"That much was obvious, but it was completely different from my own family. Part of me really felt like I belonged to Cynthia's family. I also learned about this town and how Cynthia came to know about mythology. It was good to learn about Cynthia and her family."
"I'm glad to hear that."
Cynthia turned toward Kaim and continued speaking.
"While I was taking a bath, Krona came in."
"That was when she asked me, 'What do you like about Mr. Kaim?'"
"This is embarrassing. It's going to be an embarrassing story."
Cynthia began speaking as she stroked Kuroki, who was curled up in Kaim's futon.
"Someone asked me the same question before. Back then, I said you were earnest and devoted, and that I found your sincerity and devotion attractive. I really liked that about you."
"Really?"
"But when Krona asked what I liked most about you, I thought about it. Why did I fall in love with you?"
Little Black opened his eyes at her touch. When he realized Cynthia was stroking him, he crawled out from under the covers and went over to her.
Cynthia gathered Little Black into her arms and continued.
"I like how you trust me. Even if I fall or hit a wall, you believe I'll get back up. You believe that as long as we're together, we'll come to understand each other. I like that."
"Ah..."
"What? Are you embarrassed?"
"Oh, be quiet. Your face is bright red too, Cynthia."
"Hehe, so it is."
In truth, although he was answering calmly, Cynthia's temperature had risen so much that he wondered if she had a fever. Even now that they had confessed their feelings and become lovers, they still weren't used to such breathtakingly sweet words. That went for Kaim as much as