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After the journey from Tea Valley, Golden Osmanthus Cookie and Camellia Cookie head back to Flower City. As expected, Camellia Cookie is not looking that great. His foolish mindset led to him getting hurt… only because he wanted to gain knowledge on the secret tea ingredient and on the Divine Guardian themself. He was so lucky that he got cured by the special tea that cured him thanks to the contribution to the cookies of Tea Valley… and most importantly, Golden Osmanthus Cookie herself.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Don’t beat yourself up for it. What’s important is that we’re home!
Golden Osmanthus Cookie felt worried for him ever since the start of the journey. She felt guilt for not helping him earlier when he needed it.
Camellia Cookie: Hey Golden Osmanthus Cookie…
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Hm…
Camellia Cookie: I’m so sorry… I’m sorry for everything… I should have not made you worry because of my foolish mindset. All I am is a cookie… a foolish cookie who is seeking knowledge… I really should have been-
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Camellia Cookie. Stop. Please. Never say that again. I should have been there for you when you needed it.
Camellia Cookie: But.. why did you come for me…
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Because I care about you! Camellia Cookie. We have been friends since childhood. Everyday when I see you, you make me happy. Even when I hear someone mentioning your name, it makes me smile.
Camellia Cookie: I suppose…
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Not to mention you always cared about me. You always save me whenever I’m in trouble. Whenever I am in danger, what do you do?
Camellia Cookie: I prioritize your safety.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Exactly.
She noticed something.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Now you made me realize something. I returned the favor to you.
Camellia Cookie: But you always return the favor. Whenever I feel sick, the first thing you do is to rush to my home, even when something important is happening to you. Like what I said a while ago, you’re important to Flower City, and to myself as well.
The two of them immediately self reflect. One of them has to say it. The truth about their relationship.
Camellia Cookie: Hey Golden Osmanthus Cookie?
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Hm?
Camellia Cookie: If you say no to this question, can we forget about this conversation?
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Go on…
Camellia Cookie: You…
Camellia Cookie tries to make his question less obvious.
Camellia Cookie: What if I do this in a short poem…
He looks at his desk to find a good poem.
Camellia Cookie: I can’t even find my best one. This will do. Sorry if it sounds weird, but here it is.
Camellia Cookie:
Where is the floral scent that I am looking for?
The lovely floral scent that I am looking for
Whenever I see you, the lovely light always turns on in my room.
Whenever I see you, the lovely bright sun rises while getting rid of the gloom.
You’re the love in the city that never cease to exist
As the love in the city never gets dismissed
But this still doesn’t answer the question
Where’s the floral scent that I am looking for?
The lovely floral scent that I am looking for?
The city has some lovely gardens
As some lovely tunes I can listen
The flowers has a lovely scent
Just like how love got sent
But then I realized something-
The flowers have that lovely scent!
You are the floral scent that I was looking for
The lovely floral scent I am looking for.
Camellia Cookie: Wait no! One of the verses doesn’t make sense.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Camellia Cookie… I love it!
Camellia Cookie: Oh! Thanks…
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: But, I do have a question. Is the poem… about me?
Camellia Cookie: I-.. Yes Golden Osmanthus Cookie. Yes it is.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: The poem is about the poet searching for their lovely scent. You’re the poet and.. I’m the lovely scent?
Camellia Cookie: Yes!
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Which means the message is that… The poet loves that person really much.
Camellia Cookie: You are really good at this…
Camellia Cookie: Golden Osmanthus Cookie.. If I remember what’s the meaning of love, you’re the definition of it. I love you. I love you more than I love myself.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: I’m in no words…
Camellia Cookie: If you say no… then that’s okay. We can forget all of this happened-
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: I love you too. I am happy to accept this love from you, as long as you accept mine.
Camellia Cookie: Haha yes I will.
The two of them shared a kiss in the end and stayed together for a long period of time as Golden Osmanthus Cookie lay down on Camellia Cookie’s lap.
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Oh! It’s really late right now. I should get going right now.
Camelia Cookie: Awww… may as well meet up tomorrow..
Golden Osmanthus Cookie: Yeah! See you tomorrow!
The lovely floral scent that the poet searched is parting ways with him for the night. Eventually, they will meet up again. The floral scent that is important to the city… and to him especially.
The end