"Because our lives are short, we cherish our bonds all the more."
The Spring Fairy fell silent. Human thinking was still somewhat difficult for her to understand.
But she still shook her head. "Even so, I can't be your friend."
"Why?" Diona grew even more anxious.
"Because I am water, and you are human."
The Spring Fairy shook her head. "All the water in this world will eventually return to the same place."
"The way we express love is to embrace one another, flow together, and become stronger and wiser."
"But our way of expressing love is far too cruel to other living beings."
"Other beings who embrace water will only drown!"
"So, to keep you from lingering at my side, to keep you from drowning in my arms, I have to leave..."
"So that's what you were thinking?"
Diona first lowered her head in disappointment, then smiled and shook her head.
The Spring Fairy had lived for a very, very long time, but her understanding remained rooted in water's instincts. She was pure and did not understand complex human thoughts.
"So you're choosing to leave because you don't want me to get hurt, is that right?" Diona looked at the Spring Fairy.
Diona's gaze was so pure, so sincere.
Faced with that gaze and that question, the Spring Fairy suddenly found herself at a loss.
She did not understand complicated human emotions, yet Diona's question went straight to her heart.
She couldn't help asking herself why she had chosen to leave Diona.
After a long period of thought, the Spring Fairy seemed to find her answer.
She had chosen to leave because she didn't want Diona to stop moving forward because of her, and she didn't want Diona to get hurt.
But why didn't she want Diona to get