The Bride Of The Sacred Forest God
Chapter 35. For the Best Bride Candidate
Reda and Ryuunosuke are still in the market to buy the others. The little fox showed a lot of places that Reda had not seen when she first came that night.
“Reda-sama, we go there yes.”
“Good.”
The little fox pulled Reda's hand and walked towards the accessories merchant.
“Huwaa~beautiful.” Ryuunosuke looked so happy that his tail swayed, making Reda laugh at him.
In place of the accessories, look some pretty hairpins, paper balls, paper fans and hair ribbons.
“Reda-sama, look at this! This is so beautiful for you! Let's try it first, try it first!”
Reda looked so embarrassed at her salesman who was staring at them with a smile, but seeing the little fox so enthusiastic and happy, she nodded.
“Let me choose yes, Ryuunosuke.”
“Sure! Reda-sama must buy this to be more beautiful.”
Reda looked around and finally decided.
“Master, I want to buy this ball.”
“Good.”
Ryuunosuke was confused by the girl's choice.
“Reda-sama, why buy the ball?”
Once the ball is paid and received, it is given to the little fox.
“This is for Ryuunosuke. Consider it a gift from me because Ryuunosuke has bought this beautiful cloth for me.”
Hearing that remark, how happy the little fox was. He looked so happy that he jumped to and fro.
“Thank you, Reda-sama! Ryuunosuke will take care of the ball. Huwaa, happy~”
“I also said many thanks, little fox.”
Finished with the accessories store, they went back to looking for meat. There's a lot of meat in there.
“Hmm, so many butchers. Reda-sama wants to have a look first?”
“What's okay?”
“Of course!”
Reda smiled and went to the merchant one with the other. But, maybe because they are so happy to go together until finally their hands are full of other groceries that are not the main focus.
From above the sky, the two tengu watching them briefly shook their heads.
“That change..why did they buy unnecessary things? What's that again, radish? We have radishes in the garden, right?” gerutu Kuroto
“Maybe they are happy because the radish is already clean.”
“But that doesn't make sense, Hakuren! See that again, they bought aloe vera?!”
“I think it's for Reda-sama.”
“And now they buy another fabric?! This is no longer true. Hakuren, they buy oil and wick strap now!”
“Kuroto, that's for Reda-sama. Ryuunosuke says that he wants to buy something for Reda-sama, right?”
“Then what about the clothes for the girl?! Hadh, my head hurts.”
For some reason, Hakuren feels Kuroto is becoming a little chatty than usual. He smiled and teased his friend a little.
“You seem excited to see them shopping in the market, Kuroto. Exactly like a father who watches over his son when he first goes shopping to the market.”
“Hah?!”
Hearing that, Kuroto was annoyed. But, he tried to hide it and looked at the two people below him.
That day, the sun was also starting to get hotter.
When they felt their hands could no longer carry groceries, they walked out of the market and went home. It indicates that they have spent a lot of time in the market.
Above them, the two tengu were still watching over the two. They saw Ryuunosuke looking so happy.
“In the end we did not buy the required meat, Ryuunosuke. I'm so not good at buying all this.”
“Why not?! Reda-sama has radishes for dinner this time, these will not be taken from the residence of Aragaki-sama. Then there is aloe vera also for you to take a bath, there is oil and wicks for lighting and fabric from Ryuunosuke can be used for blankets during sleep.”
Hearing that, Reda was so moved.
“My sweet little fox is so considerate. Glad to be noticed so by you~”
“Ehehe~Ryuunosuke good boy, right? Mother used to praise Ryuunosuke.”
“True. Ryuunosuke well.” The girl smiled hearing the little fox tell her many things about her and her mother along the way.
As soon as they got to the hut to put down all these groceries, they got a surprise.
“We're home. Eh?!”
“Reda-sama, there is a..huwaaa! What is this?!”
Lots of wild vegetables and mushrooms. This time, there were apples too.
“This is a blessing from the Gods. Thank you very much, God. Ryuunosuke, who put all this down? Are Hakuren-sama and Kuroto-sama again?”
Ryuunosuke put down his groceries and smelled there was a scent known to him.
“This aroma...Nagi-sama and Ginko-sama?”
Ryuunosuke saw Reda's happy face and intended to tell her.
“Reda-sama, this is all from–”
“Ryuunosuke, soon lunch. I think I'm really cooking something. Later, Ryuunosuke will eat with me here no?”
The little fox's intentions were undone, perhaps even forgotten by him. Ryuunosuke nodded happily.
In the old hut, Reda washes all the vegetables that were there while the little fox helps put down the items purchased for Reda.
When finished, Reda again brings cleanly washed vegetables to be processed.
“I'm glad I bought this niboshi dashi. With this, the taste of the mushroom soup will definitely be even more delicious.”
The little fox helped Reda take water to boil her vegetables.
