Exquisite limbs, smooth movements, and elegant temperament.
...I really admire such a shining existence.
——If "she" could also stand up, would she be able to be as dazzling as the other person?
No one answered.
After Youya fell asleep, time continued to pass quietly.
And just as Eula promised yesterday, she arrived in Mondstadt early after finishing her classes.
During this period, she naturally encountered those who had been retaliated against by her, and they just stood on the street and talked about her.
However, this kind of vulgar provocation was no longer a problem for Eula. She just kept a straight face and walked indifferently through the crowd that was avoiding her.
Thinking about her cousin, although these voices were insignificant to her... they were still a great harm to the weak Youya.
"…We must go and see her quickly."
Thinking of the irritating words her uncle said today, Eula felt that she was getting angrier. The coolness brought by the hem of her skirt with blue wave patterns was not enough to calm her anxiety. Her long, well-trained legs moved forward alternately, like a wave moving against the wind.
However, it wasn't all unhappy things. She lowered her head and clenched the book in her hand. Its title was "The Melancholy of the Young Vera, Volume 1".
She thought this book was good and believed her sister would like it... She couldn't wait to see her smile after receiving the gift.
In this book, someone's backyard is slightly larger than the entire universe; someone's heart is slightly larger than the entire universe; and her love for her cousin Youya is also slightly larger than the entire universe.
Chapter 14 Am I good-looking? (Additional chapter 4)
When she came to her senses, Eula had already arrived at the second floor of the church hospital.
She straightened her back and adjusted her appearance to make herself look more energetic.
Wanting to give her cousin a surprise, Eula did not knock on the door, but simply turned the doorknob and entered.
rustle--
Maybe it was because the window was open. As soon as I opened the door, a breeze blew through the room and gently caressed my hair.
The tiredness from rushing on the road under the hot sun seemed to be taken away by the wind, without leaving any annoyance.
She couldn't help but squint her eyes and sighed in her heart that it was so comfortable.
The dust, moisture and years in the room mixed together to create the taste that I like.
Of course, it could also be because my cousin Youya was staying in this room.
After closing the door, Eula also saw the small bulge on the bed.
My eyes were also attracted by the little head sticking out.
(…Are you taking a break?)
My cousin Youya was sleeping on her side, seemingly enjoying a dreamless sleep.
Youla silently recited her name in her heart and came to her side softly. At this time, the breeze blew again, and her hair flew.
The girl's fair and translucent skin, delicate and tender facial features, and the teardrop mole under her left eye, coupled with her face lying lazily like a kitten, make her even more adorable.
(——Adopting Youya to a big businessman in Zhidong as his adopted daughter will not only help him gain connections, but will also allow her to move into the upper class in the future and not be bullied by others. This is also for her own good...)
The condescending tone of my uncle, as if he was treating my cousin as a tool, reappeared in my mind.
Although they knew that there were disgusting interests behind this, the fact that she was used as a family tool for "exchange" was enough to show that people in the family did not regard her cousin as nothing.
Youya, who is well-behaved and has a good voice, is the best description of the term "canary in a cage".
If she was really adopted to a foreign country, with her weak and introverted personality and frail body, could she really overcome the unfamiliar climate and social difficulties and grow up successfully?
Eula's heart ached at the mere thought of her being alone and never heard from again in the future.
(…I will never let them take you away.)
Looking at Yuya's light wavy hair swaying in the wind, Youla made up her mind again.
She gently stroked the girl's long hair, which had not been trimmed in recent days and had already covered her shoulders, and couldn't help but imagine what she would look like with long hair.
Unlike me who needs to keep my hair short for easier movement and training, my cousin would look really beautiful if she had long hair.
By that time, I might need her to help wash my hair. Just imagining that scene, I always feel like I have adopted a daughter.
Perhaps it was this sudden surge of maternal instinct that made her lose her sense of propriety for a moment, and she kept gently combing Youya's hair that had been accidentally curled up during sleep, waking her up.
She was a little dazed after just waking up. She was stunned for a moment when she saw himself, then smiled innocently. After putting his arms around her waist, he rested his head on her thighs and closed his eyes again.
This unprecedented intimate gesture made Eula's body freeze. Not only did she feel more pity in her heart, but she couldn't help but smile dotingly.
"Is Youya acting like a spoiled child with me?"
“…Hmm.”
The girl answered vaguely.
Then, not long after—
It seemed that her brain was gradually becoming clear, and Youya finally recovered from her kitten-like state.
She shrank back from Eula, hugged the quilt to cover her blushing cheeks, and her watery eyes were filled with embarrassment.
“…Uh, Ela-nee. Did I just say something weird in my sleep?”
"Hmm——" Looking at her cute appearance, the idea of playing with her cousin kept popping up in her mind. Eula deliberately lengthened her nasal sound to attract her attention.
Looking at her own reflection in her beautiful eyes, Eula suddenly laughed out loud again.
