled honey, settled upon me.
Figaro: Lord White, Lord Snow, we exist too.
Snow & White: We are relying on Figaro and the others too, of course.
~~~~~~
A few days later.
Shylock guided us to the famed puppet theatre in the Western Country.
Rutile & Chloe & Akira: Whoa!
Rutile: What a spacious, stylish and magnificent theatre!ā¦
Chloe: This is itā¦
Iām getting excited just by stepping inside!
Index | Chapter 2
TL\n: I looked at this masterlist and took the name for the event from there, cos itās perfectly fit and and I'm not good at coming up with names for events.
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5th Anniversary * With You In This World Beloved By The Moon | Chapter 8
Murr: Iām out!
Bradley: Shit!
Nero: Hey, no cheating.
Show me the rest of your cards properly.
Bradley: Tchā¦ Here.
Cain: This is badā¦
Iām running out of money.
Nero: Want me to lend you some?
You wonāt even have to pay interest.
Bradley: Donāt do it, donāt do it.
If yāfall for Neroās sweet words and take a loan, yāll end up in debt all over your head.Ā¹
Cain: Hmmā¦ One more round.
With next move, I'll win everything back.
Murr: Think you can really end it next round?
Nero: Good spirit.
If youāre left without money, you can call on me.
Iāll gladly lend you some.
Bradley: See? Thatās how you hook client.Ā²
Bad man, huh?
Chloe: Ohā¦
They are doing something together.
Mitile: Youāre still not going to sleep?
Murr: No slee-ep!
Bradley: This is time for adults.
Shino: Are you eating something?
Nero: Not a bite.
Riquet: A card game?
Please, teach me too.
Cain: Are you sure itās something that you want to learn?
Shino: I know a little.
Nero taught me before.
Nero: That was Blackjack.
This is Seven Bridge.Ā³
Cāmon, Iāll teach you. Sit here.
Shino: Hehe, Iāll remember.
But keep in mind, If you teach me bad things, Faust will scold you.
Nero: Just donāt tell anyone.
If you canāt keep secrets, youāll never win.
Chloe: Murr, will you teach me too?
Murr: Of course! Hereās my hand.
Chloe: There is seven cards.
ā¦Is this a good hand? Or a bad one?
Murr: This is the best cards!
If you dare challenge us, all of you will end up bankrupt!
Cain: Seriously?
Riquet: Donāt fall for it.
Cain, explain the rules to me.
Weāll win together.
Bradley: You, get over here.
Should I put ya on my knee?
Mitile: I-Iām not a child anymore!
Bradley: Is that so?
Here, these are your cards.
Iāll explain now. Listen carefully.
Mitile: ā¦Are these good cards?
Bradley: Shh, shut up.
Donāt show it on your face. Straighten your back andā¦
Mitile: Like this?
Bradley: Yeah. Perfect.
Riquet: Mitile, you look confident.
Mitile: Fufu. yes.
By the way, Bradley, where did it throw you the last time you sneezed?
Bradley: ā¦ā¦
Mitile: When you came back, there was talk that you looked exhausted.
Bradley: Who spread such bullshit? Your brother?
Mitile: It was Mr. Leno.
Bradley: Ughā¦
That overly nosy shepherd.
Enough, focus on the game.
Keep an eye on your surroundingsā¦
Yeah, like this. Donāt let yourself be outsmarted.
Mitile: U-understood.
Riquet: We wonāt lose either.
Right, Cain?
Chloe: Iām getting excited too!
Nero: Take advantage of everyone and profit off them, Shino.
Shino: Count on me.
Faust: What are you all doing?
Nero: ā¦ā¦! Hide!!
Faust: ā¦ā¦
ā¦Perhaps I imagined it.
If youāre gambling, I thought Iād join in.
Bradley: I see! Then this makes things simpler.
Hey, Curseworker, join us and letās have a short match-
Nero: No!!
Donāt be fooled!!
Faust: ā¦ā¦
Nero: Haā¦
Shino: Donāt misunderstand, Faust.
Murr was giving us a lecture on philosophy.
Faust: Really? And about what?
Murr: Freedom is found in loneliness!
Excitement is found in boredom!
Oneās true selfā¦
Return deep into the night.
~~~~~~
Shylock: Wuahā¦
Arthur: Good morning, Shylock.
Shylock: Ah, Sir Arthur.
You caught me at a bad moment.
Youāre returning to the Magic Headquarters from the Royal Palace this early?
Arthur: Yes.
But itās rather early for you, Shylock.
Shylock: There are some rare herbs growing in this forest.
Theyāre at their peak growth right now, so I wanted to harvest them while itās still morning.
Arthur: Rare herbs?
May I come with you?
Shylock: Of course.
Though itās a bit awkward to recommend these herbs to you, Sir Arthur.
Arthur: Awkward?
Shylock: Itāsā¦ oh.
Arthur: Thereās someone on the other side of the barrier boundary.
Shylock: An ordinary human wouldnāt be able to see whatās happening here.
Arthur: A wizard, probably.
Thereās an Eastern presence.
Shylock: Indeed, likely a guest.
And another oneā¦ ohā¦
Arthur: What is it?
Shylock: ā¦ā¦
Letās pass it.
Everyone has their own secrets.
Arthur: Secrets?
Shylock: Nevermind, I was just talking to myself.
Will you go to see the guest?
Arthur: Yes, because they might need some help.
What about you?
Shylock: Itās quite intriguing, but I donāt want to change my plans.
Iām going to pick herbs.
Arthur: Sure.
If you don't mind, show me it later.
Shylock: Of course.
Arthur: Then, see you.
Now, where is that presenceā¦
ā¦Huh?
Chloe.
Chloe: ā¦ā¦! A-Arthur.
Arthur: Good morning.
Chloe: Good morning. Youāre early.
Heading somewhere? Or are you returning?
Arthur: Returning.
Are you going out?
