Chapter 145: A new town and new encounters
{Tl: By Creed}
Clatter, clatter—the wheels of the carriage rattled.
Along with it, a faint vibration was transmitted to me.
It was a very boring time.
But now, that time is over.
“Wow!”
As I stepped down from the carriage, a scene I had never seen before spread out before me.
It was a very beautiful town, filled with lots of greenery and flowers.
“This is...”
“Yes, Fate,”
“This is the town where we’ll be living from today,” my father and mother said, patting me on the head.
Both of them were smiling. Maybe they were looking forward to our new life as much as I was.
I felt the same way...
“Dad! Mom! Can I go explore the town?”
“Hmm... I understand how you feel, but I’m worried you might get lost.”
“Fate, do you know the way?”
“Yeah. Our new house is next to the flower shop near the park, right?”
“You’ve already remembered? Hehe, Fate, you’re so smart.”
“Well, then I guess there’s no need to worry. But if you do get lost, show this to an adult. It has the location of our house, so they can help you find your way.”
“Okay. Thanks, Dad.”
I took the map from Dad and put it in my pocket.
And with that, I began my exploration of the new town.
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The name of this town is Snowlake.
A town wrapped in snow.
"Wow, amazing! This is snow!"
As I walk, I feel the crunch beneath my feet. It's a sensation I've never experienced before—my first time.
When I scoop up the snow with my hands, it feels really cold. If I keep holding it, it starts to tingle, sending a prickling sensation through my skin.
“Whoa.”
This is snow. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
“I bet a lot of good things are going to happen!”
Seeing snow for the first time fills me with energy. I feel like I could run around the entire town.
Actually, maybe I should try running? I have so much energy I just want to move my body.
“Alright, here I go...!”
I dashed forward with all my might...
“Whoa!?”
The ground was icy, and I slipped.
Since I was running, I had a lot of momentum...
Oh no!
I instinctively closed my eyes.
"...Huh?"
But the impact never came. Instead, I felt a soft, cushiony sensation.
“Um… are you alright?”
Cautiously, I opened my eyes…
I had been caught by a girl.
No, wait.
Was she really a girl?
She looked almost like a fairy.
Her transparent, shimmering hair sparkled like snow. Her skin was so white, she looked like a doll.
“...”
“Hello?”
“Huh!?”
Her voice snapped me out of my daze.
I was shocked. The girl was so beautiful...
So incredibly beautiful that my mind went blank.
My heart was racing, but... what was this feeling?
“Are you okay?”
“Oh… y-yeah! I’m fine. Thank you for helping me.”
“You’re welcome. But unless you’re in a hurry, it’s better not to run. The ground is frozen in some spots.”
“Yeah, you’re right... Sorry about that.”
“Hehe, no need to apologize to me.”
“Oh, right. I guess so. It just slipped out.”
For some reason, it struck me as funny, and I started laughing. The girl joined in, giggling softly.
“...”
“Why are you staring at me?”
“Oh, um, nothing! It’s nothing.”
I didn’t really understand, but...
I couldn’t take my eyes off the smiling girl. What was it about her?
“By the way... I don’t think I’ve seen you around before. Where are you from?”
“I moved here today! My mom and dad are at home, and I thought I’d explore the town.”
“I see... Would you like to be friends with me?”
“Yeah, of course!”
We smiled and shook hands.
“My name’s Fate! Fate Stuart.”
“I’m Sofia Ascart. It’s nice to meet you.”
“Y-yeah! Nice to meet you too.”
...This is how I met Sofia.
One of my most cherished memories, something I’ll never forget.
TL Note: The Origin Chapter
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