Happy Tail

After the whole incident has ended and the sun was already setting, Rudeus and his comrades was given a cottage to stay. They thanked the chief for their generosity and they went to sleep.

However, I couldn't sleep.

I am currently full of euphoria right now that my tail won't stop wagging.

'How do you control this damn thing?'

I tried hugging my tail until it stops but it didn't work.

"[Fufu, can't sleep because of Rudeus, sweetie?]"

"[Wah!]"

I was surprised when mother suddenly pops out of nowhere and asked me about Rudeus. Hearing that name made my tail wag even harder.

"[Mama, what have you done? My tail is out of control!]"

"[Fufufufu~ You reminded of me when I first met your father]"

Oh yeah, I have a father. According to the original Ceobe's memories, I think he already passed away.

"[But papa is gone now...]"

"[Ah, he died protecting you from the mushroom treant, sweetie]"

I see... No wonder I don't met him in the village when I came back. It's too bad I couldn't see him again. This sorrow I am feeling made my ears and tail droop.

"[Don't be sad, Ceobe. I'm sure he's proud that his daughter is still alive because of him]"

"[Yeah....]"

"[Anyway, do you like that human boy, sweetie?]"

"[Huh?!]"

Hearing mother's sudden question surprised me, making me blushed heavily and my tail starts wagging again.

"[Oh no, not again!]"

"[Fufufufu~ Although, that boy has a girl companion with him]"

*Shatter*

"[Oh...]"

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[The next day]

Ah, that's right. Rudeus has a female companion. I think her name is Eris.

I don't know much about this person other than being swordswoman when they arrived and apprehended the bandit boss.

Although I saw that person in the chief's house yesterday, I haven't talked to her since I couldn't speak their language.

Perhaps if I learn what language they use, I can converse with humans in this world. But how?

"[Mama, can you speak human language?]" I asked mother, wondering I can learn it from her.

She asked me why I wanted to learn it and I simply told her that I want to converse with Rudeus and his comrades. She understood my objective and spoke.

"[Of course, sweetie. Although, I am not fluent with it]"

"[It's alright. Then what can you teach me, mama?]"

"[Well, I can say] Hello, my name is Sirius Aldoldia"

Mother taught how to greet oneself with human language and I tried practicing the greeting myself.

"Hello, my name is Ceobe Aldoldia"

"[Great job, sweetie. Now let's try....]"

She taught me other phrases and words that humans say and I practice what I learned so far. However, she only knew several human words and she had nothing else she can teach me.

"[I'm sorry, sweetie. That's all I know about human language]"

"[It's okay, mama. I think this is the perfect amount]"

"[I'm glad I can help. Now, go and talk to them]"

I nodded and went to Rudeus' place.

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Once I arrive the cottage where Rudeus and his comrades were staying, I saw Minitona and Tersena sitting inside the living area.

In between the two beast girls was a human girl with long red hair and red eyes. She must girl companion of Rudeus named Eris.

The three of them noticed me entering the cottage and currently looking at my direction.

"[Ah, Ceobe is here]"

"[Ceobe, come join us]"

Minitona and Tersena prompted me to join them with the human girl. I complied and sat in between the two beast girls.

Right now, I am facing the human and currently looking at her. She has a face looks angry and she's been quiet for a while now.

"Sister Eris, this is Ceobe"

"Yeah, she is our friend"

"I know that"

After hearing the two beast girls introducing me, the human girl finally spoke.

Alright, time to put that training to the test.

"Um... Hello, my name is Ceobe Adoldia. Erm... Nice to meet you" I shyly greeted the girl.

She nodded at my greeting and then she spoke.

"So, you are that beast girl that killed all of the bandits with knives. Am I correct?"

"Y-yes"

As confirmed the girl's question, her eyes suddenly sparkle and she grabs my shoulder. She took a deep breath and then...

"That's so cool! You must be a strong warrior"

"Eh?"

Without any hesitation, she turns me arounds and I was confused on what she is going to do. Suddenly, I felt a tingling feeling when she suddenly grabs my tail.

"EEEK!!"

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[Third POV]

After a long while, Rudeus and the holy beast has returned to the cottage.

As they entered the living area, they saw Eris currently cuddling Ceobe's fluffy tail who is covering her face while feeling troubled and bothered.

Rudeus couldn't help to smile wryly at this comical scene.

"Umm.... I'm back, Eris"

"Ah, Rudeus. Welcome back"

Hearing Eris mentioning Rudeus' name, Ceobe uncovers her face and her tail begins to wag very fast.

"Rudeus? Where?" Ceobe frantically said as she looks around until she spotted Rudeus. She then stands up and went towards him.

"[Oh, Ceobe. What are you doing here?]" he asked.

"T-thank you for everything, Rudeus~"

With a deep bow and a wagging tail, Ceobe thanked the Rudeus. Hearing this, he was surprised but then he smiled at her and place his hand on her head.

"You're very welcome, Ceobe" he gently said as he pets the beast girl.

Feeling that her head is being petted, Ceobe closes her eyes, smiles cheerfully and wags her tail.

Meanwhile, Minitona, Tersena and Eris were watching the whole scene with envy. They couldn't help to pout and stare intensely at Rudeus.

Sensing the deadly glares of the other girls, Rudeus stopped petting Ceobe and turns his attention to them.

"So... How are you guys?"

"""Hmph"""

They all snorted at Rudeus and averted their eyes away from him.

And so, the day continues as they all chatted for a while.