Chapter 584 (2/2)

[Ahh, that’s right. I’ll give this to you now…… My birthday present for you.]

[Thank you! C- Can I open it now?]

[Yes, of course.]

[Yaaayyyy!]

Since Kuro’s family would be gathering for Raz-san’s birthday party and it would be quite boisterous, I decided to give the present to Raz-san beforehand.

With a big smile on her face, Raz-san opened up the present that I had prepared to fit Raz-san’s size.

[O- Ohhh…… It’s a scarf!]

After much deliberation, I had decided on a red woolen scarf as a present for Raz-san. This was because Raz-san had mentioned before how she doesn’t like the cold…… Well, I wondered if it would be a good idea to give her this since we’re around the season where it’s about to get warmer, but I’m glad to know that Raz-san seemed to be happy with her present.

Cheerfully wrapping the scarf around her neck, Raz-san gave me a smile as lovely as a blooming flower before she spoke.

[It’s veeeeeery warm! Kaitokun-san, thank you!]

[Errr, I’m glad you like it. I think it came out well, but I apologize if there’s some parts that I wasn’t able to knit well.]

[Hoehh? K- Kaitokun-san, you knitted this scarf!?]

[Y- Yes……]

The scarf I gave to Raz-san was something I knitted with the help of Illness-san. I was a complete novice, but thanks to Illness-san’s skillful guidance, I think it came out pretty good.

Hearing my words, Raz-san’s expression changed to one of surprise, and she began brushing her hand on the scarf around her neck several times.

[……A- Amazing! Being able to knit a scarf, K- Kaitokun-san…… A- Are you a genius!?]

The genius hurdle is surprisingly low……

[……I just have a good teacher.]

[That’s not true! Kaitokun-san is amazing! Really, reaaaaaally awesome!]

[Ahaha, thank you.]

[It’s Raz who should be saying that! Thank you! I’m very happy with your present, Kaitokun-san!]

Hearing Raz-san’s words of praise and gratitude with a pure-hearted smile on her face, I felt some gentle warmth bud within my heart.

[Once again, happy birthday to you, Raz-san.]

[Yes! Thank you! Kaitokun-san…… I looooooooove you!]

Soothed by the cuteness of Raz-san, who jumped at me as if to express her joy with a cute hug, I felt really happy.

And then, from that day onward…… Raz-san could be seen always wearing a red scarf, regardless of the season.