Kaim obediently handed the scarf to Cynthia. After accepting it, Cynthia wrapped it around him. The scarf suited his current outfit, protecting him and his neck from the cold without looking out of place.
"It suits you."
"Thanks. Yours suits you too, Cynthia."
"Thank you."
They held hands, their fingers intertwined. Cynthia leaned against Kaim's left arm, so close that they could feel each other's warmth.
Their breaths turned white. Beneath the cold sky, they gazed for a while at the moon reflected on the sea.
May that moon bless us both, so we can keep walking together into the future.
Feeling the dazzling sunlight, he opened his eyes.
Before him lay a beautiful woman with silky golden hair. Seeing such a lovely face first thing in the morning was a privilege for a lover. Gently brushing the hair from her face, Shirona stirred slightly and buried her face in Glacia, who had slipped beneath the covers unnoticed. Glacia's expression relaxed happily, though there was a hint of discomfort.
"Mother."
That alone was enough to show how much Cynthia's Pokémon adored her. Both groups of Pokémon, including Kaim's, loved their trainers. It was precisely because Cynthia and Kaim loved their Pokémon from the bottom of their hearts that the Pokémon had grown so attached to them. Cynthia's Pokémon were attached to Kaim as well, and his were attached to her.
Kaim gently stroked the sleepy Glacia's head. Glacia narrowed her eyes in pleasure beneath his touch and relaxed.
Kaim smiled softly at Glacia, then quietly slipped out of bed so he would not wake Cynthia. He felt the cold air against his skin. Pulling on a thick hoodie, he left the room quietly and headed to the bathroom. There, he washed his face, fully waking himself up, and brushed his