"Mn, I understand, Miko."
Looking at Miko, who seemed to be babbling somewhat incoherently, Acheron nodded faintly.
Miko: "???"
Originally, she was still thinking about how to best express herself, but this single sentence from Acheron completely bewildered Miko.
What do you mean 'I understand'?
Mei, just what exactly did you understand?
Looking at Mei with an expression that suggested she wanted to speak but stopped herself, Miko truly didn't know what to say. right now, she felt that the more she described it, the darker the misunderstanding became; she simply couldn't explain it clearly.
"Sigh, Mei, don't think nonsense."
After thinking it over and over, Miko could only use this tone to tell Mei not to think too much.
After all, to explain is to cover up; she had better just hurry up and turn the page on this matter.
"Mn, okay." Acheron nodded again.
Miko: "..."
Hmm...
Why does it feel like...
The way Mei is looking at me now is already not quite right...
Could she already think that I am the kind of person who likes to eat 'that kind of thing'?
Watching Mei, whose expression remained unchanged, Miko felt like crying but had no tears in her heart.
Right now, she really wanted to explain that she wasn't that kind of person, but remembering that 'explaining is just covering up'—not to mention she had already tried explaining—she didn't explain any further.
However, by not explaining anymore, she faintly felt that Mei's opinion of her had already shifted into that awkward shape.
Forget it...
Let's just hurry up and get this over with...
Continuing to talk about it will only make Mei think I have a guilty conscience...
Exhaling a deep breath, Miko decided not to speak of that matter anymore.
Just now, Mei had already promised her that she wouldn't repeat those words to a third person, so she should just be at ease.
Even if Mei really thought she was that kind of person, then let her think so.
Anyway, since the other party was Mei, she didn't need to worry about anything; she would just treat it as a little secret between two good best friends.
Wait...
What little secret...
I'm not really...
No, no...
I really can't keep thinking about explaining things...
It will only make things look worse...
Realizing she was thinking about explaining again, Miko hurriedly made herself stop.
Then she said, "Let's go, Mei. I'll take you for a tour."
Knowing she definitely had to do something to divert attention, Miko thought she should take Mei for a walk.
Anyway, she had just told that guy Kaito that she was taking Mei for a tour, so doing this now was perfectly fitting.
"This cherry blossom tree... looks very different."
Not long after, the two arrived near the Sacred Sakura. Together, they raised their heads to look at it.
Miko: "!"
It had to be said that this sentence from Mei startled Miko.
If anyone else had said this, she might not have felt much, but since the subject was Mei, it was very different.
After all, she was so similar to Makoto, and the Sacred Sakura had an important connection to Makoto's realm of consciousness.
So then...
Could it be a coincidence?
Turning her head to look at Mei, who was still looking up at the Sacred Sakura, Miko couldn't help but think this.
"Why do you say that?"
Shifting her gaze to the Sacred Sakura, Miko asked this question.
She really wanted to know why Mei would say something like that.
"Just a feeling, I guess." Keeping her gaze on the Sacred Sakura, Acheron answered faintly.
A feeling, huh...
Regarding such an answer, Miko was actually mentally prepared.
However, it didn't matter; having a feeling was good—better than having no feeling at all.
After all, in this way, she could at least preserve a tiny sliver of hope.
Right...
Yesterday, that guy Kaito was also looking at the Sacred Sakura...
Did he also sense something different?
Hmm...
But that guy isn't an ordinary person either...
It would be normal for him to sense something different...
At this moment, Miko suddenly thought of Kaito from yesterday.
However, after some contemplation, she felt he might have just been overthinking it.
But regardless, the relationship between Kaito and Mei was still very distinct; perhaps there were some unknown secrets within it.
Thinking and thinking, Miko subconsciously looked toward the location of the room she had provided for Kaito.
"Do you have matters to discuss with Kaito?" At this moment, Acheron, having withdrawn her gaze, discovered that Miko was looking in the direction where Kaito had been just now.
"Ah? No, no."
Suddenly realizing Mei was watching her, and immediately recalling the events from earlier, Miko subconsciously issued a denial.
It couldn't be helped; subconsciously, she was still worried Mei would connect her current reaction to that matter.
However, after issuing the denial, Miko regretted it. She had obviously been a bit too hasty in denying it just now, which could easily cause people to form certain ideas.
But there was no helping it; the event had already happened, so she could only let it pass.
Sigh...
The current me is already digging a deeper hole the more I describe things...
But fortunately...
The other party is Mei...
Whatever...
At this point, Miko had somewhat given up on treatment.
Although she didn't want to give up, the current situation was such that she had to give up.
"Speaking of which..."
Speaking of which?
For some reason, Miko's heartbeat involuntarily accelerated regarding what Mei was about to say next. She was worried Mei would directly say words about her liking to do that kind of thing.
Although she already had this suspicion, Miko still didn't hope for Mei to say it out loud.
"Do you live here often? It feels like a place very suitable for living. It's very quiet, and there isn't anything else nearby."
Under Miko's somewhat nervous gaze, Acheron, who was looking around the surroundings, spoke slowly.
Phew...
Scared me to death...
After listening to what Mei said, Miko finally let out a sigh of relief. Then, with a smile on her face, she answered, "If you like it, Mei, you can stay forever. No need to mind anything."
"I will. Thank you." Nodding, Acheron expressed her gratitude for Miko's kindness.
Regardless of anything, since the other party was being like this, she had to express her thanks somehow.
"Oh my, what is there to be polite about between us? Let's go back and find that guy Kaito now. I feel it's better to first discuss tomorrow's matters; we can continue the tour later."
Actually, the reason Miko said this was because she had her own thoughts in mind. She wanted to see if Mei would mention that matter regarding her when in front of Kaito.
Although she would be right there, regarding Mei, she felt that if Mei's understanding deviated slightly and she spoke out, it would be the same whether she was there or not. So, she wanted to see what Mei would do.
No matter what, she still hoped Kaito wouldn't know she had said those words.
Sigh...
If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have said those words to Mei...
Just what was I thinking at that time...
At this moment, Miko was filled with regret.
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