Chloe: Ahā¦!
Um, wellā¦ something like that!
Arthur: Looks like Rustica not with you.
Where are you going?
Chloe: I-I going to the Western Country flea market!
I thought maybe I could find something interesting!
Arthur: I see.
Chloe: Listenā¦
Youāre not going back to the castle today, right?
Arthur: No, unless something happens.
Is something wrong?
Chloe: No, nothing! I was just wondering!
Arthur: Really?
Chloe: Then Iāll be going.
Arthur: All right.
Take care.
ā¦ā¦
He was acting strangelyā¦
Ohā¦ These sense a wizard presence.
Just as I thought, it was the Wizard of Eastā¦
~~~~~~
???: ā¦Somewhere around hereā¦
What a cunning barrierā¦
Arthur: Excuse me.
???: ā¦ā¦!
Arthur: I am Arthur, the Sageās Wizard.
Do you have business in the Magic Headquarters?
Forgive me, but who might you be?
???: Ahā¦ umā¦
Wellā¦
I donāt really need anythingā¦
ā¦I mean, not reallyā¦
Arthur: Sorry?
???: N-no businessā¦ at allā¦
Arthur: Are you sure?
Well, if you say soā¦
???: ā¦ā¦
Arthur: The geography around here is confusing.
If I can help you in any way, please donāt hesitate.
???: ā¦ā¦
ā¦I came to meet someone.
I heard he became the Sageās wizardā¦
So I set out in search of the Magic Headquartersā¦
..But the barrierā¦
Arthur: I understand.
If you donāt mind, could you tell me the name?
I might be able to help you.
???: ā¦ā¦
Arthur: (Heās extremely cautious. A true Wizard of East.)
(I should gain his trust somehowā¦)
Right. I am Arthur Granvelle, prince of the Central Country.
???: ā¦ The Central Countryā¦
Princeā¦?
Arthur: Yes.
I wonāt do anything that would disgrace my country.
Could you trust me?
???: ā¦ā¦.
Sirā¦ Princeā¦Iā¦ am not kind of personā¦ who clouldā¦ meet to meetā¦someone like youā¦
Arthur: Itās not true.
If someone you know is in the Magic Headquarters, then my friend is there tooā¦
???: ā¦Impossibleā¦
Sorry!
Arthur: Waitā!
ā¦He vanishedā¦
ā¦This is?ā¦
He lost something?ā¦
It looks like a magic toolā¦
ā¦A lamp?ā¦
???: Ahā¦Umā¦
Arthur: You returned.
???: Umā¦
Th-thatāsā¦ mineā¦
Arthur: This lamp?
???: Y-yesā¦
Arthur: It looks like you dropped earlier.
You should check if it didnāt damage.
???: Thank you very muchā¦
Shino: Dietfried!
???: ā¦!
Shino: Dietfried, is that you?
What are you doing here?
???: Shino Sherwoodā¦
ā¦I have finally found youā¦
Arthur: Dietfriedā¦
So youāre an acquaintance of Shino?
Dietfried: Y-yes.
Chapter 7 | Index | Chapter 9
TL\n: 1. Bradley use there ćé¦ćåććŖććŖćć, It's an idiom that if translated would be something like "inability to turn a head", but the meaning being over one's head in debt.
2. You could still translate as build/teach the client, but I would want to put more emphasis on the meaning of what the client will be exploited for advantage.
3. You can find the rules here or here, but to summarise, it is similar to poker, where you have to make combinations. The player ends when a player goes out by melding or laying off all their remaining cards except one and discarding this final card.
I'd also like to let you know that I'll be intermittently posting chapters for a while, as I'm seeing my family for the first time in a long time and I'm spending time with them now.
5th Anniversary * With You In This World Beloved By The Moon | Chapter 7
Arthur: ā¦ā¦!
Is this Sir Ozās room!?
Riquet: We were sent to Ozās room!
Thatās unfair!
Shino: Waā¦!
Heathcliff: This place?!ā¦
Arthur: There are more and more peopleā¦
Cain: Arthur!? Riquet!?
Rutile: Wow!ā¦
Mitile: No way!!
I thought I had been struck by lightning!?ā¦
Chloe: Whoa! That was scary!ā¦
Lennox: Ahā¦ thisā¦
Rutile: Mr. Leno!
Arthur: So that means Sir Oz didnāt hit Lennox with his lightning either?
Heathcliff: ā¦ā¦!
Nero isnāt hereā¦
Riquet: Do you think Oz will spare Nero too and teleport him here?
Lennox: Even though he did hit Sir Figaro with lightningā¦
Everyone: ā¦ā¦
Shino: Letās make a bet?
Nero: ā¦Thank goodness, Iām saved!!
Riquet: Ah, there he is.
Heathcliff: Iām glad youāre okay, Nero.
Nero: Yeah, I got lucky!
I got put in the kid category~!
Lennox: So this is the childās categoryā¦
Cain: The kid categoryā¦
Arthur: Sir Oz, thatās cruelā¦
I wish heād fight me seriously.
Cain: Thatās exactly what Oz canāt easily do.
Heathcliff: By the way, during training, did you feel the presence of another wizard nearby?
Shino: Did I?
Chloe: I didnāt notice anything.
Nero: If Heath says so, then maybe someone really was around.
Lennox: Could it be that weāll get to witness Sir Ozās unmatched power early this morning?
Shino: I donāt know if itās lucky or not.
~~~~~~
Oz: << Vox Nox >>
(Thunder crashing)
Murr: ā¦Meow!ā¦
???: Ahā¦ wowā¦
Amazingā¦
Or ratherā¦ scaryā¦
ā¦ā¦
Butā¦
I think Iāve seen him beforeā¦
ā¦This personā¦
ā¦Finallyā¦
ā¦Now I can make it happenā¦
Alright. Iāll try to get closerā¦
(Thunder crashing)
ā¦ā¦!
