𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓: 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚)
The dress I was to wear for the evening’s event was set on a mannequin in the room, probably brought there by the maid.
The straw-colored dress was modest, designed at the request of my father during his illness, to avoid excessive extravagance.
With no frills or ribbons, it was a simple dress, taking on the form and nothing more.
However, when I saw it in person, it seemed rather plain.
Even though I meticulously selected the fabric and placed the order, I questioned why I had decided months ago that this was the dress I would wear.
Now that my engagement with Anthony has been dissolved, wearing such a dress would make me the object of mockery.
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As I stood before the dress, contemplating it with a serious expression, Ga-chan, perched on my shoulder, let out a [Nya!].
Ga-chan created a tiny piece of lace, as if weaving a thread, and showed it to me.
It was as if he was suggesting, “Why not adorn the dress with lace made by spiderwork?”
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“That’s right! We have spiderwork.”
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Spiderwork uses my magical power as a medium, and Ga-chan creates magical threads. With my imagination, the threads intertwine to create exquisite lace.
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I’ve never used the spiderwork that Ga-chan and I make for lace knitting.
The idea came to me during the miserable life I led before time rewound.
Could it be that Ga-chan rewound time with some mysterious power?
[Nya?]
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Hearing Ga-chan’s voice, as if she was wondering what was happening, I snapped back to reality.
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“No, no, it’s nothing. Let’s make lace with spiderwork.”
[Nya!]
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Truth be told, before time rewound, all the lace I had made was for delivery to clothing stores, and this was my first time using spiderwork for my own sake.
I was nervous about whether it would work out.
I took a deep breath. . . . . .and exhaled. I was ready.
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“Well, Ga-chan, shall we begin?”
[Nya]
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I concentrated and felt the magical power within me.
As I drew a magical circle in the air, I felt a sensation as if the blood in my entire body was boiling.
When the spell I drew started to glow, Ga-chan leaped high and crashed his small body into the magical circle. Ga-chan’s fluffy body shone white.
By touching the magic circle, my magic power synchronizes with Ga-chan.
Ga-chan landed on the shoulder of the dress and looked at me with round eyes, as if to say she was ready.
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From here, we started knitting lace with magical threads.
What I envisioned was beautiful lace made with a needle.
I imagined an intricate rose pattern, the kind that a craftsman would spend months completing.
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As I moved my fingertips like a conductor’s baton, Ga-chan followed along, creating magical threads.
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[Nya, Nya, Nya~]
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Ga-chan, in a happy mood, knitted the lace in my mind.
Vines gracefully extended, giving rise to large, elegant roses.
The completed lace, which was done in no time, matched the plain sleeves.
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[Nya!]
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Just by adding the lace, the dress transformed into something glamorous.
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Ga-chan proposed making more lace.
We added lace to the chest, waist, and hem, making sure not to make it too extravagant.
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In about an hour, we finished the lace on the dress.
With a superb finish, I high-fived Ga-chan.
Just as I was joyously celebrating, Ga-chan suddenly had a look of surprise.
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[Nya, Nya, NyaNyaNya?!]
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With a desperate expression, she seemed worried about me.
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“Are you worried that I might have used too much magic?”
[Nya~~]
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Ga-chan nodded eagerly.
“There’s no problem at all at this level.”
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Before time rewound, I used to finish an amount of lace that could be used to make a whole dress in just one day.
Compared to that, this is nothing.
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“Thanks to Ga-chan, I was able to make a wonderful dress. Thank you.”
[Nya~~~~]
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Ga-chan Nyaed as if relieved, and gave me a warm smile.
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🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸
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In the evening, I prepare for a night gathering.
Since I’ve dismissed the maid, it seems Ga-chan will help me dress.
With skillful hands, Ga-chan meticulously fastens the back of my dress, lifts the hem, and outperforms any maid.
Moreover, she applies makeup with a brush and puff made from magical threads.
The beautiful finish, like porcelain skin, is simply astonishing. I couldn’t imagine she could even apply makeup…
Furthermore, she even styles my hair.
The ribbon specially made by Ga-chan has a beautiful sheen like silk, and I think it complements my golden hair well.
Once the dressing, makeup, and hair are done, Ga-chan invites me to stand in front of the mirror.
As I nervously peek into the mirror, I’m surprised to see a completely different person.
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“Ga-chan, I look really beautiful today.”
[Nya]
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Ga-chan, who jumped down from the top of the mirror, claps her hands for me.
“I had no idea Ga-chan had such incredible talent.”
[Nya Nya]
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Ga-chan seemed a little embarrassed and was scratching the back of her head.
Such a sight is charming.
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However, I didn’t have time to admire Ga-chan.
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“Ga-chan, won’t you come with me?”
[Nya!]
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Ga-chan jumped onto the lace ribbon wrapped around my waist.
She clings to the knot of the ribbon, making it look like a brooch.
Usually, I attend these events alone, but today I felt a bit anxious. Therefore, I decided to bring her along.
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“Ga-chan, thank you.”
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I thought I was off to the night party, but I decided to meet Florenci before going.
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