Lin Chen nodded silently without saying a word.
He climbed straight onto the mechanical pegasus and sat behind March 7th.
Judging by what Lin Chen had seen at the entrance to the ride,
most of the visitors who came to ride Pegasus Soaring Through the Stars were couples.
It seemed March 7th had her own little ulterior motives for inviting him here.
Soon, a distant, lilting dance melody began to play.
The mechanical pegasus spread its wings, poised to soar through the stars.
Lin Chen's vision was enveloped in an ever-changing spectacle of nebulae.
"Wow... what a beautiful view."
"It really is kind of romantic..."
An extra sparkle appeared in her lovely pink-and-blue eyes.
March 7th murmured in wonder.
Perhaps, compared to the Astral Express's grand journey,
the Starry Sky Exploration Pegasus in this tiny space seemed rather modest.
But getting to soar along with Lin Chen
still made March 7th inexplicably happy.
Himeko was right after all.
Even doing ordinary things feels wonderful when you're with someone you like.
"Lin Chen, you don't have to sit so far away."
"It's... it's okay to come a little closer."
As she spoke in a soft voice,
March 7th took Lin Chen's hands and placed them around her waist.
She had finally managed to shake off Asta.
This was a rare chance to get close to Lin Chen and deepen their relationship.
Having made up her mind, March 7th wasn't about to let it slip away.
Although she wasn't ready to face the ultimate challenge yet,
she was still full of anticipation at the thought of getting a little closer to Lin Chen.
Through the silky fabric of her qipao, his palms felt warmth and softness.
Lin Chen was a little surprised by her initiative.
Sure enough, a storm was brewing beneath