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Prelude to the Festival and Endearment | Chapter 10
Chapter 9 << | index | >> Chapter 11
We arrive at a small path that looks like a lovely tunnel made of trees. The sight reminds me of a picture book.
Akira: It’s so pretty! The sunbeams look like they’re dancing as they pass through the leaves!
Figaro: Looks like nobody lives here, so we won’t have any trouble hosting the holy festival. Maybe I’ll nap until the Western wizards arrive.
Mitile: I'm going to take a look around to find a gift for Riquet! Muumuu, let's go together!
Muumuu: Muumuu!
Muumuu has grown so attached to Mitile that he now follows him everywhere. I gaze at them from behind as Muumuu wags his tail adorably.
When Mitile and Muumuu run, it smells like grass. Mitile spins around to look at Muumuu over and over again — but his delighted smile makes me nervous.
Akira: (Will he really be able to say goodbye to Muumuu?)
Suddenly, Muumuu begins running in a different direction.
Mitile: Muumuu!?
He darts through the grass, leaving Mitile behind. Mitile looks surprised and worriedly follows after Muumuu.
Mitile: Wait! It's dangerous! You'll get lost, Muumuu!
I chase after Mitile. Muumuu keeps running with his eyes ahead.
Arriving at a lush, overgrown shrub, Muumuu suddenly disappears.
It looks like there’s a hole there, cluttered with sticks and tree roots. Muumuu must have fallen through the gaps.
Mitile: Muumuu! Muumuu!
Mitile gets on his knees and peers down the hole.
That’s when Muumuu pokes his face up from below. But he disappears again, as if saying 'come on, follow me!'
Rutile: What's wrong?
Rutile comes running along at the sound of Mitile’s voice. Mitile sadly points to the roots of the tree.
Mitile: Muumuu fell down this hole. Can I use magic to clear it up?
Rutile: Let’s see. ...Ah, wait.
(Rustle) (Unsheathes)
Rutile stops Mitile, and pulls something out from the side of his hip. It’s the dagger he borrowed from Cain.
Rutile: Ta-da! It's your time to shine! The reliable knight is here to save Muumuu!
His line is gallant, but his actions, not so much: Rutile gets down on his knees and chips away at the tree root. It turns out the root is hard, and he’s not really getting anywhere.
Rutile looks up, exhales, dusts the grass off his nose, and puts the dagger away.
Rutile: Nope. Magic is faster.
Akira: (He gave up so fast....)
Rutile: << Ortonik Setomaouge >>!
And with that, the knotted tree roots slowly untangle themselves. Now there’s enough space for a person to head down the hole.
Rutile: Mitile, your feet might not reach the ground. I'll head down first and help you guys from there.
Rutile hops down the hole right away. Mitile bites his lip worriedly, and won’t take his gaze off the hole.
Rutile: All right! You can jump!
We jump in at Rutile’s signal.
✦✧☾✧✦
We get covered in grass as we slide down the hole. Rutile catches us and helps us land safely.
I couldn’t have imagined that there was such a vast space underneath.
It’s like a secret base made of grass and roots. But Muumuu is nowhere to be found.
Mitile: Muumuu....
Mitile mutters anxiously. Rutile gently pats him on the shoulder.
Rutile's beautiful hair is tousled and full of grass. But it still shines like the spring sunlight.
He shows Mitile his usual bright smile.
Rutile: Don't worry, Mitile. You'll meet Muumuu again. Because you two are friends.
Remember how he came back to look for you? He showed his face from down here and invited you to come along. You both want to meet each other; don’t worry.
Rutile’s gentle voice empowers Mitile’s heart like a magic spell.
Mitile purses his lip and nods.
Mitile: ....Yes.
Rutile: Great. Now let's get looking. Here we go!
After delivering another radiant smile, Rutile takes a lighthearted step forward.
I feel my own heart growing lighter. Rutile is a mysterious person. He’s not a powerful wizard.
Yet when you see his bright, gentle, and sometimes-absent-minded smile, you feel like you’re under a spell — it’s as if your heart is dancing.
Rutile: Ah.....
Rutile crouches down out of nowhere and brings his face close to the grass. He plucks something out of the shrubbery and inspects it like a detective.
Mitile: What's wrong?
Rutile: Isn't this Muumuu's fur?
Mitile: ...! You're right.... Now that you mention it, his fur is all over the place!
Rutile places Muumuu’s fur on his palm.
