"?"
Seraphine was stunned. She raised a hand to wipe away the moisture from her eyes, and asked back with a puzzled expression, "Are you lecturing me?"
No, I'm just talking nonsense.
Durin said in his heart.
On the surface, he shook his head and said seriously, "No, I am not lecturing you. I am not your father, nor do I have that right. I am merely speaking to you as an ordinary friend."
...
Seraphine fell silent. She asked, somewhat uncertainly, "Are you sure you want to be friends with someone like me?"
"Mm-hm."
Durin nodded.
"No, wait, are we going to be friends? The kind of friends who talk about their hobbies, complain about their lives to each other, play music together, wish each other happy birthday, and share cake?" Seraphine quickly explained, as if afraid Durin had misunderstood.
"Yes!"
Durin readily agreed.
After a few seconds of silence, the girl, not believing it, asked again, "So, we're friends now?"
"If you don't mind, then, yes..." Durin, flustered by Seraphine's continuous questioning, became a bit unsure himself and spoke cautiously.
Visible joy and a blush quickly spread across the girl's pretty cheeks. Seraphine, as if she had guessed the coin toss correctly, cheered up, her wavy pink hair fluttering in celebration.
[Affection with Seraphine +4, Charm +1, Current Proficiency: 10/25]
Seraphine excitedly leaned closer to Durin and asked, "Then I have a request. Would you, my friend, be willing to take me to see a musical stage play? My father doesn't want me to go out alone; he says it's too dangerous outside. I think... with Mr. Durin, a great mage, my safety will definitely be guaranteed."
Durin hesitated for a moment, then refused, "Although I'd love to help you, I'm not very familiar with your father, Daniel. To him, I'm just a tenant he's met twice. Even if I were to talk to your father, he wouldn't possibly agree."
A look of disappointment flashed across Seraphine's face, finally turning into a smile of unwillingness.
Then, she found a black guitar bag in a corner. Inside was a forty-one-inch acoustic guitar, about 104 centimeters long. As soon as she picked it up, she found a comfortable position and held it.
"What are you doing?"
Durin was a little curious.
"When I'm in a bad mood, I like to play the guitar. How about I play a song for you, Mr. Durin?" Seraphine explained while beginning to tune the guitar strings, calming herself. She stretched out her hand and plucked the strings, and a beautiful and pleasant melody emanated.
Listening to the beautiful melody, like an angel singing, Seraphine couldn't help but sing along in her sweet, melodious voice: "I've missed a part of myself, knowing I still have so much to learn... Telling me what I don't deserve, but the mirror shows a different face, I've grown up..."
The wonderful singing, accompanied by the guitar melody, was so melodious, pure, and full, as if every vibrating note was a flawless, smooth droplet.
Durin, who had been feeling depressed during this time, was soothed by the song and melody, experiencing a strong empathy, and allowing him to comfortably enjoy the beauty of the music.
Looking at Seraphine's exquisite features, which became even more captivating when seen in profile, and her fair, delicate fingers plucking the strings, Durin felt an indescribable sensation in his heart.
Her eyes, under thick eyelashes, were as lively as water, her red lips plump and moist, and her soft, long hair cascaded over her shoulders, sparkling like a bright pearl under the sunlight.
This feeling instantly reminded Durin of his first love in high school before he transmigrated, quiet and well-behaved.
A strong fondness welled up in Durin's heart. When the melody completely ended, Durin, who had been engrossed, showed a lingering expression, immediately clapped his hands, and cheered, "Bravo! That was incredibly beautiful, like a heavenly sound, and your guitar playing was superb! It would be such a pity if you didn't become a big star."
When he said this, Seraphine's cheeks visibly reddened, and she covered her face, a little embarrassed. Then, she let out a chuckle, her entire smile as brilliant and heartwarming as the morning sun shining upon the world.
Durin suddenly felt as if he had fallen for this girl.
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