Eā¦ Ehā¦
T-too scaryā¦
Better not risk it right nowā¦
~~~~~~
Canaria: Ahā¦!
Sir Drummon, everyone has returned.
Drummon: Oh, good thing everyoneās safe.
I was looking at the sky, but no one was visible. Where are they?
Canaria: Ummā¦
For some reason, theyāre in Sir Ozās room in the Magic Headquartersā¦
Drummon: ā¦? How so?
Werenāt they supposed to return to the forest near the Magic Headquarters after training?
Canaria: Maybe the plans suddenly changedā¦
Drummon: These people always change things suddenly.
Well, whatever.
Canaria: Since not everyone gathered in the room, some might still return here to the forest as planned.
Drummon: I see, letās wait a bit longer.
But there are many fallen nuts in this forest.Ā¹
Canaria: Yes, thatās right.
Sometimes I gather them and make sweets.
Drummon: Oh, I got it.
Sir Sage will also be pleased.
In my hometown, from the nutsā
Vincent: Drummon.
Drummon: Sir Vincent!
Canaria: Sir Vincent!
Youāre in a wonderful moodā
Vincent: You can skip the formalities.
Itās time to return to the royal castle.
Drummon: Would you like to meet Sir Sage or Prince Arthur?
Vincent: No. It seems the training is taking a long time.
And if you look at the sky, there are still no wizards in sight.
Drummon: Quite soā¦
Canaria: Yes, indeedā¦
ā¦ā¦
Um, Sir Vincent!
Actuallyā¦
Drummon: Canaria, donāt.
Canaria: Butā¦
Drummon: It will only make things more complicated.
Canaria: Understoodā¦
Vincent: What is it?
Drummon: Itās a complicated storyā¦
Vincent: Speak.
Drummon: Yes, sir.
Canaria, explain.
Canaria: Some of the wizards returned to Sir Ozās room in the Magic Headquarters.
And some still havenāt returned.
Drummon: Perhaps some might still come back here to the forest.
Canaria: Thatās the situation.
Vincent: How complicated.
Canaria: As I mentioned
Drummon: Canaria!
Canaria: Well, thatās exactly what Sir Drummon said earlier.
Vincent: What?
Drummon: I did indeed mention it earlier.
And now, well, are you going back to the royal castle?
Vincent: Yes.
Drummon: Ah, take care.
Canaria: Please, have a safe journey home.
Vincent: Hm.
Ah yes, Drummon, make sure you tell about that āthingā wizards.
Drummon: Understood.
Vincent: Well then, excuse me.
Drummon & Canaria: ā¦ā¦
Drummon: See? Things got more complicated.
Canaria: Yes, they did.
And what is that āthingā?
Drummon: Ahem. That isā¦
Oz: << Vox Nox >>
Snow: Oh wowā¦
White: Finally back.
Shylock: Murr.
Shall we go back to sleep for the second time?
Murr: I love second sleep!
Rustica: Me too. Wuaaaā¦
Akira: Iām glad Sakitty came back tooā¦
Ah, Mr. Drummon, Mrs. Canaria.
Drummon: Sir Sage!
Glad youāre safe!
Mithra: << Arthim >>
Owen: This is the worst.
Cock Robin: ā¦Iām glad weāre back!
Canaria: Welcome home, dear.
Faust: The training was very insightful.
What about Bradley?
Snow: Seems he hasnāt come home yet.
White: He should be back soon.
Figaro: Sir Sage.
Thank you for your hard work during training.
Iām glad youāre safe and unharmed.
Akira: Thank you.
Brought back by Mithraās magic, Figaro looked at me and smiled.
Seems his lightning wounds healed.
This time we couldnāt surpass the interference, but it was possible to see the growth of the wizards.
Drummon: How was the training?
Cock Robin: It was amazing!
There was so much I wanted to write down that my quill couldnāt keep up.
Drummon: Iām not asking you!
Iām asking Sir Sage!
Akira: Ah, umā¦
When I was asked about my thoughts on joint training, I answered honestly.
Akira: Iām happy to still be alive.
Drummon: Sir Sageā¦
Akira: No! I mean, it was fun!
Even though it was a bit nerve-racking and exciting, butā¦
Scenes flashed through my mind.
The moment of flying through the blue sky on a broom.
The spreading light of magic.
The pale glow of a large moon.
Rain of rainbow stones spilling over the horizon.
Akira: Itās all rightā¦ I just hope no one got hurt.
Smiling shyly, I remembered what Figaro told me last night.
Whatever the outcome of the training, everyone waits for my words.
They want me, as the Sage, to show them the saved future that awaits us, even if itās just a lie.
Akira: Um, wellā¦
When all the other wizards gather, Iāll say it again, butā¦
Iām sure we can defeat the < The Great Catastrophe >.
Drummon: Wow! What powerful words!
As if you pointed the way to hope!
I smiled.
At first awkwardly, then it turned into a natural smile.
Akira: (Everyone worked so hard.)
(Though at first we couldnāt live together well, we still managed to train together.)
(We will definitely win. This world will surely be savedā¦)
(I must be the first to believe it.)
I believed in a bright future.
But I donāt know whether thatās good or bad.
Perhaps someone wise already foresaw all disasters.
But if I lose hope, so will everyone else.
And maybe the worst things happen precisely after general hopelessness.
Thatās why Itās important to notice every small step forward, to appreciate them, to celebrate and honour them with care and attention.
Akira: Everyone did their best.
And Cock Robin, thank you for writing down the training.
Cock Robin: No, Sir Sage!
As soon as I finish todayās notice, Iāll report everything properly!
Drummon: I look forward to it.
Iāll let Sir Vincent know.
Thank you, Sir Sage.
Akira: Not at all! Thank you.
That was how the training ended.
I exhaled softly and looked around the surrounding forest.
The morning breeze flowed through the greenery.
Sunlight shimmered on fallen leaves and grass, sparkling like gold.
