Before a vast, shimmering pool. →
At Lisia's request, Baimu let Shiny Milotic out. She slipped into the clear water with a delighted cry.
"Milo~"
She swam around the enormous pool, leaping up and splashing back down as though dancing, washing away the residue left on her skin by the seawater during the boat ride.
Spray swirled and danced with her movements like a flock of happy little sprites.
"So beautiful~"
Lisia watched Shiny Milotic's radiant form beneath the sunlight streaming through the dome, stars of excitement shining in her eyes. Even the Altaria beside her seemed captivated...
Huh?
It really had been captivated!?
Spotting the pink hearts of infatuation in Altaria's eyes, Baimu asked, "Is Xiao Qingqing male?"
"Huh? Oh! That's right! Xiao Qingqing is one handsome, charming boy~"
Lisia instinctively winked at him and even struck an idol pose, only to receive a baffled look that plainly asked what she was doing.
Darn it! I forgot my dear pupil isn't into idols!
She lowered her hand in disappointment.
"Looks like your Xiao Qingqing fell in love at first sight," Baimu said softly, though he pursed his lips to himself.
Sure, they're both in the Dragon Egg Group, but sorry, a bird and a snake will never work out! Don't blame me for breaking up the lovebirds... No, the lovebird and lovesnake!
"Ehh—"
Lisia looked at Altaria in surprise, then threw her arms encouragingly around his long, slender blue neck. Swaying with him, she cried, "Xiao Qingqing's all grown up! You've found a girl you like! Lisia supports you!"
"Choo!"
Altaria flapped his cottony wings in excitement.
Hey, hold on!
There's still a future father-in-law here who absolutely refuses to approve!
Baimu was about to object when he caught sight of Juan in the far corner. He had appeared