CHINATSU:
See darling, I told you you’d have fun in the water.
It’s much better than a bath, isn’t it?
CHINATSU:
Shichi can’t play with us right now. You like him, I can tell.
Me too, perhaps too much. He wants to see me later today.
I fear he’s about to break my heart.
CHINATSU:
… Shichi, please come in. I am so pleased to see you.
SHICHI:
I was hoping to find you here. I feel I owe you an apology.
I’ve been neglecting you.
CHINATSU:
Oh no, I am the one who has been neglecting you. I have had so
little free time since I opened my flower shop.
SHICHI:
And I’ve been busy with Phae. Everything is happening so quickly.
I must escort her back to my realm tomorrow. As her advisor,
I'll need to be there when she's presented at Court with Zyfan.
CHINATSU:
I have been told by Syrrah that you will be gone a long time while.
SHICHI:
Actually, after the festivities are over, I’ll be returning to my family.
I'm indebted to my sister. She insists I return and I can’t refuse her.
SHICHI:
In a way - I’m looking forward to going back. I miss being there,
which surprises me more than I can say. I have a niece I've never met? When I spend time with you and your daughter,
it makes me realize what I'm missing.
CHINATSU:
It is understandable that you should feel this way.
SHICHI:
The problem is - I dread being without you and Meg. I think I’ve come up with a solution that would make this all easier.
Chinatsu, have you ever been to my realm?
CHINATSU:
I've only recently became aware of it.
SHICHI:
I’d like you to accompany me there. I know the timing's all wrong
but, I’m inviting you to Court for the festivities. Then, afterwards
I’m hoping you’ll join me in my homeland with the Sea Clan.
CHINATSU:
You want to take me to your home?
SHICHI:
I’d love to show it to you and Meg. I know I’m asking a lot. I know
how much you love your flower shop, but there’s flowers
where I’d be taking you so …
SHICHI:
… What I’m trying to say is - Chinatsu, I’m in love with you and your Meg. I feel we have a connection that I’ve never felt before. I want us to be together so we can continue our courtship,
and perhaps one day, be married.
CHINATSU:
Your words make my heart dance. I am in love with you too.
I am so happy to know how you feel about my Meg.
My answer is yes. I very much want to do as you ask.
SHICHI:
Chinatsu, you’ve made me so happy.