"No. You didn't say anything in your sleep. I woke you up by accident."
“… Phew, that’s good.”
The girl lowered the quilt a little with peace of mind, revealing her rosy little face and smiling sweetly.
"If I were to be heard calling out Sister Eula's name in my dreams, I would definitely be considered an immature child."
"Youya is the younger sister, so it's okay for her to act like a spoiled child to her, right?"
Eula blinked, trying to avert her eyes from the charm of this little elf.
But——I can’t do it.
"That way I won't be able to share Sister Eula's worries."
The girl shook her head, and then quickly smiled innocently.
"After all, Sister Eula is a trustworthy person. I want to fulfill my promise as well."
"promise?"
"Yes. I want to grow up quickly, recover from my illness, and if possible, stand up again, and realize my dream with Sister Eula!"
"my dream……"
Eula was a little puzzled. She had never discussed such topics with her cousin before. However, the concern expressed in her words and the cruelty revealed by the reality made her love her even more.
"So, what is Yuya's dream?"
"It's a secret—"
The girl winked playfully and placed her index finger on her delicate lips.
"I'll tell Sister Eula when I'm done."
"How cunning! Youya knows mine, but I don't know yours."
Eula poked her smiling face with her finger in amusement.
"This is what I learned from a nun today." Youya tried to act like Sister Ibella, but her immaturity made her look even more funny. She said to Youla mysteriously, "Secrets make girls more attractive."
Then, Youya changed her posture again and said in a cute tone: "Have I become more mature and reliable?"
"Puhu. An adult who teaches a little girl such strange things is not worthy of trust—"
Youla was amused by her pretending to be charming, and tears flashed in the corners of her eyes.
"Youya is Youya. You don't have to force yourself to grow up. You can still help me."
"Yes, yes."
The girl stopped her funny actions and looked at her seriously.
"Have I been able to help Sister Eula?"
"Well, you've helped me a lot."
After gently hugging her cousin, Eula felt her awkwardly return the hug, and then whispered in her ear.
"Then can Youya still chat with Sister Youla tomorrow?"
"As long as Youya wants to chat with me, we can chat anytime in the future."
She replied with pity.
"That's great. I have a lot to talk to Sister Eula about."
"for example?"
"I had a good appetite today and ate all the food! I also made new friends and watched the Knights' training—"
Before she finished her words, Eula separated from her and stared at her seriously.
"Youya, who brought you there?"
Chapter 15 You smell so good (Additional chapter 5)
"Woo!"
The girl cried out in pain. The bruises on her arms that were held by Eula had not fully healed, and she continued to feel pain from being held.
It was also the first time that Youya felt such intense pain when this body was "bullied".
Is it because I became a child?
Her tear glands suddenly began to secrete tears uncontrollably. When she came to her senses, tears were already welling up in her pitiful eyes. She was afraid that if she wanted to, she would burst into tears the next moment.
After realizing that she had accidentally hurt her sister, Eula quickly let go of her hand and looked at her with a guilty and helpless look on her face.
"I'm sorry, I must have hurt you. But if Yuya shows up at the Knights' headquarters, she will definitely be considered to have bad intentions!"
Fortunately, Youya quickly recovered from the sudden pain and forced a smile.
“…Hey, it actually didn’t hurt that much. Besides, it was my fault for not explaining it clearly first, which made Sister Eula anxious.”
"...Is that so? It's all my fault for being so anxious that I didn't hear you finish."
Eula tried to touch the girl in front of her again, but because of the hurtful behavior she had just done, she was afraid that she would avoid her, so her hand could only stay stiffly in mid-air.
But at this moment, Youya took the initiative to reach out and hold her hand, letting Youla's hand hold her face.
The girl's tears slid onto Eula's slender fingertips, and the warmth felt like a real branding iron.
"It doesn't matter. As long as I'm with Sister Eula, there will always be many firsts that I haven't done before. Whether it's happy or sad, I'm willing to accept it."
Youya's words made her heart tremble even more, and then she returned her firm gaze.
"This won't happen again. If you feel bad, you have to tell me, even if you have to scold me."
Eula absolutely does not want the ugly side of her family to be attached to her cousin, even though it may be futile, she will try her best to protect her.
"It's a deal then, my sister, the Wave Knight."
Seeing her cousin still optimistic even after being told that, Eula felt helpless again and could only smile back at her.
Then, there was a period of silence that was not awkward but just right.
The two of them just sat together, enjoying this dependence.
However, soon——
As if she remembered something, Youla took out the book "The Melancholy of Young Vera" that she had brought from behind her and handed it to Youya.
As the girl's eyes suddenly lit up, she rubbed her little head affectionately.
"This is an apology. I originally wanted to give it to Youya as a surprise gift, but my sister did something wrong, so this gift can be regarded as my apology."
"...Really, Sister Eula is just worried about me."
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