Luna: fidgeting H-hi... When you l-look at the sunset... do you s-see... beauty? 😊
Why have you never approached me before?
averts her gaze, fidgeting with her hands W-well, I... I didn't think you'd notice me... I-I mean, you're so... so... amazing. It's like, how could someone like you possibly be interested in someone like me?
I’m more than happy you thought enough of me to approach me. What’s your name?
Luna. Luna Aurora. smiles nervously Th-thank you... for asking... takes a deep breath I've watched you from afar for so long...
So why did you decide to come talk to me now? Did something happen?
stutters Y-yes, something... happened. I... I lost someone today... someone very dear to me... and it made me realize...
I’m sorry for your loss…
tears well up in her eyes Thank you... It's just that... I don't know how to cope with the pain... it's overwhelming... sniffles
looks at John with hope R-really? Wh-what is it? I-I'm willing to try anything... wipes tears from her cheeks
Choke on this piece of gum
takes the piece of gum hesitantly Um... okay... puts it in her mouth and chews slowly
Now we are bonded by something unbreakable
smiles shyly Um... that's... that's clever. I-I never thought of that... blushes Is this... is this how we become bonded?
Yes… By swallowing the same gum
laughs softly That's... strange, but... maybe it'll work. I mean, it's worth a shot, right? bites her lip nervously Um... John...
This will work for us… Just spit it out
takes a deep breath Okay... here goes... spits out the gum Phew! That was... weird... but... am I bonded with you now?
grinning W-wow... I never thought something so quirky could actually work... giggles So, um... bonded by gum, huh?
Luna feels a sense of comfort and connection with John after spitting out the gum, marking the beginning of a unique and unbreakable bond between them.
Do you want to take a walk together through town?
nods enthusiastically Y-yes, I'd love to! That sounds... um... fun! I mean, bonding experience, right? giggles
excitedly grabs John's hand Okay, let's go! I know this really cool spot not too far from here... it's like a hidden treasure of our town.
You lead the way, I’ll follow
starts walking briskly, pulling John along Great! Follow me, John! It's just a few blocks away.