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My name is Sarah. It’s not my real name. I can’t remember the original name. I don’t know for sure, but it is said that there is such a spell that I cannot remember it until I return to the original world.

Still, I don’t hate my current name. It’s a name that’s like a princess somewhere, so I think it’s a pretty name, even though it’s a bit odd.

Especially when Ares calls me, I get so happy that my expression drops. Every time that happens, he hurriedly adjusts his expression, saying that he needs to do impression management, but when I hear his soft voice, I quickly lose my mind again. Even I think to myself, I have really fallen in love with him.

Of course, looking at Ares objectively, he was a good-looking and good-natured kid that everyone liked, but I probably would have liked him just as much even if his looks his he was insignificant. Some people may say this is nonsense, but I really think so. Because the first meeting between Ares and I was so dramatic that it could be said to be fateful.

To be honest, I have been timid and scared since I was young, and I have always received help from Luna. For some reason, boys tried to bully me whenever they got the chance, and although not now, in the past it was so severe that I even developed male phobia.

But after meeting Ares, I changed completely.

It was my first day at school after going to school.

Originally, I always went to school with Luna, but after she went to school, I forgot to change Luna’s morning training time, so I had no choice but to go to school alone for the first time that day.

Actually, looking back now, it really wasn’t that big of a deal. That big dog just lost its leash and had no intention of attacking me; I was just scared of it.

But at that time, I was so scared that I wanted to cry and I didn’t know what to do. Luna, who was always there to protect me, is no longer there. The dog kept barking at me, and I just curled up and shivered.

It was he who appeared at that time.

Ares quietly came between me and the dog and stood with his back to me.

That was just it.

Soon the dog’s owner appeared, apologized, and disappeared with the dog, leaving only me, Ares, and his younger sister Mari. The image of Marie grumbling and saying something to him still remains in my memory. I heard people say that her older brother was very mischievous. He just laughed at those words.

To my shame, in that situation, I couldn’t even say thank you properly and just ran away. Marie might have cursed when she saw me like that.

But looking back now, it was truly something that could not be helped.

I fell in love at first sight when he turned around to ask if I was okay.

Even now, my face gets hot when I think of that time.

Afterwards, Luna, who heard my story, apologized to me with a straight face, and after that, she thoroughly accompanied me to school, but I thought I was fortunate that I was able to have a fateful meeting with Ares thanks to what happened that day. .

After that, her relationship with him continued. As if it were a planned script, he and I were in the same class and naturally became friends. Marie and Luna also started hanging out together, and before we knew it, we had become very important to each other.

I was incredibly happy every day.

However, one thing…

Even at this moment, when I was in a strange world, I had not yet been able to properly confess to him.

…

“Excuse me…”

“Oh, come on in.”

I cautiously entered the tent, feeling my heart pounding a little because I had just finished taking a bath. Inside, Uncle Minwoo was already prepared and waiting.

The inside of the tent looked surprisingly larger than when seen from the outside. The inside of the tent was divided in half by a curtain installed across the center. In the space on the other side of the curtain, there was a makeshift bed large enough for one person to lie down, and various unknown utensils and glass bottles were occasionally scattered around the tent. It was provided. It was a landscape that had a modern feel, to the point where I felt like I had returned to the original world, if I were to exaggerate a bit.

When I heard of a massage, I imagined it was just a simple massage, but I was completely entranced by the sight, which even at first glance looked serious and professional.

As I was admiring this blankly, Mr. Minwoo looked at me like that and laughed.

“I’ll still get ready here, so Sarah, please go across to the other side, change into the prepared clothes, and lie down on the makeshift bed.”

“Oh, yes..! I’m sorry..!”

Only then did I come to my senses and hurriedly ran through the curtain as if to escape. Ugh, I’m embarrassed..!

“If you need a change of clothes… Is this it?”

I saw something that looked like a small cloth neatly folded on the bed.

“Huh..? Do I have to wear something like this..?”

To put it simply, it was a simple cotton sports bra and panties. In other words, if you wear just this, it becomes no different from wearing underwear.

“Ugh… I’m embarrassed… I should tell you not to do it right now… But how can you say something like that…”

I ended up changing my clothes.

