Chapter 3

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While listening to the peaceful chirping of sparrows, I held my head in my hands.

The breath I exhaled slowly was heavy, reflecting the turmoil in my chest. I gazed blankly out the window and muttered,

"…In the end, I couldn't sleep until dawn."

It's no wonder, as a girl was sleeping soundly in my bed.

Her hair, peeking out from under the blanket, shone like silk, and her beautiful features made her look like a fairy. Her skin was pale, yet her lips were as vivid as blooming flowers, making me look at her again and again, thinking, "She's so beautiful, it's like a joke."

She is a genuine elf and a woman skilled in spirit magic and sorcery.

Apart from the fact that this room is in a condominium in Tokyo's Koto Ward, it's a dream-like situation.

I sighed deeply once more.

Even a quick glance confirmed that this was no dream or joke; she was sleeping soundly, breathing softly.

Her real name is Mariabel. In my dreams, I always call her Marie, and we've only recently become close enough to see her smile occasionally.

However, last night, we both received a breath attack from a magic dragon and somehow woke up together in my bed, which can only boast of its comfort in Tokyo.

There are many things to think about, but first, I need to be careful not to panic her. After all, she has come to Japan from a world she believed was a dream.

If she starts crying and begging to return to her original world, I wouldn't know how to apologize. I have no idea how to send her back for sure.

As I was thinking about this, her eyes opened wide. They were a very clear light purple, so beautiful that they made my heart race despite my age.

It was as if a flower was blooming before my eyes, and the vivid color that emerged had a mesmerizing effect.

Her lips slowly parted, and she spoke in Elvish.

"……Kazuhiko?"

"Y-Yeah, good morning, Marie."

Her drowsy eyes sparkled, and she looked up at me with a slight raise of her eyebrows. It's no wonder she was surprised; in my dreams, I look like a 15-year-old, but now I look like a 25-year-old adult.

"Is it really you and not my father or something?"

"Yeah, it's really me. I'll explain later, but are you in any pain? You know, we were hit by a dragon's breath just now."

As I said this, she seemed to remember last night and widened her eyes in shock, hurriedly pulling back the blanket.

I had a bad feeling when I saw her bare shoulder, and sure enough, I ended up seeing a completely naked elf... I turned away belatedly.

"Haah...!?!?!"

I might have never heard such a shrill voice before.

The scene that burned into my mind was of her pure, radiant skin and... Ah, I shouldn't recall it. My cheeks turned red just thinking about it.

The thud was probably the sound of her covering herself with the blanket again. I was too scared to turn around, but I guess that's what happened.

Sweat flowed down my back and neck uncontrollably, and an angry, trembling voice was directed at me.

"A-Ah, you...!!"

"Sorry! I didn't know, and I didn't touch you at all, I swear!"

...I'd be happy if she believed this excuse.

If I woke up in a room and found myself naked, I wouldn't trust anyone easily. It all depends on how much she trusts me.

Her breath was huffed out, and she was probably weighing my words while still angry. We haven't known each other for long, but I can only hope she understands my character.

"...I'm not hurt. Will you explain everything later?"

"Of course!"

"Then don't look at me! Get me some clothes first!"

A pillow hit my head, and I was forced to go buy some clothes for the girl.

Well, I'm sorry, but I told my company I'd take a day off and went to buy some cheap clothes that might fit her.

I wanted to buy her something nice since she's so cute, but I don't have a good sense of fashion.

"Hmm, let's just get something for now and go shopping together later."

Yeah, that's what I'll do. I don't know her size or preferences for underwear, so I'll get something stretchy and sporty.

I put a pleated skirt and knee-high socks in the basket, and chose white long-sleeved shirts and sneakers that would go well with them.

I really want to be picky about the shoes, but I don't know her size, which is frustrating...

"We'll definitely go shopping together later, Marie..."

The sneakers aren't bad, but they probably won't go well with a more formal outfit... Hmm, I wasted a lot of time on this.

I shouldn't, but my poor fashion sense makes me hesitate in such situations.

So, I threw the shopping bag, a collection of compromises, into the car and headed straight home.

While waiting at a traffic light, I tapped the steering wheel and realized something strange. It was probably because I was looking at the clothes I just bought.

—Why was she naked?

It seemed like her staff and bag were also gone, and she had no time to hide them.

Then I remembered that I was in the same situation. The clothes and items I had in the other world couldn't be brought here.