Chapter 9 << | index | >> Chapter 11
We arrive at a small path that looks like a lovely tunnel made of trees. The sight reminds me of a picture book.
Akira: It’s so pretty! The sunbeams look like they’re dancing as they pass through the leaves!
Figaro: Looks like nobody lives here, so we won’t have any trouble hosting the holy festival. Maybe I’ll nap until the Western wizards arrive.
Mitile: I'm going to take a look around to find a gift for Riquet! Muumuu, let's go together!
Muumuu: Muumuu!
Muumuu has grown so attached to Mitile that he now follows him everywhere. I gaze at them from behind as Muumuu wags his tail adorably.
When Mitile and Muumuu run, it smells like grass. Mitile spins around to look at Muumuu over and over again — but his delighted smile makes me nervous.
Akira: (Will he really be able to say goodbye to Muumuu?)
Suddenly, Muumuu begins running in a different direction.
Mitile: Muumuu!?
He darts through the grass, leaving Mitile behind. Mitile looks surprised and worriedly follows after Muumuu.
Mitile: Wait! It's dangerous! You'll get lost, Muumuu!
I chase after Mitile. Muumuu keeps running with his eyes ahead.
Arriving at a lush, overgrown shrub, Muumuu suddenly disappears.
It looks like there’s a hole there, cluttered with sticks and tree roots. Muumuu must have fallen through the gaps.
Mitile: Muumuu! Muumuu!
Mitile gets on his knees and peers down the hole.
That’s when Muumuu pokes his face up from below. But he disappears again, as if saying 'come on, follow me!'
Rutile: What's wrong?
Rutile comes running along at the sound of Mitile’s voice. Mitile sadly points to the roots of the tree.
Mitile: Muumuu fell down this hole. Can I use magic to clear it up?
Rutile: Let’s see. ...Ah, wait.
(Rustle) (Unsheathes)
Rutile stops Mitile, and pulls something out from the side of his hip. It’s the dagger he borrowed from Cain.
Rutile: Ta-da! It's your time to shine! The reliable knight is here to save Muumuu!
His line is gallant, but his actions, not so much: Rutile gets down on his knees and chips away at the tree root. It turns out the root is hard, and he’s not really getting anywhere.
Rutile looks up, exhales, dusts the grass off his nose, and puts the dagger away.
Rutile: Nope. Magic is faster.
Akira: (He gave up so fast....)
Rutile: << Ortonik Setomaouge >>!
And with that, the knotted tree roots slowly untangle themselves. Now there’s enough space for a person to head down the hole.
Rutile: Mitile, your feet might not reach the ground. I'll head down first and help you guys from there.
Rutile hops down the hole right away. Mitile bites his lip worriedly, and won’t take his gaze off the hole.
Rutile: All right! You can jump!
We jump in at Rutile’s signal.
✦✧☾✧✦
We get covered in grass as we slide down the hole. Rutile catches us and helps us land safely.
I couldn’t have imagined that there was such a vast space underneath.
It’s like a secret base made of grass and roots. But Muumuu is nowhere to be found.
Mitile: Muumuu....
Mitile mutters anxiously. Rutile gently pats him on the shoulder.
Rutile's beautiful hair is tousled and full of grass. But it still shines like the spring sunlight.
He shows Mitile his usual bright smile.
Rutile: Don't worry, Mitile. You'll meet Muumuu again. Because you two are friends.
Remember how he came back to look for you? He showed his face from down here and invited you to come along. You both want to meet each other; don’t worry.
Rutile’s gentle voice empowers Mitile’s heart like a magic spell.
Mitile purses his lip and nods.
Mitile: ....Yes.
Rutile: Great. Now let's get looking. Here we go!
After delivering another radiant smile, Rutile takes a lighthearted step forward.
I feel my own heart growing lighter. Rutile is a mysterious person. He’s not a powerful wizard.
Yet when you see his bright, gentle, and sometimes-absent-minded smile, you feel like you’re under a spell — it’s as if your heart is dancing.
Rutile: Ah.....
Rutile crouches down out of nowhere and brings his face close to the grass. He plucks something out of the shrubbery and inspects it like a detective.
Mitile: What's wrong?
Rutile: Isn't this Muumuu's fur?
Mitile: ...! You're right.... Now that you mention it, his fur is all over the place!
Rutile places Muumuu’s fur on his palm.
Chapter 9 << | index | >> Chapter 11