Chapter 84 Encounter With The Boy
"Hmm, hmm, hmm... Alright, I'm cute today too!"
Thanks to Mr. Seius's request, I went out, and I put in extra effort to dress up.
The burn scars on my face have become less noticeable, so I decided to try a hairstyle that shows my forehead.
Although I came here as a representative of Ortria, today is a complete day off.
I thought it would be okay to let loose a little, so I tied my hair in a side ponytail and wore traditional clothing that matches this country.
The outfit boldly exposes my shoulders and thighs, which is a bit adventurous... but I have to keep my limbs free to avoid accidentally tearing my clothes with beastman strength.
There was a proper reason for the high exposure, regardless of gender.
It's interesting to hear about things like that.
"Yes, young lady, you look lovely today as well. So, please try not to wander off alone too much, okay? You might get eaten by a man starved for affection."
"Lisa, I'm still only ten years old, you know?"
"It doesn't matter."
She firmly declared, and I couldn't help but smile wryly.
Honestly, I'm happy that Lisa cares for me, but isn't she being a bit overprotective lately?
...Well, I did almost become incapacitated once, so I guess it's not unreasonable.
"Yumie...!"
"Ah, it seems Thea is also ready."
I caught Thea as she burst into the room through the open door.
Thea is also wearing the same traditional outfit as me.
While my outfit is based on blue, Thea's is primarily white, and aside from a hole for her tail at the back, the design is almost identical.
We're matching.
"Yeah... Yumie, you changed your hairstyle."
"Yes, it's fun to try different hairstyles. How about you, Thea?"
Unlike me, Thea's hairstyle still has a side-swept bang that covers one eye.
Like my burn scars, Thea's erosion marks have also become much less noticeable, so I think it's about time she tried a change too.
But Thea shook her head in denial.
"No, I'm, this is good... the hairstyle that Yumie thought of for me..."
Seeing Thea smile so happily made me want to impulsively hug her.
I see, so this is what Lisa meant by a beast of desire.
Indeed, age doesn't matter; I just want to leap at something cute.
"Hehe, you two look great together"
Just then, the last one to arrive with great anticipation was Monica.
Seeing her, I couldn't help but let out a "Whoa..." in admiration.
Her outfit was the same beastman traditional clothing as ours.
She perfectly wore a bright red outfit that matched her ribbon-decorated hair, exuding a certain allure.
Monica is still 13, right?
It's true she's older than me, but it's a bit unreasonable how much more mature she looks with just a 3-year difference.
Is it because of her chest?
Does Monica look that way because she has a big chest?
Or is it that her confidence shows in her attitude?
"Ms. Monica, you look beautiful... I couldn't help but stare"
"Is that so? Hehe... I'm happy to hear that from Ms. Yumie"
So, when I honestly expressed my feelings, Monica blushed and gently covered her mouth with a fan.
It's cute how she gets shy just from being complimented; she's still quite childlike.
I felt a bit relieved.
"But looking at you two, it seems like you were both aware of each other's colors, and I'm a little envious..."
"Ah──"
I hadn't really thought about it, but my outfit is the color of Thea's hair, and Thea's outfit is the color of my hair.
I think Monica's outfit, unified in her personal colors, is nice too, but it seems she got envious looking at me and Thea.
"Then, how about this?"
I untied the ribbon I had tied in my hair and exchanged it with Monica's ribbon.
We adorned each other's hair with the swapped red and white ribbons, and nodded in satisfaction.
"With this, Ms. Monica and I are together too. We're all good friends."
Right? As I smile, Monica freezes for a moment.
Huh? As I wave my hand in front of the unresponsive Monica... I find myself being hugged by her and pushed down onto the nearby bed.
Huh?
"Oh dear, Ms. Yumie, you've been by my side so much lately that my affection is overflowing, and now this... I can't bear it. Shall we confirm our love for each other today?"
"──No, no, what are you saying? We can't forget the delivery!"
Doctor Seius said it wasn't urgent, but it would be a problem if the medicine was delayed.
Upon hearing this, Monica reluctantly sits up.
"I suppose there's no helping it. Let's continue this when we get back."
"I won't let you do it even when we get back, okay?"
Monica, receiving a glare from Lisa, turns her head away as if it doesn't concern her.
Watching their exchange with a warm feeling, we leave the hospital.
Even though I've been recovering, I can only walk slowly, but neither Thea nor Monica rushes me, walking alongside me at my pace.
"Ms. Yumie, please don't overdo it. Take your time."
"Mmm... If you get tired, I'll carry you on my back, Yumie...!"
"Yes, thank you both. I'm still okay, so please don't worry."
As I appreciate the two of them for their kind words, I walk slowly through the village on my own feet.
My situation has already become known throughout Euphemia over the past month.
Perhaps because of that, as I walk on my own, people passing by greet me, expressing their joy at my recovery compared to before.
Truly, Euphemia is a wonderful country.
It's true that my home is Ortria, but when the time comes to leave here, I might end up crying.
"...Huh?"
Because it's such a country, if there's an unfamiliar "someone," they stand out and are noticeable even from a distance.
I noticed a figure huddled in the shadow of a building, looking lost, and I walked over without hesitation.
"What are you doing here? Did you get separated from your parents?"
He was a boy with black hair and black eyes, looking about the same age as Monica or slightly older.
The boy seemed quite surprised to be spoken to, his eyes widening in shock.
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