But having said that, regarding the matter of where to go for fun...
Aaron had wanted to visit the amusement park in the past, but he hadn't really thought about what exactly he would do there.
Rather than actually coming here to play, it felt more like he was fulfilling a lingering obsession from his past.
As for right now...
"Do you guys have anything you want to play?"
Since he couldn't solve the problem, he decided to toss it to the others.
"First off, let's rule out the haunted house..."
After saying this, Kiana recalled Aaron's usual demeanor during combat and spoke helplessly.
"Although I don't know if you're afraid of ghosts, if you actually are and accidentally slip into your combat stance... I'm afraid you'll scare the staff to death."
"True."
"But if the four of us stick together, the number of rides we can go on will be much more limited..."
Watching the two in deep thought, Raiden Mei suddenly took the initiative and spoke to Bronya.
"Then Bronya and I will go check out that area over there. Remember to stay in touch if anything happens."
"Wait, Mei—"
Just as Kiana prepared to call out to Mei, she suddenly heard Raiden Mei's voice transmission in her head.
[Kiana, seize the opportunity.]
Seize the opportunity?
Seize what opportunity...
Glancing at Aaron beside her, Kiana suddenly felt a bit annoyed.
Ever since the end of the Third Honkai Eruption in Nagazora City, Aaron had gone from being a 'reliable pervert' to a 'taciturn, oversized block of wood'.
Back when they moved together, Kiana could still catch Aaron's gaze drifting toward her from time to time.
Now... aside from meal times, she could barely even see him once a day!
Ah, no, the more she thought about it, the angrier she got.
Although she didn't quite know what Mei meant by 'seize the opportunity', this young miss felt like she was getting increasingly pissed off.
"Forget it, let's just pick one at random."
Discovering that this amusement park actually had a very thoughtful 'Random Ticket Machine', Aaron walked straight up to it, selected 'Two Persons', and pressed the button.
As various entertainment attractions flashed rapidly before their eyes...
—The final selection stopped on the option: 'Ferris Wheel'.
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Meanwhile, on Mei and Bronya's side, the two had chosen the Rotating Tea Cups and were sitting opposite each other.
Looking at the girl before her, Bronya asked Mei in her ethereal voice.
"Sister Mei, you... why did you want Sister Kiana and Master to be alone together?"
"How should I put it... Although Kiana hasn't said it, I think her feelings are quite obvious."
Chuckling softly, Mei looked toward the pair walking to the distant Ferris Wheel and spoke to Bronya.
"As her friend, naturally, I want to create opportunities for her. As for whether she uses this opportunity... that is up to her."
"No, Sister Mei, you know what Bronya is really asking."
"You clearly harbor the same thoughts as Sister Kiana. Under these circumstances, why would you actively let Sister Kiana and Master be together?"
Hearing Bronya's words, Mei was momentarily stunned.
She truly hadn't expected that the girl in front of her had already seen through her true inner thoughts.
Subsequently, she asked with a bitter smile.
"Is it that obvious?"
"No. But Bronya can sense that you likely possess such feelings. Combined with how you usually look at the two of them..."
Thinking of the gaze Raiden Mei usually cast upon them, Bronya suddenly apologized.
"So that's it, Bronya understands. I apologize, Bronya spoke out of turn."
"Mm, as long as you understand."
"Bronya deeply understands—the fact that Sister Mei actually wants to build a harem."
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"Bronya, what are you saying?!"
Looking at the blushing Raiden Mei refuting her, Bronya spoke in a very flat tone.
"Bronya is naturally joking. Do you feel a bit better now, Sister Mei?"
"...Is that so?"
"Thank you, Bronya."
"No, it is Bronya who should thank you, Sister Mei."
At this moment, although the expression on Bronya's face didn't change drastically, her tone clearly carried a few notes of regret and helplessness.
"Even knowing that Bronya is Cocolia's adopted daughter, both Sister Mei and Sister Kiana accepted Bronya moving alongside you so decisively."
"As the daughter of the culprit, Bronya clearly has no right to travel with you..."
"We will settle matters regarding Cocolia with Cocolia herself. As for you... in the end, you are just a victim as well."
Glancing at Bronya's legs, Mei spoke softly.
"I heard from Aaron that Cocolia used your friends from the orphanage as test subjects for some [Experiment X-10]. Although you didn't oppose it, she was undoubtedly doing something wrong."
"It isn't strange for a child to be unable to resist their mother, and there is no need for us to visit the sins of the parents upon the child."
"...Thank you, Sister Mei."
However, treating everyone around you so gently...
Does not mean everyone will treat you gently in return.
If you continue to maintain this mindset, sooner or later... no, that's not right.
Perhaps even now, Sister Mei, you have already been hurt by your own actions.
Ah, at times like this, it has to be said.
Is Master a total idiot?!
Sister Mei and Sister Kiana's feelings are so obvious, yet he shows no reaction whatsoever.
Is this the legendary 'Three No's' type of man netizens talk about—[No Initiative, No Refusal, No Responsibility]...?
Although Master treats Bronya well enough, when it comes to this aspect...
Sigh, regarding the matters between the few of them, what reason does Bronya have to comment or intervene?
Regardless of what choice Master makes, he has shown me kindness.
And since Master intends to continue helping me save Seele, under these circumstances...
Bronya should just obediently turn a blind eye.
After all, even if Bronya wanted to intervene, she wouldn't even know where to start.
At a time like this, it's better to obediently stay a bystander.
Besides, I have a feeling that after coming out to play today, the rest of our itinerary won't be so smooth...
After being exposed to the public eye...
Mother Cocolia will likely come knocking.
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