GalaxyTL
I was walking slowly through a pure white world. I quickly realized it was a dream.
But even though it was a dream, I couldn’t move my body the way I wanted. It was moving on its own. I grumbled to myself, “It’s a dream, shouldn’t I be able to move freely?”
It was like… sleep paralysis. My body was moving, but not by my own will. So, it was a little painful.
I wanted to wake up. I had to wake up. Come on, wake up, Meg! But there was no sign of me regaining consciousness.
My body was walking around on its own, leaning against a table that didn’t exist in this empty space, drawing something. I had no idea what it was drawing, even though it was my body.
Huh? My… body?
No. This child’s body. I see, maybe the child’s consciousness was moving the body.
In that case, I was the one intruding. Was I the one who had to disappear?
Thinking this, the faces of everyone who’d been so kind to me in this world came to mind, and it made me incredibly sad.
I wasn’t trying to take over this body. But I was still… lonely.
And what would happen to me if I disappeared from this body?
I was scared. …But I had to accept it. This conflict was eating away at my heart.
It’s so painful, so painful.
Please, body owner. I know I’m being selfish. But, but… you know? Couldn’t you give me a little more time?
I needed to prepare myself. …I didn’t know if I could. But if I couldn’t… then you could cut me off, deem me unfit.
Just a little longer. Being surrounded by love like this… I’m happy. …I’m being selfish, aren’t I?
…Huh? Is it done drawing? I wonder what it was drawing so intently. I wanted to see.
As I thought this, a single sheet of paper appeared in this empty space. The moment I saw the drawing, I hugged my body. I mean, my own will (did that.)
I knew (what this drawing meant.)
“Ah, ah… no…”
Hugging my body, I desperately tried to stop the trembling.
『…! …Guh! Meg, Meg!!』
I heard a familiar voice. It was—
『Meg!!』
“Nnnyu… Gil-shan?”
I woke up. My mind was hazy, I couldn’t grasp the situation.
Huh? Was I… in the infirmary? And everyone was here, what was going on?
“…Is it… mowning?”
It was dark outside, and I was still sleepy. I rubbed my eyes.
“No, it’s not morning. I’m sorry for waking you. You seemed to be having a nightmare, so we were worried.”
Dr. Ludo said this as he picked me up. A nightmare? Me?
“Yeah. Were you having a scary dream? Are you okay?”
Saura-san asked, looking up at me from below. She had a worried look on her face. But I’m sorry, I don’t remember anything.
“Hmm… I don’t know. I fogot.”
I said and yawned, “Kuah.” What a terrible response, making everyone worry. I’m sorry, I just couldn’t fight off the sleepiness!
“I see. Then that’s good. I’m sorry for waking you. You can go back to sleep.”
As he said that, he held me close and patted me on the back. I couldn’t resist. I’d gratefully accept his offer and go back to sleep.
『…Rest well.』
“Good night…”
Huh? I heard Gil-san’s voice. Maybe I was still half asleep. But it was a pleasant hallucination. I said good night properly and drifted off to sleep.
Good mowning! Mmm, what a good sleep. I think I woke up once during the night, but after that, I slept soundly, no dreams. Thanks to that, I was full of energy today, yay!
I was stretching in bed when I heard a knock on the door.
“Yesh?”
“Meg-chan, good morning! It’s Maryla!”
Maryla-san! You’re already at work? So early. Don’t overwork yourself. …As if a former corporate slave like me had the right to say that. I chuckled to myself and said, “Come in.” Maryla-san entered the room, carrying a paper bag.
“Meg-chan, did you sleep well?”
“Yes! I’m full of energy today!”
I replied cheerfully, raising my arms in the air to show her just how energetic I was, and she smiled and said, “That’s good,” seemingly amused. Ehehe.
“It was my day off yesterday, but when I went shopping, the lady at the dress shop called out to me… and she gave me this! She said it would match the light blue dress you wore yesterday. It’s a gift!”
“Wow!”
She took out a pure white, frilly apron dress from the bag. Whoa, it matched the light blue dress perfectly! I looked like someone out of Alice in Wonderland! Maybe it wouldn’t suit the unfortunate office worker inside, but it was a perfect match for this cute, lovely little girl!
“I washed and dried the light blue dress yesterday! Now, let’s get changed and go have breakfast. There’s someone waiting for you.”
“Someone’s waiting?”
“Fufu, it’s a surprise!”
Hmm, who could it be? I was going out with Kei-san today, so maybe it was them? I quickly changed clothes.
“Ah…! It suits you so well, you’re too adorable!”
As soon as I finished changing, Maryla-san stared at me, and then, clutching her forehead, she staggered back. Kids in fancy clothes are adorable! I get it! So I twirled around for her. The skirt and the frills on the apron dress swirled around me. White socks and black shoes would be a perfect match for this. No need to say what it reminded me of.
“Too… cute…!”
She dropped to her knees, trembling. Was it that bad? It seemed like she couldn’t handle the cuteness overload. Sorry Onee-san. I got a little carried away.
I took Maryla’s hand, who’d finally recovered, and we left the room. Dr. Ludo, who we greeted on the way out, praised my appearance, but Reki just stared at me in silence. I guess he wasn’t interested, sorry.
Then, as we walked to the cafeteria, with Maryla practically skipping, everyone we passed complimented me, putting me in a good mood! I couldn’t help but smile! Ehehe, thank you! I replied, waving as we walked. This is a good morning!
But there were a few people with nosebleeds. Did they get injured during training? Get well soon…