I’m Back in the Other World? - Chapter 88.1

Chapter 88.1

Chapter 88 – Name

We moved to the back in the garden .

I don’t know how big the garden is, but I feel like we’ve walked quite a bit .

On the way, I tried to start a conversation to shake off the embarrassment, but the talk always ended pretty quickly . .

We kept repeating the pattern of walking, talking about anything, stopping and walking .

We kept trying, but we couldn’t shake off the awkwardness .

However, this feeling disappeared as soon as we arrived to “that place” .

「……This is…? 」 I said .

The moment I saw it, I completely stopped moving, and could only squeeze those words out .

Still, my gaze was fixed on it .

「This is what I wanted to show you . When I started to trade with the eastern country, they gave us this as a sign of good faith . At first it was only a small seedling, but now it has grown and blooms beautifully every year . I don’t know what tree it is, but I wanted to show it to Sakura, there is only one of it on the whole country . 」

It is very beautiful and I felt nostalgic as I watched the fluttering petals .

This flower, this tree is… .

「Sakura…1」

Yes, that tree that bloomed soft pink flowers was definitely a Sakura .

Considering the time of the year, it seems to be of the kind that blooms early . From the color and shape, it’s probably close to the Minatozakura2?

「Sakura…?」

The prince’s voice seemed confused .

「It is the tree, Sakura … As you can see, it’s what my name was based on . I really didn’t expect to see it on this world…」

I was born in November, but it seems my parents remembered a Sakura when they saw me…3 They both liked the tree, so they decided to name me after it .

Not only that, but even though I was born in November, there was still one fully Sakura in full bloom near the hospital back then . It was quite crazy, but my parents considered it as a blessing for me .

「The Sakura were very famous trees in the country I’m from, there were several stories about them . The beautiful blooming and brief scenery was seen as the heart of Japan, it’s a very familiar and important tree… I really love this tree and am pretty happy to see it . Fufu… It’s an important name . 」

At that time, the wind suddenly blew from nowhere

Zaaaaaaaa…

Blown by the wind, the branches fluttered and the petals fell on the ground, dyeing the everything with pink .

I remembered Japan, family and friends when seeing that .

…… Since I can’t go home, at least let me enjoy this view… .

I remember that every year I gathered with my friends and family to drink juice and appreciate the Sakuras on Hanami . 4

I was suddenly assaulted by a wave of nostalgia .

「…… Since there is a Sakura, we should’ve eaten lunch here . In my country there is a custom of eating Obentou under the Sakura, with some drinks… It’s an annual event . 」

I put a lid on the memories of those days I can’t go back to .

So as to forget it, I chose a bright topic to talk about .

「Sakura …」

Prince’s eyes became distraught, I’m sure he is worried I’m remembering Japan .

「I am all right, I just remembered a little…… I’m glad I could see this tree, I was pretty sure I wouldn’t see it anymore . 」

It’s true that nostalgia was about to make me cry . But it’s also true that I’m happy .

Next year, I want to make a fuss with everyone here… . Prince, the king, the queen, princess Aria, Chiffon and Eru all together…