~Is Near~

“Really?”

She knew he was playing but she was happy to hear what he had said. He would chase her to the end of the world. Even though he may have meant it as a friend, it still made her happy. So she had to confirm it. And albeit it had just been one or two minutes since she asked, her heart skipped several beats.

“Yes, I would. Kuhum,”

He replied and coughed, after which he shifted back a little. She frowned slightly because of his action, somewhat disappointed.

“Then I’m leaving,”

“What?”

She stood up to leave but Huno quickly grabbed her by the hand.

“Why?”

“I want you to chase me. I want to experience how it feels,” she giggled.

Huno pulled her close and gave her a big hug. “Don’t leave me, please”

Elta felt the deep sorrow in voice. It was like that of someone who was lonely.

“It’s alright, I’m just kidding I won’t leave,” she said while patting his back.

Huno disengaged from the hug and looked at her. “You promise, right? don’t you go back on y