"Do you also want to have a new friend?"
"Your Majesty." Clementine calls him in a warning voice.
He definitely warned the king before not to involve his daughter by making her the Crown Prince's acquaintance. But King Galia ignores him. His gentle eyes are still looking at Penelope.
"...Friend?" Penelope asked.
"Yes, Penelope." King Galia said. "I have a son that has the same age as you. Do you want to meet him? I can tell him—"
"No." Penelope refused.
"—to come... Huh?"
"Penelope doesn't want a friend." she repeated her words.
"..."
Not only King Galia but also Clementine is surprised by her refusal. Knowing that Penelope is an energetic and bubbly child, making friends should be a tempting offer to her. But contrary to their expectations, it was Penelope who refused to make new friends.
"You don't want to meet a new friend?" King Galia asked again just to be sure.
Penelope firmly nods her head.