“I will make mushroom stir-fry and radish mushroom soup with this niboshi dashi. I hope Ryuunosuke likes it.”
Reda smiled happily to hear it. The little fox even took the initiative to cut the fish he bought earlier. Reda who saw him became confused.
“Ryuunosuke, why cut the fish?”
“This is for frying. Indeed Reda-sama does not like the fish?”
Reda put down her wooden centong and rubbed the little fox's head.
“Ryuunosuke, the fish is for Nushi-sama. He had to taste the fish first. I have no problem not eating the fish, which is important Nushi-sama ate it as greedily as ever.”
“But..”.
“Do not worry. Oh, but if it's just for Ryuunosuke it doesn't matter. I'll fry it.”
“Uu..” its ears and tail are decreasing
Reda is really not in the heart of that adorable little guy, but he is trying to stick to Aragaki's orders.
He comforted the little fox until he finally understood. Of course the fox learned a lot.
“Food leftovers will not be rejected Reda-sama!” so fill his mind. Therefore, he chose the biggest piece of fish.
Reda divided the fish into fried fish and fish radish soup. The fragrant aroma began to smell from the open window hole, making the two tengu that were outside the hut quite tempted.
“Sial, why is the girl's artificial scent so delicious? Just piss me off!” gerutu Kuroto
“As long as Aragaki-sama does not know that Reda-sama is cooking it, we can still have lunch with the artificial cuisine Reda-sama.”
“I want to eat now.”
“Kuroto, we haven't bought it.”
“You're right, come on!”
The two tengu flew back as if planning something.
Inside the hut, Reda and Ryuunosuke start lunch. Of course the little fox's tail swayed every meal the girl made.
“Enak no? What feels weird?”
“Enak~kakan Reda-sama nothing bad. Everything is delicious, everything is delicious. The fish soup is also good, fried fish and sauteed vegetables are also good. Fried vegetables too and–”
“Yes yes, I understand. Don't talk while eating or later Ryuunosuke chokes. Here, spend yes.”
They are like mother and son. Ryuunosuke carries out his plan. He took the fish pieces on his plate and divided them into Reda's plates.
“Eh?”
“This is for Reda-sama. Ryuunosuke is full, want to drink soup and fried vegetables only.”
“Ryuunosuke..”
Reda became very moved. He began to realize that his little fox must have done it on purpose. In the afternoon, a piece of fish from Ryuunosuke was the most luxurious lunch he had eaten during his time there.
After eating, the little fox was intending to help Reda tidy things up. But Reda asks him to return home.
“Go back first, Ryuunosuke. Bring the fish and the season. We will cook together.”
Ryuunosuke follows Reda's request and runs out carrying his fish. Finished tidying up all, the village girl had a guest.
“Reda-sama!!”
Reda is shocked by the arrival of Hakuren and Kuroto. Being too shocked, he immediately greeted in panic.
“Se–good afternoon Hakuren-sama, Kuroto-sama!”
“Good day. Don't panic like that, Reda-sama.”
“Tapi–”
Reda was silent to see what the two tengu brought. There's something coated in thick fabric there.
“Hakuren-sama, Kuroto-sama, that's what?”
Kuroto gave it to the girl.
“This!”
“Ah!” Reda almost dropped it. Indeed Kuroto gave it a little rough, but the thing given by him was very beautiful.
“What...ini?”
“Clothes to replace. Indeed you are not tired of only having two to three strands of fabric to work every day?” his tone was indeed a little taut, but Kuroto was really paying attention to the girl
“This...for me?”
“Indeed you want us to wear yukata women?”
“Kuroto.” Hakuren gave her the package. “This is from me, Reda-sama. Accept.”
Reda felt overwhelmed and confused.
“I was telling Ryuunosuke to buy clothes so Reda-sama could attract Aragaki-sama's attention, but it seems that the little fox has his own idea.”
Reda shed tears.
“Why did Hakuren-sama and Kuroto-sama give this to me? How about you guys get punished by Nushi-sama later?”
Hakuren approached him and talked to him.
“Reda-sama, we decided to support Aragaki-sama's beloved little fox business. We told you this morning that we'd still be watching you both.”
“We are very confident in what we said and.we see hope now.”.
“Reda-sama is a good ‘bride’ candidate for our master. If fate allows it, we really pray for all your happiness.”
Reda's eyes could no longer hold back her tears.
“Watch that gift, village girl. Cry out of pride, like this morning.”
Kuroto's words further touched Reda's heart. This is a confession for him, he is recognized by those who are loyal to the God Protector as a candidate for ‘bride’.
In the heart of the girl, there is still a feeling that she is very inappropriate for Aragaki. However, with this she becomes so confident that there is a chance for her to melt Aragaki's frozen heart.
The girl's tears made Hakuren so touched.
“Reda-sama, should fate permit.only Reda-sama is worthy to fill the emptiness of our master's heart. I wish there was a miracle from the sky for your destiny.”
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