Chapter 144: The Encounter That Day
{TL: By Creed)
I spent the afternoon leisurely exploring the town as well.
Since it’s her hometown, Sofia seemed to be having a lot of fun.
I was enjoying myself, too.
It’s my first time visiting Leafland.
I’ve seen all sorts of things…
Had Sofia guide me around…
And being able to see the hometown of someone so important to me made me very happy.
Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, the sun was starting to set.
The sky was dyed red, and the sun was about to disappear beyond the horizon.
The town was illuminated by its lingering light, shining like a jewel.
This moment is so beautiful.
“...It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”
“...Yeah.”
Sofia and I were gazing over Leafland from a park on a hilltop.
We watched the town bathed in the light of the sunset, together.
“Fate.”
“Yeah?”
“Thank you.”
“Huh…?”
Why is she thanking me?
Not understanding, I tilted my head in confusion.
Seeing that, Sofia giggled softly.
“Right now, Fate, you look like a small animal. It’s cute.”
“R-Really?”
“Yes, you’re very cute. I’d love to keep you with me always, like a pet.”
“Hmm…”
I’m not sure if I’m happy about that or not.
I mean, I’m a guy, so…
I’d rather be called cool than cute.
“By the way, what did you mean by that ‘thank you’ earlier?”
“Thank you for always being by my side.”
Sofia smiled.
It was a soft, gentle smile, like that of an angel.
“Thank you for helping me when I was struggling. Thank you for always giving me the words I needed to hear. Thank you for all the smiles and kind memories you’ve given me.”
“I don’t think I’ve done anything that significant, though…”
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I averted my gaze.
But Sofia took my hand, drawing my attention back to her.
She had… a kind expression, as always.
“That’s not true. If it weren’t for you, I don’t think I’d be the person I am today. Because of you—because I met you—I can smile like this.”
“Is that so?”
“It is.”
Even though she says that, I don’t really feel like I’ve done much.
Actually, to be more accurate, I’m barely aware of it at all.
Sofia says I’ve been a support to her, but…
Honestly, I feel like she’s the one who’s been helping me all along.
So, why is that?
Is Sofia’s perception different?
If so, what kind of scenery is she seeing?
What memories is she recalling?
I wanted to know.
“Sofia…”
“Fate, do you remember?”
“Huh?”
“Do you remember that day?”
With eyes filled with some kind of expectation, Sofia looked at me.
That day…
“Yeah. Of course, I remember. That day, Sofia and I met for the first time.”
Right… that was over ten years ago.
And it happened in a different town.
On a certain winter day, Sofia and I met.
TL Note- Flashback Time?
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