Alicia Just Wants to Live Relaxedly As a Human Being

Library 1

“Hei, Aki. Do you know of a place like a library?”

“Library, right. Hmm...., you can take the train to go to the city, and there will be a city library. Only in cities that have a large library.”

“Is there no here?”

“Unfortunately, this is just a small village.”

“So, kah...”.

“Actually there is, anyway....It is a small and simple library. Books provided are also not as much as the city library.”

“Where is it?”

“I, that......at school....

“School.....?”.

“Iya..., in my school there is a library facility as well.”.

“Then it's okay. Can I go there...?”

Lately my knowledge of the modern world has increased. I have also made sense. This is all thanks to Aki as a mini modern world dictionary.

But it seems Aki has already reached the limit of reason.

That means a lot of things I don't know yet that Aki doesn't know either. Aki can't answer my question anymore.

So I thought, maybe it's time to go to the library.

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The wind chirp gently swayed the trees. Making the roar of friction leaves increasing. As a result the defeated leaves fell and the ground was filled with the corpses of the defeated leaves.

On the other hand, the insects also gave a spirit of competition. They were vying to let out his loud whimper. Combined with the roar of the wind, creating a typical forest symphony.

Even though it's summer, I'm fine. Because vampires are not affected by external temperatures. Although the heat of the sun is very hot, I will not burn to ashes.

Under the blazing sun, it is common for humans to wear thin clothing.

For some unexpected reason, I also wore casual clothes when I left the house.

Although I bought a lot of clothes two weeks ago. I always wear that black and white dress. Because after all I'm used to this, so this outfit is more comfortable than the latest clothes from modern times.

So this is my first time wearing clothes today.

What I was wearing was a casual outfit suitable for the summer. Aki chose it for me.

Although it's called summer, I don't feel that hot. But Aki doesn't know the truth anyway. So I responded to her worry.

“Not, such black clothes will only make you hotter outside.”

That's what he said. I want to put ‘no problem’, but it will only cause misunderstandings. So I followed his advice.

Today I plan to go to the library at Aki's school. But because outsiders are not allowed to enter during student lesson hours. I have to wait until school is over.

“School, yes. I also wonder about education in modern times. Perhaps many subjects are new when viewed from the many advanced technologies. And of course witchcraft is eliminated or no longer exists, because it has been forgotten and only used as a fiction story.”

Closing the exit, I walked through the courtyard and out of the forest towards the main street.

Since I've gained minimal knowledge, I'll go to school the normal way. Like an ordinary human. After all, living like an ordinary human had been my goal from the beginning.

Although a little troublesome, anxious, and nervous. I keep going, so I get used to it.

I've decided to adapt, so little by little, the use of magic will be minimalistic.

“But, maybe flying is okay, right.......? No, come on. I've decided, right. Yosh, act normal I.!, don't mind anyone else. Think of them air as usual.”

With a steady determination, I raised my foot towards the village where Aki lived.

I wore a half-sleeved white blouse with a blue skirt decorated with white lace. Of course Aki chose this outfit. I wasn't. Because if I'm going to wear clothes as usual, that's more comfortable.

“Cannot. Besides you'd be conspicuous wearing clothes like that.”

That's what he said at the time. When I think about it again there is something strange when Aki takes care of my clothes.

Let's see the flashback.

“Alicia-san will be able to come to school after school hours are over. I'll take you to his library later.''

“OK. Please help later.”

“Hm. Just look forward to.”

Then he looked at me with curious eyes.

“By the way, will Alicia still wear such clothes to school?”

“Indeed. Is there a problem?”

And that's where it all started.

“You have a lot of stock of clothes in the closet. But you always wear the same clothes. What's the point of all those clothes.”

“Ya~ah, I just bought it as inventory.”

Before that, I wanted to buy clothes to imitate humans. But I felt something strange while wearing it. So I took it off and put it all in the closet.

“OK, from now on I will also take care of your clothes. It would be a waste of all Alicia's cuteness if she wore the same clothes all day.”

“No need to bother, I am wearing this is also fine.”

“Ti-dak-bo-leh. Come here Alicia-sama.” With a strange smile she said that while telling me to sit in the front seat of the mirror.

“Aki-chan, your face is getting weird, isn't it?”

“Nothing is strange. Being able to dress up Alicia-sama is an honorable thing for me.”

“....and why are you using –sama again?”

“That's because I'm a waiter and Alicia-sama is my master.”

“But notka-..”

“Come here. I've already picked out her clothes. I think this will be suitable for Alicia-sama.”

Not hearing my complaints. Aki continued to sort out all the clothes that were in the closet. And without considering my consent, she had already obtained her preferred outfit.

“Now, let me take off your clothes, Alicia-sama.”

“No, you can't wear it yourself Alicia-sama. Leave this job to the waiter. Isn't that the job of the waiter.”

“Really...?”

Even though I feel stupid, I still can't deny it. This is because all the clothes are too complicated and I can't wear them properly right now. That's why the uncomfortable feeling strikes me when I'm wearing those clothes.

So I can only give up.

