Really...?

[ Chiyo was relieved to hear that and almost couldn't believe him when he said that. She felt happy, nevertheless, that he would consider fun company to have and even lightened up at the mention of the book. She couldn't stop herself from smiling as she recalled all the details of the maps and the time spent going through it with Red. ]

I did. I really love books. [ She smiled happily. ] I especially... l-love having someone to read with. T-Thank you. For sharing your book with me....