“Hey, get on it already.”
“Get on… That’s for one person.”
“It can fit two. See? There’s plenty of space.”
“Maybe… But…”
“But nothing. This is supposed to fit two people. If you think it doesn’t, try it.”
I sat on it first and I’m showing her hoe much empty space thee is on the seat, but Sieglinde is still just standing there. And now she’s holding her body and backing away.
“Hey, could it be… That you’re scared?”
“Wah!? D-do you take me for an idiot or something!? Of course I’m not scared!”
Sieglinde’s face is red and she’s glaring at me. But I also get the feeling that her eyes are a little more moist than usual.
“Of course. Even Ririi can ride it, so there’s no way an adult like you could be scared.”
“Guh…!”
I pressure her with my eyes, and she realizes she cut off her own escape path, she gives up and slowly moves forward.
But she’s still not getting on.
“Hey… You’re getting left behind?”
“Wait! I told you I’m going there to inspect the place! What do you plan on doing when you get there without me!?”
“Hurry up then.”
I point with my chin, and Sieglinde finally puts her hands on the seat, and seems like she’s going to sit down.
…But…
“…Can’t.”
“Ahn?”
Sieglinde mumbled something and lowered her head. I’m getting impatient, so I get off, and bring my ear closer to her.
“What?”
I think it really is about time she got on the vehicle already. The more time we waste here, the later we’ll be getting back. And Ririi will be worried.
“…Up.”
But she doesn’t get how I feel, and she’s still facing the ground.
“Sorry, I have no idea what you just…”
“I can’t get on it!!! My legs! They won’t go up!!!”
“Nowah!!”
I reflexively jump away as she suddenly yells right in my ear. I put my hand on the ground and look up at her, and she glares at me with her red face from embarrassment.
“What… Legs…?”
I look down.
The first thing I notice is the same old uniform from the ministry of magic. It’s dark green and made up of a high quality fabric. And the swelling on the chest region indicates some sort of presence inside. If that thick fabric is rising that much… It means she kept on growing after we finished school.
“Hey… What are you looking at?”
“Sorry sorry.”
I look further down. Her already slender waist has a black belt tightened around it, feeling unbalanced with her upper body…
“…Hey.”
“I know, don’t rush me.”
I follow her eyes that feel like their prodding me, and look further down. Sieglinde’s dark green guardian stops protecting her above her knees, and from there, her skin is visible… Or not. Instead, her tights are reflecting the light from the sun. And from the knees down, her jet black boots take over protecting her thin legs.
And above her uniform, she’s wearing the white longcoat exclusive to officials of the ministry of magic. I see, that outfit really isn’t suited to ride a two-wheeled vehicle. And the thick fabric going all the way to her knees makes it hard for her to lift her legs.
“…I get it.”
“No, wait. You were thinking something rude just now, weren’t you!? My legs aren’t short or anything!? It’s just that my outfit today…”
After I nod, Sieglinde flares up at me with her face getting redder. It sounds like she’s drawing weird conclusions all on her own.
“I said I get it. I wasn’t thinking about your figure. I think it’s nice, actually.”
“Wha…!?”
She’s tall and has a big chest. Her waist is slim and her legs are slender and long. Everyone has their own idea of what an attractive woman is, but generally speaking, I’m pretty sure Sieglinde is on the winning side when it comes to looks.
If she wasn’t so indifferent towards dressing stylishly, I’m sure she would’ve been popular in school. But even if we went through those school years a hundred times, I can’t imagine a reality where she was different. I mean, even after ten years, it was immediately obvious to me that she didn’t try to change her appearance one bit.
“…Now I get why you’re not getting on, but we can’t just stay here and give up.”
I’m that at this very moment, Ririi is waiting for me by the entrance. Once that image pops into my mind, my arms turn to Sieglinde on their own.
“I’ll hold you. Then you can ride it, right?”
“H-hold!? Wai…”
“Here we go.”
I don’t wait for her to respond, and hold her by the back and back of the knees. Then I place her on the seat, while being careful not to wrinkle her overcoat. For some reason, she’s glaring at me.
…I get the feeling that she’s been doing that a lot today.
“…Gugu… Weiss, stop it already…!”
“I just helped you get on it because of your short legs.”
“I told you my legs aren’t short!”
“I know, I’m joking. But you’re here now, so it’s time to go.”
I straddle the vehicle and sit down too. Two people can ride it, but it does feel a little cramped. I can kind of feel Sieglinde right behind me.
“Nu… Too close…”
“Sorry, I know it’s cramped. Just hang on to me.”
“H-hang on!?”
“Yes. Or you’ll fall and die.”
“Die… L-like this!?”
I don’t feel anything touching my back, so I turn around, and see Sieglinde pinching me with both hands around the waist. Is this her idea of ‘hanging on’?
“Wrong. More like this… Gabah! And I’d feel safer if you tightened your hands around my belly.”
“Belly!? You want me to grab my hands!? Then I’d be holding on to you!”
“That’s what I’m saying. Please, this is a matter of life and death.”
I grab her hands, and bring them in front of my belly. Then I feel Sieglinde close to me.
When I let go of her hands, she slowly hold them like she’s hanging on to me.
“L-like this…?”
“Perfect. Ahh… Finally, we’re off.”
“…Sorry.. about all that…”
“It’s fine. Sorry for not telling you anything.”
“Yes… Please tell me beforehand next time. That would… Help.”
It feels like her cheek is touching my back.
Every time she speaks, I feel it on my back… It kind of tickles.
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