novelraw Chapter 124 : Summer Has Not Yet Ended
Chapter 124 : Summer Has Not Yet Ended
"Ugh..."
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her sprawled on the table like a little cat, eyes fixed on the falling raindrops, Yvonne couldn't help but ask.
"It's actually raining~~~~~"
Dragging out the last syllable, Elsa leaned back in disappointment.
"Well... there's nothing we can do about it. Why don't we just go with the flow?"
It can't be helped; the weather by the sea is just that unpredictable. Although according to the local astrologer's prediction, today's chance of precipitation was only about 30%, dark clouds had been gathering since the afternoon, and sure enough, it started raining afterward.
"We're leaving tomorrow, you know. I was hoping to take one last stroll with Evie today, since we had free time~~~~"
With a look of frustration, she pouted and lay on the table, swinging her long, well-proportioned bare legs in boredom, the skirt of her dress swaying along.
Because they were leaving tomorrow, the two had originally planned to enjoy a thorough tour of Emerald Port today, but now due to the rain, all plans had been ruined.
They had wanted to create more beautiful memories...
Realizing that summer was about to end like this, it was inevitable to feel a sense of loss.
"I think sitting down and eating something like this is nice too."
Doesn't it feel very much like high school girls?
Saying this, Yvonne scooped up some milk pudding and put it in her mouth, the rich flavor spreading inside.
Mm~ It's really delicious—
Although sugar is a difficult ingredient to come by, desserts made from the natural sweetness of fruits like this are still quite affordable.
They had discovered this small shop not long ago while out shopping.
The shop owner knows a bit of magic and is skilled at using various seasonal fruits to create all sorts of novel dessert combinations. Because no additional sugar is added, the desserts are very healthy, with no need to worry about gaining weight from eating too much.
This shop on Fish Tail Street is quite popular; if it were in modern times, it would probably be one of those viral creative internet-famous stores.
However, due to the rain, this usually bustling little shop was nearly empty, with just a few passersby sitting here and there who had come in to escape the rain.
Emerald Port is not large, and most people in town are familiar faces. In this quaint seaside town with simple folk customs, looking out for each other has become a matter of course, so the owner doesn't mind.
The only real customers were just Yvonne and Elsa.
"Don't be sad, here... want to try some of mine?"
Seeing that she was still unhappy, Yvonne tried to cheer her up with food.
As she spoke, she scooped a wobbly piece of milk pudding from her cup and held it to Elsa's mouth.
She obediently opened her mouth, accepting Yvonne's feeding.
"It's delicious—! What is this?"
After eating the sweet treat, her eyes finally regained their sparkle.
"This is 'ginger milk pudding'."
"No way... you can achieve this effect with ginger juice?"
Just by adding ginger juice, it can magically turn milk into this wobbly pudding.
That soft texture had a similar charm to a certain part of her body.
"Interesting, isn't it?"
"Amazing..."
The flavor in her mouth was rich and smooth. Due to the ginger juice, there was a slight spicy burn on the tongue hidden within the thick milk flavor.
To better suit the seaside flavor, the shop owner had creatively poured a little fresh local coconut milk over the solidified buffalo milk, making the taste profile even richer.
"Cheer up after eating this, come on"
After feeding her another spoonful, she also scooped some for herself and put it in her mouth, showing a satisfied expression.
"Mm~~ The owner's skills are still so praiseworthy."
"............"
Elsa's gaze couldn't help but follow that lucky spoon.
Although they had kissed so many times, and shouldn't be concerned about 'indirect kisses'—a problem only silly couples in the ambiguous period would worry about—watching her lips touch the spoon that had just been in intimate contact with herself, Elsa felt her heart rate involuntarily accelerate.
Thinking this way, something in her heart began to stir.
"Evie..."
"Hm?"
"Can I sit next to you?"
"...I suppose so."
Although it was good that she had cheered up, looking at this situation, she was clearly up to some mischief again.
"Then—the spot next to Evie is mine~~!"
Moving her stool, she sat down next to Yvonne.
Yvonne was a bit puzzled.
She really couldn't understand what was so exciting about just sitting together like this.
Just because of such a small thing, she showed her brightest smile of the day...
Weren't there opportunities like this every day?
At night too... always hugging her, never getting tired of it...
It's not that she disliked it, just found it slightly troublesome to a degree...
But by now, even this trouble had turned into sweet joy.
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This is a bit problematic...
Am I spoiling her too much?
After starting their relationship, she would occasionally have such reflections, but whenever she prepared to be a bit stricter, she always ended up losing to Elsa's coquettish offensive.
...
Oh well, as long as she's happy, it's fine.
She must have been a demon in her past life, right? Otherwise, it's really inexplicable how she's so good at enchanting her, making her completely helpless against her.
Every time she smiles sweetly at her, the flower garden in her heart blooms along with it.
Stare~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
After sitting down beside her, Elsa cast an intense gaze at her, her body also leaning slightly towards her.
Too close...
Wait, isn't this distance a bit too close?
Under her long eyelashes, her delicate eyes blinked, her pupils looking up at her. Her light pink lips, slightly parted with each breath, seemed to be waiting for her next move.
In this situation, Yvonne couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.
Surely... that's what she means, right?
Does she want me to kiss her?
Here??
We're still outside...
If it were just the two of us alone, anything would be fine,
But when the scene changes to a place with many people, it feels completely different.
Isn't it too...
Her heart racing, Yvonne instinctively looked around, noticing that no one in the shop seemed to be looking in her and Elsa's direction.
Her heart couldn't help but start to stir.
The position they had chosen was also quite secluded.
From this angle... should be safe?
She had been hesitant at first, but now it seemed... possible?
She could accept showing some affection as long as it didn't trouble others.
"Evie?...!!"
Before she could react, seizing the moment, Yvonne left a kiss on her lips as light as a dragonfly touching water.
The contact was brief, carrying the rich milk flavor and a slightly spicy sensation.
"...This is an exception, okay."
To cover up her inner turmoil, Yvonne ate a big spoonful of the remaining milk pudding.
She really did it...
She really kissed her outside...
Her heart still pounding, she secretly observed the other's reaction from the corner of her eye.
To her surprise, she found Elsa touching her recently kissed lips, her face completely red.
"I... I just wanted another taste..."
Slightly trembling, pointing at the food in her own cup, Elsa looked utterly bewildered.
"...Eh?"
Wait, wait...??
As realization dawned, a burning sensation spread from her cheeks to the back of her ears.
This situation...
Could it be...
Perhaps...
Did she misunderstand??!
...
...
Uwaaah—!!!
Realizing this, a wave of embarrassment suddenly surged up.
Yvonne wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
—Am I an idiot?? Why did I do such a stupid thing?!
"Evie... you're unexpectedly bold sometimes."
The person beside her praised softly with a red face.
"No, it's not like that! I just misunderstood earlier—!!"
"Eh~ So you mean you want to kiss me whenever I get close? ...You really do like me, Evie."
With warm breath, she approached again, this time truly without good intentions.
"Why don't we do it once more?"
"...Elsa, you idiot! We'll trouble others!!"
"Eh~ Didn't we already cause trouble just now?"
"...I told you it was a misunderstanding!!"
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Even as the seasons change, their summer has not yet ended.