Liking and Liking

The morning streets had probably been washed clean by last night's drizzle, and the air smelled wonderfully fresh.

It made her feel refreshed and at ease.

Rinne turned her head to look at Huanyue beside her.

Since last night, she and Huanyue had been together the whole time.

They had awkwardly said so many strange things. After calming down and seeing that Huanyue had truly stayed by her side, an indescribable feeling kept rising in her heart.

In her memories, she and Huanyue had been fairly close friends, but now that things had truly become like this—

Her heart couldn't help but feel as light and airy as a cloud.

"Wow!" Qian Huanyue happily stuffed a strawberry cake into her mouth, her eyes shining as she let out a delighted sound. Sitting at the table, she excitedly kicked her feet several times.

Taking in the smile before her, Rinne gently wiped the cream lingering at the corner of Huanyue's mouth.

"And you? Aren't you going to try more of this place's specialty desserts?"

Qian Huanyue speared a piece of cake and held it up to Rinne's lips. She didn't know whether this was appropriate, but it was a fresh fork.

She didn't like eating alone, especially when Rinne, for some reason, had seemed downcast the entire time.

She had to cheer her up.

"Huh? Um... ah—"

Rinne heard herself obediently open her mouth and accept the cake. It was such a generous bite that strawberry juice mixed with soft cream inevitably smeared the corners of her lips. She puffed out her cheeks as she chewed, probably looking a little clumsy.

Then she saw Huanyue reveal a slightly mischievous smile.

After chewing a few times in satisfaction, she swallowed the cake.

Then Rinne's eyes lit up as well, and she sincerely