Let's Enjoy The Present

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I felt slightly more bitter and sorrowful as I continued thinking about everything. All of this pilling up inside of my mind was killing my self-esteem…

"Hahh…"

"Sylphyyyy!"

However, the voice of someone that always brings me happiness resonated behind me.

It was Aquarina running to my side hurriedly.

"Aquarina…?"

"Sylphy!"

Aquarina suddenly jumped over me out of nowhere, hugging me tightly.

"E-Eeh?!"

"Dinner's ready! Heheh…"

"Ah…"

Without thinking it, I ended hugging her back, tightly, and rubbing my face over her shoulders.

"S-Sylphy? Don't you want to go eat?"

"I do but… Can we hug a bit more?"

"A-Ah… S-Sure…"

Her warmth was so comforting that it made most of my worries disappear, even if momentarily.

"Is something wrong?" She wondered. "I know you're tired about everything that happened today… but let's go eat so you can feel better."