Ch. 1: Please Be My Master!
Kingdom of Oz in the Land of the Rainbow, Month of Brilliance...-
The sweet smell of flowers wafted through the air. The ring emitted a blinding light in response the prayer I made with my hands crossed.
It’s so bright…!
In the slowly fading light, I made out the form of a young man with black hair.
OO: "Are you…?"
Toto: "I’m…Toto."
Toto…
Toto shook his head like a cute dog and blinked at me.
Toto: "…you…me… You saved me…that’s amazing…"
Toto seemed to be talking to himself, and my eyes travelled over his large and handsome figure.
He stared at me with incredibly clear eyes.
I-I wonder if something’s wrong? Maybe he’s hurt…?
In the moment I was about to voice my concern, Toto clasped my hand between his.
And then…
Toto: "Please, be my owner!"
OO: "Eh!?"
In response to the strange request, I just stared blankly at him, dumbfounded.
But Toto’s face was incredibly earnest, and he looked at me pleadingly.
I-I can’t just say nothing…and I don’t think he’s teasing me… No, but asking me to be his owner is …
Toto: "You’re the only one! Please!"
OO: "U-um, I’m sorry. But being your owner is kind of problematic…"
Toto: "Eh…but…"
I was still confused as I tried to let him down gently, and I saw tears form in Toto’s eyes.
Eh? He’s crying…?
Even though his body was so big, that reaction was like that of a child or an animal.
…I really can’t just do nothing…
OO: "U-um…"
Still perplexed, I hesitated…
Toto: "You said I’m being a problem…"
I thought he should have been shocked, but Toto’s face had turned red for some reason.
Toto: "…I’m kinda happy."
OO: "Eh…??"
Toto: "Ah, nothing, it’s nothing…um. I want you to keep me, no matter what…!"
Even though I should have stopped him, Toto clung to my arm without being the slightest bit discouraged.