"Ah? Haha."
"M-my name is Might Je. Rainfall?"
"That's a beautiful name. Please go out with me!"
"Even if I die, I'll protect you."
When Might Je saw Rainfall's shy expression, his heart pounded wildly. He shot to his feet, gave her a thumbs-up, and smiled bashfully.
"Hm?"
Looking at Might Je before her, Rainfall felt, for the first time, the desire to be liked by someone—to be cherished by someone. Her face flushed red, and for a moment, she did not know what to say.
"You don't agree?"
Seeing that Rainfall had not spoken, Might Je became deeply disappointed. He lowered his head and muttered softly.
"N-no."
"You... I... I like you too."
Gathering her courage, Rainfall raised her head and looked at Might Je. Her eyes wide as she stared at him, she shouted it aloud.
"R-really?"
Rainfall's pure face made Might Je's heart flutter. Hearing her words, he felt as though his whole body had been immersed in a hot spring, utterly relaxed and blissful.
"Mhm, mhm."
Rainfall nodded shyly.
"It's the first time... the first time someone has liked me."
"Before... before, they all looked down on me. They thought I was ugly."
"Th-thank you. Thank you for liking me."
Rainfall was almost entirely red, from her hair to her skin, making her seem very strange. Many people were unwilling to talk to her and treated her like a monster.
So, she had closed off her heart, believing she would never like anyone again.
But when she saw Might Je save her like a hero rescuing a beauty, his sincere eyes moved her. For the first time, she desperately wanted someone's affection. Without even thinking, she agreed.
"Hehe, hehe!"
"Not at all!"
"I think you're unique, beautiful, and cute."
"I really like you."
Hearing Rainfall say