Mysterious red fruits hung beneath purple ivy, exuding the scent of lipstick.
The singing of beautiful birds.
The sound of morning dew drops falling into puddles.
A soft flutter of wings nearby.
A small creature ran along a branch and quickly disappeared.
Somewhere there was a sound like a small crystal falling from a high point.
The morning forest was full of life.
Chapter 6 | Index | Chapter 8
TL\n: 1. In English there is no common collective word for fruit, nuts, berry(I think it is possible to use fruit, of course, but it can be a bit confusing...) when as here they use ęØć®å® (Kinomi) In this context I assume that Canaria is talking about nuts, because fallen fruit is usually inedible.....
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Fated Love Beyond the Heavenly Blossoms | Chapter 10
When the landscape below turned noticeably whiter, Snow stopped the broom.
Snow: Hmm. Looks like weāve arrived.
And the timingās perfect too.
Akira: Here?ā¦
Looking around, all that could be seen were harsh mountains and the sky.
Nothing in particular stood out.
Coco: Thereās nothing hereā¦
Snow, what exactly did you prophesy?
Donāt tell me youāre trying to mess with me againā
Chloe: Everyone, look!
Somethingās falling from the sky!
Along with the snow!
Coco: Whatā¦
Coco hurriedly looked up.
Among the gently falling snowflakes, just as Chloe had said, something was softly swirling through the air.
Coco: ā¦Thatāsā¦
Melting Snow Chocolate Chip?ā¦
A small round lump wrapped in pure white light.
Like a giant snowflake carried by a tender wind, it drifted gracefully toward us.
Riquet: Melting Snow Chocolate Chip!ā¦
The same one everyone talks about in the rumorsā¦
Shino was the first to open his mouth toward the sky.
Catching the heavenly gift with his mouth, his face lit up with pure joy.
Shino: Mh, delicious!
After that, everyone followed his example.
Riquet: Wow, it melts on the tongue, just like snow!ā¦
Mithra: It disappears instantly, like you didnāt eat anything at all.
Chloe: But the flavor is so rich!
Itās like all the sweetness in the world is hidden inside this tiny piece!
Lennox: Since itās such a rare chocolate, we should gather it with magic and take some home as souvenirs.
Arthur: Good idea.
It could make a great āfriendship chocolateā gift!Ā¹
Cain: The main thing is not to let Owen steal everything for himself when we share it with others.
Watching everyoneās excitement, I also opened my mouth toward the sky.
And right then, one small piece flew straight to me.
Akira: ā¦!
Snow: What do you think, Sage?
Itās not every day you get a chance to taste fresh Melting Snow Chocolate Chip.
Akira: Itāsā¦ incredibly good!
A soft, airy sweetness spreads through your mouthā¦
It melts so delicately. This chocolate could be addictive!
Snow: I see, I see.
Glad to hear that.
Coco: ā¦ā¦
Coco kept looking at the sky the whole time.
Without opening his mouth, he simply watched the Melting Snow Chocolate Chips fall down.
Coco: So this was your prophecyā¦
His lips trembled slightly as he spoke.
Perhaps, hundreds of years ago, when this person was still a childā¦
How much must he dreamed of looking up into the sky like this with his beloved other half?
Akira: ā¦Coco, how about trying one?
Mel wanted you to try a Melting Snow Chocolate Chip, but his wish didnāt come trueā¦
Coco: ā¦ā¦
Youā¦ still call me āCocoā?
Evenā¦ after I showed you such a pitiful side of myself?ā¦
Akira: Yes. I thought that maybe you still want to be āCocoā.
As long as thatās true, Iāll keep calling you that.
As many times as you like.
Cocoās blue eyes widened in surprise.
A pure, sparkling light shone within those blue gems.
It was something I had never seen since we had first met.
Snow: Isnāt our Sage adorable?
Coco: ā¦Yes, truly.
Fufu. So charming that I might actually fall in love.
After smiling with a face that looked about to cry, Coco looked up at the sky again.
Behind his slightly parted lips, a piece of chocolate slowly melted away.
He closed his eyes, as if trying to make the taste last a little longerā¦
Coco: ā¦You know, Cocoā¦
Chocolateās still a bit too sweet for me.
~~~~~~
A few days later.
I went to the market with Snow.
Snow: Even though it was fate, my prophecy got you into trouble, and for that I apologize.
So today, Iāll treat you to anything you want.
Akira: Ohā¦ thereās no need for that at all.
Snow: Hohoho, then let me rephrase.
I just wanted to go out with you.
The apology was just an excuseā¦ Does hearing it that way make your embarrassment fade?
Akira: ā¦Haha, fine.
Then Iāll take you up on your offer.
I looked around and spotted a stall selling appetising churros.
Akira: (ā¦Snow and Whiteās favorite treat.)
(Iām sure heād like it there too.)
(And maybe we can buy something for White as a giftā¦)
Snow, letās go to thatā
Snow: Not churros.
Akira: ā¦Eh?
Snow: You were just thinking of choosing my favourite treat, something Iād enjoy, right?
That kind of thoughtfulness is sweet, butā¦
I told you, you should just answer honestly what your heart truly wants.
If my feelings were exposed so perfectly, there was no point in hiding them anymore.
I was honest with myself and I let a smile bloom on my face.
Akira: ā¦You really know me, Snow.
Snow: Of course.
After all, youāre our precious Sage.
Snow, walking beside me, narrowed his golden eyes gently.
And just as I began to feel that familiar warmth of joyā
???: Bye-bye, Akira.
A voice called out from the crowd.
Akira: ā¦?
Snow: What is it, Sage?
You turned around so suddenly.
Akira: ā¦N-no, itās nothingā¦
The crowd bustled with noise.
But among all those people, there wasnāt a single familiar face.
ā¦Maybe they were there, just looking different from how I remembered.
Akira: ā¦ā¦
I wonderā¦ did I really become the destined person for Cocoā¦ No, for Mel?
