"That works too. Let's eat first."
Regarding Lumine's answer, Kaito thought about it and felt it made sense, so he didn't ask further.
Besides, asking about such things here really wasn't appropriate, even if it was just him and Lumine in the private room right now.
Afterwards, Kaito continued eating.
Da da da—
Just then, the sound of footsteps came from behind. Zhongli had returned with the tea.
Actually, He could have returned much earlier, but He hadn't come back immediately just to let Kaito and Lumine chat for a bit. Now that they had finished chatting, He returned.
"You two, I have brought the tea," Zhongli spoke up not long after walking in.
Although Kaito seemed fine now, and merely choking wouldn't cause him any real harm, He still felt the need to bring the tea.
"Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Zhongli."
Kaito stood up and took the teapot, cups, and other items from Zhongli's hands.
If he were alone, he would have really wanted to just chug directly from the teapot. But since Lumine was here in addition to Zhongli, he decided to drink tea normally.
"Mm, this tea isn't bad."
After pouring tea for himself, Zhongli, and Lumine, Kaito took a sip and couldn't help but praise it.
Even though he didn't really like drinking tea, he had to admit this tea was quite good.
"Is young friend Kaito alright now?" Although the facts were obvious, Zhongli still asked.
Regardless, He still had to express His concern. Whether due to their friendship or the things Kaito was about to do, He felt compelled to do so.
"I just accidentally choked a little, I can't actually choke to death."
As he spoke, Kaito laughed. If he really choked to death, that would be truly tragic.
Don't you actually choke to death...
Because Kaito had choked right after saying he wouldn't, Lumine was silently thinking this in her heart. Of course, she wouldn't say such words out loud.
Afterwards, the group ate and chatted about things they had encountered in different places.
A while later. The Small Courtyard.
"This is the place. I wonder if young friend Kaito still remembers it?"
After eating, Zhongli brought Kaito and Lumine to the front of the small courtyard they had used before. He then continued, "I have just had someone clean it up. You can move right in. Various daily necessities have also been prepared. As for clothing..."
"No need to worry about that, we are prepared."
Before Zhongli could finish, Kaito spoke up. After all, he had just discussed this with Lumine, so there was no need to worry about clothes.
"I see. Then I shall take my leave first."
Hearing Kaito say this, Zhongli nodded and indicated he was leaving. Since everything was ready, He wouldn't stay. Plus, the relationship between Kaito and Lumine wasn't simple, so it was better for Him to leave early and allow them some private space.
"Take care, Mr. Zhongli."
Waving at Zhongli's retreating figure, Kaito turned back to look at the small courtyard before him.
Looking at the courtyard, Kaito recalled some past events. From Mondstadt to Liyue, then to Inazuma, some time had passed, making Kaito lament the passage of time.
Once I'm done with things here, I should go sit with Venti for a bit... At that time, He will definitely be drinking all sorts of alcohol again...
Thinking of Venti, Kaito immediately thought of wine. There was no helping it; that Anemo Archon really loved drinking too much. Calling him a drunkard was not an exaggeration at all.
If he drank too, he would definitely drink to his heart's content with him, it was just that he didn't have much interest in drinking.
"What's wrong, Kaito?"
Seeing Kaito staring at the courtyard without entering, Lumine couldn't help but ask after watching him for a while.
"Nothing, just remembered some past things."
Coming back to his senses and seeing Lumine looking at him with confusion, Kaito continued, "Come to think of it, we lived here for quite a while."
"Yes, but this time it's just us."
Looking at the courtyard ahead, Lumine nodded.
Sigh... Why did I say that...
After saying that sentence, Lumine immediately regretted it. There was no helping it; the meaning of her words just now clearly implied she wanted Kaito to call Wendy and the others over.
But in reality, she didn't want that to happen. But since the words were already spoken, she could only wait to see what Kaito said.
"After all, I just suddenly thought of coming back to Liyue to have a look, so I didn't think of bringing so many people."
Kaito answered subconsciously regarding Lumine's words.
Actually, he wanted to say "it's about the same," but after thinking about it, he decided against it. If Lumine asked why it was "about the same," he wouldn't be able to answer easily.
Then he continued, "Speaking of which, if we brought Paimon back to Liyue, she would definitely be eating all sorts of things again."
After speaking, Kaito laughed. Regarding Paimon, he immediately thought of her eating everything.
"That's for sure. That guy looks like she can never get full no matter how much she eats."
Seeing that Kaito didn't think the way she had feared, Lumine secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then took the opportunity to roast Paimon.
"Alright, let's go in first. Standing outside all the time might make people think we are thieves."
After saying this, Kaito walked inside. Since Zhongli had already given him the key, he quickly opened the main gate and walked in.
"Okay."
After responding, Lumine followed Kaito inside.
Let's go to the room I stayed in before...
Following behind, Lumine thought silently.
But soon, she suddenly thought of another possibility.
Speaking of which, if Kaito wants to live in the same room with me... Should I refuse or agree?
Thinking about this question, Lumine fell into thought. Although the possibility was small, she still had to think about it in advance. Otherwise, if it really happened, she wouldn't know how to answer.
"Lumine, are you still staying in your previous room?"
Just then, Kaito's voice came from ahead. He was standing in front of a room door.
"Ah... Okay. I'll just stay in the previous room."
Coming back to her senses, Lumine knew she didn't need to think that much anymore.
It had to be said, she was still a little regretful.
But there was no helping it. She couldn't possibly say she wanted to live with Kaito herself; she was truly too embarrassed to say that out loud.
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