"So the movie I saw last time was──"
As usual, Bambi and Free were talking about their favorite movies over lunch.
Even while chatting, Bambi was a little nervous.
Maybe because of the movie he saw yesterday, he’d started wanting to invite the person he liked to dinner.
"Hey, Free, wanna go eat together tonight?"
Trying not to let on how nervous he was, Bambi casually suggested it, and Free energetically
"I wanna go!"
he replied.
Bambi’s heart thudded hard. He felt like he could even work hard through the afternoon.
Getting this happy over something so small—what a simple guy he was.
Still, he didn’t mind. Because right now, he was clearly feeling sweet happiness.
As the workday was nearing its end, Free came over to Bambi from his desk.
"Sorry, Bambi. I got invited to that person's family home today.
Would it be okay if we ate another time?"
Bambi froze for a moment. No, I have to smile.
"Of course! It’d be a problem if their family ended up hating you before you get married."
"I’m really sorry, I’ll treat you next time!"
Free said that and went back to his seat.
It was only natural. Free was about to get married.
Between the husband she’d spend her whole life with and a friend, it was obvious which promise should come first.
Even so, just hearing an apology made her feel this down—what a stubborn heart it was.
