The plain and unnoticed me is no more

"Ah...! Someone's here to pick you up! Jin, Lyla, I'm leaving!

"Yeah, see you tomorrow, taxi!

"Taxi, I'm going to pick Lyla and strawberries tomorrow morning, but you want to come too?

"Of course I'm going! Oh, wait. Hey, can I go?

The mother of the taxi glanced at us, smiled at her son and nodded lightly.

I'm accustomed to looking cold. The taxi house is rich and I don't like my son getting along with us commoners.

"Gin, that's good!

"Well then, I'll meet you here for breakfast!

"Okay!

By the time the sky was darkened, her mother came to pick up the children playing in the square in front of the church.

I went home with one, and the last thing I had to do was stay with Lyla and me.

Five-year-old Lyla stares at the children in her neighborhood, who are naturally sweet to her mother.

Lyla is a two-year-old familiar person living in a neighboring house and has no mother since she was born. She died as soon as she gave birth to Lyla.

At that time, my mother, who had just given birth to a stillborn girl, gave Lila milk to feed her and kept her at home while her father was at work.

Lyla's father is a leading carpenter who is also asked to repair the royal castle, and I admire him. I promise to be an apprentice when I grow up.

When the children return, there is suddenly a sad air in front of the bustling church.

Now, looking at Lyla, she looked at her teased face and sat down on the church stairs.

I know the cause of the bullying.

One time, a girl from the neighborhood who was always playing with me said, "Jin's mother is not Lila's mother, so don't be familiar with her." So Lila's attitude, which admired my mother like her own, changed.

Suddenly, my mother is confused.

Even though I understand that Lyla is not my mother, I was hurt when my mother told me that it was bad to be sweet.

Trying to say something to encourage me, I couldn't say anything clever to the clumsy person, and I sat next to Lyla in silence.

Silence persisted for a while.

How will Lyla get better?

The girl who bullies Lyla doesn't look bad and still follows us, but she ignores it because she's angry.

My mother told me to be nice to the girl, so I just put up with it, and I was really angry enough to pull and slap her.

I won't forgive those who bully Lyla.

Lyla, please don't look so lonely. I'm an idiot, so I don't know what to do when this happens. I always wanted Lyla to laugh.

Lyla will be my mother's daughter if she comes to me. With more family, I'm sure you won't miss me any more. So wait till I grow up.

Even if I thought so in my heart, I was embarrassed and couldn't say it.

I'll hold Lyla on my shoulder and stroke her head in silence.

"Rye...."

"Jin, you're hungry."

Lyla talked the same time I opened my mouth.

The tone of voice is bright as if she's feeling a little better.

I stood up relieved and offered my hand to Lyla.

"Let's go home, Lyla. What's for dinner today?

"Auntie said it was a cheese omelet."

"I like Lyla. I'm glad."

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Ehehe

Lila's cute smile eased her mouth.

I secretly swear to my heart.

I'll stay with you all the time so that Lyla doesn't feel lonely. So don't be too sad.

I kept my vows, and I didn't leave Lyla until the day I lost my life.