
「 After The First Meeting」
Yuna's Voice: "For the first time in my life, I felt what it was like to be standing on the edge of a cliff... And waiting to fall into a deep abyss... Or waiting for someone to come to help me... I don't know... From that night on, the first time I looked at a King I never knew, and also the first time my fate would change... I felt a big change in my life... Will the change be good or vice versa..? Unfortunately... I can't turn back time like I used to... I loved my life before it all happened... In my birth village. With my dad and all my friends... I miss all those wonderful things..."
「 The Rashvarrina Village 」
Rashvarrina village. It is located to the south of the center of the Varrzanian Kingdom. It is part of the kingdom's territory. Rashvarrina village which is Yuna's birth village looked busy. Early in the morning, the villagers were working in their own fields. Starting from farming, herding goats, caring for hundreds of chickens, gardening or who are riding a cart containing several boxes pulled by horsepower, he said, where the goal is to sell the goods to other villages to the city. Even since the morning blind there have been some of its citizens who started working.
Rashvarrina village is famous for the village where all its citizens work diligently and help each other. Despite the ideals of the former king named King Zallexander Vortexian along with his beloved wife - Queen Cellestina Lucillian Dann Vortexian -, who wanted to build an advanced countryside with more adequate infrastructure was not yet realized. But the entire village is working hand in hand to build some infrastructure that all its citizens can use. Starting from the waterwheel to irrigate the fields, bridge connecting the neighboring village sturdy, storage warehouse with large storage power and food storage capabilities well, and, up to the green house specifically for the village's famous fruit farm. The Rosalina Berry.
For this reason, Rashvarrina villagers have long admired the figure of King Zallexander Vortexian and his ideals. So a special monument was built to commemorate the goodness of the pair of kings and queens in the form of carved stone statues as high as 3 meters. They call it the monument of Zallexander or some residents, especially women, call it the monument of the Cellestina Allegiance. Because there is a belief there.
Meanwhile, in a field measuring 250 x 130 meters, Yuna along with her father - Akimiya - began to look busy at the beginning of the day. They chose to work as a fruit farmer Rosalina Berry. Which they can sell to other villages up to the city and make money to meet daily needs. But sometimes part of the fruit, Yuna use to make jam or milk mixed with Rosalina Berry fruit. While the waste can be used for various things. But most farmers Rosalina Berry use it as a natural fertilizer. That way, it will save costs for fertilizer parts.
Both look hard at work. Akimiya was near the river, making a flow of water so that water from the river could flow directly into the field. Yuna is preparing an organic fertilizer to be used. Stored in a medium-sized and open warehouse. Before using it, Yuna checks the condition of the fertilizer first.
Yuna's Father: "Yuna! Is the plant ready?"
Said Akimiya while shouting because of the distance they were crossing. Yuna immediately came out of the barn, looking at her father who was so far away.
Yuna: "Yes, dad! The fertilizer looks good! We can use it!"
Reply Yuna while shouting as well. Then go back into the warehouse.
Yuna: "Hmmm... Now what can I use to carry this fertilizer without my flagship little wagon? I think I should just use the tools."
Yuna started to think, while holding her chin. Looking for a solution. Usually, Yuna used a small cart to carry her fertilizer. In one wagon it could be used to fertilize a single row consisting of 20 trees. It can be done in a few times. But his flagship tool this time was loaned by his nearest neighbor. He looked around the warehouse area and looked for something he could use.
All it looks like is a few wooden buckets. Yuna decided to use the bucket alone.
Yuna: "Ember huh? It seems that's all that can be used."
Yuna took one of the wooden buckets. Then shovel the fertilizer, pick it up and fill it into the wooden bucket. After being full enough, Yuna took him out. The bucket felt quite heavy if carried with one hand only.
As the sun began to heat through the skin, Yuna looked at the hot sky above her, while blocking the sunlight with the back of her hand as an umbrella. Yuna did not forget to use her wide hat. And started to populate their Rosalina Berry fields.
Yuna's Voice: "This is my real life... Calm and peaceful... Working all day at my family's Rosalina Berry farm... More precisely, it belonged to my father and mother... They built it together from scratch after marriage... So this field is our most precious treasure..."
Yuna dug into the tree until the topmost towering roots were seen. With that little shovel too, Yuna took enough fertilizer and spread it around her tree trunk. And cover it back with soil. A way that is believed to make Rosalina Berry trees absorb fertilizer faster. And the activities were done one by one. Tiring work, but always successful.
Because the Rosalina Berry fruit is a special fruit among dozens of other types of fruit. Therefore, this plant must be treated very well and thoroughly. Like its history.
