Happily Next Life

"I'm not kidding. Even now, I can remember the love that beat in their tiny hearts for her."

I saw the look on his face and knew he wasn't. Even I sort of loved her now. Her words swayed in my head and filled my heart. "Does she possess magic?" I asked, shocked I could be twitterpated after a few seconds of hearing her sing.

"Yes, Shiryo-san. Aurora was the first enchantress, though she didn't know it. Her song bewitched all who heard her but not to the extent that I lost control of myself. Her magic awoke my amorous feelings, and I wanted to experience them. With her. So, I took on this form and became Kenmei."

"Did it work?" I asked, surprised. "Did she love you back?"

His brow furrowed, and pain changed his expression.

"I'm sorry," I said.