I also know that the noble servant also takes care of her master's clothes. So I know that Aki's claim is true. Although this should be embarrassing for a human, I wonder why he does not have the slightest bit of shame or guilt for himself at this moment.

But how else, rather than even wrong later. Fortunately, only her outerwear was removed.

Thus I let Aki take off my clothes and dress me up.

“Learnest. Your skin is really white and clean Alicia-sama. I'm really envious. Can I also get clean white skin like this?”

“Already, no need to pay attention to anything else. If you diligently take care of yourself, you will also get your own ideal body, right.”

I don't want to say that this is because vampires are born pale, as opposed to demons born with dark skin.

“It's done. Look, Alicia-san is really cute, no.”

After finishing taking care of my clothes, Aki returned to being like her usual self. Although I was astonished and felt strange about it, I immediately ignored it when I looked at myself in the big mirror.

White skin, gray hair, and red eyes are characteristic of vampires as usual. But the amazing thing was when all those elements were combined with my attire in harmony.

It was like seeing a new me. Maybe because the contrast of the color of clothing now and before is very opposite. The previous one seemed dark, now became brightly colored. This half-sleeve white blouse is like my usual black dress, but it's lighter and thinner, perfect for this summer. And now I'm wearing a skirt, not like before because the skirt has joined the black dress, so now I'm wearing a separate skirt. The skirt I was wearing was a little long until it passed the knee and was light blue with white lace decorating it.

This my figure?

I wonder if this is really me. After a long time of not seeing myself and being different, it felt completely different like I was in another dimension. But the beautiful figure in the mirror was me, so I had to accept it.

“How? Looks good for you, doesn't it? You become more cute Alicia-san.”

“Really, thank you then.”

So that's how I ended up. Aki was also the one who tidied my hair into braids and decorated it with a pink ribbon at the end. Very professional, at least for that matter.

That's how I became me now.

I confidently entered a more crowded area. Houses everywhere were already visible, unlike those in the city, their size was relatively smaller. And most are boxless, more like triangular. No, after being seen again, only the top is in the form of a triangle.

As I stepped on the streets, the people I passed by somehow kept watching me. I still ignored him and continued walking forward while carrying a small paper tear in my hand. It only contains a map to the school that Aki made for me. Because the distance was quite far, I did not want to let Aki walk back and forth just to pick me up, so I decided to head to her school when the lesson time was over, and Aki just had to wait there.

But I was confused as to whether I was walking properly this time. The map only shows the rough lines of the road. Does not show specific characteristics of the road traveled.

Somehow I might get lost.

I used to fly when I went around, because the vision would be wider than above. So since I was on the ground now, my vision became limited.

Confused, I looked around. The road here became quieter than the road before. I'm afraid I'm going the wrong way. So I'm trying to find someone who might be questionable.

While I was browsing this place, on the left side of the road was an open house in front of which there were some items displayed. There's a name board, too. The nameplate says ‘Warung Jajan’.

“Maybe there's someone I can ask.”

That's why I entered it.

“Excuse me..”.

“Ah, welcome. Ara, this time I have a cute figure. Can I help miss?”

When I went inside there was an old woman sitting behind the table. He's probably already in his 60s.

“Etto, I want to go to this school, but I got lost and lost my way.”

“Ahh, is that school? Stay straight ahead, there will be a climb that leads to the school. This road is also a road that is often used by students to commute. So this road should be a little more crowded later. I think they'll be here soon.”

So I'm on the right path.

At least I can calm down because that means the school is close.

“Thank you.”

“Do not think. Grandma's just happy to help a cute girl like you. It was like seeing my own grandson.”

Waving my hands at the kind-hearted grandmother, I walked out.

.......

“Hei-hei, I think I need to go buy some candy. I feel hungry after a hard day of thinking.”

“I think you're right. When you say it, I feel the same way. Let's go.”

After stepping out of the stall, two girls of Aki's age passed in front of the granny stall. He stopped and entered after talking about it.

As grandma said, she was like a student when viewed from her clothes. So I think this road is true, the road that students usually pass when going home or going to school. Looking again, from the same direction from the two girls before. More people with formal walking clothes.

“I think it's right, I just follow the opposite path of the students.”

When excited to find a way, I ran lightly towards school. Ignoring the gazes and conversations of the students he passed by.

Flanked by two rows of shady trees with the sound of insects and wind fused to form harmony. I got to the front of the school gate.

I saw a familiar figure standing at the gate.

“Ah, Alicia-san. Here.”

He called when he saw me. I also ran towards him.

Although it seems like a lot of children have been stopped due to our contact. I ignored him and continued to head towards him.

“Sorry late, I was a little lost earlier.”

“Nothing, anyway this just finished.”

“Good. I'm getting impatient with that library.” How else, because there's a lot of new science I don't know yet. I became more excited.

“By the way, I feel a lot of gazes coming towards here.”

“Ah, it was probably because of Alicia's aura of beauty and timidity coming out. But no need to think, just ignore it. More importantly, let me take you to the library. Although I don't know what makes you so enthusiastic just for our little library.”

Thus, I walked guided Aki towards the library. Ignoring the whispers and gazes of other students.

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