"Bambi, are you free tonight? I want to make up for what happened the other day."
When I arrived at work, Puri approached me and, while handing me one of the coffees she was holding in both hands, asked me a question.
"Yeah, nothing's wrong. But if it gets canceled again today, I might get sulky."
He smiled maliciously as he took the coffee.
"I'm really sorry, but I did tell him in advance today."
This time it was a real date, and Bambi's heart was once again filled with happiness while she was at work.
As we left the office after work hours, the sky painted the entire area in a gradient of light blue and pink.
"It's beautiful."
How wonderful it would be if I could just express my love here without overthinking it.
If I say it, this relationship will probably end.
I know that, because you have him, so we can't be lovers.
But what kind of relationship is this where I have to hide my feelings like that just to be able to be by your side?
I don't want to call them friends, I don't want to express it in any words.
If you ask me what it is then, I don't know...
"You are beautiful."
Bambi muttered involuntarily.
"Oh, no, Puri often tells me I'm cute, so I thought I'd say something as a thank you."
I hastily added it.
"Thank you, I'm happy even if it's just flattery."
Puri smiled softly and shyly.
The wind blew gently, rustling Puri's hair.
Bambi's face was bright red, but the red of the sunset hid it, so Puri didn't notice.
