... live free!

The inside of the teal warmed up somewhat after igniting the fire.

Maybe it's getting warmer.

"Right. So what are you doing today?

"Today, I brought a piece of cloth, a needle and thread to make something."

That's what I said, and I took the cleavage end of the cloth, the needle and the thread out of the larger bag that Serra had. Does that mean Louis can sew too?

"Maybe Louis can sew too?

"No, I can't. I'll just take a tour."

"Huh?"

Did Louis come with Serra even though he had nothing to do with it? But you knew what Serra was going to do and play because she didn't even look surprised? If so, why not? So I asked Louis.

"... then why did you come with Serra?

"Oh, that's..."

That's what Louis was saying as he showed a little upset. Hmm, are you acting with Serra for any reason? But Selah and Louis don't know each other very well except that they're close... Hmm? Are we close?

"(Could Louis be fond of Serra?

"Huh!?

Then I heard two surprised voices. My face was bright red when I looked at the two of them thinking I might have spoken to them. Louis was pounding his mouth, but he couldn't speak. Because I don't deny it or do anything. Perhaps Louis has something to do with Selah... So I realized Serra wouldn't say anything. So I asked the fearful Selah.

"... maybe Serra too?

When I looked at Serra, Serra's face became even more red and leaned over.... Louis and Sella seem to think both ways. Then don't play with me or something. Shouldn't you two play with Louis and Sella? I thought. I've never been in this village for a long time, so don't play with me. I thought you should deepen the relationship between the two of us. Assuming I get along with Serra, when Mr. Elena returns to the city, I will leave this village. I don't know when I'm going to this village next... and told Serra and the others that.

"If that's what you're saying, why don't you and I stay close? How long am I not staying in this village?"

When I said that, Serra made me look in a hurry. But I didn't seem to find the words well and for a while I repeated the motion of opening my mouth and closing it, but once I took a deep breath, I started talking.

"... Ru, I would love to get along better with Louis, but I wanted to get along with Lena because the girl I'm close to age isn't in this village"

Surely there are not many children in this village close to their age because they have few children, as Serra said. All the more so when it comes to same-sex. I don't even know what you said about wanting to get along with me...