"Not talking much?"
Hearing Miko say this, Ei was stunned for a moment, not understanding her meaning.
But soon, She realized Miko was referring to the time not long ago when She went shopping with Makoto. At that time, She indeed hadn't spoken much; it was mostly Miko and the others talking.
"Makes sense." After thinking for a moment, Ei felt that what Miko said made a lot of sense.
Since Makoto didn't recognize Her now, then She should just get to know Makoto all over again. That way, it might even trigger some of Makoto's memories.
"Of course it does, how could it not make sense?"
Seeing Ei nod while thinking, Miko said this loudly as a matter of course.
But it had to be said, this kind of Ei looked quite cute.
"Then what do you plan to do?"
Lifting her head to look at Miko, Ei asked this question very seriously. She really wanted to know what Miko planned to do next.
"Well..."
Seeing Ei's serious demeanor, Miko also pondered on the best course of action. Then, very quickly, she thought of a good approach and said, "Just like before."
"Like before?"
Looking at Miko's confident face, Ei didn't quite understand her meaning.
"It's just me and Makoto going shopping, and then you 'accidentally' run into us. Of course, we can also be a bit more direct: I invite you and Makoto to go shopping together, and then you two can get familiar with each other." Pausing for a moment, Miko continued, "What do you think of this method, Ei?"
Although Miko was already prepared to do this, she still wanted to hear what Ei had to say.
Shopping?
Why is it shopping again...
But this is indeed a good way to get familiar with each other...
After thinking it over, Ei decided to accept Miko's suggestion. "Okay, then let's do as you say. But when do you prepare to do this? Now? Or tomorrow?"
Actually, Ei wanted to do it right now, but She still wanted to hear what Miko had to say.
After all, Miko was more familiar with the current Makoto, so She shouldn't state her own opinion first, lest it affect Miko's judgment.
"Right now."
Seeing the obviously expectant look in Ei's eyes, Miko expressed without hesitation that they would go now.
"Good. But do I need to prepare anything?" Hearing the answer that they were going now, Ei was in a good mood and immediately asked if She needed to prepare anything.
No matter what, She felt She definitely needed to prepare something on her end.
"No need, you just go to a designated place and that will be enough."
Shaking her head, Miko indicated that no preparation was needed. Of course, Ei herself needed to get to a designated spot.
After all, for a 'chance encounter' to happen, one naturally had to go out first.
As for the subsequent shopping together or doing other things, they would just get familiar first.
"Designated place?"
"Yes, a designated place. Only then can it be a chance encounter, understand? Ei, a chance encounter~"
A while later.
"Then I'll head out first. Ei, you also hurry to the place I mentioned."
Before leaving, Miko said this solemnly to Ei. Afterwards, she left Tenshukaku.
On the other side, Kaito and Wendy returned to the place where the hot spring was located.
Because Wendy had only stayed behind to explain some things to Lumine earlier, she hadn't gone directly into Tenshukaku. Instead, she waited outside for Kaito to come out so they could return together.
"I'm back." Before entering the hot spring room, Kaito first said this aloud at the entrance.
After all, there were girls inside, so it was better for him to announce his presence first. Of course, in reality, this was just to tell Lumine he was back.
Although another version of him was inside, he still had to pay attention to the details.
However, after walking in, Kaito suddenly remembered that he could have just had Acheron mention that he was back, and there had been no need for him to shout specially.
"Kaito, you actually came back so fast. I thought we'd have to wait for you for quite a while."
Just as Kaito was thinking about some things, Paimon inside spoke up like this.
"Yeah, Kaito, didn't expect you back so soon. Just now, I was discussing with Acheron when you would return." At this moment, Lumine also spoke. Right now, like Acheron, she was lying on a chair.
It had to be said, the scenery inside was truly nice. Such a refreshing and revealing outfit was a rare sight.
Of course, this didn't include Acheron. After all, as long as Kaito wanted it, Acheron could wear anything. But if the subject was Lumine, it couldn't be like that, so this counted as a rare opportunity.
"I didn't even go in, and he already came out."
Following Acheron, Paimon, and Lumine's words, Wendy beside Kaito also chimed in.
"Maybe he came out in such a hurry because he knew you were there."
Since everyone speaking was normal, Acheron took the chance to tease Wendy a bit.
And regarding Acheron's tease, Wendy obviously had to respond.
"What? What does that have to do with me?" Looking somewhat surprised, Wendy immediately said this sentence.
"By the way, Kaito, where is Miko? Why didn't she come back with you guys?" Feeling she needed to divert Wendy and Acheron's attention, Lumine looked around and found Miko wasn't nearby, so she asked.
"She's accompanying the Raiden Shogun. She is her familiar, after all."
Looking at Lumine, who had changed her posture from lying down to sitting up, Kaito said this.
However, he knew that Miko would definitely come over to find him later. Perhaps she was already on her way.
But even so, Kaito didn't plan to continue waiting here for Miko to arrive.
Regardless, they had been soaking in the hot spring for quite some time now, and it was time to pack up and leave. Although the scenery was nice, if they soaked any longer, they'd turn into sous-vide dishes. It was time to go.
So he continued, "Anyway, how was your soak? If you're done, let's change clothes and leave."
"I'm done here."
Lumine nodded, while Acheron had already changed her clothes and stood up.
"Lumine, do you want me to help you?" At this moment, Wendy appeared behind Lumine without anyone noticing.
"...Sure, thanks."
Turning her head to look at Wendy, who had appeared there unbeknownst to her, Lumine was stunned for a moment before immediately nodding.
And just after she nodded, the clothes on her body quickly reverted to their original appearance.
Such a convenient ability...
Don't even have to change clothes myself...
Probably don't even need to buy clothes...
Looking down at the clothes on her body, Lumine silently thought this.
It had to be said, this kind of ability was truly good.
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