Chapter 7: The Angel of Love (Part Two)

"My name is Naku, my full name is Nakureshta Snakia, but just call me Naku." (Naku)

The cute girl accompanied me to the river, how I got this situation is unknown to me. Even now, my mind is a mess.

"Hey, that thing you were doing, what is it?" (Naku)

"I-it’s soap, it’s for washing things" (Aruh)

"Something more than just water to clean things? Can I see it?" (Naku)

"Y-Yes..." (Aruh)

Naku took the bar of soap I gave to her and began to smell it.

"It smells like wildflowers, how do I clean with this, Aruh" (Naku)

When I heard her mention my name, the temperature of my face increased.

"You moisten it with water, and you rub it... Ah, and you should not touch the eyes nor can you eat it." (Aruh)

Despite the state of my mind I can still respond appropriately without forgetting the important points. Well, at least I am not totally defective.

While we talked about simple things, we arrived at the river. Immediately, she began to undress, while I stood in the distance to avoiding seeing her.

"What's happening? Aren't you going to take off your clothes?" (Naku)

"Aah, m-me..." (Aruh)

"Ah, may it be that you are ashamed? U, fu, fu" (Naku)

Looking through my reasons, Naku giggled and pointed to some bushes.

"You can undress behind that bush. I'll bathe first." (Naku)

I just nodded and hid behind the bush. My heart kept throbbing as I listened to Naku take a bath.

"Incredible! So much foam!" (Naku)

Naku was quite impressionable and curious describing each of her thoughts.

"This soap is magnificent, what is it made of?" (Naku)

"The ingredients are dangerous ... So it's a secret." (Aruh)

"I see, you must be smart enough to use dangerous ingredients at such a young age." (Naku)

...

After Naku finished, it was my turn to take a bath.

The conversation between the two continued around our personal lives, as the name of our parents, our favorite foods and what we like to play.

"I'll be living here starting today. I would love to be able to be close friends." (Naku)

"Me too." (Aruh)

Having finished bathing, we headed to my house.

"This village is quite pleasant. It is peaceful and there is a lot of freedom." (Naku)

"The thing about 'freedom' is questionable, my parents' training is quite strict." (Aruh)

"But at least it's better than in the village of Korka, there ..." (Naku)

"Hello, Aruh, did you go to to river? Hey, who is the girl you are wi..." (Jupero)

Jupero (who we meet on our way to my house) tried to greet me, but when he saw Naku, his face began to lose color as if he had seen a ghost.

"Ah ... Ah ..." (Jupero)

The way Jupero started acting was very similar to mine when I first saw Naku; In my case I was surprised by her beauty, it is not surprising that the same thing happened with Jupero. I would not be surprised if he had fallen in love with her... Does that mean that I also fell in love with Naku?

"A thousand apologies!" (Jupero)

Jupero bowed and ran away. It's not that I do not understand how he feels, even at this point where I feel calmer around Naku, I’m still nervous.

Looking at Naku, I saw that her expression had turned sad again.

"Do not ... Do not feel bad. Jupero is rude, but he had no intention of offending you." (Aruh)

"Yeah, he looks like a good kid." (Naku)

"He must have been surprised to see how cute you are." (Aruh)

"You are a gallant gentleman, Aruh!" (Naku)

"I-I'm not flirting, I just gave my opinion." (Aruh)

"No. That counts as flirting." (Naku)

Naku hugged me again with good spirits. We both headed to my house because Naku wanted to know where I live and also to meet my parents.

"That's my house ... Dad is outside, he must be waiting for me to start training." (Aruh)

Training is my parents favorite pastime. Morning, afternoon, and before bed, whenever there is opportunity we are always training. Fortunately, having a child's body gives me enough energy to endure such a routine and also allows me to play or go outside to explore.

You can feel dad's craving to start training from where we were.

"Aruh, you're late. Your body is going to atrophy at this rate!" (Tovs)

"I was doing an important experiment! ... And also ... I was also talking to Naku." (Aruh)

"Naku? The girl with you? ... Huh?" (Tovs)

Dad's reaction when he saw Naku was very similar to Jupero's, no, it was more intense and immediately fell on the ground, as if bowing.

"Da ... Dad?" (Aruh)

"Honey, is Aruh here yet? Wow, what's going on?" (Mura)

Mom left the house and was a bit puzzled to see dad bowing, but when her eyes saw where Naku and I were, her expression became surprised too.

I'm already worried.

"Save Her Greatness! We are not worthy to be present before the oracle." (Tovs and Mura)

Oracle? Do you mean Naku?

"You can rest assured, Tovs Hydran and Mura Hydran, that I, Nakureshta Snakia, oracle of the great Nagur have come with news for you two, for Aruh Hydran, and for the rest of the village. Lift up your heads!" (Naku)

Something had suddenly changed in Naku, her cheerful and flirtatious personality changed drastically by a majestic and imposing attitude.

Dad and mom looked up, they were very respectful to Naku.

"Wait a moment ... What do you mean 'oracle'?" (Aruh)

My words might have sounded rather impertinent, but it was because I was confused. Why did Naku hide me that she was so important to the Naga when we first met?

"I am the avatar of the spirit Nagur, an incarnate fragment of It... Sorry for not telling you, Aruh ... I hid it for a selfish and personal motive." (Naku)

Naku's gesture softened as she apologized to me, I felt feel some sadness in her eyes.

"Listen, Aruh... No, listen the three of you and tell it to all the inhabitants of the mountains of Tulser... From today on, I am the fiancee of Aruh Hydran." (Naku)