yumemory | Tea Party of Fragrant Memories Ch. 5

(Location: Inside Olivia’s mansion)

Olivia: Oh, White! It’s just a pleasure to see you. Your youthful form is endearing, but seeing you as a gentleman is just as lovely.

White: Olivia! Stunning as always, I see. Even if I go and collect all the stars in the galaxy, they are still no match to your dazzling glow.

Olivia: Oh my, you’re just as clever with your words as Snow. Just once, I want to see you twins side by side, and indulge in a wonderful, luxurious time together.

Olivia’s fascination was expressed in her words. Upon hearing it, White wiped off his cheerful smile, and instead drew a smile so glossy, dripping with charm on his face.

White: And we shall grant you that luxury. In the future, Snow and I would gladly indulge you in your enticing request.
White: When that time comes, it’ll be that of an exhilarating experience, so much that you will beg to escape. Brace yourself.

Cain and Shino: ….

Rutile and Mitile: ….

Rutile put his hands over Mitile’s eyes on hearing Olivia and White’s conversation.

Mitile: Ack! Brother, what’s this for?

Rutile: I think this is a little too early for you….

Cain: Shino looks like he’ll be just like that in the future.

Shino: Your everyday attitude is sometimes no different from this either.

Olivia: By the way, what brings all of you here? I don’t mind granting your favors.

Akira: Actually, we were hoping you would share some of your sugar.

White: We’re in the middle of making a surprise for Snow, and we need something as special as your sugar.

Olivia: That’s nothing troublesome. I’m happy if it can be of use. There are leftovers from last time, you’re free to take some with you.

Mitile: Miss Olivia, thank you so much!

Cain: You’re still willing to help us even though we came without any notice…. You’re so kind.

Olivia fluttered her long eyelashes, and looked at the two wizards who seemed to have caught her interest.

Olivia: My, the twins’ comrades sure have their charms. Which country are you two wizards from?

Cain: I’m Cain, a wizard from the Central Kingdom. Nice to meet ya!

Mitile: I’m from the Southern Country. My name is Mitile. Pleased to meet you!

Olivia: Such proper and concise introduction. You are two courteous boys.

White: They are still young, after all.

Olivia: Oh, but even Arthur and Riquet were very provocative for their young age. It was quite a thrill.

Cain and Mitile: Eh?

Mitile: Provocative? Thrilling?

Cain: That Arthur and Riquet…? Are you sure?

Akira: (I feel you, guys….)

The small jar Olivia gave us was filled with the sugar. Just like before, the sugar sparkles like bright jewels.

After we received Olivia’s special sugar, we thanked the witch and left the mansion to head on to our next destination.

(Location: Sarkara’s store)

And so, we’ve arrived in Meritro, a general store located in the Central Kingdom that Cain suggested.

Sarkara: Welcome. ...Ah, Mr. Cain!

The person who welcomed us was Sarkara, the confectioner who works at the store. Cain walked towards him, and gave him a high five.

Cain: You seem to be doing well. I see many orders came for you after what happened last time.

Sarkara scratches his head bashfully.

Sarkara: Thank you so much. It’s all thanks to Mr. Heathcliff. If not for his words of encouragement, I would not be able to finish the castle.
Sarkara: He even made time to visit our store again after that…. I’m really grateful.

Sarkara was once given the task to make a castle of confectioneries that will be donated to the Central Kingdom. The responsibility became too much for him, and he locked himself up in said castle.

But with Heathcliff’s determination, they were able to come back to the real world safely.

Shino: So you’re Sarkara.

Sarkara: Ah, y-yes!

Shino: Heath took care of you, so make sure you express that gratitude ‘till the end of time.

Oz: ...Are you holding a grudge?

Cain: Sarkara, we’re looking for tea leaves.
Cain: That time when I came here, you served us a cup of tea. It was really delicious, can I buy the same thing again?

Sarkara: Oh, that tea! Actually, it’s not really for sale. It was something from my hometown.
Sarkara: I still have some at the back of the store. I’ll immediately go and get it, please wait for a moment.

Sarkara excused himself to the back of the store.

Shino: ...He doesn’t remember the things that happened in the confectionery castle, right?

Cain: Yeah, but we’ll remember it for him.
Cain: Heath gave his all to save Sarkara. He looked very cool! Don’t you think so, Master Sage?

Akira: I agree! He was very gallant, yet gentle…. Delicate, yet caring. I think because it was Heath that Sarkara can come back safe and sound.

Shino: Thought so. That guy can do anything if he just tries.

Puffing his chest, Shino was satisfied.

Heath, who is modest in nature, never really talks about himself. Hearing about Heath’s accomplishment from someone else must be something unusual for Shino. It’s no wonder that he felt a sense of pride.

Mitile: Um, I heard Riquet also ventured to the confectionery castle….

Mitile looked up to Oz rather timidly. Oz nodded, and spoke as he remembered.