"Is this really okay?" Unexpectedly finding that Miko was actually allowing him to stay at the shrine, Kaito looked at her and asked.
After all, a shrine was quite different from other places.
"Of course it is." Seeming somewhat surprised by Kaito's reaction, Miko continued, "What is it? Are you worried about Ei? Others should indeed be worried, but you are different. You understand what I mean, right?"
"Not exactly. I just feel that a place like a shrine is very different compared to elsewhere." Kaito slowly shook his head at Miko's words.
However, since Miko had already put it that way, there was no need for him to overthink it. "But since you say so, I have nothing to worry about."
"Then come with me. I'll arrange a room for you."
"Okay."
Just like that, Kaito followed Miko away from the vicinity of the Sacred Sakura.
"This is the place." Before long, Miko brought Kaito to the front of a room.
Creak—
Miko opened the door and walked in.
It was a very simple room. Aside from a bed and a table near it, there was nothing else.
"There isn't much in this room, but I don't need to fetch anything for you. With your abilities, you can just create whatever you want, so I won't worry about that." Because of Kaito's power, Miko knew she didn't need to go to the trouble of furnishing the place.
"No problem." Kaito nodded, then continued, "So, do you plan to set off to find Acheron now?"
"No, I plan to go tomorrow morning. It's already afternoon, and having been away from the shrine for these past few days, I have to deal with the backlog of matters." Miko shook her head and added, "Later on, I'll have someone bring you a meal, unless you plan to wander around and eat out."
Time was a minor issue, but she really had to handle some affairs at the shrine. Otherwise, she truly would have planned to set off and find Mei right now.
"At this hour, I won't go wandering. I'll look around tomorrow." Watching the setting sun shine in from outside the door, Kaito gave his answer.
"Alright then, I'll go get busy."
After hearing Kaito's reply, Miko walked out.
She had to finish processing the accumulated work today so she could leave to find Mei tomorrow.
"Go ahead." Watching Miko's retreating figure, Kaito said this before sitting down on the bed.
Why does this feel like living in seclusion...
After sitting down, looking at the sparse room and the scenery outside the door, Kaito couldn't help but think this.
He had to admit, the current him still frequently missed his previous modern life. Mobile phones, computers—those were all things he yearned for.
But there was no helping it; the Genshin Impact world didn't have these things, and he wouldn't go out of his way to create such complex devices. Even if he could make them, there was no content available to pass the time. After all, having the hardware alone wasn't enough; content was crucial, and that was something he evidently couldn't provide.
Forget it... I'll just read a book...
Thinking this, Kaito simply lay down on the bed.
Although he didn't have any books on hand, as long as Acheron started reading over on her end, he could share her senses.
Night. Miko's room.
Exhausting...
How was I so easily tricked back then...
Sitting down on her bed, a physically and mentally weary Miko couldn't help but recall events from a long time ago. The old her used to be very free; there was absolutely nothing she had to do.
She just walked away...
Thinking about it, Miko silently sighed. She knew that many people and things from the past could now only exist in her memories.
Right... what is that guy doing right now?
Suddenly thinking of Kaito, Miko looked toward the door. She stood up and walked in that direction.
Since she didn't want to deal with work anymore, she might as well go see what Kaito was up to. More importantly, she was quite curious about what he was doing.
Harboring such thoughts, Miko stealthily arrived outside Kaito's room.
Although she felt there was a high probability Kaito would discover her, she didn't care. She would take a peek first; perhaps Kaito wouldn't notice her.
Good... the window isn't closed...
Discovering the window wasn't shut, Miko quietly crept up to it.
However, she didn't intend to look immediately. Instead, she listened earnestly to the sounds inside.
But no matter how she perked up her fox ears, she couldn't hear any movement within.
Strange... why is there no sound at all...
That guy is definitely inside...
Is he asleep?
Standing outside the window, Miko frowned.
She really couldn't understand why she couldn't hear a single thing.
Wait! Could it be that the little girl, Wendy, came over?
Because of the abilities Wendy had displayed previously, Miko immediately thought of her, though she couldn't be certain yet.
Hmm... should I just go knock on the door?
Still standing by the window, Miko pondered whether to do so. There was no helping it; right now, she truly couldn't hear anything.
No... if that little girl were here, she would have dragged me out long ago... How could there be no movement at all...
Miko thought again.
Just at this moment, someone suddenly called out to her.
"Lady... Lady Guuji? You are here..."
Seeing Lady Guuji make a 'shush' gesture, the shrine maiden's voice came to an abrupt halt.
However, inside her heart, she was clearly curious beyond belief.
Lady Guuji... what is she doing?
Seeing Lady Guuji acting like a thief, the shrine maiden couldn't help but think this.
But before the maiden could think too much, she saw Miko's hand gesture dismissing her.
Lady Guuji must be doing something important...
Right... that must be it...
Thinking this, the shrine maiden nodded and left.
Sigh... how did I get seen...
Watching the shrine maiden leave, Miko felt a bit awkward. She hadn't expected to be spotted; this really didn't fit the image she usually projected.
Forget it... let's just go see what that guy is doing directly...
Deciding to stop with these shenanigans, Miko prepared to see what Kaito was up to.
RINGEKO
Rinko
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