"Miko."
"What is it?"
"Your acting just now was actually pretty good, huh? I couldn't tell you were so skilled at performing."
Having returned to her room, Kaito remarked on this while sipping his tea.
It had to be said, Miko had looked as if she were truly angry about the situation with Mei just moments ago.
"Hmph! But of course. How could I possibly fail at such a trivial matter?"
Rolling her eyes at Kaito with a huff, Miko's tone sounded completely matter-of-fact.
In reality, however, she had indeed been angry just now; it wasn't entirely an act. Or, to put it another way, she had used the act as an excuse to vent her grievances about Kaito.
There was no helping it—this guy really had too many girlfriends, and each one was more outstanding than the last. She really didn't know how he found them.
Moreover, his girlfriends seemed to have no reaction whatsoever to him interacting with other girls...
Only that little brat who roasts me all day...
But that didn't seem to have any relation to this...
Unable to stop herself from thinking about the girlfriends of Kaito that she had come into contact with, Miko couldn't help but let her thoughts wander.
Forget it...
Better to continue discussing serious business...
Silently glancing at Kaito, who was leisurely drinking tea across from her and completely oblivious to her thoughts, Miko continued, "Ei will probably seek me out later to ask some questions, just like before."
"Do you want to go see Her now, then?"
Putting down his teacup, Kaito asked this question.
"No need to be so hasty. Going over right now would be a bit strange, so it's better to wait a little while. Maybe tonight or tomorrow morning."
After thinking for a moment, Miko felt it would be better to go later.
"That works out perfectly. When you go to find the Raiden Shogun, I'll head to Inazuma City to regroup with Lumine and the others."
Since Lumine and Kiana had already arrived in Inazuma City, Kaito planned to do just that.
Anyway, everything that needed to be done had been done, so going to Inazuma City was appropriate.
"Then give me an address when the time comes, so I can find you later."
Nodding, Miko added, "Actually, if we weren't in the middle of executing a plan, there would be space here for you and your girlfriends to stay."
Although it felt a bit subtle and strange, since she had the ability to do so, Miko mentioned it in passing.
"Then I won't be polite after this matter is over."
regarding Miko's offer, Kaito responded in kind.
Regardless of anything else, the accommodations provided by Miko would definitely be better than an inn, in every aspect.
"No problem. But let's see how things turn out first."
Nodding, Miko indicated that it was fine.
Right now, she was worried about one thing: how this incident would conclude.
No matter what, she didn't want it to end with her having to run away.
Ei shouldn't be that heartless, right...
Thinking that she might have to run away with Kaito later, Miko silently pondered the possibility.
But it had to be said, this matter was the most stimulating and important thing she had done in hundreds of years.
Hopefully...
It will be a complete success...
No!
I'd better go see Ei right now...
Because she was simply looking forward to the subsequent developments too much, Miko stood up and immediately decided to go see Ei now; she couldn't wait any longer.
"What's wrong?"
Not expecting Miko to suddenly stand up, Kaito, who was holding his teacup, looked up in some confusion at Miko, who was already on her feet.
"I thought about it, and I should go see Ei right now. You come with me, and then we'll go our separate ways at Inazuma City. I'll also take a look at where you'll be staying."
"Alright."
Although he didn't know why Miko suddenly decided to see the Raiden Shogun now, Kaito nodded.
Because to Kaito, this matter was indifferent; Miko could go see the Raiden Shogun whenever she pleased.
"Then stop drinking tea, let's set off together now."
Saying this, Miko walked straight towards the door, and Kaito stood up to follow behind her.
Afterwards, the two set off for Inazuma City together.
Inazuma City.
"Do you know where they are now?"
After arriving in Inazuma City, Miko, who hadn't gone to see Ei yet, was asking Kaito this question.
Since Kaito had been with her the whole time, she was a bit curious about how Kaito would know where Lumine and the others were.
"I know. Follow me."
Saying this, Kaito walked straight in a specific direction, as if he had known the location all along. This made Miko, who was following behind, even more curious.
"Weren't you with me the whole time? How do you know their location?"
Walking up to Kaito's side, Miko couldn't help but ask.
Then, she suddenly seemed to recall something. "Is it that little brat Wendy?"
Since the other party was, after all, the Anemo Archon, Miko felt it would be reasonable for her to do anything.
"Acheron told me. Wasn't she right by my side earlier?"
After thinking for a moment, Kaito answered this way.
Actually, he had wanted to answer along the lines of Miko's inquiry, but after thinking about it, he attributed the knowledge of the location to Acheron.
Of course, attributing it to anyone was fine, and it was also a fact.
Mei...
Looks like she said it all night...
Hearing Kaito say this, Miko understood.
"It's right here."
Just as Miko was thinking about Mei, Kaito's voice reached her ears.
So it was here...
Looking up at the inn that appeared before her eyes, Miko silently memorized the location.
She had been here before, she just hadn't stayed.
"I understand. Then I'll be going now."
Having learned the location, Miko decided to leave.
"Not coming in to sit for a bit?"
"I won't disturb your reunion."
At this moment, Miko, who had already turned her back to Kaito to leave, didn't look back as she raised her hand and waved.
Hmm...
She probably isn't angry or anything, right?
Looking at Miko who had suddenly left, Kaito, still standing in place watching her retreating figure, couldn't help but think this.
Although he didn't mean anything special just now, he wondered if Miko might misunderstand something.
Forget it...
I'm probably overthinking it...
Thinking this, Kaito walked directly into the inn.
He felt that someone who could calmly utter such bold lines in front of Acheron probably wouldn't think too much into it.
Sigh...
Are my thoughts starting to become a bit complicated too?
While walking into the inn, Kaito couldn't help but think this.
Zenless Zone Zero, I suppose.
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