"Haa, I didn't expect to fall into this situation. But...it wasn't bad to be hugged by Zephyr-san."
"I know right? I occasionally spurn Reglam-sama to do that, and it's really an incredible feeling. I always feel myself melting away at that moment. You really need to suppress the embarrassment and tightly grab hold of the situation then push away the extending arms. You get it right in your first attempt, Rina-san. Amazing."
"I'm so jealous of your love-love situation~. Ah, how I wish I could be hugged like that too~."
As the boys of the group were lining up in front of food stall, the girls had started engaging in chitchat, exuding an aura that would repel any boy's approach.
"Oh, they're back. —We're here, Zephyr-san~."
"Hey, thanks for waiting. This is your share, Rina."
I passed one of the crepes I was holding to Rina. Apparently, girls were reserved to wolf down the lunch, even if they're hungry and it was near lunchtime, in front of boys so after eliminating other options, we settled on it. Besides, it was recommended by Orihime-san.
Well, it was hardly enough for US boys, but recalling back, we really didn't have much opportunity to eat sweets like this. I guess this was the true charm of summer festivals—relishing on the stuff you typically do not.
Reglam and Mert, too, passed one of the two crepes they were carrying to Orihime-san and Misato respectively. Eating together while touring around the summer festival with girls. I guess it’s truly the scene of youth, eh?
"Reglam-sama, say ahhn~."
"!!"
Whoah. Orihime-san approached her fiance with a sweet crepe, sprinkled with—no, further dipped in an act of sweetness!
Rina was astounded, yet she watched the event with curious eyes. Though Reglam showed no reaction except staring at the crepe.
"You don't like it?" (Orihime)
"......No, I will have it. —Bite... sweet, but not bad." (Reglam)
"Heehee, it is. It's the source of strength for us girls after all. Now, you too, Reglam-sama. Please make sure to say ahhn too."
"......I will try. —Ah-hn."
"Ahhn. ......Ufufu, it tastes happiness."
So this was the soon-to-be couple huh. It was like I was watching a scene out of a love-comedy novel.
Man, who would have expected Reglam would do that so naturally. Maybe, Mert had the same thought as me as he murmured unwittingly.
"I didn't see this coming from him."
"So you also think so, eh. Mert."
"Zephyr, Mert. Err, I hope you keep this matter within yourself......please."
Ohh. I guess even the cool-headed Reglam could be embarrassed when flirting with his wife—ahem, fiance I mean.
Hmm, well, if he put it so, teasing him would be a bit bad. Alright~.
Nevertheless, it felt more like a display of their affection to me. What should I do with this nameless jealousy sparking within me?
My attention was taken away by my slight jealousy when I felt Orihime-san giving Rina and Misato a meaningful gaze.
What, what now? I wondered what was going on when Rina called out to me, her voice slightly high-pitched.
"E-Err, Zeprhyr-san......"
"Hmm? What's the matter, Rina?"
"You know, umm... that!"
"Y-Yes?"
Woah, woah. I felt myself being slightly taken aback as Rina approached me with intensity.
"I-If you don't mind, I-I would also like to try ahhn...I mean, try a bite."
"Ah, are you sure?"
"T-Totally! In return, I would like to t-try Zephyr-san's crepe."