Chapter 44

This time it's a bit shorter.

Less than half of the usual...

Perspective: Maro

Fwoa, this is the first time I've tasted such delicious fruit.

The fruit that ripened in the garden satisfies me greatly!

I run around a bit and climb to my destination... "The Princess's Tree."

And I secretly take it. This is my snack, my time of enjoyment.

I live in Hinami's house. I came to this world, <Lethisrill>, on the orders of Rigiris-sama. I happened to meet Hinami in the forest and managed to follow her home.

Hehe. For me, this is a piece of cake. I look around proudly, checking that there's nothing unusual.

This house, with its stump and a gentle garden full of flowers. Thanks to Rigiris-sama's protection, there shouldn't be anything wrong with the house... but it's one of my great qualities that I don't neglect to check.

"Mii!"

Ah, that's right.

I'm a snow rabbit now. Even if I try to speak, only a cry comes out of my mouth. I can't talk to Hinami or Iku... it's very inconvenient.

Currently, Hinami and Iku are in town, so I'm very bored. I usually have a lot of fun because Hinami plays with me, but alone... or alone as a rabbit? There's nothing to do.

"Miiii~"

Ah, I wish I could turn back into a human.

I want to talk to Hinami and Iku! Ugh, it's such a cruel world that my cute dream can't come true.

When I first came to this world, the first thing I tried was "spiritualization." Well, in simple terms, it means turning into a human.

I tried it in this forest where I landed. However, it didn't work, and my dream was shattered. And so, I followed Hinami and ended up here.

"Miu..."

I sigh deeply and think I might as well try "spiritualization" one more time. After all, there might be some reason why... I couldn't "spiritualize" just by chance. Probably.

Once I've decided, I'll try right away. After all, neither Hinami nor Iku are here, and I'm bored. Recently, I often followed Iku on his explorations, but basically, I play with Hinami.

"Mimimimi~!!"

I gather the power of snow in my body and release it all at once. By the explosion of this power, a monster can evolve into a "spirit." However, ordinary monsters are just monsters, so only a monster as great as me can do it!

Bang!

Snow crystals turn into light and dance in the air, and my power runs through my body.

And then I am enveloped in snow.

"...Huh?"

I managed to "spiritualize"!

"What's going on!?"

I look at my body.

My light blue hair is in a beautiful bob, and my small twin tails are still there. I'm wearing a pure white dress.

It's exactly the same as when I was in human form at Rigiris-sama's place.

Why did I manage to "spiritualize" when it was impossible before? Did the snow rabbit spirit die...? No, that seems unlikely in such a short time.

"Then..."

I run to the edge of the garden.

Maybe there's something wrong with this "garden"... I can't think of anything else.

I take a step into the forest.

"Mimii!"

Ah, as I thought!

I turned back into a snow rabbit.

I return to the garden and try "spiritualization" again.

"Ah, as I thought!"

This time, I turned into a human again.

Indeed, it's the effect of this garden. After all, it's filled with Rigiris-sama's love. Probably.

"But now I can talk to Hinami and Iku!"

I grin and run around the garden in joy. I love running around since I'm a snow rabbit.

Ah, I can't wait to show this form to Hinami and Iku. They will be incredibly surprised!

"Hehe!"

But, wait.

I don't know when Hinami and Iku will come back. Thinking about it, I feel a bit lonely. They did say they'd come back soon...

"Hmm..."

I can't go outside.

So, even if I turn into a human, I'll still be bored.

"Ah, I know!"

I had an idea. As expected of me!

"There should be a mixing room that Hinami doesn't use. I'll mix things beautifully and surprise Hinami!"

Hehe. Perfect, even by my standards.

I can imagine Hinami's surprised face when she comes back. I dash towards the mixing room, feeling proud of myself.

That was Maro!

This is the first story from Maro's perspective.