“Aah, this is the feeling!” Icarus flapped his wings with an ecstatic expression.0

He recalled how he had trained desperately for the past month, unable to forget this sensation. The vast green meadow filled his vision. On top of that, the gazes of the birdfolk, filled with envy, were fixed upon him! Feeling like the protagonist of the world, Icarus proudly showed off his flight.1

Naturally, the hearts of the birdfolk watching him greatly wavered.0

“I-Is that really okay?”0

“He really looks like he’s enjoying himself…”0

“Icarus is doing it, so why can’t we?”0

“Th-That’s right. Then maybe I should try flying too.”0

One by one, the birdfolk, who had only hesitated and twitched their wings, slowly began flapping. The first to take action were the young birdfolk who had struggled to contain their desires. Dozens of birdfolk soared into the air, leaving the forest behind.0

Icarus welcomed them with cheerful wingbeats.0

“I-I’m flying… I’m really flying through the sky!”0

“Hahaha! This feels amazing!”0

“Argh… Darn it…”0

“Huh? Are you crying?”0

“No?!”0

Each of them expressed their joy in their own way. The birds that had escaped their cage by their own will enjoyed...0