So... this is troublesome???
Why is she actually staying to eat...
Looking at Ningguang smiling before him, Kaito couldn't help but freeze for a moment. He even wondered if he was hearing things.
He had been certain that Ningguang would decline his invitation, offer some pleasantries, and then take her leave.
But unexpectedly, Ningguang actually accepted his casual invitation, which he hadn't anticipated at all.
Honestly, he even slightly regretted saying what he just did.
Forget it...
Let's just eat then...
After some thought, Kaito decided it wasn't a big deal and continued, "Then, what would you like to eat, Ningguang?"
If it were just Lumine and his group, he would know what to buy.
But with Ningguang now joining them, he felt it was a bit inappropriate to stick to his original plan for getting food.
No... it's better to eat out...
Getting takeout with Ningguang here feels a bit strange...
While waiting for Ningguang's reply, Kaito suddenly thought it would be better to eat out, otherwise it would feel odd.
"Anything is fine. I'll have whatever you're having."
Just as Kaito was lost in thought, Ningguang spoke.
"Since Lady Ningguang has joined us, let's just go out to eat, Kai."
After giving it some serious thought, Kaito decided it was better to eat out, and then he had Kiana say as much.
Although it wouldn't matter who said it, he felt it was better for both sides to speak up.
Otherwise, it would be strange if one of them remained silent the whole time.
But if more 'selves' were to split off later, things would get a bit difficult to manage.
"No need, Miss Kiana. Please, just stick to your original plan. Otherwise, it would seem as though I've caused you trouble."
As soon as Kiana finished speaking, Ningguang immediately declined.
She knew what Kaito and the others were concerned about, but she didn't mind such things.
While she was usually the one receiving courtesies from others, she couldn't let it be that way with Kaito and his group.
After all, formalities create a sense of distance, which was the complete opposite of what she wanted.
"Alright then, I'm heading out now."
After saying this, Kaito turned and continued walking outside.
Wait...
I can't carry so many things by myself...
I'll have to ask someone else to come along...
Halfway there, Kaito realized he wouldn't be able to carry everything, and so Kiana spoke up: "Lumine, why don't you go with Kai? He probably can't carry everything by himself. I need to entertain Lady Ningguang."
"Ah..." Caught off guard by Kiana suddenly calling her name, Lumine paused for a second before understanding and replying, "Okay, I'll go get things with Kaito."
Kiana is actually asking me to go out and buy things with Kaito...
Logically speaking... shouldn't she be the one to go...
As she walked towards Kaito, Lumine, now fully collected, couldn't help but feel that it was very strange.
Could it be... she already sees me as Kaito's...
"Time to buy some food!"
Just as Lumine was pondering things, Paimon suddenly chirped beside her, looking extremely happy.
"All you think about is food."
Giving Paimon a helpless glance, Lumine muttered a complaint under her breath.
"We'll buy whatever you want to eat later."
Kaito, who was already waiting for Lumine at the door, seemed to have heard what Paimon said.
"Yay!"
Seeing Kaito say this, Paimon became even happier.
She had already decided that after Liyue, no matter where Kaito, Kiana, and Wendy went, she and Lumine would follow.
They were traveling through different nations anyway, so there was no reason for them to separate from Kaito and his group.
After all, before meeting Kaito and the others, she and Lumine were often going hungry, and they constantly had to take on commissions. It was truly exhausting.
But now with Kaito, they had no worries about food or drink, and they even got to meet all sorts of important people. It couldn't get any better than this.
Therefore, she truly hoped that Lumine could become Kaito's girlfriend, just like Wendy and the others. That way, she wouldn't have to worry about Lumine not continuing to travel the nations with Kaito.
You can do it...
Lumine...
Glancing at Lumine walking beside Kaito, Paimon silently cheered her on.
Sigh...
Entertaining guests is such a hassle...
Watching 'herself' and Lumine disappear through the doorway, Kiana silently sighed to herself.
If Ningguang hadn't stayed as a guest, she would probably be lying in bed reading a book right now.
Of course, it wasn't that she loved reading so much, but having experienced all kinds of modern entertainment, she found the world of Genshin to be genuinely a bit boring and could only resort to reading books.
"This way, Lady Ningguang."
Averting her gaze, Kiana prepared to lead Ningguang to the room opposite the one Lumine was staying in.
The courtyard Zhongli had given them was actually a siheyuan, with rooms on the east, west, and north sides.
The room on the east side was currently unoccupied, so it was being used to entertain guests.
Moreover, each of these rooms had a specific name.
When Zhongli brought them here today, he had made a point of mentioning them, even telling them about their origins and history.
"Thank you for your trouble." Following behind Kiana, Ningguang decided to say something more to build rapport.
"Miss Kiana, did you all just arrive in Liyue today?"
The courtyard clearly showed no signs of being lived in, so Ningguang guessed that Kaito and his group had just arrived in Liyue today.
"Yes, we arrived with Kai today."
Kiana, walking ahead, nodded.
Looks like this is thanks to Wendy again...
After answering Ningguang, Kiana couldn't help but think this.
She knew now that it must have been Wendy's identity as the Anemo Archon that had drawn Ningguang here and prompted her to stay for a meal.
"So you were in Mondstadt before this?"
Ningguang asked again.
Although she already knew the answer to this question, it was good to keep the conversation going.
"Wendy must have told you, right?"
Knowing that Ningguang was asking a question she already knew the answer to, Kiana responded with one of her own.
"Indeed. It seems the Acting Grand Master of Mondstadt is quite familiar with her."
"Of course they're familiar."
Kiana's tone sounded completely matter-of-fact, which led Ningguang to a speculation.
This tone...
I feel like Miss Kiana must know about that matter...
So... could she be a god as well?
Thinking this, Ningguang spoke again, "It seems there's quite a story behind it, isn't there."
"You're asking what you already know, Lady Ningguang."
Kiana, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped.
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