Chocolate and The Magical Blue Bird - Chapter 6

[yumemory]

Rustica: So you have received an order as a tailor, I see. Congratulations, Chloe.

Rustica: I’m certain that person’s love will bloom. When I go to meet my bride, I shall ask you to make an outfit for me.

Chloe: ….

Rustica: Chloe?

Chloe: Ah, s-sorry, I spaced out.

Chloe: Of course, I’d be happy to make a stunning outfit for you! One that makes your bride fall for you all over again.

Rustica: ...Chloe, do you remember the scarf you gave me before?

Chloe: Yeah, I do…. When I gave that to someone, they ripped it and threw it out….

Rustica: It’s the scarf with a blue bird embroidered to it. I still have it treasured inside my favorite shelf.

Rustica: Suppose the weather is cloudy for the day. Or the morning air is cold. Or I overslept.

Rustica: Or I feel dispirited for the day. I’d gaze on the scarf, and it would warm my heart like I’m basking in the sunlight.

Rustica: To me, that scarf is a one and only treasure, made by Chloe whom I love.

Rustica: So if you feel disheartened, I shall lend you the scarf. Certainly, it will cast warmth to your heart as well.

Chloe: ...Yeah, thank you, Rustica.

Chloe: I remember you cheering me up that time too. Sorry for always making you worry.

Rustica: ….

Chloe: Now that I’ve had delicious snacks and tea, I’ll get back to work!

 

[Location: Manor’s lounge]

Days passed, and it’s almost the day of the festival.

Chloe informed us that the outfits are done, so the wizards present in the manor gathered to try on the outfits.

Rutile: Master Sage, would you look at this! Don’t you think it’s cool and stylish? The brooch goes really well with it!

Riquet: Eheheh, it is as if we are at the festival in advance!

Akira: Whoa! It suits you very well, Rutile, Riquet.

Arthur: Chloe, thank you for the wonderful outfit.

Chloe: You’re very welcome! Tell me if there’s anything you want me to adjust!

Chloe: While I was making the outfits, I'd imagine how they would look on all of you….

Chloe: But to see it become reality in front of me, it's a blessing for me.

Rutile: Heheh, when you smile so wide, I can't help but be happy too.

Rutile: Oh, I’ll go tell everyone! They’ll be in awe!

Arthur: Then I shall be off to show this outfit to Master Oz, now that I have a chance.

Riquet: Prince Arthur, may I come with you?

Arthur: Sure, let’s go.

The three of them stride lightly, leaving the lounge behind. Chloe looked at them in delight.

Akira: Chloe, you did a really good job! All of the outfits look charming.

Chloe: Thank you, Master Sage. As I thought, seeing people wearing what I made really makes me happy.

Chloe: I wish I could see the others wear their outfits soon.

Seeing Chloe all excited made me smile. Suddenly, I remembered something.

Akira: How is Mister Luke’s outfit?

Chloe: Ah…. That’s, um….

Akira: (Huh…?)

Chloe quietly averted his gaze.

Chloe: Mister Luke’s outfit was done, but I’m remaking it now, so it'll take some more time….

Akira: That’s perfectly fine…. But is there anything I can do to help?

Chloe: …Thank you, but I’ll manage. It’s just a bit tricky to think of a design that’ll help a love confession….

Akira: Huh?

Chloe: I should go back to work. I'll see you later!

[running steps]

Chloe held his sewing kit and left the lounge.

Akira: (There he goes….)

Akira: (If Chloe said he can manage, then maybe there’s nothing to worry about, but….)

That being said, there was something from his expression that made me a little uneasy.

 

[Location: City of Glory festival]

--Finally, the day of the festival.

We put on the outfits Chloe made, and set our foot on the City of Glory.

Rutile will be joining us later after sending Figaro and Mitile off to the Southern country.

Heathcliff: Everyone is carrying flowers and offerings. I wonder if those are for the spirits?

Arthur: Hahah. I see they’re already having a drinking bout so soon. This city is always cheerful and full of energy.

Riquet: The people over there are doing the same as what Cain did when he was drunk; a game where you take off your clothes.

Riquet: Such boisterous conduct defies the way of God….

Riquet: …It defies the way of God………. But just for today, I shall grant them reprieve.

Akira: (He’s immensely conflicted….)

White: Kya kya! Everyone’s having a blast!

Akira: Hm? You’re not with Snow today?

White: Snow and I will meet up at a later time.

White: We were looking forward to having our portion of fun in this festival.

White: I shall give him a chocolate, one that is full with my ardent love for him.

Bradley: Ya geezers need to drop the gross act.

Bradley: …Hm? Looks like they're sellin’ some good booze over there.

Bradley: Nice timin’. I’ll be busy lookin’ after the kids later anyway, I’ll go have— 

White: Bradley! I am certain I made it clear; independent action is prohibited!

Akira: (They’re like a supervising teacher and a student….)

 

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