Chapter 10 Birthday Gift
Bennet's POV
It had been a few months since Fischl and I had become an official couple, and things were going great so far!
And now, an important day was coming up, so I was currently sitting in the Adventure Guild's hall; deep in thought.
"Are you alright, Bennet", one of my dad's asked in concern. "You seem to be very deep in thought."
"Well", I started. "Fischl's birthday is coming up, so I'm trying to think of what I should get her as a birthday gift."
"Do you have any ideas", my dad asked.
"Nope", I replied, before flopping my head down onto the table.
Then, I dad began thinking, and he soon got an idea.
"I know", he started. "Fischl's friends with that astronomer Mona, right? Maybe you can ask her for ideas on what to get Fischl for a birthday gift?"
"That's a great idea, Dad", I stated, before suddenly getting out of my seat. "I'd better go find her!"
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After looking around for a bit, I managed to find Mona at the souvenir shop.
"Hey Mona", I greeted as I walked up to her.
"Oh", she started. "Hello there, Bennet. Is there something I can assist you with?"
"Yeah", I replied. "You see, Fischl's birthday is coming up, and I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out what I should get her as a gift. Since you guys are friends, I was wondering if you could help me?"
"So, you wish to give a gift to Fischl for her birthday", Mona asked. "How wonderful! In that case, I will be more than happy to help!"
"Great", I replied. "So, what do you think I should get her?"
"Let me think", Mona started, before doing just that. "I know! Fischl once told me that, where she comes from, it is customary for suitors to give the Prinzessin a ring as a sign of their affection."
"A ring", I asked.
"Yes", Mona replied. "Plus, it must be custom made."
"Custom made", I repeated.
"Yes", Mona replied. "If you want, I should be able to get my hands on a design that Fischl may like."
"Really", I asked in shock. "You'd do that for me?"
"Of course", Mona replied. "After all, Fischl is my friend, and being with you seems to have made her very happy."
"Being with me makes Fischl happy", I asked.
"Yes", Mona replied. "Nowadays, whenever she comes to my house, she spends a good amount of time telling me about the dates and adventures you two go on together, and she always has a big smile on her face when she does."
"She does", I asked, a smile now coming to my face.
"Yes", Mona replied. "So, consider this my way of thanking you for making Fischl so happy."
"I don't know what to say", I said. "Thank you so much, Mona."
"You're very welcome", Mona said. "Now then, let's meet up here tomorrow. I should have the design with me by then."
