Outside the Tree Heart.
Sally and Kouji, having been 'expelled,' could only wait at the entrance.
Compared to what their mother might be doing with Nicholas alone, they were more concerned about whether Nicholas's treatment plan would be effective for their mother.
When a strong vitality surged from the Tree Heart, enough to reactivate the entire Black Forest, causing the trees to grow wildly... the two sisters were so excited that they intertwined their tentacles and embraced each other.
They were eager to go to the Tree Heart to see their mother's current state, but they hadn't received permission to enter yet.
Time passed little by little, and they were becoming impatient.
Sally, looking anxious, asked, "What exactly are Mom and Nicholas doing in there, why haven't they come out yet."
Kouji, speaking from a rather professional standpoint:
