So he said. To me they were actual dates, but you know how Arthur can be at times. Well, we went to the Autumn Festival together before for the festival itself and then the fireworks.

[Of course... They also kind of failed... Foot in mouth syndrome. At least they're getting better at that. It's easier considering they're engaged now.

Mary huh? That was a pleasant surprise.]

We talk a lot. She's a very kind girl. It's nice to see you getting interested in someone.

[He giggles.] I know exactly how he can be.

The festival? Was it fun?

[He starts blushing again.]

I-I'm not interested in her! She's just a friend.

It was pretty interesting. I had fun.

[She giggled at his blushing.]

No wonder you're related to Arthur. It's fine to like her like that, you know?

[He fidgets a little.]

It is? I just don't want to mess up and have her not like me anymore.

It's okay. I'm sure she'd understand even if you did mess up. I'm sure she wouldn't change her feelings of you just because something like that.

Really?

Of course! Do you even know how many times Arthur and I have screwed up and even now we still love each other just as much as before.

Let's just say you fight more the closer you are. That's not always a bad thing, though. They can be pretty petty fights that you laugh about.

[She doesn't want to give him the wrong idea.]

Just be yourself. If anything, she might think it's cute that you're trying so hard or if you mess up trying to make her happy.