Snow: Of course you did.
Itās only because you called him āCocoā back then that he was saved.
He ate enormous amounts of chocolate, even though it was harmful to his body, just to become Coco.
Iām sure he did many other reckless things too, like wandering fearlessly across the Northern lands searching for my prophecies.
If he hasnāt been able to return to his fate as Mel, he would have lost himself and eventually broken down.
Akira: Snowā¦
I remembered that day, when Mel tasted the Melting Snow Chocolate Chip, looking up at the snowy sky with those gentle blue eyes.
Akira: ā¦I think it was you, Snow, who really saved Mel.
Snow: Hm?
Akira: I think Mel was able to take that step forward because you predicted the Melting Snow Chocolate Chip.
You said you were selfish, but actuallyā¦
Iāve been saved by that kindness of yours so many times.
Snow: Hohoho. Only you would say something like that about my whims.
Snow smiled and took my hand.
Snow: Now then, back to our main topic.
Akira: Huh?
Snow: Do not feign ignorance. I still havenāt heard your wish, other than churros.
Akira: Ah, right!ā¦
Snow: Let me hear your wish once more.
Sage, which store do you want to go to?
The gentle palms that embrace me, and their warmth...
From the outside, this might look like nothing but the whim of a āselfish wizardā.
Akira: (ā¦But stillā¦)
Snow, Iā¦
Snow is looking at me.
Holding my hand, he is walking with me.
I replied to Snow, wishing to preserve this wonderful moment in my memory.
Chapter 9 | Index
1. "tomo-choco" (åćć§ć³) is one of the kinds of chocolates that Japanese people give as gifts. Just like the name says it's "chocolates for friends" (å friend). Usually they are made by hand, but here the chocolate is literally created by nature lol. These chocolates are usually given to near and dear ones.
Fated Love Beyond the Heavenly Blossoms | Chapter 7
Coco smiles softly, taking a sip of the coffee I poured for them.
Coco: So, letās have a chat.
Honey, what would you like to talk about?
Akira: ā¦ā¦
I want talk about you.
Coco: About me?
Akira: Yes. I want to know more about you, Coco.
Today, before l reject your confession or think about a future together, I want to talk to you first and get to know what kind of person you are.
This is what I came for.
When I said that, without looking away, Coco nodded with that same gentle smile.
Coco: ā¦I understand.
About me, then.
Setting the coffee cup back onto the saucer and calmly placing their hands on their knees, Coco looked off into the distance and spoke quietly.
Coco: Iāmā¦ an orphan.
I grew up in this Western Country, never knowing my parents.
But I wasnāt alone. I had a childhood friend named Mel.
We were always together, like twins, supporting each other.
Akira: I see.
Are you still in good relationships with Mel now?
Coco: ā¦No. That child saved me when I was on the verge of death many years ago and then they disappeared.
Akira: Hmā¦
While I, stunned and unable to utter a word, Coco continued their story.
The two small children barely had the strength to just to survive from day to day.
Of course, they couldnāt afford sweets, which is why Coco always dreamed of chocolate.
And then, one day, Mel heard a rumour.
A rumour that: āin the mountain range between the Western and Northern Countries, Melting Snow Chocolate Chips had fallen from the sky.ā
Akira: Melting Snow Chocolate Chipā¦
~Beginning of flashback~
Shopkeeper: They're different from those created by human hands.
These chocolate chips are rare and unusual, notable for falling straight from the sky along with the snow.
~End of flashback~
Coco: Darling, do you know about it?
Akira: I heard about it recently.
The mysterious and rare chocolate chips that falls with the snow from the sky, right?
Coco: Yes, that very rare, natural chocolate.
Thus, relying on rumours, Mel went to the border mountain range for me, who dreamed of chocolate.
Akira: You mean... this mountain range?
But this place is too dangerous for children to exploreā¦
Coco: Exactly. Itās very dangerous place.
It would have been enough for me if Mel had just stayed with me.
But Melā¦ said he was wizard and everything would be fineā¦
As if confessing before a god, Coco folded their trembling hands together and looked up at me.
Coco: And then Mel laughed and continued:
āThe look on your face when you heard about the Melting Snow Chocolate Chip!ā¦ā
āItās face of person who is holding back to try it.ā
āIāll definitely get it for you!ā
After these wordsā¦ Mel wasnāt listen at all what Coco was sayingā¦
Akira: ā¦ā¦
Cocoās words were meant to scold Mel, but they sounded more like self-reproach.
Coco: I got worried and ended up following them.
But there was a lot of snow that yearā¦
As a result, I froze and passing outā¦ Mel and I have been apart ever since.
Akira: ā¦I seeā¦
A dream that ended in tragedy.
The ending was so heartbreaking that I couldnāt even open my mouth to speak.
Coco: ā¦Haha. Iāve talked too much.
Letās end the conversation about Mel here.
Darling, is there anything else youād like to ask about me?
Akira: ā¦ā¦
ā¦On the other hand, is there something you would like to ask me, Coco?
Coco: ā¦?
About you? Why?
Akira: ā¦...
Because I was only listeningā¦
Coco, is it okay to try to be with me without knowing anything about who I am?
Coco blinked in surprise at my questionā¦
But Coco immediately took my hands and answered me with a confident, without a trace of doubt smile.
Coco: Whoever you are, itās doesnāt matter to me who you are.
Even if youāre pure and blameless as a priest, or your hands are stained with blood like a demonās. As long as youāre my destiny, I will love you.
Coco said this with a blissful blush on cheeks, looking like the perfect image of someone in love.
However, I simply couldnāt believe that I was the reason for that blush.
Something was bothering me deep down, as if punching a hole in my chest.
It felt as if a cold gust of wind blew right through me.
Akira: (Coco said theyād love me no matter what.)
(Love that accepts you wholly like that is almost impossible to find.)