Yuna's Voice: "I've always been happy to do it... Along with my father... Although tired... But the sweat that accompanied me never made me complain about it... I really enjoyed this process... Our family decided to farm Rosalina Berry as our daily livelihood... Because indeed, this village is very famous for Rosalina Berry which can only grow in this village alone... Almost all residents in this village are Rosalina Berry fruit farmers... This was also thanks to the attention and kindness of the very wise King Vrannver... So that we can all be guaranteed a comfortable life in the future as a fruit farmer Rosalina Berry..."
Yuna continued her work. Struggling under the rising sun. One bucket of fertilizer can only fertilize 9 trees. And there are still dozens of other trees waiting to be fertilized. Yuna had to fill the bucket with fertilizer and bring it back to continue her work. And he had to keep repeating this process until it was over. The work felt more tiring than usual without his flagship little wagon. And the father also could not help Yuna to fertilize, because since then, the father was busy repairing the water channel blocked by rocks. And he plans to create a new channel so he can start installing a medium-sized waterwheel that Akimiya had built a few months ago.
This was already the 9th time Yuna had to return to the warehouse. He was starting to feel exhausted. Yuna paused for a moment, only taking a few minutes to catch her breath. He felt the oxygen in the lungs was slightly reduced.
Yuna: "I need to get this job done quickly... Otherwise, I won't be able to make Rosalina Berry milk for the festival night..."
Said Yuna while adjusting her breathing. Start leaning his back near the wooden pillar of the barn. Yuna's sweat sweat sweat was pouring down her forehead, drenching her pretty face. Between the bangs beside him. But he did not want to rest for long. Yuna felt ready to continue after her short break. This time, Yuna chose a different path to cut the distance. But Yuna did not realize that she had stepped on one spot of very wet land. Until it slipped. Yuna was surprised. Make a bucket of fertilizer that regardless of his grasp.
Yuna: "Well!"
Shouted Yuna who was surprised. He also thought, the fertilizer that was in the bucket he just brought, would have fallen scattered everywhere. But, there was not even the sound of falling objects in the slightest. The truth is not.
Although only a small part of the fertilizer fell. Most of it is still in the bucket. It turned out that the bucket filled with fertilizer was saved by someone's hand. Whose hand is that?
Yuna: "I didn't fall?"
Yuna looked confused. Trying to realize the reason behind his clumsiness. But this did feel strange, Yuna did not feel the pain of falling. Increase the confusion. Then he realized, someone was holding his body. Like hugging him from the side. Who her?
Man's Voice: "Ups! You almost fell. You okay, Yuna?"
The voice of a gentle young man, Yuna's savior and the bucket filled with fertilizer, was also the answer to the reason for the awkwardness Yuna had thought of.
Yuna recognized the voice. Then look towards the voice that is behind her side. And as it turned out, it was Sasouke who was smiling gently. Staring with an equally soft spotlight. She was Yuna's childhood friend. Yuna was surprised by Sasouke's sudden presence.
Nicky: "Sasouke? Why are you here?"
Sasouke: "Of course to help you. And it turned out to be true. You almost fell. Hunch right', right? Hehe, and even I saved your bucket too."
Sasouke smiled increasingly sweetly. Sasouke looks amazing to Yuna, he can make 2 saves at once.
Then, he released his rescue hug so that Yuna could stand up normally. And put a bucket of fertilizer on the ground. Yuna was starting to feel embarrassed.
Yuna: "I-Yes, that's right... You just did... But, shouldn't you be on your way to town to trade?"
Sasouke: "You're right. That was about five minutes ago, I just got back here. Now all my work is done. And I purposely wanted to visit your family's farm to find out if there was anything I could help you with."
Sasouke as he gazed towards the stretched Rosalina Berry field. Then came back to look at Yuna while showing her best happy smile.
Sasouke: "And just arrived, I just saved a beautiful girl who was about to fall. It turns out that my intention was not in vain, was it?"
Yuna's face flushed slightly after hearing Sasouke's last sentence. Coupled with Sasouke's expression that felt different when together with Yuna in particular. Yuna briefly averted her eyes, blinking several times due to Sasouke's gentle speech and demeanor.
Vyna : "Ah... I-Yes, thanks for that one... I'm sorry to bother you..."
Sasouke: "Heem, don't think about it. We've been close for a long time, haven't we? Not even a problem for me, if I can't rest even for the sake of helping you. Anything..."
Sasouke's words sounded to have a message of their own for Yuna. Coupled with her sweet smile that was always glistening in front of Yuna. Until it made Yuna blush.
