Leaving the restaurant, the few people did not separate. Since they happened to meet by coincidence, they simply decided to travel together.
Claw machines, Ichiban Kuji(lottery), and they even specially went to a console specialty store to buy quite a few game discs, spending a fulfilling afternoon.
In the blink of an eye, it was sunset and dusk.
"Thank you, Kaito-kun, I was very happy today," The warm yellow sunset gradually descended, casting a layer of hazy golden light veil on the girl's smooth and fair cheeks.
Soyo clasped her hands behind her back, her smile satisfied yet regretful, "But mom wants me to go home for dinner tonight, so I can't delay anymore. I'll leave first~ let's go out to play together next time~"
"Mm, bye-bye," Kaito waved his hand towards her.
"Also, Nijika-san and Ryou-san, very happy to meet you."
Soyo turned her head again, her blue eyes playfully blinking, "See you next time~"
"Goodbye."
"Soyo-san, goodbye."
After the brown-haired girl's skirt corner disappeared into the distance, Nijika couldn't help but say, "Soyo-san really is a very good person."
Although the two should have been rivals in love, she also had to admit, whether it was in dealings with people, or some small details in communication, Soyo made people feel very comfortable.
"Compared to that, what plans do you two have? Parting ways now? Or, go eat something?"
"Let's skip eating, the lunch was very full, not really hungry now."
Nijika shook her head, a bit hesitant, looking at Kaito, stammering, "A-actually, Kaito-kun, I... c-can I..."
Seeing her stammer for half a day without being able to say a complete sentence, Gremlin Ryou shook her head.
'Useless Nijika.'
'Still have to rely on me to operate.'
"To be honest," Gremlin Ryou somehow pulled out a handkerchief, eyes brimming with tears, "Nijika and I just realized, because we were too rushed before going out today, we forgot to bring the keys to open the door."
"So... almighty god-sama, could you please show great mercy, and take in two weak homeless little girls?"
'This reason... is just too careless.'
'And those tears, what's with them? Coming so fast?'
The entertainment industry losing this Gremlin Ryou is like the West losing Jerusalem.
But Kaito didn't show any intention of refusing. He probably understood Nijika's thoughts, she just wanted to visit Kumiko, but was too embarrassed to ask to stay over.
His house was quite big, guest rooms also plenty. Not to mention just Nijika and Ryou, even if a few more people came it would still accommodate.
But...
"Suddenly staying outside, wouldn't Store Manager Seika be worried?"
Nijika's mother passed away early, and her father worked far away, rarely returning home. She usually lived with her elder sister Seika.
If the younger sister suddenly didn't return home overnight, the tsundere sister-loving store manager who was thirty years old and had never dated would probably charge over with a machete to see which family's pig dared root his little cabbage.
"It's fine~", Nijika shyly drew circles on the ground with her toes, "Sister is busy with overtime these few days, staying at PA-san's house at night, she won't notice."
"And Ryou?"
"I'm fine too," Gremlin Ryou shrugged indifferently. Her family runs a private hospital. Hospital things, those who know, know. When busy, it's chaotic. Parents not returning home for days is common.
Since both had no problem, Kaito nodded.
"Then follow me."
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[One Hour Later]
"Sorry to bother~"
This was the first time Nijika visited a boy's home as a guest. Stepping into the entranceway, the great angel of Shimokitazawa curiously sized up everything around.
"There are guest slippers in the cupboard, all brand new, you can pick a pair yourself."
Kaito caught Kirara, the cat who ran over upon hearing movement, held the pouncing cat in his arms, stroked it, and casually asked, "Where's Kumiko?"
"Meow! Meow!"
Kirara comfortably laid in his arms, fluffy tail sweeping, meaning, 'She's sleeping.'
'Sleeping?'
Kaito was a bit surprised. As a blade spirit, Kumiko didn't need rest. Usually even when asked to put down her phone and rest for a while, she would be reluctant. Now she actually took the initiative to sleep?
Sending out spiritual sense to probe, he found that the Murakumomaru placed on the living room sofa was now floating mid-air, the blade enveloped by a thick silver light, mixed with huge streams of chaotic spiritual power, only half the hilt sticking out.
'This is... a breakthrough in cultivation?'
'No, Kumiko is after all a blade spirit, and hasn't systematically cultivated. Her current situation should be called evolution.'
Although sudden, thinking carefully, Murakumomaru had been piously worshipped by the Hoori Shrine for hundreds of years. The belief power she absorbed alone was a huge amount. She wasn't lacking accumulation, and now recognizing Kaito as master, receiving feedback from the soul of a Nascent Soul heavenly lord, breaking through bottlenecks was normal.
This was of course a good thing for Kumiko. To use game terms, it was like evolving from a blue weapon to a purple weapon, greatly strengthening both stats and quality.
But for Nijika, this was unfortunate.
The evolving Kumiko obviously needed to sleep for a while longer, maybe three days, maybe a week.
Nijika visiting today was destined to be a wasted trip.
After changing shoes at the entrance, carrying big and small bags into the living room, looking at the silver light ball floating mid-air, Nijika was a bit confused, "That is... Kumiko?"
Kaito simply explained the situation to her. As expected, the great angel looked a little disappointed.
But, after all, it was good for Kumiko. She quickly collected her emotions and once again revealed a radiant and full smile.
"As long as Kaito-kun doesn't mind us disturbing."
Of course, dislike wouldn't happen. Since Kumiko was sleeping, Kaito didn't stay in the living room either, and led Nijika and Ryou to the guest rooms.
"The bedding has already been laid, cleaned daily, no one has slept in it, so it's clean. Don't worry about hygiene."
"There are unopened bathrobes in the wardrobe, and new toiletries in the bathroom. If you want to take a bath before bed, it's fine too."
"That's all for now. If there are any other problems, you can tell me."
At this time, Gremlin Ryou suddenly raised her hand, "Report! I have a question!"
Kaito simply said, "Speak."
"Can we visit your bedroom?"
Gremlin Ryou made no attempt to hide her curiosity, "Come to think of it, I've never seen a teenage boy's room. I want to broaden my horizons."
Next to her, Nijika also blinked, a little tempted.
'Heard that in boys' rooms, there are always many indescribable weird comics. Wonder if Kaito-kun is the same?'
'Just don't know, what tags does he prefer?'
'Big bo0bs? Or flat bo0bs? Heavy taste, or fresh?'
'Hopefully not Ryou's favorite NTR, right?'
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