[He meant it. All sorts of feelings do well up when he thinks about where they started out compared to where they are now. It's hard to believe the same boy who's leaning against him now, sincerely expressing his feelings, is the same one who'd been stuck in his last job, feeling tired and trapped. Back then, simply getting ice cream was a big deal for Elan-kun. But now...

He's gotten greedier, hasn't he?]

It's nice to have you, too. ♪

[Hiyori returns the words, leaning back against Elan, and for once they're not a half-joke or a tease.]

When we're together, you can show as much greed as you want. So don't be afraid, okay~? ♪