"Speaking of which... I wonder if that guy has finished shopping?"
After the group arrived in Inazuma City, Miko looked around and muttered to herself.
It couldn't be helped; right now, she really didn't know what Kaito was doing. And since Mei had been with them the whole time, she definitely wouldn't know either.
"Perhaps he has already returned to the Ritou Inn," Makoto replied, following up on Miko's words.
Of course, Mei had told Her to say this; She didn't actually know where the person named Kaito was. However, to be honest, She was very curious as to why Miss Mei would know where Kaito was right now. But thinking of that person's uniqueness, She felt it was normal again.
"That is indeed possible, though they might still be wandering around outside." Turning her head to look at Makoto, Miko nodded.
"I will simply have the soldiers search for them."
Seeing the two discussing the whereabouts of the young man, Ei, who was standing to the side, spoke up quickly.
As far as finding a person was concerned, She felt it was a very simple matter and didn't require so much discussion. Of course, She also just really wanted to know as soon as possible if She could obtain any important information from that young man.
"Then how about we split into two groups?" Lumine saw the opportunity and voiced her idea.
Since Kaito might be wandering outside or could be at the Ritou Inn, it would be better to split up and search; that way, one group was bound to have some success.
[Miss Mei, is your boyfriend at the Ritou Inn?]
Silently watching everyone discuss, Makoto took the opportunity to ask Mei.
Because Mei had only told Her to say that earlier without explaining anything, She asked now.
[I can only say he should be.]
After thinking for a moment, Acheron gave this somewhat uncertain answer. It couldn't be helped; she was worried that being too certain would make Makoto suspect something.
Although the fact that she had made Makoto appear as if She were truly alive in this world must have already made Makoto feel that she and Kaito were very complex, she still chose to be a bit more cautious.
[I see.]
Faced with Miss Mei's answer, Makoto responded.
She had originally expected to get a definite answer and a corresponding explanation, but She didn't. However, it was normal; they had only just met, so it was reasonable not to say too much.
But even so, Makoto felt that what Mei had said just now was intended to get them to go to the Ritou Inn together to find the person named Kaito.
So, She spoke up: "Then Lumine and I will go to the Ritou Inn first."
Saying this, Makoto left directly. Because Mei had been very cold in front of Ei previously, She also walked away immediately after speaking this time.
Wait...
I don't seem to know where the Ritou Inn is...
As She walked, Makoto suddenly realized this problem.
But even so, She continued walking toward who-knows-where. It couldn't be helped; stopping would make Ei feel very strange, so She had to keep walking for now.
"Okay." Suddenly hearing Makoto call her to go to the Ritou Inn, Lumine nodded and followed.
However, she found one thing very strange: why were they walking in the opposite direction? Was She planning to buy something first?
Following behind, a confused Lumine couldn't help but think this. Right now, she could only find a reasonable excuse like this, otherwise, it wouldn't make sense.
And just as Lumine found a relatively reasonable explanation for Makoto, Miko, who was still standing in the original spot with Ei, was also confused. Just like Lumine, she was curious about where Makoto was going.
"Miko," Ei suddenly called out.
"What is it? Ei."
Hearing the voice, Miko quickly turned her head to ask Ei what was wrong.
"You go with them to the Ritou Inn as well. I will have the soldiers find where that young man went." Gazing at Acheron and Lumine, who were slowly walking away, Ei spoke.
Regardless of anything, She had to ensure that the person calling herself Acheron remained in Her line of sight, and Miko was the one to guarantee all of this.
"Rest assured, Ei. If anything happens, I will tell you immediately."
After listening to Ei's words, Miko understood Her meaning, even though She hadn't said it directly.
"Stop talking and catch up quickly." Seeing Miko still standing there, Ei told her to hurry up. No matter what, She didn't want Miko to lose track of them. If that really happened, She would have to skin Miko to make a coat.
"Don't rush... okay, I'm going right now." Miko, who had wanted to tease Ei a bit, quickly followed after seeing that murderous look in Her eyes.
Scared me to death...
It seems I can't be too relaxed about this kind of thing...
But if Ei knew about the things I've done... I'm afraid She would slaughter me, right?
As she walked toward Makoto and Lumine, who had already gone some distance, Miko silently thought this. However, she wasn't actually that afraid that Ei would really slaughter her now. Kaito aside, now that Makoto was back, with these two around, she certainly didn't need to worry about anything.
"Miko is coming over too." Just as Miko was thinking about these things, Lumine's voice came from ahead.
"Yes, I'm here too. But where are you going?"
Without thinking too much more, Miko walked quickly to Lumine and Makoto's side.
"We should be going to the Ritou Inn," Lumine said, looking at Makoto with some hesitation. She knew this wasn't the road to the Ritou Inn, but she felt this might be something Makoto needed to do.
"Ei didn't follow us, right?" Checking behind Miko, Makoto continued, "Actually, I don't know where the Ritou Inn is. I just didn't want Ei to suspect anything, so I picked a direction at random and walked."
Miko: "..."
Lumine: "..."
Their gazes both turned to Makoto; for a moment, Lumine and Miko were speechless. They had both assumed Makoto was up to something, but the truth turned out to be so nonsensical.
"Ahem, let's go to the Ritou Inn now. You lead the way."
Seeing the expressions on their faces, Makoto said awkwardly.
"Then we'll have to take a detour. If we go back just like this, Ei will definitely wonder what we are doing," Miko said, turning her head to look at the place she had just come from.
"Yeah, it would be troublesome if the Raiden Shogun discovered any issues." Lumine expressed her agreement with Miko's statement.
"No problem. Let's go then."
A while later.
Finally, almost there...
I should go out and pick them up.
Feeling it was about time, Kaito, who walked out of the room, thought this.
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