“Rio!” I heard him called.
“Hmm?” I answered.
He is smiling widely. “It’s the princess’ birthday today!” he said excitedly.
“’birthday’?” I asked.
He nodded and pulled me to the cliff again. “Look!” he said and pointed at the fireworks. “The whole kingdom is celebrating.” He said.
“She must be loved…” I muttered.
He smiled. “Yes. Because I love her, too!” he said and grinned.
I stared at him. Love… I thought. That’s it. That’s what I feel toward him. I thought and looked at him. “I love you – “ I said just as a firework exploded.
“Huh? What did you say?” he asked and turned to me.
I shook my head and forced a smile. “Nothing.” I answered.
…
“Riooo!” I heard him shout.
“What – “ my eyes went wide when he ran to me and hugged me. My heart skipped a beat. “B – Bearil?!” I said, s
