After their "shopping" trip, Hazuki and Ellyn returned straight to her home—the house she and her "mother" rented.
As soon as they arrived, Hazuki plopped down on the veranda, setting his bag aside.
Then—
He clapped his hands together.
"Ellyn, now! Teach me how to control mana!"
Ellyn sighed, rubbing her temples.
"Uncle…"
"Hmm?"
She gave him a tired look.
"Can you wait a bit?"
Hazuki blinked.
"Why?"
Ellyn huffed, stretching her arms.
"We just got back… at least let me rest."
Hazuki pouted.
"Oh…"
He leaned back, crossing his arms.
"…Five minutes."
Ellyn groaned.
"Haaaaa… make it twenty."
Hazuki grumbled.
After a while, Ellyn returned, carrying a freshly made cup of coffee.
She placed it down on the floor in front of Hazuki and smiled.
Then—
She sat across from him, crossing her legs elegantly.
Hazuki grinned, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Alright! I'm finally gonna learn how to control mana!"
Ellyn giggled, amused by his enthusiasm.
Then—
