I’m Back in the Other World? Chapter 90.1

Chapter 90 – Misunderstandings 2

I was late to our appointment because of being stopped by Aria and Chiffon…!

The bell of 5 o’clock rang a while back, so I was definitely late.

Generally speaking, we have around half an hour of room for error, but I have a feeling Sakura was there since before the bell rang.

My walking pace quickly increased to a hurried one..

When I finally saw the gate, I was already running out of breath.

…… There is someone at the gate.

It was still a small figure, and I knew it was Sakura, so I ran with all my strength.

Why is the gate so far away…!?

Even if I say that, I am the late one, so I need to hurry.

「I’m really sorry, did I keep you waiting?」

I ran over to Sakura and asked while recovering my breath

「No, I just arrived as well.」

She was not angry about my late arrival and answered gently.

…… Though even if she said a while ago, it was probably before the bell rang. Even if it was still within the accepted amount, she must still have waited quite a bit.. Even so, she still giggled with a dazzling smile.

If only I came before the bell rang…

I regret it, but I can’t do anything about it now. Next time, I’ll head out with more time to move. I swore it to my own heart.

「Good morning. Thank you for inviting me today.」

While I was repenting in my mind, Sakura voice turned my attention back to the present. And with this, I noticed she looked different from usual.

Sakura was wearing a pink thin dress and a light blue cardigan that goes well with her. It was simple, but it made her cuteness stand out even more.

Her manners were very polite though, acting as if we weren’t very familiar with each other.1

While being fascinated by her, I managed to make a reply.

「Aah… Today you… Came quite different from usual?」

I wish I could say more nifty things, but this was all I could manage.

「Because we won’t be making any intense movement today … Does it not suit me?」

…… Again, it seems like I need to learn how to express myself properly.

That said, I can’t simply let Sakura have an expression like that…

「No, that’s not it! It suits you…… Rather, isn’t it quite cute?」

It’s pathetic, but that was the best I could come up with.

Sakura’s cheek dyed red after hearing it.

…… I hold back my impulse of hugging her. That figure that was just like a spring fairy.

However, her next comment completely blew me away.

「Than-thank you very much… You are also looking pretty good, Quite attractive in fact.」

…… Aah, I was worried about it, but I’m glad I chose these clothes…!

I looked up to the skies and thanked the G.o.ds.2

「Uh, ah…… I-is that so? Sometimes this kind of clothes are good right…?」

I managed to return with that somehow, it’s frustrating to be this embarrased.

If I was used to this kind of thing, I could make some smarter3 replies… No, wouldn’t that look frivolous? But I also heard that being smart is a good point….4

In that case, I wish I paid more attention to the stories from the knights…!

「The-there is no point in staying here anymore, should we go to the garden?」

I was startled by her words.

That’s right, I invited Sakura today to show the garden to her. I forgot the original goal due to Sakura’s cuteness!!

Even if just seeing her figure already achieved more than half of today’s purpose, she is still looking forward to seeing the garden.

…… I’d be even happier if she came for the sake of meeting me though….

While I do think that, let’s not let it get in the way, I’ll be a good guide, and if everything goes well, she might want to come again..

「Oh yeah, I will show you around. Please follow me.」

While trying to calm down my fast beating heart, I spoke as calmly as possible. Taking Sakura’s lugged with me, we started walking towards the castle.

However, my body froze at the moment I tried moving.

What!? Sakura held my hand!

So soft, though she also wields a sword, it’s very different from mine or the knights’, really soft and small hands are gripping mine!

No way, I never imagined this kind of thing could happen, I looked at her face while completely amazed.

And found a mischievous smile there.

…… She is playing with me.

She is watching my reaction, I have react smartly and show that I can handle this much…

I turned forward and walked towards the garden.

…… It’s okay, it’s no big deal to hold our hands. I hope she doesn’t mind if I hold it a big tightly to confirm the feel of her hard….

If possible, I would like to keep our hands together.