"So what exactly did you guys do?"
As she said this, Wendy sat down next to Kaito.
However, regarding her question, Kiana, whose eyes were closed, either had fallen asleep or didn't want to answer, as she said nothing more.
It must be that kind of thing...
You and Kaito have done it too...
Since Kiana said nothing more, Lumine subconsciously answered Wendy in her mind.
Although she had no proof that Wendy and Kaito had actually done that sort of thing, she knew Wendy had already used her mouth to help Kaito with... you know. So, she felt that it had almost certainly happened.
Why wouldn't Wendy, who lived in the same house, know what Kaito and Kiana did yesterday?
Could it be...
Did Kaito and Kiana do that kind of thing while Wendy was sleeping?
Hmm...
Wouldn't that have woken Wendy up?
In the pause after Wendy spoke, Lumine, sitting alone on the sofa nearby, thought about many things.
Wait a minute...
I'm not here to ponder the things between Kaito and his girlfriends...
Suddenly realizing she had forgotten why she was even here, Lumine quickly forced herself to stop thinking about those things.
But she also knew she had only come to Kaito's place to see if she could find out about Kiana's recent whereabouts. If that really wasn't possible, she would choose to ask him directly.
"Kaito, did you just wake up?"
Lumine suddenly asked.
"More or less,"
Kaito nodded.
It seems Lumine is getting ready to ask about Kiana...
Hearing Lumine's sudden question, Kaito knew she was preparing to ask about Kiana.
Obviously, her brother had already told her about Kiana.
But he wasn't worried, because he was already prepared.
After all, Kiana and the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles did look very similar. He could just deny that the person Aether saw was Kiana.
If that didn't work, then he'd use the same strategy as with Wendy: Kiana is the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, she just hasn't revealed her identity, and only she herself knows who she really is.
However, if he did that, Lumine might choose to part ways with him.
I wonder which it will be...
Watching Lumine nonchalantly, Kaito was also curious about what the final outcome would be.
"I bet Kaito is definitely the last to get up, right? Just like my brother."
As she spoke, Lumine laughed.
"Not really. I was the latest today."
Before Kaito could answer, Wendy replied.
Wendy was the latest to wake up...
Lumine couldn't help but be surprised by Wendy's answer.
After all, Wendy was the Anemo Archon, and Kiana was suspected to be another unknown god. On top of that, Kaito and Kiana had done that thing yesterday. All things considered, for Wendy to still be the last to wake up was truly unexpected.
Moreover, she had originally intended to probe and ask if Kiana had gone out recently or something, but Wendy had answered first.
Wait...
If Kiana really is that unknown god...
Then she must know why I'm here...
Suddenly thinking of this, Lumine's heart couldn't help but race.
But seeing Kaito nearby, she felt at ease again.
That's right...
Could Kiana be just like Wendy...
They both hid their identities from Kaito?
At this point, another possibility occurred to Lumine.
But if that's the case...
Then what is Kaito's identity?
Why would one god after another hide their identity just to be his girlfriend?
Mulling over this possible theory, Lumine fell into deep thought.
If things were really as she imagined, then Kaito's identity was likely something even beyond that of a god. Or perhaps, he was some kind of god himself.
"Me? I'm definitely the first one up."
Just as Lumine was lost in thought, Kaito spoke.
Whether Wendy woke up earliest or Kiana woke up earliest, he was always the first one up.
"Then let's head out to that... uh... Liyue now. Kiana, you shouldn't..."
"Shouldn't what?"
Before Wendy could finish her sentence, Kiana, who had been lying down with her eyes closed, suddenly asked.
"Shouldn't sleep anymore. It's time to go. Yes, that's it."
Seemingly not expecting that Kiana was still awake, Wendy thought for a moment before replying, even nodding to herself.
"Is that so? Wendy, why do I get the feeling you were about to say you don't want me to come?"
Changing from a lying to a sitting position, Kiana stretched lazily.
"Even if I didn't want you to, Kaito wouldn't agree, so how could that be?" Wendy's words sounded perfectly reasonable, but she never revealed her own thoughts on the matter.
"Next time, I won't buy you breakfast. Go get it yourself."
As if too lazy to bother with Wendy anymore, Kiana got up and walked toward the bedroom.
With your power, isn't getting breakfast a piece of cake?
Silently listening to their conversation, Lumine couldn't help but snark internally.
But after her silent jab, she immediately felt that Wendy and Kiana actually got along quite well.
Although Wendy's words just now certainly implied she was about to suggest leaving Kiana here, it was obviously just a joke.
"It's fine. Kaito will buy it for me."
Saying this, Wendy leaned against Kaito.
I really feel like a complete third wheel...
Looking at Wendy and Kaito, Lumine really wanted to leave.
If she hadn't come for a specific reason, she really would have slipped away. After all, in the entire house right now, she was the only outsider.
Even though it was true that she liked him, just like Kiana and Wendy, she had ultimately never said it out loud, and it wasn't certain that Kaito would like her back anyway.
Speaking of which...
I wonder if Aether has found anything...
Suddenly remembering that Aether was still out there, Lumine couldn't help but wonder.
"Yes, yes, I will." Looking somewhat resigned, Kaito patted Wendy's head as she leaned on him, then continued, "By the way, Lumine, are you all ready? I don't really have anything to pack either."
"Me too. We can leave right now."
Nodding vigorously, Lumine indicated she was ready to go at any time.
She still wanted to ask where Kiana had been earlier, but she really couldn't find a reasonable excuse to ask.
Of course, she could just choose to ask directly. Just say that Aether saw someone who looked a lot like Kiana and wanted to ask if it was her or someone else.
Should I...
"Alright, I'll pack up a few things here. I'll come find you at your place in a bit, and we can set off."
Just as Lumine was debating whether to ask directly, Kaito spoke, bringing the conversation to a close.
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