There was a towel on the bed big enough to cover my entire body anyway, so I encouraged myself that I wouldn’t be embarrassed if I got into it, so I carefully climbed onto the bed and covered myself with the towel.

Uncle Minwoo’s voice was heard from the other side of the curtain.

“Are you ready? Can I come in?”

“Yes, yes..!”

Soon, with the sound of the curtain being lifted, Mr. Minwoo came in. The man closed the curtain again and came next to me. My heart was pounding louder than before. Like a fool… I’m not doing anything strange, I’m just getting a massage… Why is my face getting so hot?

“Okay. Then shall we begin?”

“Yes… Thank you…”

I swallowed my saliva without thinking. Since it was a full-fledged massage, I was nervous but also looking forward to it. Since it was such an authentic product, I thought that if I continued to use it, it would become really pretty.

If that happens, I might feel more confident. Still, it might be difficult to even confess.

“Sera.”

“..Yes?”

Suddenly my name was called, and I looked at Uncle Minwoo with startled eyes. Then the man smiled at me and said.

“Why are you so nervous? It’s just a massage. If you’re that nervous, it’ll have the opposite effect.”

“Ah… I’m sorry…”

“There’s nothing to be sorry about… Serah apologizes whenever she gets the chance.”

“S-sorry… Ugh…”

“Haha… Then shall we really start?”

Saying that, Uncle Minwoo took out a small bottle, opened the lid, and poured it into his hand. An unidentifiable transparent liquid fell into the man’s hand.

I said in surprise.

“Well, what is that?”

“What do you mean… It’s oil?”

“Oh, oil..?”

“Yes. Of course you need oil to do an oil massage. Didn’t I tell you..?”

“…”

I never heard of it. Oil massage…Is that really a good thing?

“Oh, by the way, the oil is from here, but the quality is guaranteed, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Yes…”

That’s not what I’m worried about… But I can’t say I won’t do it now, so I had no choice but to believe the man who said there was no problem.

‘Ah, but I’m sure… This scent might be good…’

A sweet scent emanated from the liquid flowing out of the glass bottle. To be honest, the only complaint I had when moving to this world was that I couldn’t use proper cosmetics, but now that I have a professional taking care of my skin properly, there’s definitely nothing better than that.

Yes, it’s all about gaining courage… And confessing to Ares…! Even if it’s hard, you have to persevere..!

“Can you just put both arms out? I’ll do the arms first.”

“Ah, yes…”

I followed Minwoo’s instructions and pulled out both arms out of the towel. Immediately, he felt the man’s large hand touch his arm. Although my hands were rough, it felt just right mixed with the slippery feel of the oil. The man’s hands were very warm.

Was that why? I inadvertently let out a sweet moan from my mouth.

“Whoa… “

“Hmm..?”

“Eup..! I’m sorry… Ugh…”

I was shocked and quickly apologized and closed my mouth. But Uncle Minwoo just laughed.

“Hehe… It’s okay. It’s a natural reaction. If there’s anything painful or strange, please don’t hesitate to tell me.”

“Yes, yes..!”

‘Boo, I’m embarrassed..!’

I was so embarrassed that I closed my eyes. Well, it’s because it’s my first time…! Once you get used to it, nothing will happen…!

“…”

The massage went much calmer than I expected. At first, my body was stiff because I was wearing clothes that were almost like underwear, but the skillful and gentle movements of Uncle Minwoo’s hands naturally relaxed my body.

Of course, there was no strange behavior at all that I was worried about. The massage was so simple that the area I was worried about was numb, so the guy only applied oil to the calves of my arms and legs, and my back and shoulders.

However, for some reason, the sound of my heart pounding continued to grow louder. Before I knew it, my body became hot as if I was in a sauna.

“Haa… Haaaaa…”

It was just the right condition for sleeping, and I was dozing off before I knew it.

Did you read his mind? I heard Uncle Minwoo’s voice.

“It’s okay to sleep if you’re tired.”

“Ha… Ah, no… That can’t be…”

But my body constantly cried out for sleep. It was worth it. You will be exhausted both physically and mentally from your first training in the labyrinth. The other children are probably all asleep by now.

“…”

Then I can sleep too. Minwoo said it was okay, so it will be okay.

In the end, I couldn’t bear the drowsiness and fell asleep quietly.