Ch. 1: A Sparkling Smile and a Sandy Beach
The Kingdom of Coralia in the Land of Coral, Month of Brilliance…-.
The white sand of the beach sparkled brilliantly, as if it were studded with gemstones…
I walked slowly, the sand whispering around my feet.
OO: "I'm pretty sure I was supposed to meet Corail around here…-."
As I stopped and thought, I heard a cheerful voice come out of nowhere.
Corail: "OO!"
I turned around, looking for the source of the voice…
Then, I saw Corail, waving excitedly at me.
OO: "Ah…"
His smile sparkled like the clear surface of the water.
It filled me with happiness, and I found myself rushing towards Corail.
OO: "Corail!"
Just a little further, and I would touch his outstretched hand.
The second I thought that, I suddenly felt my feet trip up in the sand…
OO: "…"
I stiffened.
Then…
OO: "…huh?"
I felt myself held by soft, gentle arms and slowly looked up.
Corail: "Hehe! You just jumped right into my arms! Were you that happy to see me?"
Corail smiled mischievously and my whole face went red.
OO: "N-no, I just…!"
Corail: "You just…what?"
Corail acted all aloof as he poked my cheek and I frantically tried to give an explanation.
Corail: "You’re so cute when you blush like that OO!"
OO: "!"
I found myself unable to say anything more in the face of his dazzling smile.