YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 450: Games and Festivities (pt. I)

CHATTER CHATTER CHATTER

The whole village was abuzz, laughter and excitement dancing in the air. Two figures walked side by side, happily enjoying the view the village had to offer whilst relishing the refreshing winds and enjoying the gentle rays of the sun.

A couple days have passed since Grey and Yuna arrived at the village, and with the sun and moon rising and falling, the day for the founding festival of Malus village has finally arrived, the streets and paths filled with great excitement.

There were a couple of stalls here and there, and colorful garlands and banners hung all over the place. The whole village was bustling with excitement, adults and children alike running along the streets with smiles blooming on their faces.

"Hurry! Hurry! The games are gonna start already!"

"Hey! Wait for me!"

"We're not going to～! Last one to arrive is a loser!"

It was a much smaller and much cruder festival compared to the ones held in cities and capitals Grey and Yuna has been to, but it couldn't be any less wonderful. The atmosphere was great and so was the scent of wonderful food wafting all throughout.

The sight reminds Grey of village festivals held in rural areas back when he was still living on Earth. It wasn't really as grand as ones held in cities, but it sure was lively with different games and events happening almost simultaneously.

Be it the elderly or the children, everyone was equally as excited, chattering aloud without a single care in the world. There were even some rare merchants present in the village. It seems like some found their way inside the village while traveling.

"Waah～! This sure takes me back～!" ［Yuna］

"Oh? You've also experienced festivals like this, Yuna?" ［Grey］

"Un! It was much smaller, but we also had a festival like this back in my village! It was really fun! Mom and Dad always took me out to play..." ［Yuna］

Her voice was soon filled with excitement, but slowly dwindled down until a tinge of sadness could be heard. Her eyes and voice were full of longing, looking meekly at the wonderful festival playing before her very eyes. A bittersweet smile on her face.

It may have been a few years already and Yuna had already buried the pain deep inside her heart. However, from time to time, she couldn't help but feel down when she remembers the innocent and blissful memories of the past.

Her eyes wandered left and right, watching the villagers mingling merrily with one another, reminding her of the good old days when she was still young and oblivious to the world. The sight of little families hanging around pricker on her heart a little.

However, Grey didn't just let his fiancée be down in the dumps. He didn't even need a second to notice the shift in Yuna's feelings. He let her dwell on it for a while before intervening and cheering up the young lady in his own way.

"What are you thinking so hard about?" ［Grey］

Said the young man as he teasingly pecked on the soft cheeks of the young lady, turning her beet red in a heartbeat. Her eyes which were once down quickly turned confused and flustered the very next moment.

"W-What are you doing?! Dummy! W-We're still in public, you know?!" ［Yuna］

"Hm? It's just a passing thought... Here, why don't you try these strawberries Missus Rozelia gave us yesterday. They're really good." ［Grey］

"Hm? Reallyー No! That's not it! You're changing the topー Mmph!" ［Yuna］

"Sweet, isn't it?" ［Grey］