Chapter 89

"Truthfully speaking, No.17 really is handsome," Ashley said earnestly. "These marine creatures are indeed better-looking than humans." Elara made a noncommittal noise. "After getting used to these looks, can you even still find yourself a boyfriend with how high your standards will be?" wondered Ashley. As Ashley chatted with Elara, she uttered the first thing she should have left unsaid tonight, "Also, with how clingy he is, will your future boyfriend be able to accept it when you guys start dating in the future?" It had been a casual remark, but No.17 unexpectedly looked toward Ashley for the first time that night. "Boyfriend. What… does it mean?" he asked. "It's a form of human behavior, " Ashley explained with a smile, ignorant as to the consequences of her actions. "It's when two people get together, love each other, and desire to become the other party's lifelong partner." When she said these words, she definitely was not expecting the horrific, earth-shattering incident