24-Episode 24: Tania's Thoughts




 After completing the request: ...... 
 We returned to the city and reported to the guild. 
 After that, we had dinner at the inn and went back to our room. 

 We're sleeping and waking up in the same room. 
 Rain told me that there were no other rooms available. 

 At first, I thought it would be a shame to be with a guy like Rain, let alone Kanade. 
 But now I'm not so sure. 
 But now I'm not so sure. It's partly because I've gotten used to Rain through spending time with him. ...... 

 It's not only that, but I've come to trust Rain. 

...... 

 I rolled over in my sleep. 
 Rain was asleep on the floor. 

 I'm not sure what to make of it. 
 I'm sure you've heard of it. 
 Then Rain gave up her bed to me and slept on the floor. 
 It was as if I had kicked her out. 
 And yet, Rain didn't seem to mind. 

 You can complain more about it at ...... 

...... You're such a softie. 

 I thought back to the daytime. 

 A painful mistake. 
 A mistake made by being careless. 
 It was because of this that Rain was injured. 

 I am the strongest species. 
 It is said that I am the most powerful of them all, the dragon race. 
 Tania the Red Dragon. 
 That's me. 

 I am much stronger, much smarter, and much more powerful than humans. 
 That's why I have a lot of pride. 
 I wouldn't go so far as to say that they look down on others, but they don't doubt that they are the strongest race. 
 I, too, had never doubted that the dragon race was the strongest in the world until now. 
 I also thought that humans, although powerful to some extent, were no match for them. 

 But then I realized that humans were no match for ...... 
 I was protected by Rain. 

 I'll be honest with you, it was frustrating. 
 I'm not sure what to do. 
 I thought that I would be able to protect you, but not the other way around. 
 But in fact, Rain protected me. 
 The situation was reversed. 
 The face of the strongest species is completely ruined. 

 But ...... 

 I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. 
 I don't care about the pride of the dragon tribe. ...... 
 I was terrified when I saw Rain bleeding. 

 It's my fault. 
 It's my fault. 
 It's my fault. 

 If Rain dies like this,......? 
 When I thought about it, a chill that I've never felt before hit my whole body. 
 This was not the time to be thinking about regret. 

 Fortunately, Rain's injuries were healed by magic. 
 There are no lingering effects. 
 But ...... the fact that I made a mistake will not disappear. 

 I'm not sure what to do. 
 I'm not sure what to make of it. 
 It's a wedge that bites into my heart. 

 The one who broke the spell was ...... Rain. 

 It's not that I blame myself for making a mistake,....... 
 When I worried about her, she somehow thanked me for it ....... 
 He smiled and said he was glad I wasn't hurt. 

 It was a very warm smile. 
 When I saw Rain's smile, all my worries, fears, and other dark emotions disappeared. ...... 
 My heart was filled with peace. 

...... Really, Rain is a mysterious person. 

 At first, I was only curious about the strange man who was working with the cat spirit tribe. 
 The reason why I decided to go with Rain was because it seemed more interesting. 

 As I went along, I became attracted to Rain's personality. 
 I began to feel at ease with Rain's kindness. 
 We've only known each other for a short time. ...... 
 Even so, I liked Rain enough to be willing to put my trust in him. 

 And then there was the incident in the daytime that pushed it over the edge. 

 You were there for me.
 You were worried about me.
 You gave me a warm smile.

 It may seem insignificant to other people, but to me, it was an insignificant thing.
 But to me, it was a shocking experience that turned my whole world upside down.
 The idea of a mere mortal rescuing me...
 And he's willing to sacrifice himself to protect us...
 All at once, my previous values have been shattered and my view of people has changed.

 Nope.
 To be more precise, my opinion of "Rain" has changed, not people, but people.
 At first, she was just an interesting person.
 Along the way, he rose to the rank of a desirable person.

 And now.....
 You saved me, and that's why I'm so important.

Rain......

 I said my Lord's name softly.
 My heart skipped a beat at the mere mention of it.

 I don't know why....
 It's a strange feeling.
 It's a strange feeling, like my heart is fizzing.

I've never felt anything like this before, but...

 A feeling that I cannot yet put into words.
 It has grown inside me.
 I was growing up, little by little.

''I mean what am I thinking? It's like I'm the one who's supposed to be the one with Lane...

 I can't get Rain's smile out of my mind.
 I can't forget it.
 It's burned deep in my mind.

 My cheeks naturally turn red.

'None, because it's impossible!

 He shook his head in a bun.

 Rain is a good person.
 I like his character very much.
 I've come to trust him as my master and as an 'important person', but that's all.

 But that's it.
 There's nothing more to it than that...

Yeah, well I don't feel anything. I don't think about ... anything more than that...

 Even as I said those things, I tried to imagine what it would be like.

".........

 Her face turned even redder.

'Oh, it can't be... I'm not this easy... and I'm not little and I'm not! Because this is different! Well, I'm a little concerned about it, but that's all. It's just not possible.

 The more we deny ourselves in this way, the more we fret.
 My mind is in turmoil.

 I feel restless.
 My body is hot.
 My heart is hot.

"f*ck.

 I covered the futon up to my head.
 You have to go to sleep at times like this!

 I drove all those thoughts out of my head.
 When I had emptied my head like that, I closed my eyes tightly.

 But.....
 I mumbled softly, thinking this was as good as it got.

'....Goodnight, Rain.