The incident began with a teddy bear.
“Kkuu.”
“What is the matter?”
“Kkuuuu, kku…”
“You are looking for Rurupu Juice?”
This occurred while Gio was contemplating what he should offer as his friendship fee.
His new friend Juhyeon was a mature and capable older man of a sort rarely found, and Gio intended to tame him with delicious meals, a comfortable bed, and refreshing events.
Consequently, he had prepared a great many different things…
“As it happens, I have what you are seeking.”
Including Rurupu Juice.
“Kkuu?”
“Yes. It would make an excellent perfume.”
“Kkukukku…”
“It certainly is a fine idea, is it not?”
Although it possessed no particular flavor, its fragrance was exceptional, and when bottled, it was beautiful enough to possess ornamental value in its own right. Gio had prepared it in advance, intending to present it as a gift if Juhyeon happened to be seeking a pleasant perfume.
“But Father, why are you looking for Rurupu Juice?”
“Kkuuuu…”
“Aha. You intend to give that tasteless substance to Dana.”
Would that be all right?
“……”
With a grave expression, Giovanni asked,
“…It will not upset her stomach, will it?”
“Kukku.”
“And you will not force her to eat something tasteless…?”
“Kku.”
“Aha. In that case, it is perfectly acceptable.”
“Kkuu.”
The teddy bear clapped his cotton paws with soft little pats. The mere sight of them looked plush. Since his family’s delight was his own, Gio watched him with satisfaction before asking,
“There is no problem with giving you the juice, but how did you intend to give it to Dana? Did Dana request it?”
“Kku!”
“I do not know why that subject has suddenly arisen, but yes, I am presently considering what gift to give Mr. Juhyeon.”
The former Sun God had pointed out that Gio was currently contemplating a gift for his new friend Juhyeon. When Gio confirmed it, the teddy bear, who smelled of warm sunlight, continued speaking with a series of kkus.
“You…