"Kaim is-"
Just as I was about to say that, the scene from earlier flashed through my mind, and my face turned red. Blushing herself, Caitlin rushed over, convinced something had happened to Cynthia.
"What did Kaim do to you, Miss Cynthia?"
"Vinegar."
"?"
"He gave me a kiss."
"!"
Caitlin covered her mouth in surprise. I had never expected Kaim to do something so bold while I was bathing.
"From Kaim?"
"...That's right."
"He really is bold."
Even though I was taking a bath, I had still received a visitor. Caitlin had never imagined that stubborn Kaim would do something so daring.
"Kaim really is a straightforward person. He doesn't make much of a show of his affection, and he doesn't say all that much.
"Did you step in?"
"Do what I want you to do."
Her face flushed bright red as she murmured to herself. Hearing something so girlish made even Caitlin feel a little embarrassed.
"Kaim always gives me the words and actions I want. He's always by my side. That alone makes me happy."
"...You really do like him."
"Yes. I probably won't ever like anyone else this much. I love him just as much as I imagined I would."
"Hearing that makes me feel embarrassed."
Caitlin herself was not yet an adult, and with her family background, she had never experienced romance the way other girls her age had. So far, she had never met anyone who disturbed her sleep or stirred her emotions. Yet, looking at Cynthia now, she wondered whether she would someday fall in love with someone. She would not say that much aloud.
"Will I fall in love with someone too?"
Hearing Caitlin's murmur, Cynthia's eyes widened slightly in surprise. Then she smiled gently and stroked Caitlin's cheek.
"I don't know.