It’s sad that when I saw that, I was reminded of the scene of opening a bag of bird feeds, and all the birds crowding over it. Really, why am I remembering something so useless, when I’m seeing such a touching scene like this?
In fact, this scene is so touching you could paint it, and name it, “The Frolicking Beauty and the Flock of Birds.”
I guess it’s only natural to think that though. Well then, should I try to ride on this flow, and try it for myself?
As I brought out my guitar from my ‘Item Box’, Elia looked at me, as if she had just suddenly been woken up.
“Ryouma-san, is that a musical instrument? You’re also going to tame?” [Elia]
“I’m not as good as you, but I thought I’d try just like you did.” [Ryouma]
“Please do your best!” [Elia]
“Do your best, Ryouma-kun” [Rheinhart]
“We’re expecting good news.” [Rheinbach]
As everyone encouraged me, I did my preparations. And just like Elia, I took a deep breath.
To tell you the truth, I haven’t really properly learned the guitar. I just happened to receive an instructional book and a guitar from a neighbor when he decided to move. Apparently, he didn’t need it anymore. So I played the guitar from time to time to pass the time, while I learned the chords from the book. I just played it because I felt like it, that’s all.
And although I may not be comparable to Elia’s skill, I’ll do my best.
And so, the sound of the guitar echoed throughout the marshland. My choice of piece is something I heard from the TV in my previous world. I didn’t buy the sheets or anything, I just learned it by intuition and practice. In fact, it’s probably already completely different from the original piece.
But even then, I don’t mind.
My music isn’t that good, but it’s not that bad either. And while I’m not really all that confident about this, I still think it’s better for me to play it cheerfully.
And so, just like with Elia’s, the rimel birds also began to sway.
Did they come to like it? It’s kind of interesting seeing them like this.
When the piece ended, the rimel birds quietly stood, unmoving, for a few seconds. And then, just like before, they began chirping as if they were singing.
Afterwards, six rimel birds flew over. But what was surprising was that one of them was the higher variant from before. Wasn’t it cautious of me?
“Ryouma-san, contract them!” [Elia]
Oops, I also got stupefied there for a bit.
I quickly tamed them all, one after another. And without any hitch, I was able to succeed.
“Fuu… Success.” [Ryouma]
At my words, applause and congratulations erupted from the people around me.
“Congratulations, Ryouma-san!” [Elia]
“It’s good that you were both able to succeed.” [Rheinhart]
“Congratulations, Ryouma-sama.” [Sebasu]
“You did it, young master.” [Zeff]
“Even though taming rimel birds is supposed to be very difficult, you two did really well to manage taming several of them!” [Madam]
As the madam said that, everyone’s eyes moved towards the rimel birds we had caught. The nightmare rimel bird I had and Elia’s prettiest bird seemed to get along, as they flew through the sky and jumped on the earth.
That rimel bird is really pretty. The six I’d caught are also pretty, but that one is even prettier as some parts of its color feels like it’s shining.