Bai Yuan's tone was filled with undisguised regret.
His only monster friend—he wanted to do something for Little Fire.
All this time, Little Fire had been the one saving him.
And Little Fire had always stayed by his side.
"You could carve one for it."
Xiao Xiao's words made Bai Yuan freeze.
"Me?"
"It doesn't need to be this big."
"Just as big as Little Fire would be fine."
Xiao Xiao smiled. "Jade or wood would both work."
"You could carve one to look like Little Fire."
"I think Little Fire would be even happier."
"R-really?"
Bai Yuan wasn't sure.
"You can ask Little Fire."
The corners of Xiao Xiao's mouth lifted. "Even monsters are happy to receive presents."
"Little Fire..."
Bai Yuan instinctively turned his head to look at the monster perched on his shoulder.
"Chirp, chirp~"
Little Fire turned its head away.
Bai Yuan smiled.
"I understand."
"I'll try my best."
He'd never made anything by hand before.
He didn't know if he'd be able to make one in the end.
"Let's go."
Xiao Xiao headed for the shop entrance.
They'd seen the jade carving.
There was no reason for them to stay.
"Okay."
Bai Yuan followed Xiao Xiao.
"Chirp, chirp~"
Little Fire turned around.
It didn't turn back until the door closed.
Bai Yuan looked down at the reluctant little monster. "Little Fire, if you like it, we can come see it again next time."
"Chirp, chirp~"
Little Fire flapped its wings and landed on Bai Yuan's head.
Bai Yuan smiled helplessly.
He knew that meant Little Fire agreed with his suggestion.
"Little Fire..."
"Why do you like this jade carving so much?"
He had a guess, but it was only a guess.
"You can ask Little Fire."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
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