Ch. 1: A Conspicuous Pair
Kingdom of Toriarl in the Land of Jewels, Month of Fragrance…-
The weather was fine and clear in the early afternoon.
Having been invited to Toriarl, I was being guided around the center of town by the local prince, Totori.
Totori: "This is Toriarl's town center, Citrian Plaza."
OO: "It's a lovely bustling town…thank you for showing me around."
Totori: "It's no trouble, I was the one who wanted you to come after all. Please take your time and enjoy this country to its fullest in the coming week."
Totori smiled and gave a small laugh, as gentle as a breeze.
On occasion, Totori would take my hand, and he showed me around the town at an easy pace, guiding my movements and gaze naturally as he did so.
Totori is so mature…
I felt slightly embarrassed with him escorting me so flawlessly and treating me like a perfect princess.
But people have been looking at us…-
I had felt eyes on us since before, and listened to the people talking.
Villager 1: "Well look at that, Lord Totori is accompanying a lady…!"
Villager 2: "And what's more, I heard that lady is the Princess of Träumere."
Totori: "…"
Totori noticed as I had turned my eyes to the ground under everyone's stares.
Then Totori nodded and smiled at the gossiping villagers.
Villager 1: "…!"
The villager's face turned red, then they left in a hurry with the person they'd been speaking to.
Totori: "It seems like we've gotten their attention. I wonder if it's because you're so incredibly cute?"
Totori laughed a little and his mouth turned upwards in a smile as he looked at me.
I felt my heart beat wildly at how close he was.
Totori: "Now, I'll show you to the terrace over there so you can rest a little while."
I breathed a sigh of relief, no longer being under the watchful eyes of the people, however…
I wondered if it was because of his brilliant beautiful golden eyes, but my heart wouldn't calm down.