'...He definitely is a trustworthy person. You did a good thing befriending him, Nue.' A voice echoed in Nuelia's mind as she watched Soren go. 'Although I think it would have been even better if you had invited him to visit your house.'
'...I thought about it, but I didn't want to come off as too forward,' Nuelia replied, a hint of regret evident in her tone. 'He would probably have refused it anyway.'
'True, but it's more about the intention. It shows your sincerity and leaves the door open for the future.' The voice explained gently. 'And I have a feeling this won't be the last time we see him.'
'Huh? What do you mean?' Nuelia asked in confusion. 'Aren't we gonna meet in the real finals?'
'Sigh… Didn't you realize it yet? He is leaving the city, which means he won't be participating in the competition anymore. As for what I exactly meant…' The voice paused. '...You'll understand it when the time comes.'
