I Am Raising a Daughter in This Life chapter 97

I Am Raising a Daughter in This Life 97

Finals (3)

The girls looked at each other.

The blue eyes and the golden eyes met, and silence fell between them for a moment.

However, one side was full of curiosity and the other side was full of fear, so the atmosphere was completely opposite.

In the end, it was Rize who spoke first.

The girl over there was so frightened that she didn’t even blink her golden eyes.

“hi?”

When I greeted her with a smile, the other girl shrank even more.

Rize also couldn’t help but worry about what to do with the reaction she had experienced for the first time.

Then, all of a sudden, a thought struck me.

Being alone in a place like this.

that you are anxious.

That you are afraid of strangers.

Doesn’t all of this point to one conclusion?

“Are you lost?”

When Rize said that with a soft smile, the girl’s eyes barely blinked.

It will be like that too.

Rize held out her hand with a brighter expression, thinking that she had guessed right.

“Then shall I guide you?”

“… … .”

Although her expression was still wary, Rize calmly waited.

At that, the girl looked at Rise’s eyes and hands alternately, and pursed her lips as if to say something.

The small mouth opened slowly and a word came out.

“I’m lost… … no.”

your voice is pretty

The girl, who spoke in a voice so clear that one could inadvertently think that, added a little more.

“There was a place I wanted to go to, but I was afraid… … . I was gathering my mind for a while.”

“scared? Were you very scared?”

“It’s not that scary. It’s just that there are a lot more people than I thought… … . A little, rich, embarrassed… … .”

“Hmm, that’s right.”

The girl hesitated while saying that in a somewhat pitiful mood, and Rise, who was cute in that appearance, stretched out her hand that was still outstretched a little further with a heartwarming smile.

“Then would you like to go with me?”

His eyes widened as if he had never expected to receive such an offer.

Rize calmly waited for the troubled girl, and in the end, the girl slowly reached out… … I hurriedly retrieved it.

“Oh, no. We don’t even know each other’s names yet.”

“Oh, is that so? My name is Rize.”

“I D… … . Ugh, no, it’s not like this… … .”

“Is it difficult to give out your name?”

Rize asked with a tilt of her head, and the girl mumbled again without an easy answer.

However, Rize was still looking at the girl with a smile on her face without showing any sign of frustration.

At that gaze, the girl showed an apologetic expression.

He wasn’t a bad kid either.

With that thought in mind, Rize waited a little longer before moving her body.

Taking her eyes off the startling girl again, Rize sat down on the floor and leaned her back against the auditorium wall.

“What, what are you doing?”

“Oh, you said it was scary. It’ll be more scary if you’re alone. I will stay by your side until your fears subside.”

After saying that, Rize smiled brightly and added a word.

“It’s a festival after all, and I hope everyone enjoys it.”

“… … .”

The girl looked at Rize with a slightly startled look, blinked several times and couldn’t stay still.

It was clear that she was hiding something, but Rize calmly decided to wait for the girl to make a decision.

Even if you went alone without letting go of your guard, you could understand.

No, I’m a little worried, but… … .

Rize slightly raised her gaze and smiled.

It seemed like there was no need to worry.

“I-over there… … !”

And finally, as if she mustered up the courage, the girl opened her mouth with strength.

“I, D… … It is called me.”

“Yes, Dina.”

“If you’re okay… … .”

The girl who revealed her name, Dina, reached out to Rize first.

“Why don’t you go to a place called street stalls with me?”

Still, Rize smiled brightly at Dina, whose white cheeks were dyed red, as if slightly embarrassed, and held her hand.

“Okay, let’s go together! I just found a really tasty place. I’ll guide you from there!”

Rize said that and went ahead. Dina seemed slightly surprised, but soon smiled happily.

Leaving the school like that, Rize looked at the top of the building once more.

* * *

Dina was a curious child.

Rize, who served as the guide, naturally came up with that idea.

“Wow, this is a fairy tale.”

The attitude of seeing a copper coin for the first time.

“This is very stimulating. If I keep eating this, I don’t think I’ll ever go back.”

I was very impressed with the food sold at the street stalls.

“Lise, look over there. A man is swallowing fire! Could it be the flame man from the legend?”

I was more excited and enjoying the street performance than anyone else.

“What is that person doing? Oh, there are people wearing the same clothes over there. Isn’t that the knights? Rize, what are you doing over there?”

He was very interested in the people and buildings around him.

Each one of them was very unique, but Rize didn’t think too deeply.

I just consider him a bit of an odd kid.

Because the people around Rize were so individualistic, there was no tendency to think that way.

Still, he was sincerely trying to please Dina.

Then I suddenly realized that I was only going around the outskirts of the school grounds. I was just moving my feet according to Dina’s will, so I didn’t notice.

Since he likes it so much, wouldn’t it be even more enjoyable if he went to the center of Findel?

“Dina, shall we go down the street? There are a lot of fun and delicious things there too.”

“Ah really… … yo. this?”

Seeing where Rize pointed, Dina had a visibly blurry expression.

Thinking that there must be some circumstances, Rize asked directly.

“Is there any reason you can’t leave here?”

“That, that… … .”

At Rize’s words, Dina hesitated with a puzzled expression, unable to open her mouth easily.

Then, with a face as if he had just remembered, he finally spat out the words.

“Oh, my father is strict… … .”

“I see.”

Rize nodded as if she understood, and soon smiled mischievously.

Then, he leaned close to Dina and spoke in a whisper.

“Do you still want to go at least once?”

“… … yes.”

Did you have the courage?

Dina answered Rize’s question honestly, and as if that was enough, Rize straightened her back and held Dina’s hand.

