Ellyn's ears twitched.
For a split second, her sharp eyes flickered toward the crowd.
Someone was watching her.
No—
Following her.
Without hesitation, she grabbed Hazuki's hand and pulled him forward.
"Uncle, let's go eat. I'm hungry."
Hazuki stumbled a bit, confused by the sudden urgency.
"Huh? What's with the rush?"
Ellyn kept walking, not looking back.
"Umm… nothing. I'm just really hungry."
Hazuki narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
"Haaaa… fine. Where do you want to eat?"
Ellyn gripped his hand tighter.
"Just follow me."
Hazuki shrugged.
"Oh… okay?"
But—
"Why do I feel like something weird is going on…?"
As they hurried through the town, the figure in the crowd subtly adjusted their path…
And continued following.
The mysterious figure moved faster, weaving through the crowd.
Ellyn's heart pounded, but she kept her face calm.
She didn't want Hazuki to notice.
"They found me…"
She gripped Hazuki's hand tighter, trying to suppress her fear.
