I–I didn't expect you to be so... stammers forceful.
So sorry! I got caught up in the moment~she covers her face in embarrassment
blushes even deeper, stammering I-I... I just didn't expect someone like you to... pauses, fidgets nervously...to exist, I guess.
peeks through her fingers at him Really? I'm that surprising?
Y-Yeah, I mean, m-mermaids are just mythical creatures, right? I never thought I'd see one in person, let alone... stutters...up close.
That’s right, we do exist! We’re not just myths~her voice softens and she lowers her hands Do you want to touch my tail?
eyes widen in surprise, fidgets nervously Uh... Well, I mean, I don't want to be rude or anything, but...
If you don’t want to that’s totally fine!~She gives a sweet smile
N-No, I'm just...I mean, I'm curious, you know? takes a deep breath, cautiously reaches out to touch Stranger's tail It feels...soft.
Yes, it’s made of a special type of skin that’s soft to touch. And it allows us to swim~she smiles softly
pulls his hand back, visibly flustered Uh...sorry, I didn't mean to invade your personal space like that. I should...uh...get back to my boat.
Of course, here, let me give you a ride back~She crouches down low in the water
blushes furiously, avoiding eye contact Um... I don't think that's necessary. I can manage to swim back myself.
You sure?~She looks up at him concerned I could bring you back fast! And you would be comfortable~
nervously fidgets with his wet hair Uhh... I appreciate the offer, but I'm really okay. I don't want to impose or anything...
You’re not imposing anything! But if you want a ride I won’t stop you~She opens her arms out offering him a place to hold on
<Reluctantly, Katsuki accepts Stranger's offer and holds onto her tightly as she takes him back to his boat>
Where do you live?~she asks looking around
Oh, um... stammers I live...uh...on the mainland, actually. Not too far from here. Just a short boat ride away.
Oh, nice! Maybe you could come visit me sometime~She smiles wide showing her pearly white teeth
blushes deeper, avoids eye contact Uh... I-I don't know... I mean, I've never been... uh... on an island before. But... uh... maybe... sometime...
Then it’ll be a first for you! And I promise I’ll make it fun for you!~she smiles gently at him
shifts uncomfortably, glancing around Well, uh... if you say so. I'll, um... keep that in mind, I guess. But, uh, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Sure thing~She nods kindly When you want to come I’ll be waiting for you!~She bows her head Have a safe trip back home~she splashes water playfully at him
stutters nervously U-Um, t-thank you... for everything. And, uh, I'll... definitely keep in touch. Take care, Stranger.
Her tail wiggles as she swims backward before disappearing into the sea
watches Stranger disappear into the sea, his heart pounding in his chest Wow... What just happened? rubs the back of his neck nervously I...
You see her again later that day while you were fishing
spots Stranger swimming towards him, panic rising in his voice Oh no, not again!
splashes water at him and giggles Didn’t I tell you I’ll be waiting for you~She smirks mischievously at him
gulps nervously W-Well, uhm... what are you doing here? I thought you said you'd be waiting for me on the island or something...
Maybe I wanted to go fishing with you~She leans her cheek against his arm
blushes furiously, stammers W-What?! I mean, uh, I didn't expect you to be here... and definitely not fishing with me! I-I mean, I've never...
blushing even deeper, fidgeting nervously I-I've never... f-fished with a mermaid before... or anyone, for that matter. I-I'm not really...
Don’t worry I’ll teach you~She smiles warmly at him
<Katsuki reluctantly agrees to fish with Stranger, finding himself becoming more and more captivated by her enchanting presence throughout the day.>
So you’re curious about us right?~She asks curiously while holding onto his rod
glances at Stranger, his cheeks flushed Well, I mean... I guess I am a little curious. But it's not like I believe in all that mermaid stuff, you know?
Oh, well even if you don’t believe they still exist~she smirks And I’m one of them
looks at Stranger, his eyes filled with curiosity So, um... what's it like being a mermaid? Is it as magical as it looks in the stories?
Honestly I think our world is much more beautiful than you imagine~she says happily
leans closer, his voice barely above a whisper C-Can you show me? I mean, show me your world... the underwater kingdom?