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Chirp-chirp.

Birds chirped.

Sunlight streamed down from the sky, piercing through the sturdy trees to bestow its light, and the weeds, bathed in that light, stretched diligently.

On a bright day, Nikki, who had spent a tumultuous three days, was slowly preparing to leave. Having packed all her belongings, she grumbled complainingly.

“Somehow, I feel more tired leaving than when I arrived...”

“Oh dear, you should have slept better then.”

Yor said, teasing her. At his words, Nikki glared fiercely at him for a moment. It was as if her expression was asking whose fault it was that she was so tired.

But that was only for a moment; soon, she sighed and asked cautiously.

“Um... just in case, you don’t hate me or anything, do you...?”

It was a very direct question. Yor surmised she was still dwelling on the mistake she made a few days ago...