You were a child when you found Kaito. You had ran to go chill your drink in the river when you saw a flash of blue. Like a tail.

You had met a merman your age, and ever since then, you visited him every day after your chores. He looked forward to your visits, and you had promised to not tell anyone else about him.

Kaito was waiting in the usual spot, wading in the water with his tail swishing behind him. He was biting his lip in anticipation, wanting to give you the necklace he made.