Ch. 4: Sparkling Eyes
Medi: “You are so modest. Very well, I shall make more for you.”
And then…
Medi: “This? No no, this would be better…”
Holding up piece after piece of multi-colored fabric in front of me, Medi’s eyes sparkled in excitement.
(…I’m a little tired, and getting a little sleepy but…)
A warm fire crackled in the hearth, and the wood popped pleasantly.
(Medi looks like he’s having so much fun.)
Fingertips moving skillfully, I watched him pouring his heart and soul into the piece he was sewing.
(…my eyelids feel heavy…)
After that, not knowing what to do with myself…
I fell into a dream.
Ch. 5: Stuck
The next morning…
I slowly opened my eyes, and immediately saw Medi’s sleeping face beside me.
OO: “…!”
In a panic I tried to get up and saw some fabric that was dangling down on the carpet.
Medi: “C-cold…”
Medi grabbed my arm and pulled me closer.
OO: “U-um!”
I raised my voice but Medi gave no sign of getting up.
(Is he half asleep?)
As he held me like a body pillow, I fumbled to grab the fabric and again tried to get up.
OO: “Medi!”
Though I shouted, Medi’s eyes stayed shut.
Medi: “Just a little longer…”
He seemed content to keep his eyes shut in the morning rays of the sun.
(Please wake up…)
I struggled to free myself from his arms and…
Medi: “Ugh, what is it…?”
Medi sounded upset and looked at me as if I was doing something wrong.
OO: “P-please get up…”
His eyes gradually focused on me.
Medi: “Ah! You’re awake!”
Medi smiled, paying no attention to the fact that he was still holding me.
OO: “Um, sorry, it seems I fell asleep.”
Medi: “It’s quite alright. I was filled with inspiration on seeing your lovely sleeping face.”
Saying that and getting up, he grabbed the hanging fabric.
Medi: “Behold, it’s finished.”
What I had thought was fabric had been the clothes…
(T-this is really…)
I didn’t know what to say looking at the strange design.
Medi: “Isn’t it beautiful? Hurry and try it on!!”
His eyes were sparkling.
(There’s no way I can run away from this…)
Taking in a deep breath, I took the clothes.
OO: “…of course. I’ll try it on.”
Medi smiled in absolute delight.
END