When Herbert finished speaking, the arms around him tightened completely.
Fremay hugged Herbert tightly from behind.
She could feel his loneliness and felt heartache for it.
Why didn't she realize what he longed for earlier?
Why didn't she appear in his life sooner?
Tightly, as if to soothe his lonely heart.
The two of them remained silent, quietly feeling each other's warmth.
After a long while, Herbert turned around only after Fremay let go of him.
He looked at the Sea Siren, whose eyes were slightly red, and smiled.
Being underwater isn't all good; there are still some inconveniences.
Can't collect the Sea Siren's tears, huh.
And... can't see how she looks when she cries.
She was already so beautiful; she should be even more beautiful at this moment. What a pity.
He raised his hand to gently wipe the corners of Fremay's eyes, hoping to wipe away her tears, and softly said:
"I hope... you can stay by my side forever."
"For this, I hope you can accept this."
