It had met one of its own kind again, though the other was aloof and seemed completely uninterested in talking to it.
It had met another human who could see it.
It had been so long since it had met a human who could see it...
And this human had another of its kind by his side.
It all felt so nostalgic.
Peacock Blue Fei Fei's eyes curved into crescent moons.
The obvious delight made Xiao Xiao's lips turn up slightly too. "You're happy?"
"Fei Fei~"
Peacock Blue Fei Fei nodded enthusiastically.
Though it was drizzling outside, that clear, bright voice made it seem as if the air carried the scent of sunshine.
"Why?"
A hint of amusement entered Xiao Xiao's voice.
He really was a little curious, though.
"Because you met Fei Fei?"
He tilted his head slightly to indicate that he meant the Fei Fei on his shoulder.
"Fei Fei~"
Peacock Blue Fei Fei nodded.
That was certainly one reason.
And also, "Fei Fei~ Fei Fei~"
"And because you met me?"
Xiao Xiao was a little surprised.
"Fei~"
Peacock Blue Fei Fei nodded cheerfully.
"Fei Fei~ Fei Fei Fei~ Fei~"
Because you could see me.
Its sparkling peacock-blue eyes reflected the smile on the human's face, and seemed all the more dazzling for it.
"What a beautiful color."
Xiao Xiao couldn't help praising them.
Seeing the little monster's confusion, he explained, "Your eyes. They're really beautiful."
"Fei Fei~"
Peacock Blue Fei Fei's eyes narrowed into slits.
Somehow... those words seemed familiar.
And they made it very happy.
"Fei Fei, I'd like to ask you something."
Xiao Xiao's expression grew slightly more serious.
As if sensing the human's change in mood, Peacock Blue Fei Fei quieted down too.
"Fei Fei~"
It nodded.
Sitting obediently on the pavilion railing,