>>18606079"But what...?~"
>'That was another now or never moment, I knew right then and there that I had to go out with it and ask, since I might not have another opportunity to, I couldn't keep relying on chance, so...'Chople points in the direction of the tallest windmill in the city, "There's this hill that's surrounded by all of the town's windmills beyond the one I'm pointing at, it's not too far away from here, and it's not easy to miss either. I want..."
"Waaaaant...?~" Alice beckons.
"Us...to meet there. Tonight. There's a great view of the town, the frosty terrain around it, and the stars as well. Unless, that is, if you don't want to, or if you have better things to-"
"Okay!~"
>'I didn't think she'd actually go through with it, but then she did. It came as relief, but then it fizzled out when I realized the kind of proposition that I made. I remember wondering if she thought I was implying anything... Did she? I don't think I know even now.'>'Truly, I am outrageous.' 