The steady sound of footsteps echoed softly as Evaya and Kana walked along the stone-paved path leading toward the temple.
The late afternoon sun cast warm, slanting rays across the streets, but despite the tranquil scenery, there was a subtle tension lingering between them—more precisely, around Kana.
Evaya glanced at her from the corner of her eye. Kana's shoulders were rigid, her gaze sharp, darting every so often toward alleys and passerby.
Even the way she held her bag against her chest seemed defensive, like she was expecting danger to leap out at any moment.
"You need to relax."
Evaya said finally, her voice calm but carrying a quiet firmness.
Kana blinked, startled, then tried to laugh it off.
"I am relaxed…"
Evaya raised a brow, unimpressed.
"…Okay, maybe not. It's just… these past few days have been… a lot."
Kana admitted, lowering her gaze as a small, sheepish smile formed on her lips.
Evaya slowed her pace slightly, matching Kana's stride.
