But if Li Shen asked, if he wanted to know, Somnus would always answer him, carefully and honestly.
Somnus really did treasure him, truly and deeply.
"…Heh… haha…"
His chest filled with so much warmth that he couldn't help but laugh softly.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught the wide, sky-blue gaze of Fenareth, who looked completely taken aback.
But what mattered more was that Somnus turned fully toward him, and with a gentle voice—so different from the sharp pressure of a moment ago—asked, "What is it?"
"I was just thinking… I really like you, Somnus."
The words slipped out before Li Shen could stop them, his real feelings spilling straight from his heart.
The warmth feeling kept rising within him, spreading from his chest through his whole body, leaving him light and unsteady.
When Somnus smiled beautifully, as always, and pulled him into his arms, Li Shen accepted it without resistance.
