“Rose?!” Masanori bounds over to the pretty girl as she braids her hair.
“Yes?” Rose smiles. Her smile is so bright.
Masanori trembles and holds out a scribbling of a rose. “I drew this for you.”
“Ooh, it’s pretty.” Rose puts it beside her. “I’ll take good care of it. Thank you, Sir Masanori.”
“Do you wanna go get ice cream together?” Masanori blurts.
“Huh? Yeah, ice cream sounds fun. Can we invite Chiasa and Isamu?” Rose grins.
“Well, I guess…but actually, Rose, I wanted us to go. Together. I want to marry you!” Masanori clasps his hands.
“Do you have a ring?” Rose might consider it if he does.
“No…” Masanori’s face falls.
“Masanori, you’re really nice and sweet. But I don’t wanna marry anyone right now. We’re only six!” Rose laughs.
Masanori nods sadly. “Well, can we still get ice cream? You can eat it now, right?”
“Yes and oui.”
As Masanori waits for Chiasa and Isamu to hurry over, he plans to ask Mommy and Daddy how they got married.
Mercy and Magic 