"Very well, you can go back and rest now. But if you're still thinking about those extraneous matters, I won't be able to save you."
Under Kaito's gaze nearby, Yae Miko said this to Kageyama, who had just arrived with the paper.
Afterward, she took the paper from Kageyama's hand, which contained who-knows-what.
"Thank you, Lady Guuji. Thank you, Lady Guuji."
After repeatedly thanking Yae Miko several times, Kageyama left as if granted a great pardon.
So this is the 'fun' thing Yae Miko was talking about...
Silently watching Kageyama leave, Kaito couldn't help but think this.
"By the way, Kaito, can I ask you a question?"
Just as Kaito was watching Kageyama depart, Yae Miko suddenly said this.
She had thought of a question, one she was very curious about.
"What question?"
Turning his gaze to Yae Miko, Kaito felt that the question she wanted to ask wasn't simple.
"Have you... met Her Excellency, the Shogun, Kaito?"
Meeting Kaito's eyes, Yae Miko slowly asked the question she wanted to pose.
She was wondering whether Kaito knew that his girlfriend looked very much like Ei.
If he did know, then what were his thoughts on it?
"I suppose I've seen her."
After thinking for a moment, Kaito gave this answer.
Since he hadn't met the Raiden Shogun face-to-face after arriving in this world, he could only say 'suppose.'
"'Suppose I've seen her'?"
Yae Miko was a bit puzzled by Kaito's response.
After all, either you've seen her or you haven't—'suppose' was what?
"What kind of answer is that? Have you seen her or not? Just say it directly, right?"
Looking dissatisfied, Yae Miko asked Kaito again.
"Then, no, I haven't. After all, this is my first time in Inazuma, and I haven't left Ritou yet."
Thinking again, Kaito provided his answer once more.
Since Yae Miko wanted a specific response, he'd make it specific.
Yae Miko: "..."
She had to admit, at this moment, Yae Miko felt like she was being toyed with.
After Kaito's two responses, she was even more confused and had no idea if he'd actually seen Ei or not.
"Sigh, if you don't want to answer, just say so. Is there any need to brush me off like this, Mei's boyfriend?"
Her tone sounding extremely hurt, Yae Miko didn't even call him by name anymore, addressing him instead as Mei's boyfriend.
She guessed that Kaito didn't want to answer her question, which was why he gave two completely opposite responses.
Wait...
Yae Miko is asking if I know that Acheron looks like the Raiden Shogun, right?
At this point, Kaito suddenly realized this and spoke up: "I know what the Raiden Shogun looks like, but it's just a coincidence. No need to overthink it."
He knows what Ei looks like?
Looking at Kaito with surprise once more, Yae Miko said: "That's too much of a coincidence, isn't it? For two unrelated people in this world to look so alike."
"There are so many people in this world; it's not uncommon for one or two unrelated individuals to look very similar."
In response to Yae Miko's doubt, Kaito answered this way.
Of course, he knew why, but he also knew that explaining the real reason wouldn't convince her.
"Is that so? Then why haven't I found someone who looks just like me but has nothing to do with me?"
Feeling like Kaito was still brushing her off, Yae Miko continued in a hurt tone.
Though what Kaito said made sense, she felt things weren't that simple.
Someone who looks just like you?
Then when I pull Yae Miko from the gacha someday, I'll show you.
Kaito silently responded to Yae Miko's words in his mind.
Of course, in thought was one thing; he still had to say something:
"Don't worry, you might find one later."
"Hey, is that how you comfort a girl, Kaito? You wouldn't usually comfort Mei like this, right?"
Not expecting Kaito to console her so straightforwardly, Yae Miko couldn't help but tease him.
But thinking that Mei was also the straightforward type, she felt the two suited each other well.
I don't need to comfort myself...
Silently responding to Yae Miko in his mind once more, Kaito said:
"Then how do you want me to comfort you?"
"Let me think."
Since she had always planned to build a good relationship with Kaito, Yae Miko seized this opportunity. After thinking, she continued:
"Then accompany me to the Kanjou Commission one more time, and after that's done, treat me to a meal."
Under Kaito's gaze, Yae Miko quickly stated her request.
"Sure, no problem."
Without much thought, Kaito readily agreed to Yae Miko's request.
After all, it was a simple ask, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.
"You agreed so easily? Aren't you afraid Mei will be upset?"
Yae Miko actually remembered that Kaito had come this time because of Mei, but she still said this.
"Of course not. Mei won't get upset over something this small."
Kaito answered confidently and quickly, with 100% certainty.
After all, no one understood himself better than himself.
"Good then. Let's go to the Kanjou Commission."
Nodding in satisfaction, Yae Miko started walking toward the Kanjou Commission.
Then, as she walked, Yae Miko said:
"Kaito, you came from Liyue, right?"
"Yeah."
Walking shoulder-to-shoulder with Yae Miko, Kaito nodded.
"Then you're definitely from Liyue?"
Yae Miko asked again.
"I suppose so."
Because of Liyue's real-world inspirations, Kaito subconsciously answered this way.
"What an annoying answer."
Hearing Kaito's response, Yae Miko knew he was about to do the same thing as before.
"If you want the real answer, then I'm not from any nation really—I'm at home wherever I go."
Turning to glance at the somewhat annoyed Yae Miko and recalling some past events, Kaito said this with a touch of sentiment.
"You sound like someone with a story."
Also turning to glance at Kaito beside her, Yae Miko nodded to herself and continued asking:
"Then, can I ask another question?"
"Go ahead."
"How did you and Mei meet? I'm really curious."
"Well, that's a secret."
Since he hadn't thought of an answer yet, Kaito just responded this way.
After all, he couldn't exactly say that Acheron was split off from him.
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