[ Here, within the room that's now become their room in her beloved Elderflower Inn, Sumina laughs freely, the joy bubbling up out of her so easily when she's here with her love, pulled to his side, and now with Taichi, too. ]

You only just told me a minute or so ago, damia. [ yeah. ] I love you, too.

[ Unable to resist the feeling of soft, fluffy puppy fur, yet also wanting to give spoil the birthday celebrant even further, Sumina reaches in to place her hand over Taichi's innocent eyes while she turns her head and leans in to catch Satoru's lips in a brief but nonetheless saccharine kiss. As she draws back just the slightest bit, a sheepish smile tugs at her lips, cheeks growing a little rosier. ]

I'm told... that raising a pup is good preparation for a baby. Ahaha— I wonder if there's any truth to that...?

[ not that they're preparing for a baby (yet) (unless...?) ]