(ā¦Butā¦)
(Why do I feel so lonely?)
Lowering my gaze, my eyes landed on the chocolates that Coco had prepared.
At the same time, I remembered how Coco eating chocolate with a forced smile on face.
Akira: ā¦ā¦
ā¦Coco, youāre not trying to love me just because it was foretold?
Coco: ā¦ā¦
Of course not.
It canāt be, because I love you.
Akira: ā¦If what you said is really trueā¦
In that case, will you have what Iām handing you now?
Gently removing Cocoās hands, I took one chocolate from the box.
Among the cat-shaped chocolates there was only a single plain sweet, which oddly reminded me of myself and I brought it to Cocoās lips.
Coco: ā¦ā¦
In an instant, Cocoās expression tightened for a moment. But then they nodded, as if nothing was wrong.
Coco: All right.
Thin lips parted slightly.
And just then, as Coco leaned in towards the chocolate in my handsā¦
Snow: This chocolate too good for you.
Akira & Coco: What?
Snowās voice rang out of nowhere.
One of the two coffee cups emitted a purple glow.
The next moment, Snow appeared before me.
Idly toying with my tie, he was holding the very chocolate I was offering Coco in his mouth, without me noticing.
Snow: Both the chocolate offered by the Sage and the Sage himself belong to us.
We wonāt give him over to anyone else.
Coco: Transformation magicā¦
Snow, when did you sneak in?
Snow: Hohoho. I wonder, when was that.
It's easy to take advantage of your drunkenness.
Akira: Huh? Drunkenness?
Coco: ā¦What are you talking about?
Snow: I canāt handle alcohol either, so I know how it feels.
That chocolate you ate probably had whisky in it.
Coco: ā¦Ahh.
So thatās what that bitterness was alcoholā¦
That must be why my face felt so hotā¦
Akira: (So they really were drunk!ā¦)
Snow stepped away from me and stood in front of Coco, then his voice softened, as if he were comforting a child.
Snow: Itās time to stop now.
ā¦Right, Mel?
Coco: ā¦ā¦!
Akira: Ohā¦
(Not Coco, but Mel?ā¦ā¦)
When I involuntarily looked at Coco, the gently smile had already vanished without a trace and with a frightening expression on their face, Coco was glaring at Snow.
Coco: Youā¦
Donāt call me by that name!!!
Iām Coco! Not Mel!!
Iā¦ Iām not Mel!!!
Akira: ā¦ā¦
Coco looked at me with the face of a lost child.
Lonely, ocean like eyes that had forgotten how to ask for help.
Coco: ā¦Honey.
I am Coco, right?
Iā¦ Iām not Mel, Iām Coco.
You and I are bound by fateā¦
Darling, isnāt that right?
Akira: ā¦Cocoā¦
Seeing Coco in such despair, all I could do was call their name.
Coco: ā¦ā¦
As through reflecting the North Star, the lonely sea sparkled a little again.
Akira: ā¦Itās alright, Coco.
At least to me, you are Coco.
So everythingās fineā¦
Coco: ā¦Umā¦
Each time I said their name softly, with warmth, Cocoās breathing gradually began to steady.
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The numbing sweetness I felt each time it softly melted was to strong for me.
Akira: (Itās delicious, but I think Owen would like this more than I doā¦)
While I was trying to gather my thoughts about the sweetness that remained on my tongue even after the chocolate, a figure appeared beside me, staring intently at the large dish Coco was holding.
Snow: Oh, hereās a shape you might like.
Coco: Pardon?
As Snow flicked his finger lightly, one of the chocolate figure floated into the air and flew toward me.
It was the cat-shaped chocolate which I tried to take earlier.
Akira: Ahaha, Snow guessed it right away.
Coco: ā¦Darling, did you like this one the most?
Akira: Uhā¦
Sakitty poked its head out from behind my shoulder, as if reminding us of its presence.
I nodded, petting Sakitty with the hand that wasnāt holding chocolate.
Akira: Yes, I like cats.
Snow: If we were asked to guess which chocolate the Sage would choose, all twenty-one of us the Sageās wizards would have picked that one.
If you call him your dear one, shouldnāt you pay a bit more attention to the Sage standing right in front of you?
Coco: ā¦ā¦
As if struck by lightning, Coco lowered their head.
Then they bowed deeply to me.
Coco: Iām sorry, darlingā¦
I failed to show my destined one the hospitality you truly deserves.
Akira: D-donāt apologize.
I never said I liked cats either...
Coco: No. You are my destiny.
Even if you hadnāt said it, I should have known.
ā¦The kind and intelligent āCocoā would never have made such a mistake.
Akira: Ehā¦?
Coco: Darling, from now on, Iāll do everything I can to make you happy.
So please, donāt leave meā¦
The earnest gaze matched the sincerity of their words.
Coco truly wanted to do everything possible for me.
I could feel that clearly, yet stillā¦
Akira: (I wonder what this feeling is in my chestā¦)
An unease swirled within me.
Just then, Arthur exclaimed in admiration beside us.
Arthur: This isā¦ so beautiful.
Like a box full of jewels.
In his hands was a splendid box of beautifully crafted chocolates.
He took one between his long fingers and brought it to his lips.
Arthur: Deliciousā¦
It melts gently in the mouth, with such a rich cocoa aromaā¦
This one is very high quality.
Coco: No surprise there, itās the work of a famous chocolatier.
Arthur: I see. A true masterās work.
If you donāt mind, could you tell me the name of the chocolatier?
If they have a shop, where is it located? Iād like to order some sweets for guests.
Coco: Ummā¦ Where did I buy it again?
The name of the makerā¦ What was itā¦?
It probably sounded like a catās meowā¦
No, maybe like a dogās bark.
Cain: You actually forgot?
Coco: Hmā¦ Maybe.
After buying it, I was satisfied.
Shino: For someone who loves chocolate that much, you donāt seem very attached to it.
