Looking at me with her confused dark green eyes, she asked in a cracking voice, { "You... will?" }.
She had come back to her normal, happy self just after hearing that, and a smile was plastered on her face.
That sudden change of reaction of this big, cute squirrel was... unique.
And also funny.
"Yes. We should become friends." I repeated and pointed at my hand.
She was confused but awkwardly grabbed it with her hands, which were just a bit smaller than mine.
I smiled and shook it. It was good to see her reaction to this new form of greeting.
She had chubby cheeks, and it was cute to have a friend like her.
But... I didn't know how long I would be with my first genuine friend.
As if to read my thoughts, she spoke in a melancholy voice.
{ "Don't worry. I can't stop you, anyway. I have a family to look after and you... have a family to go to." }
My little friend was wise.
She knew I can't stay here for much longer even if I wanted to.
