"Hmm, so it wasn't you who stole it?" Biscuit asked the girl with a frown.
"Unn." The girl nodded a few times, then lowered her head in shame.
"Then why do you accept their accusation like that?" Ives asked.
"Because I-I don't dare." She shook her head again, accompanied by a frightened expression.
"Tell me the real culprit; I'll teach them what manners are." Biscuit did a fist bump.
"..." Honora shook her head even more.
"Well, well, we can take care of them tomorrow. By the way, Biscuit, should we go back? It's getting late."
"What about the tickets we've bought? It would be a waste if we just throw them away."
"After Honora's performance, I feel like my desire to see a show has been satisfied." He didn't lie, although throwing his ticket away would be wasteful.
"Wait, what tickets are you guys talking about?" Honora suddenly asked.
"Oh, it's about the circus tickets." Biscuit took out her ticket and showed it to the girl.
"Zirkus Zirkus tickets?! Do you guys want to see the show, too?" Honora was surprised but then covered her mouth and acted shy again.
"Oh? Are you planning to watch it, too?"
"Y-yes?" She nodded hesitantly. She had bought a ticket earlier. And you could say she was a big fan and wanted to join Zirkus Zirkus for a long time. But that was just her wishful thinking.
Because she was so interested in the circus, she taught herself some tricks that she got from some of her book collections.
"Then why don't we watch it together?"
"That's right. Honora, come with us." Biscuit nodded in agreement.
"Then it's decided." Climbing onto his motorbike, Ives was ready to drive to the performance venue.
'I haven't even agreed yet...' Honora wanted to cry in her heart. Without her consent, she was pulled onto a motorbike by a girl named Biscuit!
But, for some reason, she felt happy. She had lived alone since she was little, and people she could consider friends were practically nonexistent. Although their arrival in her life was a bit 'forced,' she honestly didn't mind.
The evening's performance ended without a hitch, and their friendship increased. After dropping Honora off, Ives and Biscuit went back to their hotel.
A week later, the port of Glam Gas Land.
"I hope to see you again, Honora." Pocketing his hands, Ives looked at the girl with a faint smile.
"Even though we haven't known each other long, I already consider you a friend." Biscuit patted the young girl's shoulder.
"Ives, Biscuit! See you later; I'll miss you!" Watching them leave, Honora looked reluctant, but this was her choice.
There was still a dream that she had yet to realize, and she did not want to let go of this dream easily, even though every night, she contemplated whether she should accept their invitation and join them.
"I'll send you mail; make sure to read it." Ives waved without turning his back.
"I will!" Honora replied, waving back.
After the ship disappeared into the distance, Honora turned and walked away with steady steps. Her eyes radiated desire, and she swore to fulfill her wish before meeting them again!
On the ship, Ives stood at the bow, looking at the beautiful ocean. "It's such a shame," he said.
"If you really want to, why not force her in?" Biscuit commented.
"Haha, no need; besides, wouldn't you be jealous if she were with us?" Ives chuckled.
"Jealous? Why should I? I already consider her as my sister." Biscuit snorted.
"Well, she has her own dreams and ambitions, and I want to see her succeed. Isn't that what we did when we decided to add a week to our vacation there?" Considering the extra week he had spent, he helped her take the first step in achieving her dreams.
Who would have thought that a Hunter License could smooth many things? With one word, he met the owner of Zirkus Zirkus. In their discussion, he managed to convince the boss of Zirkus Zirkus to accept Honora.
Who exactly is Honora that makes him spend his precious time helping her? Although there is still a little doubt, he is sure she is Hisoka's mother. You know what all this is about. Ahem, he will not let her go so easily~
Now, he might be separated, but he will meet her again sooner or later. Whether Hisoka will be born in the future or not is not his problem.
"Hnn~ Ives, let's back in. Tomorrow, we will arrive at the port. Let's get some rest before our real training." Biscuit invited him in while holding back her yawn.
"Alright." Smiling, he takes her hand and walks in.
Shingen-ryu, Netero, here I come!
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