Chocolate and The Magical Blue Bird - Chapter 4

[yumemory]

Luke: This city is full of lively people, but I’ve always been shy and withdrawn since I was young…. I’m not a confident person.

Luke: Even when I decided to confess to her, I thought there is no way a beautiful witch like her would even look my way, a normal human….

Luke: My plain self does not befit someone as wonderful as her. The more I think of it, the more I come to hate my cowardly self.

Luke: And that is when I saw the Sage's Wizards' Parade….

Luke: It dawned on me. ‘This is it!’, like I was struck by lightning.

Luke: If I wear an outfit as incredible as that, it should be able to boost my confidence.

Akira: Hm?

Luke: At first, I went to countless shops, to look for something as good as that, but I couldn’t find anything.

Luke: Mister Chloe, I beg of you. Could you make me an outfit, wonderful as the one you wore at the parade?

Chloe: U-uhm, I'd love to help, but you know it doesn't mean it'll go smoothly, you know?

Luke: Oh, believe me it will, if I wear such a wonderful outfit…!

Luke: Not to mention that she is a witch. If she saw me wearing an outfit made by a wizard, it might pique her interest.

Chloe: ...But I….

Chloe looks puzzled, and at the same time, it was as if he is scared of something.

Akira: Chloe…?

Heathcliff: ….

Luke: U-Uhm, Mister Chloe. Is it perhaps too demanding…?

Chloe: ….

Seeing Chloe's troubled expression, Luke dropped his shoulders apologetically.

Luke: ...Ah, I’m sorry. I suppose one would be troubled over a sudden request….

Luke: I apologize for my brazen wish. Please forget what I said.

Luke: However, when you become a tailor and have your own shop, may I ask you to tell me where it is?

Luke: When that time comes, I’d be happy if you let me make a proper order… or something like that….

Chloe: Uhm, I—

Luke: Waa! I-I’m sorry! Please forget what I just said as well!

Chloe: No, that’s not what I mean….

Chloe: I’ll try my best to make your confession a success, so...

Chloe: Please, let me accept your request!

 

[Location: Manor’s foyer]

Chloe: Well then, I’m off to my room to make some designs!

Heathcliff: Chloe, are you sure you’re not pushing yourself too hard?

Heathcliff: If you’ll be making our outfits, along with Mister Luke’s…. Won’t you have too much on your hands?

Chloe: It’s fine! There’s still some time before the festival. If anything, there’s enough time for me to create a few more!

Chloe: It’s just….

Chloe: It makes me nervous. It’s my first time making an outfit to aid someone’s love venture.

Chloe: But for that reason, I want to take on that challenge.

Chloe: It’s true that up until now, there have been many times that I give the outfits I made to other people….

Chloe: But this is the first time I’ll be making something for someone who’s not from the manor!

Chloe: That’s why I must work hard to meet his expectations!

Chloe’s words show great resolve.

Heathcliff: ...I see. If that’s how it is, then I’ll support you, Chloe.

Akira: Me too! Please tell me if you need any help.

Chloe: Thank you, you two!

[footsteps]

Chloe smiled brightly and walked back to his room.

Heathcliff: Chloe is amazing. Making an outfit for someone’s big turning point needs a great amount of courage.

Akira: It may be his first job as a tailor, but I also think what Mister Luke said made him happy.

Heathcliff: ….

Heathcliff: I’ll make a cup of coffee for him.

Heathcliff: I want to support his dream in a way that I can.

 

[Location: Manor’s lounge]

Riquet and Mitile: Master Sage!

When I came to the lounge, Mitile and Riquet ran to me with a basket in their hands.

Akira: Riquet, Mitile. What is it?

Riquet: Please take a look at this!

Akira: Wow, so many chocolates!

Riquet: After consulting Nero, Mitile and I made these prototype chocolates to give out to the citizens of the City of Glory.

Mitile: I actually wanted to go and help with the festival, but I already have plans to look for herbs in the Southern country with Dr. Figaro….

Mitile: So I thought at least I’d help in making the chocolates!

Akira: Thank you very much, Mitile.

Riquet: I made the orangettes, and Mitile made the truffles. Please have a bite, Master Sage!

Riquet handed me the chocolates with his eyes sparkling. Both kinds look appetizing.

Mitile: I’ll go around and give these out to the others!

Riquet: Alright. We shall hear everyone’s opinion, and improve the chocolate to have a better taste!

I broke into a smile as I watched Riquet delightedly see Mitile off.

Akira: Then, I’ll have this choco—

Bradley: Ooh, aren't cha havin’ a tasty treat!

Akira: !?

Riquet: Ah!

 

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