“Then let’s go!”

“yes?! No, I can… … .”

“Ah, that’s right. for a moment.”

Seeing Dina timidly refusing, Rize quickly looked around. Then, suddenly, he had a field of view where the swordsmanship competition was in full swing, then turned his head to Dina and put his index finger to his lips.

Those lips were still drawing a playful arc.

“Should I quietly follow you from now on?”

Dina didn’t even have time to answer as she was quickly dragged by Rize’s hand.

The first stall they went to was not popular and was still full of people, and Rize entered the crowd with Dina.

After that, the two disappeared from there.

* * *

ten minutes later.

Near the central square of Findel.

“Is this okay?”

“of course. I decorated it with the secret coordination I learned from Irina and Scarlet, so it suits me very well. So be confident.”

“No, it’s not like that… … .”

Dina stopped trying to retort and let out a small sigh.

Then, for no reason, he fiddled with Rize’s cape that was draped over his head. The dark blue robe originally worn by Rize was wearing it like a skirt.

It was as if she had become a completely different person than before by changing her clothes little by little and making a few changes.

Rize also deftly curled up her waist-length hair and even tied it up.

After looking at her back for a while, she suddenly turned her head and her blue eyes turned to Dina.

“Then why are you hiding your face? Are you that pretty?”

At Rize’s words, Dina squeezed the cape that covered her head with both hands, as if she wasn’t used to such compliments.

Seeing her obviously embarrassed, Rize smiled.

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The splendid blonde hair and golden eyes hidden inside had a charm that attracted people.

It was to the point of wanting to make him a younger sister to Rize, who had no younger siblings.

Isn’t it perfect to say that he’s a year younger than himself?

With her eyes shining at that thought, Dina averted her gaze and turned away, as if her gaze was burdensome.

“Well, by the way, where did Rise learn to hide or disguise herself?”

“To my father! Other than that, I learned a lot from my dad.”

“You must be a great person.”

“Yeah, of course not. I will protect Dina with the skills I learned from my father, so Dina just needs to enjoy the festival in peace.”

Rize, who raised her arm, grabbed her forearm with her left hand and took a posture to show off her biceps.

Dina, who laughed involuntarily, thought that it was very fun.

I was glad to follow you.

It was obviously Rize’s skill to avoid the eyes of others until she came to this place, but in the end, if she hadn’t agreed, she wouldn’t have come all the way here.

so… … Dina decided to enjoy a small deviation.

This time, Dina held Rize’s hand and moved forward.

“song!”

“Yes, let’s go!”

The central plaza they arrived at was incomparable to what they had seen in the school grounds, and it took Dina’s soul away.

It was understandable that Rize was deliberately trying to bring her to this place.

Dina, who was new to everything, was just amazing, just fun, and just happy. That’s why I’m sure it will remain as an unforgettable memory.

A time you don’t know how long it will last.

Dina, still preoccupied with her surroundings, heard the chatter of two people running to her side.

“Hey, I almost missed the swordsmanship tournament because of you. Isn’t the round of 16 over already?”

“Still, that Lizée is the last one, so she probably hasn’t come out yet. You can see it if you run fast.”

In that moment, it returned to reality.

Rize looked at Dina, who suddenly stopped moving, with puzzled eyes. And Dina turned her hard face toward Rize.

“I wonder if Rize… … Are you participating in a swordsmanship competition?”

“… … That’s right.”

To Rize, who simply nodded, Dina pressed her body closely and raised her voice urgently.

“Well then, shouldn’t we go soon? No, it’s not like this, let’s go back quickly!”

“No, it’s okay. Because it is more important for Dina to enjoy the festival.”

When Rize said that in a calm tone, it was Dina who was shocked.

Doesn’t this make it look as if Rize is giving up the match because of herself?

“Why is that more important?! Throwing away such an important game just because of someone I just met today! Are you going to make excuses for not participating in the match because of me?! I am… … I didn’t want that much… … !”

If Rize had just said something, of course she wouldn’t have made the mistake of coming to such a place.

It was just an act of deviance on its own.

It was so sorry and embarrassing, so I purposely reprimanded Rize in anger. However, Rize looked at Dina with a calm face and said something.

“I have no regrets.”

“… … .”

Dina held her breath at such a confident statement.

Seeing Dina like that, Rize continued talking with a soft smile.

“In my eyes, Dina seemed to want to enjoy the festival freely. It seemed like if not now, I would never have this experience again. Wasn’t that why you were so afraid? If you don’t try it, you’ll never know. So I wanted to experience it. If you go back without doing anything, only regrets will remain.”

How can you say something that makes you think of yourself?

It was as if he was looking right into his own heart.

Dina didn’t know what to do, so she could only stare at Rize with trembling eyes.

As if to reassure Dina, Rize held her hand and opened her mouth again.

“The tournament will be held next year. So I will never regret the moment I played with Dina today, the fact that I made a friend named Dina.”

“friend… … nine.”

Dina, who opened her eyes wide as if she had heard an unexpected word, immediately put on a determined expression and grabbed Rize’s hand and pulled her.

“Let’s go quickly. If we go now, it might not be too late. No, it’s not too late.”

“A little more… … .”

“I’m fine. Enough.”

Dina looked at Rize proudly with her golden eyes shining.

“Thank you for listening to my ugly wishes. But really, this is enough. I made a lot of fun memories… … I was also able to make good friends with Lisera.”

Dina, whose cheeks were dyed red as if she was slightly embarrassed, smiled briskly and added.

“So, next time we meet, will you guide us again?”

“Yes, of course! Just leave it to me.”

Thus, the two girls ran with all their might towards the arena where the swordsmanship competition was held.

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