Chocolate and The Magical Blue Bird - Chapter 8

[yumemory]

[Location: City of Glory Cafe]

Chloe talked about his circumstances, and we all arrived at the cafe where Mister Luke was waiting.

Akira: I wonder where Mister Luke is….

Suddenly, a woman passed by before us, smelling like the fresh grasses and trees on a sunny day.

Akira: (Wah, how pretty….)

Heathcliff: Ah, isn’t that Mister Luke on that table?

Chloe: ….

Rutile: Chloe, are you okay?

Chloe: ...Yeah. Thank you for worrying. I’ll go now.

[screen fade to black]

Chloe: Um, good afternoon, Mister Luke.

Luke: M-Mister Chloe. I have been expecting you.

When Mister Luke saw us, he waved his hand to let us know he’s here.

Luke: She was here just a moment ago, I was afraid you would bump into her….

Akira: (Could that woman be the witch Mister Luke loves?)

Luke: ….

Luke: Somehow, I feel pitiful. I at least wanted to be able to hold my head up when I confess….

Luke: ...But those days of agony ends today. With your outfit, I shall be able to face her, and tell her how I feel.

The look on Mister Luke’s eyes was slightly different from the first time we saw him.

Luke: It is, after all, an outfit you made. I want to be someone who befits such a sublime outfit.

Chloe: Mister Luke….

Luke: Is something the matter?

Chloe didn’t say anything.

Those seconds of pondering in silence must have felt like hours to Chloe.

Heathcliff: Mister Luke. We have something we must say….

Heathcliff was ready to back him up when Chloe finally spoke.

Chloe: ...I’m okay. I’m just the same as Mister Luke.

Chloe: I want to be brave, and move forward. I don’t want to spend another day in fear of the past.

Chloe: Thank you, Mister Luke, for saying that you want to wear an outfit I made. So….

Chloe: < Suispicibo Voitengok! >

Luke: !!

Chloe’s magic tool opened, and Mister Luke’s outfit changed in the blink of an eye.

The outfit was mostly white with an accent of blue on the lines and buttons. It’s an outfit of honesty and kindness.

It seemed to represent Mister Luke himself.

Luke: Amazing…. This is the first time I have worn something like this!

Mister Luke marveled at the outfit wrapping his body.

Chloe: Best of luck, Mister Luke! I hope it goes well.

Luke: Thank you very much! Right now, I feel as if I’ve grown wings, and I can do anything….

Luke: I am certain that this outfit is one that will bring blessings to my life.

Chloe: !

Luke: Well then, I must go see her at once. I shall tell her how I truly feel.

[running steps]

Mister Luke bowed deeply, and ran outside the cafe.

Surely he is about to make this a once in a lifetime confession.

The blue bird of happiness bestowed him wings of blessings; his footsteps now lighter than ever.

[timeskip]

Chloe: H-Haah….

Rutile and Heathcliff: Chloe!?

When Mister Luke was out of sight, Chloe plopped down on the floor as the tension melted away.

Akira: Chloe, are you okay?

Chloe: I’m fine. I just felt my knees gave in in relief….

Heathcliff: Great work, Chloe. Both you and the outfit you made for Mister Luke are amazing.

Chloe: Eheheh. I need to learn from Mister Luke and be brave myself.

Chloe: I’m so glad he happily accepted it. I’m so glad he likes it….

Chloe: I’m so... glad….

Rutile: It was really amazing. Chloe is really the tailor of our pride!

Chloe: Whoa!

Rutile walked over to Chloe who was on the floor, and rewarded him with a tight hug.

Rutile: Heath, Master Sage, come!

Akira: Y-Yes!

Heathcliff: Okay!

All of us came about and hugged Chloe ever so tightly, along with the joy around us.

Others may see us with side eyes, but nevertheless—

Chloe: Thanks, guys.

Chloe: I’m really, really happy right now!

Chloe’s face radiates warmth of morning sun. It gleamed despite the tears threatening to fall down his cheeks.

 

[Location: City of Glory Festival]

The night fell, and the feast began.

Unlike the quiet atmosphere of the daytime due to the ceremony, the night was lively with conversations and laughter. 

We paraded around the city as planned, and gave out orangettes and truffles to people we see.

Children: Mister, thank you for the chocolates! These are yummy!

Children: I want some too! I’m gonna eat it with my sister!

Riquet: Master Sage! Many enjoyed the chocolate we made!

Akira: That’s really good to hear!

Bradley: Hey, Tiny from Central. I’ll take these leftovers as a side dish to my drink.

Riquet: Those are not leftovers, those are for other people!

Bradley: Hey, don’t pull! Could’ve been dangerous.

Riquet: No. I will not let go; not until you finish your duty.

Bradley: Okay, okay, I got it. I just have to do it, right?

Bradley: < Adnopotensum! >

The chocolates inside the basket disappeared with Bradley’s spell.

Riquet: Huh…!? Bradley, where did you hide the chocolates…!?

Bradley: Kiddos, show me both of yer hands.

 

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