Mithra: Well, as long as you can eat itā¦ munch-munchā¦
That's all that mattersā¦ crunch-crunchā¦
Who cares who made itā¦ gulp.
Snow: Coming from someone who stuffs everything in his mouth without thinking, thatās quite convincingā¦
Riquet: Ugh, itās blasphemy against chocolate!
Mithra, youāre supposed to savor every bite with respect.
Chloe: Make senseā¦ As for me, when I see beautiful clothes on the street, I canāt help but wonder who made itā¦
Probably because I create things myself.
But I guess there are people like Mithra too.
Lennox: When it comes to food, I think the taste matters more than who made it.
Coco, what kind of chocolate do you like?
Coco: What kind?
Lennox: Yeah. Everyone probably has their preferences: taste, shape, texture etc.
What do you especially like?
Coco: Preferencesā¦
Coco tilted their head slightly, resting a hand thoughtfully on their chin.
Then said quietly.
Coco: ā¦Iāve never really thought about itā¦
Lennox: Sorry?
Coco: I mean, theyāre all sweet, right?
Maybe the hardness differs a bit.
I like the pretty or unusual ones, but if itās chocolate, so any kind is fine.
The wizards & Akira: ā¦ā¦
Shino: Waitā¦ do you even like chocolate?
Coco froze mid-smile.
But then, as if catching themselves, they cheerfully picked up a chocolate.
Coco: Of course I do! I love it!
Crunch-crunchā¦ Mmm, yes, delicious!
Coco smiled as they ate chocolateā¦
But that smile wasnāt the same as when Shino savors his favorite lemon pieā¦
Or when Riquet happily eats a big spoonful of Neroās omelet.
They smiled, but it didnāt carry that genuine, overflowing joy.
Akira: (And yet, if they didnāt like it, they wouldnāt collect so much of itā¦)
(Wizards live long lives. Maybe itās because Coco is long-lived, so their emotions just donāt show as vividly anymore.)
Coco: Sweetā¦.huh?
What is this? A bitter taste is spreading through my mouthā¦
Snow: ā¦ā¦
Chocolate pairs well with coffee, doesnāt it?
Coco: What?
Snow: Not to my taste, but Figaro said itās perfect with sweets.
I think that's true for you too.
Coco: Ahā¦ yes, right.
I completely forgot.
Iāll brew it and drink some right now.
Coco used their magic to prepare coffee and quickly poured it into their mouth.
Their face looked softer and more relaxed than when theyād tasted the chocolate.
~~~~~~
Shino: ā¦I still doubt that they really like chocolate.
Riquet: Honestly, I thought so too. Coco didnāt seem to enjoy it.
Shino: I think so as well.
If they lied about that, how can we trust them?.
What if their āloveā for Akira is just a way to use the Sageās title for their own ends?
Riquet, what do you think?
Riquet: ā¦Iām not sure.
Shino: What?
Riquet: I think Coco is drawn not so much to the person of Sir Sage, but to the role of ādestined one.ā
ā¦And yetā¦
Coco really does praise Sir Sage a lot. I think those words were sincere.
ā¦Or at least, I want to believe thatā¦
Shino: What do you mean?
Riquet: Iām also an apostle of God, so I was loved by priest and parishioners alike.
I always tried to be useful and thought their affection was only natural.
Thatās why Coco, who seems in love with a role, unsettles me a littleā¦
Shino: ā¦So you mean you think the same way Heath does when you look at Coco?
Riquet: Heathcliff?
Shino: When I praised him once, he said something like, āItās only because of my title. Anyone else in my place wouldāve received the same words.āā¦
Riquet: Is that true?
Shino: Of course not.
But even if you love someoneās inner self, itās not always easy to express that in words.
Riquet: I seeā¦ Oz is like that too.
I did love the priest and the believers in the order, and I felt their love in return.
So maybe my feeling that Coco loves only the ādestined oneā Sir Sage is just a misunderstanding, and they simply canāt put their feelings into wordsā¦
Shino: Alright, I get what youāre saying. Let's go check it out.
Riquet: Check it out?
Shino: The two of us will stir their heart.
Now, listen carefully.
Whisperedā¦
Snow: ā¦ā¦
It seems not only the Sage, but even the younger wizards are starting to have doubts.
Fated Love Beyond the Heavenly Blossoms | Chapter 4
Coco: Itās so good that you actually came after all!
Iāve been waiting for you every day, wondering if it would be today or tomorrow!
Akira: Iām sorry for showing up unannounced.
I wanted to write a letter first, but I thought itād be quicker to come in personā¦
Coco: Thatās fineā¦ Hm?
Coco, who had been speaking excitedly, suddenly froze.
Their gaze shifted from me to the wizards standing behind me.
Coco: Um, who are theyā¦?
Snow: Companions.
Shino: Escort.
Riquet: Representative of a friend.
After hearing their replies, Coco nodded in understanding and smiled softly.
Coco: As expected of my honey.
So popular.
Akira: Huh, my honeyā¦!?
Coco: Hmm? Would you prefer ādarlingā instead?
Coco tilted their head seductively and spoke those sweet name without a hint of hesitation.
Their blue eyes stayed fixed on me and wouldnāt let go.
Such distance makes me nervous.
Akira: Uh, well, whatever you preferā¦
Coco: Fufu, how adorable.
Then Iāll call you whatever suits my mood.
And you can call me however you like in return.
With those words, Coco took my hand.
The next moment, their lips touched the back of my outstretched palm.
Lennox: Ohā¦
Shino: Huh?
Riquet: W-Whatā¦!
Chloe: Wowā¦!
Akira: (I-Incredible!)
(Such a gentle kiss on the hand!)
(Theyāre just like that famous popular guyā¦)
Mithra: What do they want by smelling the Sageās hand?
Snow: Hmmā¦
Mithra-chan, continue to stay as pure and innocent as you are.
Cain: Whatās going on? Whyās everyone reacting like that?
