Those who have read my long story Love Never Fails (El Amor Nunca Falla) might have known that in Chapter 4, Albert and Candy were outside when it was raining heavily. As a result, they were soaking wet, through and through. After they got home together, Candy had her shower first, so Albert removed his wet shirt, waiting for his turn to use the bathroom. Later, when Candy gawked at the sight of his bare back, Albert turned around, and their gaze met. 🙂
Come to think of it, in Candy Candy Final Story (CCFS), they had lived together for so long before Albert vanished in Candy’s life. As much as he strove to be discreet, Candy might have seen him topless more than once. 😉 😛 (In the manga, she had seen him shirtless at least twice, once after the lion’s attack and once in Lakewood.) Do you honestly think that she could remain unaffected and feel absolutely nothing all this time? 🙄
In fact, Candy answered this question in CCFS by indicating that she understood Albert held a special place in her heart. See Argh, he’s driving me crazy… for details. 🙂
Anyway, based on the scene described above, let me present my birthday gift to Candy’s beloved Prince on the Hill ❤❤❤ :