We were escorted to the inn where we'd be staying. After arriving in the city and finishing the negotiations, it was about time for the sun to begin setting.
They had only one room prepared for us. Perhaps the merchant thought all the girls were my partners. It was an awkward situation. The room itself was incredibly spacious and luxurious too. If we were normal customers, he'd probably charge us a ridiculous amount just to stay the night.
I was glad he was a generous man, but I really wished he wouldn't make assumptions about me.
"Svetlana, Hitomi, both of you can return to my kardia-gram when you need to rest, you know... in case you aren't comfortable sharing a bed with me."
"And what About Mei?" said Svetlana.
"What about Mei?" I returned the question, unable to understand where she was coming from.
Wearing a rather complex expression, Svetlana looked a little angry, yet there was also a hint of embarrassment as she spoke.
"Is she going to... with you?"
