Emilia’s eyes shone like a summer lake. A white snowflake passed by and signaled the start of winter.

Almond stood against the piercing wind and wore a complete set of armor in front of Emilia.

Clank.

He knelt before her and prepared to be honored. Their eyes met as he placed his sword in his hands.

Emilia smiled and reached out when they made eye contact.

“I appoint you to be my knight.”

***

Soft winds accompanied the warm sunlight and greenery surrounded the colorful flowers. Spring must’ve arrived and some time passed since he became a knight in the winter.

“It’s suddenly spring?”

Almond could finally move according to his will and interacted with his viewers.

— You must’ve skipped time.

— Oooh.

— Is this the end?

— Emilia’s smile was so pretty…

— Emilia…

— But what’re you supposed to do now?

‘What to do…’ 

First, he needed to assess the situation. Almond checked what he was wearing.

“My clothes changed. It seems more...