"Aren't you eating anymore? It looks like you haven't eaten much."
Watching Yae Miko prepare to leave, Kaito asked, feigning ignorance.
"I wouldn't say I'm not eating. I'm just going to eat slowly with Mei. You all take your time."
After saying this, Yae Miko left under the gaze of Kaito and the others.
Besides discussing how to deal with Wendy, she also needed to talk to Mei about how to proceed with the next steps of her plan.
"Kaito."
After Yae Miko left, Paimon looked like she had something to say.
"What is it?"
"Did you only meet Sister Miko after coming here? Or did you know her before?"
Paimon was quite curious about this, so she voiced her question.
"Only met her after coming here."
Not expecting Paimon to ask this, Kaito answered and then added, "Why do you ask?"
"Just curious. It feels like everywhere you go, Kaito, there are girls you know, and every single one is so pretty."
Looking at Kaito, Paimon explained the reason for her question.
However, there was one point she didn't mention: she wanted to gather some reference material for Lumine.
Yeah...
Wherever this guy goes...
Pretty girls just flock to him on their own...
I really can't understand it...
Silently listening to the conversation between Kaito and Paimon from the side, Lumine thought the same thing.
It could be said that in every nation Kaito visited, aside from his girlfriends who would pop up from time to time, the local beautiful girls would also immediately become familiar with him. It was simply very strange.
After all, it would be one thing if this happened in just one country, but for Kaito, it happened in every single one.
"Can't help it, that's just what happens when you're handsome."
After hearing Paimon's reasoning, Kaito smiled and replied.
Handsome your big head!
Sweeping a quick glance over Kaito's face, Lumine retorted silently in her heart.
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Ritou Inn.
"Mei, it's me. Are you up? I brought you breakfast~"
Arriving at Mei's door, Yae Miko knocked gently.
"Come in, Miko, the door isn't locked."
Soon, Acheron's voice came from inside the room.
Actually unlocked?
If I had known earlier, I would have secretly opened the door to give her a scare...
Surprised that the door wasn't locked, Yae Miko felt a twinge of regret for not trying.
However, she knew that even if she had planned to sneak in, Mei would likely have detected her anyway.
Perhaps Mei had even known she was coming while she was still on the way.
Creak—
"Mei, are you... reading?"
As soon as she entered, Yae Miko saw Mei sitting on a chair, holding a book in her hands.
"Yes, when I have nothing to do, I like to read some books to pass the time."
Raising her head, Acheron nodded at Yae Miko as she walked in, and then continued, "Did Kaito ask you to bring breakfast?"
Although Acheron knew the situation, she still asked.
After all, under normal circumstances, anyone would ask that.
"Sort of. I happened to have business with you anyway."
Nodding, Yae Miko sat down on a nearby chair.
"Business? Is it about your plan?"
"Besides that, I have other matters to discuss with you."
"What is it?"
Looking at Yae Miko before her, Acheron actually already had a guess in her heart.
She felt that Yae Miko probably wanted to talk about matters concerning Wendy.
Hmm...
My butt is still a bit uncomfortable...
We played for a bit too long yesterday...
While waiting for Yae Miko's answer, Acheron couldn't help but shift her sitting posture.
There was no helping it; the pleasure of yesterday had become a bit of suffering today.
She was even starting to regret playing like that yesterday.
Of course, she hadn't regretted it at all in the moment—she had even wanted Kaito to go harder.
But then again, this was just the burden she had to bear on her end; Kaito simply slept afterward and was perfectly fine.
Being a guy really is nice...
"Is something wrong with the chair? Why does it feel like you're wiggling around, Mei?"
Instead of answering Acheron's previous question, Yae Miko watched her and asked this instead.
Since arriving, she had seen Mei change her posture several times in succession, which made her wonder if the chair was broken.
No...
I just sat for too long...
Not expecting Yae Miko to notice her behavior, Acheron quickly found an excuse.
No matter what, she absolutely could not tell the truth of the matter.
"In that case, let's go out for a walk. It's so early that there aren't many people around, so you don't have to fear anyone seeing 'Her Excellency, the Shogun' here."
Yae Miko didn't find anything strange about Mei's words and suggested they go for a walk together.
"Let's go then."
Nodding, Acheron stood up from the chair.
However, the moment she stood up, she suddenly noticed a row of marks left on the wall behind Yae Miko. It looked as if someone had reached out and gouged out pieces with their fingernails—and using both hands simultaneously at that.
Of course, that person was actually her.
Yesterday, while they were handling 'serious business,' she had been lying prone right there while Kaito was attacking frantically.
I need to wipe that off when I come back...
Thinking this, Acheron quickly retracted her gaze, worried that if she kept looking, Yae Miko would discover it.
Creak—
After walking out and locking the door, Acheron finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Say, Mei."
"What is it?"
Feeling as though Yae Miko was about to say something specific, Acheron, feeling guilty, asked directly. She was genuinely worried that Yae Miko had seen the marks she left yesterday.
"I just didn't expect that guy Kaito to have more than just you."
Yae Miko intended to slowly steer the conversation toward Wendy.
"So?"
Seeming not to understand why Yae Miko would say this, the expressionless Acheron simply replied with a 'so'.
Seeing Mei act like this, Yae Miko brought the topic directly to Wendy.
"So, how does Wendy usually call you?"
"Why do you ask that?"
"Oh, don't ask why for now. Can I hear your answer first? Mei."
Before revealing her own encounter, Yae Miko wanted to hear how Wendy addressed Mei.
"Sister Acheron. Nothing special."
As if thinking about something, Acheron replied faintly.
"That stinkin' brat actually calls people that?"
At this moment, Yae Miko appeared very surprised.
Because if that was the case, Acheron would surely ask her why.
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