Suddenly, Sasouke brought his face closer. It made Yuna surprised. Sasouke watched Yuna's face filled with sweat.
Yuna: "A-What's wrong? Why do you suddenly see me like that..?"
Sasouke: "You look like you're sweating. Is it so tired? Don't move ya."
Sasouke pulled out a small towel which he always carried. But apparently, this time he brought 2 different towels. Sasouke took the white one. Then raised Yuna's chin, so that her face was raised. Sasouke began to soothe the sweat that soaked every corner of Yuna's face. The towel smelled fresh. Like a green apple. Yuna started to feel awkward.
Jonah : "Ngh... I can do it myself later. So-so"
Yuna said while showing a shy smile and holding onto Sasouke's hand holding his chin.
Sasouke: "Don't move, Yuna."
Sasouke muttered as he raised one eyebrow. Looks sweet because it is done by a handsome man Sasouke. He disagreed with Yuna's words. Because of that, it managed to make Yuna fall silent back in surprise. Makes his heart beat unequally.
Sasouke still continued to sweep the sweat on the face of the beautiful girl before him. Slowly and full of tenderness. Yuna felt every treatment of Sasouke's hands that were known to be hardworking, but turned out to be gentle when touching the skin of her face. His heart felt more and more thumping.
With Yuna's face lifted, she always noticed the face of her childhood friend who turned out to have changed. Looks more masculine.
The skin color is slightly brownish because it is more often exposed to sunlight when working in open areas. His face looked a little thin and clean. Although hardworking, it seems Sasouke diligently cleans himself. The image of his face was perfectly formed. Thick and well-formed eye brows. It fits perfectly with the shape of his eyes. Highlight Sasouke's deep eyes like keeping hidden messages. Yuna could see the reflection in Sasouke's orange eyes. How sparkling.
Sasouke's hair has also changed. Did Sasouke himself arrange it, as Yuna thought? Looks match his handsome face. Completely perfecting his appearance. Sasouke's body was also taller than Yuna's. Steady and more contained. Can be seen from his hand muscles. He felt confident with the hardworking nature of Sasouke that can shape his physical until now. Yuna just realized it. That his childhood friend has changed a lot.
Yuna ("Is this man really Sasouke..? My childhood friend from that time..? I never imagined it in the slightest if now he had a height that exceeded my present height... When we were kids, our height was a little different... And now, the grown-up Sasouke turned out... It's changed a lot... And I have to admit that Sasouke is now visible..").
Yuna looks to admire Sasouke's physical changes. Until trying to compare between Sasouke then and now. Of course it's different. The change is so significant. Yuna admitted that Sasouke had a handsome face after he grew up. The adult version of the sound feels comfortable to hear. To make Yuna's heart pound more. Especially when Sasouke was still sweeping sweat on his face. Yuna could only fall silent while thinking about her admiration.
Suddenly, Sasouke and Yuna experience one eye contact directly. They stared at each other in silence. To the point of making Sasouke stop wiping the face of Yuna who was in front of him. As if already locked onto each other, Sasouke looked deeply into every corner of Yuna's pretty face. Looking down from his eyebrows, down into his bright blue eyeballs, his pointed and tiny nose, his white cheeks blushing, his, continue to fall to the pink lips of Yuna who looks like a rose that has just grown and is wet with morning dew. Real beautiful. Sasouke was interested in all that beauty. A beautiful and perfect physical proportion of a Yuna in Sasouke's eyes. He looked back at Yuna's eyes. Look into the deep eyes. Sasouke felt his heart pounding because of Yuna.
Sasouke: "Yuna, you are..."
Brushed Sasouke gently. He wants to achieve something he has always wanted to do. However, it must go through a wait that is not short. He just doesn't want the girl he recognizes as his first love to be hurt because of his treatment.
Both of their eyes were still locked onto each other. Sasouke's gentle gaze made Yuna even more palpitating. Trying to get back to his senses, but it was hard. Yuna looks resigned to what will happen next. Sasouke's gaze was fixed on Yuna's sweet-looking pink lips. He thought, would those lips be as sweet as Rosalina Berry fruit if he tried to taste the juice? Sasouke looked fascinated with those lips. Until he swallowed his own.
Yuna: "Sasouke..? You're... It's fine, isn't it?"
Whisper Yuna.
Nickels: "Yuna... Can I-can?
Reply Sasouke with a gentle tone and a sigh. Suddenly though...
Man's Voice: "Hey, Sasouke! You got there first, right? Know it? I'm looking for you."
