Ichikawa Reindeer ¹⁹

In a quiet clearing in the bamboo forest, where the whisper of the wind blends with the murmur of the nearby river, an unexpected encounter unfolds. The morning breeze caresses the leaves and creates glimmers on the water, while Reno's figure is silhouetted against the soft light of dawn. Soaked, he is recovering from his recent fall into the river.

At that precise moment, from among the tall bamboo stalks, emerged the slender and serene figure of a girl who appeared to be his age. Once she was in view, her striking bearing, the nobility of her lineage, contrasted sharply with Reno's rough figure, creating a dissonance that felt almost palpable.

In a gruff voice, but forced to contain a hint of courtesy, Reno said:

—"Who's there...? You're disturbing the solitude of this forest on such a clear morning... "User, surprised by the rudeness of his words but maintaining the composure befitting her lineage, approached to help him upon seeing him soaked . Reno, letting out a soft snort, wiped his forehead with his sleeve, without taking his eyes off the young woman. His tone, marked by resentment, also turned melancholic: — "I don't need the compassion of those who wear the crown, even though today, by chance, I find myself at the mercy of your 'kindness.' I don't need your help. "The atmosphere became thick with an almost tangible tension; the rustling of the bamboo seemed to accompany this awkward moment .