The Reimagining of the Bow Hero

Chapter 32 - Meeting Fitoria

Chapter 32 – Meeting Fitoria

Author's Note: This chapter was written with help from Misato.

"What brings you here today?" I asked, confused at the sight I had just seen.

I thought Indigo was the peak of what a filolial could be. I didn't expect one to be the size of Godzilla!

"That's quite a fine filolial you've raised there." She mentioned offhandedly.

I looked at Indigo. He was nervously ruffling his feathers. I'd never seen him like this, ever.

In fact, I was surprised he hadn't said anything yet. He's just been sitting in one place ever since we met Fitoria.

"Hey, are you doing ok?"

"Satoshi? May I speak with you in private?"

I started looking closer at him. This was concerning. There was definitely something going on. He even had a faint blush on his cheeks.

"Yeah, of course. Come over here."

I lightly grabbed Indigo by the shoulder and led him behind a large tree.

"So, what's wrong?"

I looked behind me. Fitoria was still standing there, confused why we weren't talking to her. Rishia and my other party members were chattering, trying to figure out what was going on.

For me, Indigo's safety was more important than anything. He was like a brother to me.

He struggled to meet my eyes. He had transformed back to human form and was nervously fidgeting with his halberd.

"So, like..." Indigo blushed lightly, obviously quite flustered. "So, like... how do you tell somebody you like them?"

That question hit me like a train. I'd never had such experience before. I spent all my time studying STEM subjects and law, not wasting my time at parties with the rest of the high schoolers and college students.

I was putting all the pieces together. Suddenly, the realization struck me. Indigo was developing feelings for someone, most likely Fitoria.

"Oh! Umm, uh... how do I explain this..."

Indigo cocked his head sideways. He was diligently listening.

"Indigo, I want you to listen carefully, ok?"

"Yes, Satoshi."

Confident that Indigo was listening, I began to give him my grand advice.

"You go up to the girl you like, and you give her the most meaningful confession you can give. I'm sure you can win her heart with that."

Indigo nodded his head as he listened carefully.

I pulled Indigo closer and whispered in his ear, as quietly as I possibly could.

"Is it Fitoria?"

Indigo shyly nodded. This definitely wasn't like his normal self.

"Do you think she's hot?"

Indigo smiled and blushed a little harder.

"Very beautiful, actually."

I nodded and started walking out of the forest with Indigo. I decided to give him a little confidence boost before joining Fitoria and the others.

Before we got there, I gave him one last word of advice.

"Remember, Indigo, with your looks I'm sure you can get any girl you want. You go out there and win her heart, you got that?