"You said forever. Have you proposed?"
Cynthia continued pressing Kaim, but she had tried this before and had been paid back in kind. Still, I felt I could counterattack now.
"I already told you. That's still a long way off."
"But have you thought about it?"
"Ah. Well, if you're asking me something like that, Cynthia, you must be asking yourself too."
"You know it."
Neither of them made a declaration. It wasn't because their feelings had already been conveyed, but because the time to say it hadn't come yet. That was what I had decided.
Still, both of them were talking about the future.
A future with only the two of us, and a future where, someday, it would no longer be just the two of us.
Imagining that future, Shirona felt warmth spread through her chest. At the same time, drowsiness crept over her, and she gave a little yawn.
"You're tired from doing things you aren't used to. Want to sleep?"
"Yes. But doing your best for someone you care about is fun. It feels good."
"That's good."
"Don't sound so casual about it."
Complaining to Kaim as he smiled deeply, they pushed their futons together again and snuggled close. Carefully resting their foreheads against each other, they gazed into each other's eyes and felt each other's warmth.
"Good night, Kaim."
"Good night. See you tomorrow."
With that, they both closed their eyes.
Feeling each other's presence, their awareness drifted into a light sleep.
Although it was warmer than the depths of winter, the northern Sinnoh Region was still cold, and my breath still came out white.
Meanwhile, Shirona called to Kai Mu, who was repeatedly sparring with Blaziken in the garden.
"Kaim. Why don't we wrap this up now?"
"Is it time?"
"No, but if you