Both of them were surprised to the point of jolting, because suddenly there was a typical friendly nasal sound from other young men behind Sasouke. Instantly it broke the silence and the thrilling moment between Sasouke and Yuna came to a complete halt. Yuna turned her body in shame. And worry about being discovered.
Yuna ("Did she see us that-then what just happened.?")
Yuna looked tense. While covering his own mouth with all ten fingers. While Sasouke looks a little disappointed because his romantic moments must be interrupted by his closest friend, named Ryuga. Sasouke immediately turned his back, giving his smile in response to the arrival of his best friend.
Sasouke: "Oh, you apparently, Ryuga. Yes, I deliberately decided to come early. To ascertain what we can do in Uncle Akimiya's field."
Ryuga: "Is that so? So is there anything we can do here?"
Sasouke: "Yes, of course. We can..."
Sasouke managed to analyze and think quickly by looking at the bucket containing fertilizer brought by Yuna to serve as the reason. Also to cover up what just happened between the two of them. A great possibility that could convince his best friend.
Sasouke: "We can fertilize. Yuna was only able to finish it a small part. He's already exhausted. I can't bear it when I get here."
It was obvious Sasouke was smiling in his day, curling his eyebrows down in dismay at the exhausted Yuna.
Ryuga: "Oh, that's how it looks. Hey, Yuna..? Don't you usually use that little, very helpful wagon, do you?"
Ryuga asked who looked towards Yuna who was turning her back to the two. He was still like that because he tried to cover his reddened face from earlier. Yuna immediately turned around and put on a smile, so Ryuga was not suspected.
Yuna: "Y-Yes, you're right, Ryuga... But unfortunately, that little wagon was being borrowed by our neighbor. Uncle Yuuta. You know him too, right? So I'm using the tools that are. Like this wooden bucket."
Ryuga: "Geeh? Whahuh? So you're just using this small wooden bucket to fertilize a field this big? You'll definitely feel more exhausted than usual."
Ryuga was in disbelief with widened eyes and raised eyebrows. But he finally understood and increasingly trusted Yuna's reason for looking exhausted.
Yuna: "But inevitably, we have to keep working on this part of the fertilizer. Because it was part of his schedule. If it's delayed, we're not sure that the Rosalina Berry tree in my father's farm will grow better than ever."
Obviously Yuna, while smiling haru, curled both of her eyebrows downwards. Yuna was so intelligent that she could reveal more plausible reasons after the events of the romantic drama with Sasouke earlier. Ryuga will definitely understand the situation more. And he is convinced that Ryuga will not remember to discuss what just happened. Yuna hoped so.
Ryuga: "If that were the case, it should be me and Sasouke helping you and Akimiya's uncle in your Rosalina Berry farm. Go, Sasouke! We're working on it now!"
Ryuga said worriedly at the beginning of the sentence. But now, he looks excited when persuading Sasouke, while rolling his sleeves up to the shoulders, and drawn the muscles in his hands. He felt very ready to donate his energy today. Sasouke replied by nodding while feeling the spirit of work from his best friend. Sasouke looked back at Yuna and gave the same gentle smile.
Sasouke: "Yuna, you better rest."
Ryuga: "Or you can prepare some food and water for us later. As our tired wages. How's it?"
The excited Pinta Ryuga with its distinctive nasal sound that always sounds comfortable to hear. However, in contrast to Sasouke who suddenly showed a fake smile on Ryuga's face. The truth stored a little annoyance at his best friend who was too innocent to ask Yuna for anything.
Sasouke: "Ryugaaa~!"
Firmly said Sasouke in a soft tone while holding his teeth. It seems he disagrees with Ryuga's idea. Looking at his best friend's facial expression, Ryuga was at first confused.
Ryuga: "Why? Am I wrong to ask like that? Cause the thing is, I haven't had breakfast since early morning. Drink only 2 cups of milk. It's not enough to give me energy. At least, it's better than asking for a reward in money' right? You agree, right?"
Ryuga was complaining. But his words have a point, too. But Sasouke felt otherwise, still showing the same fake smile expression. But inside his head, he could feel his veins throbbing, a sign of his occasional upset feeling echoing inside his head.
Sasouke: "I know you're right. But, we work for uncle Akimiya and Yuna is happy. You understand'kan?"
Ryuga: "Get... At least let it go this time..?"
Sasouke continued to explain it in an increasingly sweet tone, behind his bad taste. Ryuga was complaining. To bend a little body that has a height that is almost the same as Sasouke. And the debate between friends was still going on in front of Yuna.
Seeing these two men's behavior made Yuna smile. He felt happy with the closeness of the two he judged exceeded the bond of their friendship itself.
Yuna: "Well, that's enough. I'll keep water and food for all of us."
