He did not give a word of reply. I looked up at him in wonder.
âPrincess, you really⦠are you really not afraid of me?â
âAre we going over this again? I think you are the one whoâs scared, not meâ¦â
A silent sigh escaped out of my mouth.
Sheesh, just talking to him wonât work. I suppose Iâll have to show him.
I pulled Assisiâs arm, making him wince. I was holding a hand that seems to be over twice my size. I then put his arms on my cheek.
ââ¦!â
âI like Assisi. Do you not like me?â
I could see Assisiâs face as I looked at him.
âNo. Thatâs not it.â
His slightly puzzled expression made him seem like a frightened child.
âI like you.â
Hearing that someone liked me was so delightful. I smiled. Assisi sent a somehow distressed look onto my bright smile. Why was he hesitating so much?
âIâm just⦠concerned.â
âHuh?â
Trying to speak, Assisi bit his lips. I felt a little pity for his red lips. I waited Calmly until Assisi opened his mouth. Pibbit was sniffing and trying to rush me, but I did not care.
âPibbit, you are not the problem now.â
âIs it really okay for someone like me to stay by your side, Princess?â
I frowned upon hearing that question.
âWhatâs so bad about Assisi?â
I couldnât understand his behavior, so Iâd need to be more persistent. I then stepped closer to him. As soon as I went near him, Assisiâs eyes widened.
âOf course, you can stay with me. Youâre the most amazing knight in the world to me!â
Was he touched? It seemed like he didnât know what to say.
Somehow, I felt sorry because he seemed so touched. Why was he so innocent? Now I appeared terrible for not being as pure as him. I looked at Assisi, and he blinked as if he didnât know where to look. Assisi suddenly bowed.
âPlease forgive me, Princess.â
Then he pulled out his captured hand and ran away. This bastard! Nevertheless, I donât really feel like chasing after him today. I felt like he would cry if I caught him. What was he so sorry for anyway?
âIsnât he an odd one, Pibbit?â
As if he agreed with me, Pibbit sniffed. I squatted down for a moment and patted Pibbit. I stroked the soft fur in my hands.