Just now, he said something that couldn’t be ignored. Shocked, Lithia asked what that was all about.

“Yes, it’s true. I didn’t tell you?”

“You didn’t! I-is that how it is? Really, now?”

Unlike Lithia, who had never held a proper conversation with a man or experienced a romantic situation before Geo was enrolled in the academy, he worked in a large store with adults. If so, he must’ve come across all sorts of people.

As such, it wouldn’t have be strange if there was someone else before her. Even more so considering how he didn’t cut corners when it came to admitting his feelings.

“I’m the only one…”

—Happy.

I’m so glad.

In other words, be it Geo’s heart, or his love profession—they were hers alone, from the beginning to the end.

“U-uhm, you too. I love you. I don’t want to be separated from you. I want you to keep touching me. You’re the first to ever make me feel this way.”

In the same way, Geo was Lithia’s first everything. Despite being somewhat embarrassed, she couldn’t help but confess to the truth.

“Lithia…”

As he took in the sight of blushing Lithia, Geo murmured as if lost in thought.

“Let’s get off at the next stop.”

“Eh?”

“Let’s get off at the next stop.”

“Wait—”

“Let’s—”

“—I can hear you just fine!”

Before she knew it, Geo was right in front of her, her hand firmly clasped in his. Surprised, Lithia involuntarily withdrew on her seat.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how I’m supposed to put this overflowing love into words. Therefore, before I blaspheme against the Spirit of Light, let’s get off at the next stop. There’s somewhere I’d like to go to.”

“S-sure.”

Even Lithia, who had never been in a romantic relationship, knew where this was going.

Could this be…? No, it must be. Still, all of the sudden? Well, considering that we’re a couple, it shouldn’t be that unexpected…

Besides, originally, couples would consummate their love on their wedding day, and considering their ceremony was a few weeks ago, it could even be considered late.

“B-but, I haven’t prepared myself.”

“I won’t burden Lithia. I’ll take responsibility for everything.”

“Even if we get off at the next stop, where are we going to go?”

“There should be one in the city if we look.”

By that, does he mean an inn or something similar?

Outside, the sun was still high, and it made her restless, as if she were doing something immoral…

“I-I understand. Let’s get off at the next stop and see if we can find it.”

“Lithia…! Thank you for helping me!”

—Even so, as long as she was with him, she’d be alright no matter what.

Geo smiled in relief as Lithia grasped his hand with determination.

…Ten minutes later.

“Other than a dictionary, this anthology of love poems might suit my needs. I shall borrow the wisdom of my predecessors.”

“…”

“I’ll also need an encyclopedia of plants. I want to study upon beautiful white flowers that match Lithia’s hair.”

“…”

“I have to expand my vocabulary so that I can encapsulate Lithia’s beauty!”

After getting off at the following stop, they went to a large bookstore.

“Lithia? What’s wrong? Don’t worry, I’ll take responsibility. I’ll pay for all these books so you won’t be burdened.”

To the motivated Geo, who was holding numerous dictionaries, poetry collections, and encyclopedias, Lithia replied, “You… you certainly weren’t lying…” While staring off into the distance.

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***T/N: He really and actually just looking for a way to express his overflowing love in words.

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