Ch. 1: From the Time We Met...
Kingdom of Perche in the Land of Peach Blossoms, Month of Sunlight…-
Amidst the light that broke through the treetops…-
??: “……”
The boy who had just awoken stood stock still, starring at me.
I wonder what’s wrong. Maybe he’s not totally awake yet?
His fluffy bangs hung over his eyes, so bright they looked like candy.
This young boy, still seeming so innocent, just stood there with his mouth slightly open, and I saw myself reflected in his eyes as
he stared at me.
OO: “Are you okay?”
??: “Ah…s-sorry!!”
He had jumped in surprise, then spoken out loud as he started to panic.
??: “Are…are you the one who saved me?”
OO: “Yeah.”
I explained who I was and…-
??: “Thanks a lot! I’m Kaine. I’d like to do something to thank you…oh I know!”
His expression changed as he spun around, and I felt myself relaxing.
He’s a cute boy.
Kaine: “Do you want to head into the town from here, together?”
OO: “Town?”
Kaine: “Yeah! There’s a lot of shops that sell really delicious sweets. They’re really really good! You should try them…!”
OO: “Thanks. Let’s go!”
Even though he was clearly shy, Kaine had invited me with a smile, and I smiled in return.
Kaine: “…!”
I noticed Kaine’s cheeks turned as bright as an apple.