A Misunderstanding Story

(Sun Yao)

Miss SpiCa seems to have misunderstood.

She misunderstood my relationship with Yezi.

She thinks I broke them up because she's unhappy with her approaching Yezi.

Although I was a little reluctant, it probably wasn't based on "that kind" of feeling.

Right now, I'm more likely to like Miluno than Yezi... but I don't deserve it, do I?

A rather old-fashioned ringtone suddenly sounded from Miss SpiCa's cell phone.

"I'm going to answer a phone call."

"Oh well."

She grabbed her phone and ran to the bushes nearby, thinking it would take a long time, but she came back in no time.

I asked in a low voice, "Is it about work?"

I thought she would refuse to answer, citing confidentiality, but she said instead, "It's Yin Lu. Your father took Xiao Heat Haze's medical records, and some additional tests have been added these past few days. She found it strange, so she asked someone to call me to inquire about the situation, but I don't know the reason either."

"Huh? Dad? You want Heat Haze's medical report?"

Even I, let alone Miss Luer, find it strange. What does Father want this for?

"She'll be fine staying at the treatment facility, let's not worry about it for now."

SpiCa put away her phone and then looked at the large and small bags I was carrying in both hands.

"However, your magic is really convenient."

"Huh? Hmm! It's very effortless!"

Everything I bought was lightened with Magic Membrane. Paper bags containing heavy local products (indigenous wood carvings and masks) felt as light as a feather in my hand, and I couldn't feel their weight at all... Apart from lacking aggression, my magic is very convenient in every aspect of life.

At first I was dissatisfied, but now I genuinely love my unique magic.

I continued the previous topic.

"Regarding Heat Haze, I'll ask my dad about it when I get back to Skyreach City tomorrow. I don't know if I'll be able to talk to him..."

It's not about whether you can or can't;

It's not a question of whether or not one dares to do it.

I felt genuinely guilty and in awe in front of my father, even though he never blamed me for my mother's accident.

"Ceruno ..."

SpiCa hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question.

"... You and your father didn't exchange a single word for a whole year?"

"We've met so many times we could probably count on one hand, but as for the things we've said... we probably haven't even counted on one hand."

My father still resents me because of what happened to my mother. I know very well that I caused her to become like that.

"A-Ji wasn't like this before."

"I know..."

Mentioning her father easily triggers an overwhelming sense of sadness.

Miss SpiCa could tell, so she took the initiative to change the subject.

"Let's put the ostrich aside for now. It's about time we found a place to fill our stomachs. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"I'm easygoing, the snacks at the market are pretty good too."

"You're quite like Yuehan in this respect. She's not picky about food, and she's quite greedy. She always regrets eating afterward."

Miss SpiCa might not be very good at comforting people. At this moment, hearing my mother's name, I couldn't even muster the last bit of appetite, and all that was left was a bellyful of melancholy.

Nevertheless, we entered a peculiar restaurant.

Although it appears to be a Japanese restaurant, the other half of the long and narrow storefront is actually a Western restaurant, a rather peculiar layout.

There's no wall separating the two stores?

Or perhaps it was originally one store?

The menus are also placed together; we can sit on the Japanese side and order dishes from the Western side as well.

I must say, this is a really interesting setup.

After we sat down, I continued our previous conversation, "Miss SpiCa, do you still recognize my mother?"

"I told you, didn't I? I'm from Esperians. The initial wormhole invasions were mostly in Europe. Your parents and I were assigned to the same resistance squad. We were comrades-in-arms. Oh, and there was you, just a little kid back then."

Miss SpiCa displayed a gentle and kind demeanor, which is unusual for her.

"I'm sorry, I don't recall Miss SpiCa."

"After all, you were so young back then."

She gestured with her hand and then touched my hair.

"I'm sorry you've suffered. Sirius and I should have realized sooner that A-Ji's current mental state is incapable of taking good care of you."

"You've said something similar before, I really didn't suffer much~"

My living expenses aren't small either, so I think I'm happier than most people.

"Because of the Bai Ziye?"

"... Um."

Yes, and Yezi too.

Because of his companionship, I had a relatively normal childhood, and my personality did not go to extremes.

Miss SpiCa smiled and said, "I quite like that child too, why don't you let me have him?"

That was surprisingly direct, and it didn't sound like a joke.

"I... I think there's too much of an age gap between you two!"

"Age isn't a problem. After the transformation, we'll be the same. Besides, you were originally a boy, so you have even less of a chance, right?"

She completely saw him as a competitor.

"I think this is something Yezi should decide for herself..."

"Ceruno, my magic can alter minds."

"Brainwashing? Isn't that cheating?!"

Unable to contain himself, he spoke loudly, which attracted the attention of other diners.

"Cough cough."

I coughed twice to cover my embarrassment.

"In short, I won't give Yezi to you! Our relationship is much deeper; we're childhood sweethearts. He'd definitely be more accepting of me..."

As I talked, I got myself into a mess.

"You know what? Siblings rarely develop into lovers because they're so close. It's the same for you two. Since you've been friends since childhood, can he really see you as a girl?"

"... I think so."

I'm not entirely sure.

Yezi seems to intend to maintain our original relationship, but I don't know how long it can last. If I don't change back, our relationship will deteriorate sooner or later, as evidenced by his attitude towards me and my own changes.

This is not a premonition; it is something that is already happening.

Miss SpiCa didn't continue the topic, and I knew I couldn't persuade her to give up unless Yezi found a girlfriend... I hope Miss Miluno can take the initiative and seize the opportunity I've created for her.

"Let's head to the meeting point, it's almost time."

"Huh? Hmm..."

After a quick lunch, carrying our bags of purchases, Ms. SpiCa and I returned to the fountain square where we started.

Although it was midday, there were still many tourists here, and it took some effort to find Sirius and Yin Wei.

"Hey, Ceruno- chan, you've had a good haul!"

Sirius's hawking was somewhat amusing. In contrast, she and Miss Yin Wei didn't buy anything, but they might have acquired Star Crystal.

However, I do have a habit of buying things I can't stop. Yezi says it's because I don't earn money and don't know how expensive daily necessities are.

Speaking of Yezi, Miluno and the Yezi swaggered out from behind us.

Miss Jila, their translator and guide, was with them too. With her company, they must have had a great time.

"Ceruno ..."

As soon as Miluno came over, she snuggled up to me, making me a little nervous.

"Um?"

"... Please settle my bill first."