Arthur: Coco greets Sir Sage by kissed the back of his hand.
Cain: Ho, what a bold move.
To suddenly kiss Akiraās hand like thatā¦
I never did something like that.
Iād like to see what kind of person they are.
Cain walked up beside me, when my gaze was fixes on Coco and extended his hand.
Cain: Iām Cain, the wizard of the Central.
Iām wizard and friend to Akira.
Nice to meet you, Coco.
Coco: It's a pleasure to meet you, Cain.
Iām Coco, the Western wizard.
With a flawless, almost doll-like smile, Coco shook Cainās hand.
In the next moment, his sunflower-coloured eye, which had caught Cocoā gaze, narrowed slightly.
His gaze was both that of a cheerful youth raised in a city of festivals and that of a seasoned knight with a hand on the hilt, quietly sizing up his opponent.
Cain: Sorry, you invited only Akira, but we all came along.
But that's how important he is to us. I hope you understand.
Coco: Itās okay.
If you call him āSageā, then you must be the Sageās wizards.
That makes you very important to my darling, so of course Iāll treat you all with respect.
Please, come inside.
~~~~~~
Chloe: ā¦Um.
Arthur: This isā¦
When we entered, everyone was taken aback.
Coco led us into a very simple decorated white room, almost completely bare, without even the basic furniture.
Instead, the walls and shelves were filled with chocolate.
Akira: (Does this mean that Coco lives in a space where there is nothing but this chocolate?ā¦.)
Sakitty: ā¦ā¦
I instinctively glanced at Sakitty after seeing such a strange sight, but it only sniffed adorably, looking as cute as usual.
Lennox: Thereās so much chocolateā¦
Akira: Yeah, lndeedā¦
It looks like a chocolate shop.
Shino: Is there seriously nothing here besides chocolate?
Snow: Hm.
For a store, itād be charming, butā¦ for a home, itās pretty empty for living in.
Arenāt you going to decorate with something besides chocolate?
Coco: ā¦Yes, I guess. But for me, chocolate alone is enough.
Riquet: They all look so deliciousā¦
Ah, no!ā¦.
Luxury is indulgence.
Still, even with all this chocolate, everything else is so modest. Thatās admirable.
Cain: However, where did you get so much of it?
Coco: I love chocolate.
I collect it, eat it, and live to gather chocolate catches my eyes from all over the world.
The day I met my honey, I was wandering around the market looking for good chocolate.
Akira: So thatās how it was.
We also just popped into chocolate shop that day.
Coco: Really!?ā¦
Fufu, what a nice coincidence.
Or maybe fate.
Please, feel free to do whatever you like with all this chocolate.
Enjoy the sight, the taste or even take it home as a souvenir.
Lennox: But these are things you like and carefully collected, isnāt it?
Coco: I would love for my honey and his dear friends to be able to treat themselves with sweets.
It would be better for the chocolates if someone enjoyed it.
Shino: Is that so?
Snow: Well, if you say so, letās use the opportunity to enjoy it to the fullest.
Akira: Thank you, Coco.
Coco: Fufu, youāre welcome.
Chatting like that, Coco showed us their collection.
Cain: Whether to choose one as a gift or just to try, the selection is huge.
ā¦Oh, Riquet, look, thereās orangettes!
Riquet: Wowā¦ Youāre right.
Both the orange slices and the peel look very yummyā¦
Cain: It brings back memories.
When we first met, you said āthe fruitās covered in mudā?
Riquet: Yes, but now I know it was chocolate.
Itās not only a very delicious treat, but there are many kinds of orangettes too.
Cain: ā¦I see.
So, which orangettes would you recommend?
Iām not an expert on sweets.
Riquet: Please, leave it up to me.
Iāll pick the one you will like!
~~~~~~
Chloe: This little chocolate bird is so cute!ā¦
I wonāt eat it, Iāll take it as a gift for Rusticaā
Mithra: Youāre not going to eat it? Then I take it.
Chloe: Sorry?
Mithra: Actually, Iād prefer meat, but since thereās none here, let it be something that looks like it.
Chloe: What?! Wait, wait!
Thatās a souvenir!ā¦ Donāt eat it~!!
Lennox: Mithra, In that case, how about this one?
This chocolate bird is bigger than Chloeās.
Mithra: Oh, itās true. This chocolate is even more better.
I take this bird.
Chloe: Phewā¦
Shino: Does he like anything that looks like meat?
Akira: Ahahaā¦
Coco: Darling.
When I turned around after being called, Coco was holding a large plate filled with all kinds of chocolates.
Coco: These are special chocolates prepared to treat my destined one. Please, enjoy.
Akira: Wow, thank you! They all look so delicious!ā¦
(Oh, thereās a cat-shaped chocolate.)
(So cuteā¦ I think Iāll choose this one.)
Just as I eagerly reached for it, Coco pointed to a chocolate lying next to it.
Coco: Look, isn't this one perfect for someone beautiful as you?
Their long, slender finger pointed to a peacock-shaped chocolate.
Coco snapped their fingers and the chocolate floated up from the dish, gently landing in my palm.
Its shimmering blue and green glaze gleamed as a real peacock, exuding a certain subtle charm.
Akira: (T-To say itās perfect for me, thatās a bit much!ā¦)
(Shylock fit this chocolate much betterā¦)
Contrary to my thoughts, Coco smiled in satisfaction.
Coco: Fufu. As expected, this chocolate is truly worthy of my destined one.
Akira: ā¦ā¦
Thank you. Well then, Iāll give it a try.
The sweat taste instantly filled my mouth as soon as I took a bite.
Chapter 3 | Index | Chapter 5
TL/n: In case somebody is interested, unlike Snow's prediction and his éå½ć®ēøę to describe person of destiny(I mentioned it in chapter 2), Coco uses éå½ć®äŗŗ. I think it can be argued that Coco interpreted the prediction too literally.
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