The only difference might be that I was already wearing pajamas. Yeah, that might be the reason. The dream and the real world are separate, and Marie probably appeared in this world completely naked... Maybe I was naked when I first arrived in the other world, but I couldn't remember my childhood.

I was trying to accept this mysterious situation.

I thought it was just a dream, but I need to change my perception. Now that I see it with my own eyes, I can't help but consider it reality.

Yes, there's an elf in my room.

No one would believe it, but I have to believe it. Marie is real, and I brought her to my bed.

The signal turned green, and the car slowly accelerated.

I climbed the stairs and returned to my room, where Marie was standing by the window. She looked like a "chikuwa" wrapped in a blanket, and I thought something silly.

It's a small 1DK apartment, and I live alone. The kitchen and bedroom are separated by a low cabinet, so I could see Marie standing next to the bed.

The curtains fluttered in the gentle breeze, and there was an elf in them. It was so beautiful that I wondered if I was really in Japan. I exhaled and then spoke.

"I'm back..."

"Kazuhiko, where are we...?"

She was standing there, probably looking at the outside view. Indeed, it must look very different from her world and be quite a shock.

"I understand. When I first went to your world... "

"To think you live in such a tall building, Kazuhiko must be really rich, right?! It's amazing, I've never seen such a developed city! Ahh... My knees are shaking when I look down."

Oh, I was wrong. She was in a very energetic, high-spirited state.

Well, I get excited when I go to Marie's world too. Birds of a feather flock together, and I probably play with her often because our personalities match. We both have strong curiosity and a desire to explore, diving into things wholeheartedly.

"Hey, what's that tower? Is it where a great mage lives?"

"The tower? Oh, that's the Skytree. How about we go there today since I have the day off?"

I was greeted with a smile I had never seen before, a radiant, glowing smile. I didn't know Marie was such a sightseer. Well, it's much better than being depressed.

"Then let me show you around my place today. First, let's get you some clothes..."

"Wow, that sounds fun! Thanks, Kazuhiko!"

She hugged me so enthusiastically that... Ah, the blanket fell to the floor... I shouldn't have followed it with my eyes. Her smooth, beautiful buttocks were right there... and then my eyes were covered by Marie with a "Bam!"

I used the bathroom to help her change.

In the other world, Marie usually wore a loose robe, typical of a mage. The color changes with rank, with the highest being a deep navy.

So today, I chose navy as the main color, combining a pleated skirt and knee-high socks, giving her a somewhat schoolgirl-like vibe.

"Wow, it's so light! It stretches! I can move freely!"

"Um, how does it look? I'm not very good at fashion, you know."

"It's amazing! I've never seen such fine material before. Is it okay? It must have been expensive."

She was excited but seemed to care about the cost. She put her fingers together and looked at me apologetically. I was relieved that she wasn't angry anymore, more so than worried about the cost.

Although I was thinking it was from a fashion center known for its sweet designs... but when she looked up at me with her big, gem-like eyes, the cheap clothes seemed to transform.

"Wow, the impression changes so much with the person wearing it. You look great, I'm surprised."

"Oh, you're good at this. But I like it too. Such clothes are hard to come by even for important people."

She showed me her usually hidden thighs and did a full turn in front of me, making me think, "She's more than just a pretty girl."

Her slender arms were graceful, and her balance was perfect even when spinning. She must have an incredibly strong core.

"Let's go shopping together later for proper clothes. I don't know about the underwear."

"Really? The fit is amazing. I can move vigorously without any issues. This is more than enough."

She moved so lightly, hopping up and down. Looking at her, I couldn't help but think she looked much younger than me. If I called her my sister, she'd probably give me a "pervert" look, so I kept it to myself.

"Since we're out, let's go for a meal. Do you have any food preferences, Marie?"

"Nothing with a strong smell. Fresh is good, but I'm not too picky. I'll leave it to you, Kazuhiko. And you'll explain why we're in this world, right?"

I nodded and was about to open the door with my car keys...

"Oops, I forgot. There are no elves in this world, so you should wear this hat."

"Oh, what a nice knit. Well, I don't think you're as bad at fashion as you say."

Really?

For someone who's super indoor, choosing clothes is a big weakness, but I'll take it as a compliment.

Then I opened the door with a click. The early afternoon sun was warm, and my chest was tingling with excitement. It must be because of her excitement.

Seeing a new world is always exciting.

This is the first time I've gone on a date with a girl. No, rather, it's the first time I've gone on a date with an elf on Earth, I realized.