The two immediately turned their heads because of Yuna's words and her happy face. He manages to quell a minor dispute between Sasouke and Ryuga. Ryuga was very happy for Yuna's kindness. Makes both eyes shine.
Ryuga: "Well... Really? You're the best, Yuna..."
Joanne: "Ahaha..."
Yuna responded with her small laugh.
Sasouke: "Don't force yourself, Yuna. You almost fell down from exhaustion."
Sasouke looked worried. So pay attention to Yuna's condition.
Yuna: "It's okay. Actually I almost fell because I stepped on a very wet ground. And apparently, you just happened to come and be able to help me earlier. And I think I agree with Ryuga's idea. Without even being asked, I will definitely bring you both water and food. As our thanks. I'm sure my father thought that too."
Obviously Yuna by showing her pleasure and did not hesitate to do it. Ryuga responded by widening his smile.
Ryuga: "In no doubt, you are the best, Yuna! Maybe I should marry a girl like you? You sound like Her Majesty Queen Cellestina. Who could possibly be like His Majesty King Zallexander to you?"
Joanne : "Aah... Me..?"
Yuna's face flushed instantly due to Ryuga's praise.
Sasouke patted Ryuga on the back several times. While making her happy face. But actually, it was also an expression of resentment towards the overly open Ryuga.
Sasouke: "What are you talking about, Ryuga? Of course someday Yuna will get married. And who will be her husband, it is her own choice. So we better just work. And forget those small talk?"
Ryuga noticed the loud clap, then rubbed his back which felt a little hot due to Sasouke's punch.
Ryuga: "That's not a pleasantries, but a fact. Just look, now Yuna has grown into a woman who is growing up, her face is beautiful, kind, her eyes are beautiful, good at making the most delicious jam in our village, then... Then, what else?"
Ryuga again praised Yuna, even counting her advantages with a finger. And think about what else the advantages of this girl who also accompanied Ryuga's childhood first.
Sasouke: "Well, that's enough. We have to work now! Save it for later."
Sasouke immediately embraces Ryuga and drags him away or they will not immediately start the job as promised because Ryuga does not stop praising Yuna.
Ryuga: "Well, Sasouke..! I gotcha! Okay, we're working on it..! Don't strangle me, Sasouke..!"
Ryuga held the grip of his best friend's arm that almost strangled him. Ryuga seems to know that Sasouke is getting upset. Even after they passed, Ryuga continued to chatter and Sasouke looked relaxed to respond even though he also felt annoyed.
Seeing that moment, Yuna smiled. He was happy because of them. The two men who adorned her childhood, even after Yuna had to feel deep sadness for her mother's departure for good. Yuna was certainly very grateful for their presence.
Although sometimes, Sasouke and Ryuga's friendship is always colored with differences, such as Ryuga's attitude that sometimes likes to be frank, while Sasouke's calm that sometimes he also likes to feel upset about it, but those differences are part of the color of their friendship. And Yuna rates it as the most beautiful color in a bond. But the only advantage that Yuna admired from the two of them was that when they worked in one team, they could reach the goal faster. There was always a sense of pride created on their faces. Their cooperation was very impressive in Yuna's eyes.
Yuna decided to return to her home, which was quite close to the farm area owned by her family. After opening the door, Yuna is greeted by a cat with a combination of white, gray and black male pattern that Yuna has kept since childhood. The cat is named Hatsu Haru. Hatsu Haru instantly woke up when he heard the sound of the door opening. And it was as if he had realized that the one who had returned was his favorite lady. Hatsu Haru immediately approached Yuna and meowed with a loud voice. He welcomed his nona return.
Yuna: "Hello, Hatsu Haru. You weren't naughty while I was working, were you?"
Yuna returned a sweet welcome from her pet cat who was now big, with a smile and affectionate caress. Hatsu Haru really liked the treatment. Until he heard his snoring.
Yuna immediately headed for the kitchen. Hatsu Haru even followed him. As he promised, he would bring water and food to the tough men in the fields. Yuna decided to make bread with jam from Rosalina Berry which she always made herself. He will make it in large quantities. Yuna made the sandwich in two variants. The original jam filling bread variant and jam filling bread variant and cheese addition typical of the neighboring village are quite famous, because his father is very fond of the combination of jam and cheese bread variant. Yuna also came to think of Ryuga's condition, who complained that she had no time to eat anything other than 2 glasses of milk. It's only natural that Ryuga complains like that. He will feel hungry quickly during his work.
Yuna: "Good. I-i understand. Just a minute."
