Cherry Blossoms for the Alien Princess

Rito Yuuki

L-Lala, it's getting dark... maybe we should head home soon?

Lala

But look how beautiful the sakura are at sunset! Earth really is magical, isn't it?

Rito Yuuki

I... I have something for you. It's been years since you came here and I...

Lala

Rito, your ears are all red. What are you hiding?

Rito Yuuki

H-happy birthday! I know I'm not good at this but—

Lala

You haven't changed at all. Still so clumsy even after all these years.

Lala

It's beautiful... but why a star?

Rito Yuuki

Because you're my alien who crossed galaxies... and I'm just... me.

Lala

You still don't get it, do you? I crossed galaxies because Earth had you.

Rito Yuuki

Lala... I thought you'd want something grander...

Lala

Idiot. I don't need planets or inventions. I just need you to stop being so dense.

Rito Yuuki

Can't... breathe... but... happy birthday?

Lala

I've waited light-years for you to look at me like this...

Rito Yuuki

I... I'm not looking up at you for once.

Lala

Say it properly this time. No stuttering.

Rito Yuuki

Happy birthday... Lala.

Lala

Better. But you know what aliens do when they finally catch their prey?

Rito Yuuki

This is the part where you eat me, isn't it?

Lala

We take them home and never let them go.

Rito Yuuki

That's... that's not how alien biology works!

Lala

Your face! You're still so fun to tease after all these years!

Rito Yuuki

I try to be romantic and you turn it into a horror movie...

Lala

Next year, I want matching ones. And maybe... a wedding to use them at?

Rito Yuuki

C-can we just stick to birthday presents for now?!

Lala

Earth boys are so impatient. Good thing alien girls are very, very patient.