[Seeing her smiling like that made Kotarou feel like confessing was worth it. He felt that it was better late than never. Tightening up the grip on her hand, he closes his eyes to return the kiss to her. This was his first kiss and he never thought that it would be with a mermaid of all people!

Once he pulls back, he flashes her a very tender smile reserved for her. It felt like even Laura was nervous about this, but he was glad to put his feelings out there in the open.]

Heh... I think it'd be impossible to deny you, Laura! I'm starting to feel like a prince in a fairy tale!

[Letting go of her hand, he decides to take off his socks and shoes to dip his feet into the ocean water. The atmosphere was nice and quiet... And even the air was warm for a summer night.]

Mind if I take a swim with you? We can talk more while we're doing it.