Yuna prepared food for her cat. From the rest of the grilled fish giving from its neighbors. And immediately gave it to Hatsu Haru on a small plate. Without hesitation, Hatsu Haru directly devoured it.
Finished bread, then packed with special paper for bread. Yuna wrapped it so nicely that all the bread was wrapped. Then put it in a rattan wicker basket that is quite large. And don't forget to bring drinking water. Yuna felt confident that they would all like the food she had made. Yuna immediately returned to the field.
Arriving at the farm, Sasouke and Ryuga are still doing their job. Surprisingly, they almost finished their work. They look compact when working together. That was the advantage that Yuna admired. Yuna lets them stay focused on the job. Then towards a small hut opened with thick foliage shade shady from the old tree on which it rests. The wood board line is wide enough to be made for a place to lie down after tired of work. The most comfortable place to rest that has been made by Akimiya when he first started farming Rosalina Berry fruit with his beloved wife.
Yuna put the inn first. Then decided to see the situation of his father who seemed to still be near the river. And sure enough, Yuna found her father who was sitting on the edge of the river in a condition of clothes that were half wet. Yuna walked up to him and sat down beside her father who was not too close to the river.
Yuna: "Dad, what about the waterways? I'm soaking wet."
Akimiya: "Ah, yes. Of course you're gonna get wet. Since then I have been resting for a while while drying wet clothes. Dad almost finished it. Just move three big stones. And it's hard for me to move it because of its large size. I need some more power help."
Yuna: "So that's it? You better not do it yourself. Because you're old and can't work too hard. Better, I'll ask Sasouke and Ryuga to help dad later. Or I can also persuade Kurosaki to come help. So much better, right?"
Obviously Yuna in a soft voice as well as worrying about her father's health Akimiya felt happy when her beautiful daughter worried about her.
Akimiya: "Okay, I'm asking you for help."
Yuna: "Actually, Sasouke and Ryuga are here. They replaced me to feed."
Akimiya: "Are they really here? Why didn't you tell dad?"
Jenny: "I forgot. Hehe..."
Yuna looked sweet as she admitted her carelessness.
Yuna: "Then let's take a break and have lunch first. I purposely returned home to make my father's favorite meal. And also for my two friends."
Akimiya : "Well... How fortuitous. Dad really needs to rest. Glad to know that you made Dad's favorite meal. What is that bread?"
Yuna: "That's right."
Yuna nodded, smiling happily after seeing her father feeling happy because of a little thing she liked.
Akimiya: "Then, what are we waiting for? Come on, go."
The two of them stood up, walking together towards the tree hut. Akimiya was finally able to let go of her fatigue after almost half a day in the river.
Akimiya: "Yuna, call your two friends. We eat together."
Yuna: "Okay, dad."
Yuna immediately headed for the field. When he arrived, he saw Sasouke and Ryuga at the end of the field looking to rest. They seem to have finished their work faster. Yuna called them from far away.
Yuna: "Sasoukeee! Ryohaa! Are you guys done yet? Let's take a break and eat first!"
Sasouke and Ryuga replied by waving their hands. Yuna will wait for the two in the tree hut together with her father.
Sasouke and Ryuga finally arrive. It was Ryug who looked the most excited. He immediately sat down sweetly and very much expected what he had been hoping for. Like a kitten so patiently waiting for his favorite fish. Fantasy accents also appeared, cat ears tapered, whiskers fluffy, adorable big eyes and cat tails that kept swinging left and right. Akimiya noticed Ryuga's attitude which made her laugh.
Akimey : "Ahahaha! Geez, this kid is like a sweet kid."
Ryuga: "Geez! What are you carrying, Yuna? Why does it smell so sweet?"
Sasouke: "It's the smell of Rosalina Berry, isn't it?"
Ryuga looks curious about the contents of the package. Then Yuna opened half of the package.
Yuna: "Sasouke, right. I'm making a rosalina Berry fruit jam sandwich."
Ryuga was so happy with the simple meal that he made his eyes sparkle. Then Yuna gave it to Ryuga and Sasouke.
Yuna: "Eat. You must be hungry."
Persuade Yuna gently. They also began to devour it. Especially Ryuga.
When the first bite, then chew it, Ryuga felt very happy, to want to feel like crying because touched. It was as if fantasy flowers were flying around her.
Ryuga: "Geek! It's so delicious..! Your homemade jam is indeed the best, Yuna."
Ryuga started devouring it with a big mouth. Yuna was happy to see it. Akimiya was amused by Ryuga's endless manner of praising while devouring the sandwich. Sasouke felt the same way as well. He could feel the happiness of his friend.
Akimiya: "Sir Ryuga, do you also want to try the different flavors of sandwich that Yuna made?"
