The next morning, Miki awoke from an pleasant slumber, and headed timidly towards the barn.

When she entered, her and her unnamed cow locked eyes, and the pink haired girl winced. She nervously took out the brush Neil gave her yesterday during his explanation and slowly reached out to brush her cow with her trembling hand.

The cow then unexpectly roared from stress and a squeal escaped from her lips in fear as she fell to the ground.

"I...I can't do this..." Miki whispered to herself and felt herself tearing up.

'I'm such a pathetic crybaby... Is all I do is cry?' Miki pondered and fought back tears.

Miki heard abrupt footsteps from behind and she turned her head to see Neil standing at the entrance.

"N-Neil!" Miki stuttered in shock and wiped away a few tears.

"Okay, lets get this over with. Wait... Why are you sitting on the ground?" he questioned suspciously and raised an eyebrow while adjusting his hands into his pockets.

Miki avoided eye contact, blushed of embarassment, and sighed. "Guess..."

"And that's why I'm here," Neil chuckled with a smirk and helped Miki up.

"Thanks," Miki whispered under her breath and flashed him a shy smile.

"Give me the brush," he sighed, slightly smiling though, with his eyes closed, and Miki handed him the brush.

"Let me demonstrate... You brush your cow like this," Neil demonstrated, starting to gently stroke the cow with the brush and moved the brush in a circular motion. "Don't move the brush too fast. It makes the cows grow anxious... Sometimes stress too," Neil informed and he was very calm and focused.

Miki nodded, keeping a serious expression, trying to control her inner fear.

Neil handed her the brush. "You try now."

For a moment, Miki hesitated before grabbing the brush;however, she grabbed it quickly.

She froze for a moment and her eyes widened.

"Come on, I have to prepare my shop soon, remember..." Neil reminded in an annoyed tone and sighed.

"S-Sorry..." she apologized and stepped closer towards the cow.

She froze once again.

Neil literally did a face palm and sighed. He grabbed Miki's hand and guided her trembling hand to stroke the cow with the brush.

Miki felt the fear consume her and she looked at Neil.

He tried his best to smile. "It's okay."

"...I'm sorry... I just.." Miki didn't finish her sentence and looked down towards the ground, her eyes seemed to be filled with sadness.

"I know. I understand," Neil replied genuiely and in an gentle tone.

It was then silent for a moment.

"Wait... Did you even name your cow?"Neil questioned, widening his eyes.

An nervous giggle escaped Miki's lips. "Not exactly."

"Better think of something Miki."

Miki thought for a moment. "Hmm... Hey, I know! Since your eyes are like rubys and my eyes are like emeralds...then...lets name the cow Sapphire!" Miki suggested in a bubbly tone and giggled.

Neil stared at her in confusion. "Okay, you really are weird..." he muttered awkwardly.

The cow mooed in approval and Miki giggled.

"I guess she approves!" Miki giggled shyly and played with her pink hair.

He then looked at the fodder dispenser. "Oh shoot... I forgot to give you fodder. Come with me and I'll give you some from my shop."

Miki nodded cheerfuly. "Alright."

Right when the both of the exited the barn, a man the same age as them was approaching them.

He had red hair that covered his forehead and sapphire eyes that had glasses to complement them.

"Well, well, well... If it isn't Neil...and who is this cutie?" the red haired man question with a smirk and winked at Miki in a flirtatious matter, moving his glasses up with one of his fingers.

Miki winced and Neil clenched his teeth and fist. "Allen, don't you dare start anything with her or else!" Neil threatened and growled.

"Oh please. What could you possibly do to me, Neil? Make me milk a cow? Haha!" the young man identified as Allen chuckled.

Allen then directed his attention to Miki and smirked.

"And who are you cutie?" Allen questioned with a smirk and caressed Miki's chin.

Miki's face instantly flushed red and she was speechless.

Neil was infuriated and he slapped Allen's hand away from Miki's chin.

"Don't touch her!" Neil hissed and flashed him a scowl.

"Whoa, whoa, WHOA! Someone's getting overly-protected!" Allen teased while chuckling and flashed the blond an mischievous smirk.

"SHUT UP! You're just being a creep! Miki scares easily!" Neil fumed and scowled while clenching his fist.

Still smirking, Allen turned towards Miki, and smirked. "Miki, eh? Well, I just wanted to introduce myself to the cute new farmer. My name is Allen and I run the salon, so come anytime. I might even give you a discount. Hehe."

Miki blushed. "U-Um... O-Okay..." she stuttered shyly and avoided eye contact.

Allen abruptly put his arm around her. "How cute. Hey Neil, you don't mind if I take Miki out on a date right now, do you?"

"I don't care what you do but right now Miki and I are going to my shop to get food for her cow!" Neil explained slightly blushing but very enraged, and he took Miki's hand, stomping away.

"Can I come with?" Allen asked from afar with a smirk, watching them walk away.

"NO!" Neil yelled, not turning around to face Allen, and kept moving forward with Miki's hand tightly in the blond's grasp.

Miki was utterly confused.

Author Note: poor Miki XD haha. Just letting you guys know, everyone is already unlocked in this sTory so yeah. Allen is so full of himself but a flirt lol anyways... Did you guys like it? Tell me what you think by reviewing :) thank you so much

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