Feeling embarrassed, Ercilia looks away from Drystan.
It seems to him that she doesn't want to repeat herself. He pulls a smile, finding her adorable, and pats her head.
"I said what I said, okay…?" she spoke up once more, giving him a quick glance.
"You're a really cool person, Drystan. I'm sorry for being mean to you sometimes."
"There's no need to apologize…" he told her with a kind, assuring smile.
"Not once have I thought of you that way. In fact, it's the exact opposite."
"You don't get it. The truth is, I considered turning you down. I'd been wary of you."
"But that isn't the case anymore, is it? You no longer think of me like that, do you?"
