Behind the side door of Rhine Lab, in the verdant green belt, Skadi stood quietly with her greatsword on her back, still wearing her old hunter's attire, exceptionally well-behaved.
Seeing Goki come out, she immediately rushed over and gave him a big hug, but her expression was a little unhappy.
"Hmm, I've been watching. Kafka kissed you, and although I couldn't see Saria and Silence clearly, they definitely kissed you too—just like Specter and Gavial."
Using both hands, Skadi pouted and pushed Goki against a nearby tree trunk.
"Goki, you've taught me, and I've seen it on TV—kissing, kissing on the cheek and kissing on the mouth, are not the same thing! It's not just for saying goodbye, it has other meanings!"
Although Skadi was naive, it was only because no one had taught her, not because she couldn't learn. She adapted quickly to civilized society and easily accepted modern rules.
Skadi still didn't understand what 'love' in romance movies truly was, nor did she quite grasp what 'liking' felt like, even with Goki's best efforts to explain.
However, whether from her daily interactions with Goki or from the expressions of those girls just now, Skadi... seemed to have understood a little.
"I want to kiss too—I want to kiss on the mouth, not the cheek, and not the nose!"
Skadi's thoughts were very simple: what others had, she wanted too, at least—when it came to Goki.
"So eager? The road to Kazimierz is not short. We might have more time on the way..."
Facing this Little Orca who had accompanied him for so long, Goki simply showed a gentle smile and put his arm around her slender and soft waist.
"No, it's now. I want to kiss now. In Columbian, it's called—kiss!"
Skadi, however, shook her little head like a rattle drum.
She knew that Goki would definitely meet many other girls in the future, and perhaps every girl would get a kiss—however many times he kissed other girls, Skadi wanted to be kissed that many times!
"Or, Goki, you don't like kissing me?"
Standing on her tiptoes, she leaned in front of Goki, her fair face full of anticipation—she completely disbelieved that Goki wouldn't like kissing.
"Of course not! I love you the most, most, most! And of course, I love everyone else too."
In front of Skadi, Goki could brazenly make bold declarations of being a scumbag.
But if you're going to be a scumbag, you have to be open and honest, principled, and stick to your bottom line. Being secretive and irresponsible will only lead to being stabbed like Makoto. Maintaining a sincere heart is the only way to have girlfriends in pairs, no, in heaps.
"...Hmm, I love Goki the most too!"
Skadi looked up, her eyes meeting Goki's. His gentle smile was reflected in her crimson, ruby-like eyes.
So, Skadi imitated the couples in movies who, after arduous battles, would passionately embrace and kiss. She silently closed her eyes, completely in a 'take me as you please' manner.
And Goki... happily lowered his head and earnestly kissed Skadi's lips.
In fact, they should have done this long ago.
Skadi's lips were thin and a little cool, but all in all... very soft and comfortable.
A few seconds later, the two separated—Goki certainly couldn't delve deeper; he had no experience whatsoever.
"Mmm... Doesn't seem special?"
Skadi, however, smacked her lips, her expression becoming a little strange.
"So strange, Goki. In the TV dramas I watch, after two people kiss, music plays around them, and the camera keeps spinning... I thought it would taste good, how strange, it seems very ordinary."
Clearly, Skadi had misunderstood the meaning of kissing.
Hearing Skadi's innocent words, Goki sighed helplessly and gave a wry smile.
In reality, he didn't feel it was particularly special either, after all... he wasn't very skilled.
And to be honest, every morning, Goki would be woken up by Skadi's facial cleanser. A little kiss... wasn't much of a big deal.
However, this was still a historic moment.
"Because we've long been accustomed to each other's presence, Skadi. It's nothing special, just the best relationship many people seek—but if you feel it's not enough, I can try to learn."
Goki touched his forehead to Skadi's and bumped their noses together.
"If you're willing, on this journey to Kazimierz, I'll try my best to make you feel how joyful kissing can be."
Goki winked at Skadi and suggested to her.
"For example, practice with Miss Puppet when you're sleeping?"
"No need, kind hunter!"
Hearing Goki's words, Skadi immediately burst into a brilliant smile, her grin particularly dazzling in the post-rain sunshine.
"Is that so... Alright! Hunt prey, then kiss! This is the best vacation! Let's go! Let's go save those children who are being used as test subjects!"
Saying that, Skadi didn't hesitate and immediately wrapped her arms around Goki's body.
The two walked forward a couple of steps together. Goki turned his head, taking one last look back at Rhine Lab, this prosperous and high-tech modern enterprise, bidding farewell to the place where he had worked for a month.
"Let's go, we're going to save... the kittens."
"Hmm."
The next second, accompanied by a gust of wind, a few tender leaves were blown off the green trees in the green belt, and the figures of the two hunters disappeared from the spot.
Following the tracks of their prey, the hunters embarked on a chase to a new country, and... another honeymoon trip?
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