He released her hand and moved close to the machine. There was an option saying that if one put a silver coin in it, one could make their own soft toy which looked like them.

'This is new.' Amon put a silver coin in it, choosing that option. Just then the crystal on the machine shone, its light scanning Amon's body as if taking his photo.

Seraphina observed it curiously. "What's happening?"

Amon shrugged his shoulders. "Beat me. Let's see it."

The machine made a beep sound. Then inside the glass box, the empty surface in one corner opened, and it threw a soft toy inside. Amon and Seraphina studied it. The soft toy was identical to Amon. Wearing the same blue color t-shirt and black trousers. The face had black messy hair and black eyes. It looked like a chibi version of Amon. A cute one.

"OHHH! I will win myself," Amon said with resolve, startling Seraphina beside him.

He moved the joystick. The claw went just above his soft figure, then he brought it down. The claw held it successfully. He was more focused than ever. But damn it, it slipped from it while moving towards the hole.

"Shitt! One more try." Amon was annoyed by the first try.

"You can do it, Amon," Seraphina tried to cheer him.

He put one more coin in the machine. This time a bronze one.

'I will take myself tonight!'

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After more than ten attempts Amon was successful.

"YES! I DID IT! LOOK AT THIS SERAPHINA!" He yelled in joy and excitement, holding his small version in his hand.

Then he stared at the soft toy. 'You look handsome even in this form, Amon!'

"I guess… congratulations." Seraphina congratulated him with a small smile. It was amusing to see him happy.

"Sera. Take this. It's my gift for you. It will remind you about me. Your most closest friend. Maybe best friend. Hehehe~" Amon grinned while handing the toy to Seraphina.

She was surprised, but still she accepted it. She held the soft toy in her hand. Her golden eyes observing it. The toy was like a more cute version of Amon. For some reason which made her smile.

She was not like other girls who used to play with toys. Nor did she have any particular attraction towards them. She had always focused on training and sword. But this one… she liked this one.

She looked up at Amon, her eyes filled with warmth. A happy and lovely smile formed on her face.

"Thank you, Amon. I will treasure it."

Amon gasped. His eyes widened as if someone had suddenly cast a blinding spell right in front of him. He could not look away. Just stared at the woman in front of him.

For a moment, he genuinely forgot how to breathe.

Seraphina's smile. Soft, warm, and completely unguarded. Hit him harder than any spell she had ever thrown at him in training. Her golden eyes shimmered with a gentle glow, and the way she held the little plush version of him only made the scene feel even more unreal.

'W–Wait… why does she look so… beautiful right now? Even more than usual.' Amon's mind short-circuited.

It wasn't Amon's first time seeing her smile. But for some reason, this one made his heart beat faster.

He instinctively took half a step back, clutching his chest dramatically.

"S–Sera… don't do that," he whispered, his voice cracking.

"Hm?" She tilted her head innocently, still holding the plush. "What did I do?"

"That smile!" Amon pointed at her like it was a weapon. "Warn me before you do something so dangerous! My heart almost stopped! How can you be so beautiful? Dammit!"

Seraphina blinked—then lightly laughed, a soft, melodic sound that only made it worse for him.

"Amon… you're being ridiculous," she said, but her cheeks turned the faintest shade of pink.

"No, I am being a victim!" he declared, placing a hand over his heart.

Amon most of the time tried to flirt with girls. Not because he was chasing them, or wanted to get into a relationship. It was just fun. Also, which man didn't want to spend nice time with a beautiful woman? But it was very rare when his heart actually beat faster, or he got flustered.

"You were the one who insisted on gifting me a toy of yourself," she replied gently. "What did you expect?"

Amon opened his mouth… then closed it.

He scratched his cheek, looking away. "…I didn't expect you to smile like that," he muttered under his breath.

But Seraphina heard it.

Her smile softened even further. "Amon," she said quietly, "I'm really happy."

Amon froze again.

'Oh no… she did it again… Fuck!' His cheeks turned a faint pink, just by the smile of a young woman.

'Fuck! I am being so pathetic!'

"Cough! Alright… let's go and find others." Still blushing, Amon extended his hand unconsciously. Like it was normal.

Seraphina put the toy in her storage ring and held his hand. Her soft palm touched his.

'Wait! When did I extend my hand?' Their fingers intertwined one more time.

Yet even after noticing it, he didn't pull away. And Seraphina… she didn't either.

They simply continued walking, hand in hand, their steps matching in quiet harmony. Amon, normally quick with jokes or comments, remained completely silent this time. His heart was too busy pounding, his mind too overwhelmed to form words.

Seraphina, who was never very talkative to begin with, walked beside him with her usual calm expression. But her fingers gently curled around his, a subtle acknowledgement that she didn't mind or perhaps even welcomed. The warmth of his touch.

The night was serene.

Soft lantern light washed over the path.

So they continued walking side by side, hands linked, moving through the lively night's streets of Lunaris Haven. The coastal breeze carried the scent of the sea, brushing gently against them as lanterns flickered above the bustling walkway.

And in that quiet moment, the world felt smaller. Just the two of them walking together, sharing warmth without needing to say anything at all.

A young man and woman.

Not speaking… yet enjoying each other's presence more than either would admit.

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