Ryuga: "Hmmm! Is there anything else?"
Ask with a mouth full of food. And he noticed very well that the sandwich belonging to Yuna's father looked different.
Ryuga: "What's this white?"
Ryuga asked Yuna.
Yuna: "It's a parmesan cheese. You know, don't you? Cheese from Kaasttarina Village. My dad loved the cheese there. And this is a bread with a taste my father really likes. Fruit jam Rosalina Berry coupled with cheese from the village Kaasttarina delicious. Do you want to try it?"
Yuna offers Ryuga a different variety of bread. Ryuga accepted it. Open the package and start biting it. He started chewing it slowly.
And suddenly, Ryuga feels something that he thinks is extraordinary. Unspeakable. Feels like floating. Enchant him. His expression was unexpected. Ryuga cried.
Ryuga: "This is amazing..! The best sandwich I've ever eaten in my entire life... Hicks! Truly the food of the Goddess..."
Akimiya: "Food of the Goddess? Ahaha... He's very good at judging, huh?"
That was how Ryuga revealed the taste of the Rosalina Berry jam sandwich along with the cheese from the savory Kaasttarina Village. Imagine herself in the middle of a beautiful garden of flowers of heaven and accompanied by a beautiful Goddess who is Yuna herself, while carrying a large silver plate containing a lot of sandwiches. To make the old man feel comforted.
Seeing Ryuga's attitude, they really felt comforted. They express their happy laughter because of Ryuga's behavior.
Ryuga did not stop eating. Always chew on it with his version of appreciation.
Ryuga: "Uncle, you're lucky to have a daughter who can make this delicious sandwich. You can eat it all the time, right? I'm envious..."
Ryuga's expression looked sad, blue, with teary eyes, saying the expression of his heart to Yuna's father. Akimiya is comforted by Ryuga. And give one more jam sandwich with that cheese.
Akimey : "Ahahaha... Here, eat a lot. If you really like it that way, uncle's daughter will definitely make more for you too."
Ryuga: "Oh? Can it?"
Ryuga's eyes widened.
Yuna: "If you really like it, I'll make it for you again. How's it?"
Ryuga: "Well? Ahh! I'm so glad to hear that. I just want to marry you! Can I do that, uncle?"
Ryuga looks very happy. Too open to how he feels. Akimiya was again amused. Yuna also laughed even though she held him back. Sasouke also felt comforted, to the point that it was difficult to finish his sandwich because his stomach was amused. But it must be admitted, that Ryuga looks funny that day. Decorate their daytime breaks with happy moments.
Akimey : "Ahahaha... You're a funny young man, aren't you? Never mind, just eat all the sandwiches. After that can you help uncle in the river?"
Ryuga: "Of course! I'm ready, uncle!"
Ryuga was very excited.
Yuna: "Sasouke, do you also want to try jam and cheese sandwiches?"
Sasouke: "If I take it, I might give it to Ryuga as well. I'll just give up this time..."
Sasouke smiled in the day.
Yuna: "Well, I understand. You're a really good friend, aren't you? It's good to see Ryuga so happy."
Yuna admires Sasouke's attitude to her best friend. Ryuga's happiness has spread goodness to the surroundings.
They continued the rest of their lunch together. After finishing, Akimiya who was first finished, decided to head for the river first. Ryuga just finished lunch.
Ryuga: "Sasouke, I'm going to the river with uncle. And see if we can do it alone, or not."
Sasouke : "Well. Tell me as soon as possible."
Ryuga: "Sure!"
Ryuga passes. Following Yuna's father who had been waiting for her in the river.
Right now there are only the two of them left. Yuna was tidying up the remaining lunch marks. Sasouke. Then slowly looked towards the busy Yuna. Sasouke looked admiring that pretty face from the side. Even since long ago. Sasouke is approaching.
Sasouke: "Can I help you again?"
Yuna: "Ah, it doesn't seem to exist."
Sasouke: "Maybe it's like helping you carry your basket while driving you home?"
Joan: "Ehehe... The basket was empty and now it was light. And my house is not so far from the fields. You remember'kan? You look funny like Ryuga."
Said Yuna who was filled with happiness today. Because Ryuga is still fantasized like a very adorable kitten while chewing on his favorite sandwich. With a sweet snoring sound.
Sashauke: "Haaah... Why do you think I'm as funny as Ryuga?"
Sasouke muttering. His facial expression was a little irritated but had a red hue between his cheekbones, with one eyebrow raised, yet he tried to close it in front of the girl he liked.
Yuna: "Well, it's done."
