Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 124

Ricardo came inside bringing the lamplight and the inside of the tree was then quietly illuminated.

[Britney, is your leg injured?]

[Un, maybe. It's swollen so much that I can't move it.]

[You rolled down from that height, so it might be a bone fracture.]

I sat so as to not be a burden, but the swelling of my leg drew attention… I thought that he was right.

Ricardo, who was anxiously fixing my first-aid, suddenly looked at me and then diverted his gaze.

[I noticed it. Britney, that, your clothes…]

When Ricardo pointed it out, I looked down at my appearance. My clothes had gotten wet due to the rain, so it was now a little transparent.

[Hyaa!]

In a hurry, I concealed the front of my body with my arms, but what should I do if he saw the three tiers of my belly? I regretted that I had taken off my coat.

Ricardo, ever the gentleman, averted his eyes and timidly presented me his coat before talking.

[You, you should use this… how should I put it, your whole body is soaked. I brought clothes with me, so you should change them.]

Ricardo came out from inside the tree and went inside the simple tent; he took out a large cloth and simple clothes from his luggage and then threw them towards me.

[I absolutely won't look, so change your clothes for the time being. I'll be in the tent.]

[U, un. Thank you.]

The clothes he gave me were a simple one piece and a thick coat. It seemed that Maria had prepared them.

I thought that walking down the mountain road while carrying these things would be quite heavy.

I piled my wet clothes on the corner and wiped my wet body with the cloth; I then wore the new clothes and called Ricardo.

(I'm saved since I wore a dress that opens in front… it took me a while because of this leg.)

TN: Something like this.

Ricardo brought out two thick sheets of cloth from the tent, he then shyly entered the hollow of the tree.

[Wrap yourself with this, you should be a little warmer then.]

Ricardo also wrapped a sheet around himself and sat next to me.

I had changed my clothes and donned the thick cloth, but it was a bit cold. It seemed that it's getting chillier.

[Err, Ricardo, are you cold?]

[Aa, I'm fine…]

[If we stick closer a little more, maybe it'll be warmer?]

[…!? Tha, that's right!]

I scooted nearer to Ricardo.

It's not perfect, but it's warmer than being alone.

Just like me who was being nervous, Ricardo was also feeling awkward.

[…I think it's warmer this way.]

That said, this time it was Ricardo who came closer to me.

It's like being glued together… he's embracing me from behind.

(Hyaaaa! Wait, what should I do!!)

While I felt happy, at the same time, I wanted to escape, and now I felt flustered on what to do.

(I'm more lightly dressed than usual, and Ricardo's arms are surrounding me!)

It's as if I was being filled to the limit.

His body temperature was transmitted to me through our clothes, and he caressed my head.

[Britney, I was really worried. I'm glad that you're fine.]

He exhaled a small warm sigh, and Ricardo's whisper came to my ears from behind.

I turned my head back to look at him and smiled.

[Sorry, Ricardo. I'm really grateful.]

Our eyes connected suddenly and we shut our mouth. A soft silence fell.

His green eyes that were illuminated by the light of the lamp neared me, and something warm touched my lips.

After a short moment had passed, I finally understood that I was being kissed by Ricardo.

I was so suddenly surprised that my body stiffened.

[Sorry, Britney… I surprised you. When I see your face, I can't control my feelings.]

I saw that he was feeling apologetic and nervous, I also blinked rapidly.

[…Ano, I don't dislike it at all. Why are you apologizing?]

Words that I thought in my mind unintentionally leaked from my mouth.

(I said something bold…! Won't he think of me as a vulgar child?)

Ricardo's gaze met mine again, he then hugged me tightly while he blushed.

[Britney, I love you. I will bring you back without fail.]

[Un, thank you, Ricardo.]

[But… just for a little bit, I want to stay with you longer.]

He muttered with a voice so faint that it dissolved in the darkness.

His face was that of a young boy that was a little mischievous.

(Ricardo, he's more aggressive than usual.)

It's improper, but I was also happy to be together with him like this. We won't be able to stick together like this when we went back.

Although we were embarrassed for a while, Ricardo than suddenly opened his mouth.

[…I have something to ask you.]

I smiled as I listened to him, but I froze when I heard his next words.

[Do you remember your "past memories"?]

How did Ricardo know those words-!?

TN: I hope I described the scene romantic enough. Shame on Ricardo for stealing Britney's first kiss though.

Chapter end