ตอน 92: First friend

Looking at me with her confused dark green eyes, she asked in a cracking voice, { "You... will?" }.

She had come back to her normal, happy self just after hearing that, and a smile was plastered on her face.

That sudden change of reaction of this big, cute squirrel was... unique.

And also funny.

"Yes. We should become friends." I repeated and pointed at my hand.

She was confused but awkwardly grabbed it with her hands, which were just a bit smaller than mine.

I smiled and shook it. It was good to see her reaction to this new form of greeting.

She had chubby cheeks, and it was cute to have a friend like her.

But... I didn't know how long I would be with my first genuine friend.

As if to read my thoughts, she spoke in a melancholy voice.

{ "Don't worry. I can't stop you, anyway. I have a family to look after and you... have a family to go to." }

My little friend was wise.

She knew I can't stay here for much longer even if I wanted to.