Sasouke: "Yuna, are you coming to the Cellestina festival tomorrow night?"
Yuna: "Cellestina Festival? Of course I'll come. The head of the festival has also spoken to me and requested that I take part in this year's Cellestina festival. So at the festival later, I'll make Rosalina Berry milk for sale. Then, some of the proceeds from the sale want me to donate to the school in our village."
Yuna sounded enthusiastic about the Cellestina festival later.
Sasouke: "Oh, is that it? Turns out the Chief asked you?"
Sasouke sounded dislike when he heard the Chairman's name. Because Sasouke knew something about the Chairman of the Rashvarrina Youth Group Organization, whose name was Akira. And Sasouke's older brother is one of its members.
Yuna: "Hmm? What's up?"
Yuna felt confused when she heard Sasouke's different-sounding words.
Sasouke: "Well! It'sit's nothing. Because I wanted to take you to the festival together. But after finding out, in the end we can meet there too' right?"
Sasouke replied with a smile, just for the sake of covering up something that had just made his heart reluctant.
Yuna: "Yes, you're right. We'll see each other on festival night."
Sasouke: "Yuna, do you want to try Queen Cellestina's rose this year?"
Jenny: "I don't know. Because I have to sell Rosalina Berry milk. But all I hear is, Takako will try again this year."
Sasouke: "Anything?"
Yuna: "Yes, he felt very confident that this year would happen. Would you like to try it too, Sasouke?"
Sasouke: "I? Might as well... But neither is..."
Sasouke turned his face away, with a slight smile in sight. Like hiding something.
Yuna: "Why not? Maybe this year you can find your soul mate. May she be the girl of your dreams."
Yuna gave a push. But Sasouke's facial response showed something different. Make her smile disappear.
Sasouke: "I'll probably try Queen Cellestina's rose on the eve of the festival. But, I don't feel sure in such a way it would work."
Reveal Sasouke in a flat tone. Is Sasouke skeptical? Yuna was amazed by this expression.
Yuna: "Why do you think that? Won't you someday marry the girl you love, right? Does that mean you're more confident that your soul mate can be met without trying Queen Cellestina's rose?"
Sasouke bowed and smiled.
Sasouke: "I'm sorry. I don't mean to offend the traditions in our village. But I just believe that someday I will feel my soul mate with my own heart. Or maybe actually, I've loved that girl for a long time. And I haven't just said it because I haven't found a good opportunity."
Yuna was surprised, so she closed her mouth while listening to Sasouke who had loved a girl for a long time.
Yuna: "You've loved that girl for a long time?"
Sasouke : "Eh? Whahuh? Th-that's... I mean-" ("Wire..! How'this..? Without realizing it, I've already said it... At least, Ryuga's not here..")
Sasouke panic. Even though I try to be calm.
Yuna: "Is that true? Do I recognize the girl?"
Sasouke: "Ah, That... You won't recognize him, but... I've known him for a long time... She's a girl in our village..."
Sasouke became nervous. Side view. Though, it should be her secret in front of Yuna.
Yuna: "What does that mean, you'll try to express your love for that girl on the night of the Cellestina festival?"
Yuna was curious, her expression innocent, making Sasouke even more nervous. Until wrong behavior. Try to cover it up by being calm. But what makes Sasouke even more surprised is Yuna's speech like a lottery draw that was immediately guessed. Her face flushed.
Sasouke: "Mu-Maybe... Probably not either..."
Yuna: "No? Why?"
Sasouke felt cornered with Yuna who kept asking and curious. Until it makes his behavior more and more wrong.
Sasouke: "Po-I don't know..! You made me..." ("I've been completely wrong..") "Ohhh..."
Sasouke turned to cover his flushed face. To protect his secret.
Jonah : "Oh... I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to make you up to this whole bunch. I just want to say that if it's true, I'll be happy for you."
Yuna smiled in haru. Sasouke was surprised by his words. And turned his face again to Yuna.
Sasouke: "Really? If you believe me because of my story, you'll be happy for me?"
Yuna: "Yes, of course. I wish you were always happy..."
Yuna smiled happily. Sasouke also slowly smiled because of the beautiful facial expression. It was as if it had been hypnotized by the beauty of Yuna's glowing face. Successfully made Sasouke forget the moment he considered embarrassing.
Sasouke ("If you only knew about my secret... A secret I've kept since I was a kid... Which I consider valuable... Which I always wait until later I can reveal my secret message... And as I got older, that feeling grew bigger... I feel it stronger all the time... Until I finally decided to make the biggest goal of my life... And I want to make it happen... A hope I've always dreamed of... With you... Maybe the time has come..").