Gadget's POV ⚙️

After Ryobo came back and sat down, I started asking him simple questions, while wanting to get to know and understand him better.

"So, what's your favorite flower?" I asked curiously after telling him my favorite.

"I like the Sakura flower and the Honeysuckle ones. Especially the flower that represents hope." Ryobo answered as he smiled a little.

"Ah. I see." I went, thinking about that. "What about your favorite color?"

After asking him that, I saw Ryobo smile brightly as he wagged his tail a little.

"I like ice blue! That one's my most favorite among all the other winter colors that I like. I just think ice blue is such a really beautiful color." He says.

I started chuckling a little at that, before I continued asking.

That also includes his hobbies.

I was actually really surprised that some of the hobbies he liked were the same thing that I liked.

As we chatted for a bit, Ryobo's ear suddenly twitched after hearing a high-pitched noise in the small kitchen before he got up and came back with two cups of mint tea.

After handing me one, we resumed talking while letting the tea cool down before drinking it, making the both of us feel refreshed.

Then I realized something before I decided to ask Ryobo.

"When's your birthday?" I asked, itching to know.

"My birthday's on December 20th...So, that should also tell you that my horoscope's a Sagittarius." He answered.

"Ah. I think that's a good horoscope. It suits and perfectly matches you anyways..." I commented before drinking the rest of the tea that was leftover in my cup.

"Really!? Thanks! So, when's your birthday?" Ryobo asked curiously.

"May 16th."

"Wow! So, you're a Taurus?"

"Yup."

"I guess that's somewhat compatible for mobians who are a Sagittarius like I am..." He says, thinking aloud, until he drank the rest of his tea.

I chuckled a bit again before ruffling him on the head and suddenly feeling surprised of how soft Ryobo's fur is.

And when he pulled me into a hug, he felt so warm.

Almost like a comfortable pillow.

"Mmn..." I went before taking in a deep breath, catching a scent from him, until I sighed.

"You smell really nice. What is that fragrance?" I asked as I looked over at him. "It reminds me so much of the times I would have a drink in my hand to keep me warm during those cold, winter times."

"Now, that's a secret I won't tell." Ryobo teased as he smiled before booping me on the nose lightly.

"That's not fair." I whined as I pouted a little.

"Hehe...Sorry." He says as he stuck his tongue out at me in a playful manner. "But, I will tell you that winter is my most favorite season and the fact that you smell nice too. You smell like cinnamon."

"Heh...At least you figured out my scent." I say as I blushed and thanked him.

For a few seconds, we both felt comfortable in each other's arms until Ryobo suddenly blushed hard and letted go of me before quickly scooting away a little bit.

I felt concerned and wondered what was that all about before shrugging that off.

"U-Umm...What time is it?" He asked.

I looked over at the clock, seeing that it was around 4:55 pm.

After I told him, Ryobo sighed a little bit before he leaned back and rested his back on the wall, making me feel confused as I looked at him.

"Sorry. I was just a little worried..." He mentioned as he looked over at me.

"About what?" I questioned.

"Just something personal...that's all..." Ryobo answered simply.

I nod in understanding before looking at the floor, sighing a little.

"Something on your mind?" He asked.