7 Side Story 1: The Lover Arcana (2/2)

Going on. The clothes of my mother and father quite resemble those that I usually see from that guy's books and comics. Fantasy setting or designs from the era of medieval. Yep. The place, people, and the scenery resembles that from the medieval era. I was into games that had them so it clicks instantly in my mind.

That's one thanks to that guy.

I also considered the possibility of me being sent to the past, but when I saw Mama using magic, my jaw almost dropped to the floor.

[”Advanced Astre: Heal. There, good as new~ Is the pain now gone, sweetie?”]

… That time was when I tripped and bruised my knees. Mama used magic to heal it. In an instant, the wound disappeared like nothing happened. Although, I felt tired afterwards.

I bet that guy would love to be here in this world…

Aaaahhh… I keep thinking about him…! It's all him and him and him! Muu…

I mean… There's no way I can meet him again… right? I mean, he already…

And now… I'm reincarnated into some fantasy world I know almost nothing about. There's no way I will be able to meet him, anymore… right?

*prick*

My chest hurts…

I miss him so much…

… Geez!

*slap*

I slap my cheeks, making a resounding sound inside the room.

I can't always be like this…! I have to move forward!

Anyways. The weirdest thing that I noticed is… I speak a different language. It's like it's the most natural language that I should be using. I still remember my former language, but it's like I'm more used to this one.

That was when it was registered in my mind… that I was sent to another world… Reincarnated, to be precise. Though I know myself that I didn't die.

… I… I wonder what the others are doing.

What about my dad and mom? My dad is working overseas. My mom is working at a company. Even though they're busy, and even sometimes they can't come home because of work, I never felt lonely. But having a proper parent who will always be there when you go to the kitchen, or find them reading newspaper and drinking coffee, or waking you up in the morning, that kind of parent-children interaction…

I kind of longed for it, you see…

Sera: ”Fina. Is my sweet little angel hungry~?”

Yes. Just like this…

While I was brooding over such things, I felt my body being picked up.

What comes my view is the face of my new mother. Platinum white hair, waving down to her back. Her golden eyes look straight at me and shows nothing but kindness. And the most noticeable feature is her long and pointy ears.

She's an Aelf. A race that is said to have a weak constitution, but have tremendous amount of magical power.

A gentle, and sweet smile is displayed from her beautiful face. She showered me with kisses and hugs, and I followed a hug in suit.

Sera: ”Hm? Is there something wrong~?”

I shake my head, left to right.

I just felt touched.

… It's not like I hated my former parents or something. Quite the opposite, actually. I feel thankful for them for giving birth to me. I learned things because of them. And it's because of them, I met that guy.

But…

If you ask me if I'm not happy about my current lifestyle, I'll instantly deny that and say…

Fina: ”Nothing, Mama. I just thought, 'This is happiness…' or something… Ehehe…”

Sera: ”Eh?”

I waited for a happy reply, but the only response I received was a surprised expression.

Fina: ”…!”

Oh no… I spoke! I forgot that I'm still quite young to speak fluently!

… Ah… No, no…! This is bad… If they learned that I'm someone who reincarnated and it's not actually their daughter… They may hate me… For sure…!

Sera: ”I see…~”

…? Mama…?

Did… she just ignore it? Like she heard nothing? No… I'm just reading too much into things… I'm always told by that guy that I don't read the atmosphere enough, so why am I getting all worried now?

Fina: ”… Mama?”

Sera: ”What is it dear…?”

Now that I'm in this train of thought… Just as I thought. I…

I can't lie to them. I don't want to. They're great parents. They're the best parents someone could ever have. Even now, Papa is working at the field non-stop. They've cared for me, more than I could ever imagine.

I don't want to lie to them.

Fina: ”Mama… Will you listen to me?”

Sera: ”… Alright. Mama will listen.”

Mama brought me down, so I sit on a chair that was tucked in at the table. Mama did the same and sat across me. I knew I'm wearing a crestfallen face but Mama's smile didn't leave her lips. The always gentle smile she always wear.

I wonder… If I tell her the truth, will she lose that smile…?

I… don't want that.

Sera: ”Fina~ Mama is always here to listen.”

She said so ever so gently.

Fina: ”Mama!”

Sera: ”Yes~?”

This is for the best. I don't want to lie to such great parents. They don't deserve a lying daughter. If they learned about the truth and want to dispose of me, then that's it. I won't regret it. That's why…

Even if it cost them to hate me, I will tell them.

I, at least…. Want to be a proper daughter to them.

Fina: ”I…”

I'll say it!

Fina: ”I'm someone who reincarnated…! My name is Chloe… and I came from another world…”

Sera: ”…”

Fina: ”I… I'm sorry…”

…

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Chapter End