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Just when the wererabbit was about to leave, she froze on the spot.

For the door had just slid open, revealing Takeshi behind it.

Lunatea cursed silently. She was supposed to leave before he arrived, godsdammit!

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"Uhh, welcome to Shizuyama, milady. Err, Ayu was taken aside to help with a small matter. She'll join us as soon as she can. " Takeshi sighed in front of you Lunatea. "I take it you two have acquainted with each other?"
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"Yes, we have, albeit only for a short moment." She ended with a quick glare towards the woman.

The Nurarihyon then told them of the news from Lady Kyouko, saying that the Inari had a fleet awaiting to attack the Varjan blockade but needed a friendly port or the fleet will get worn down through attrition. She then said she would help the taskforce from the shadows as that was more her thing.

Hmph! From the shadows, huh? It suits her indeed!

Afterwards, she and Takeshi left. Unfortunately, before they knew it, they were alone together again.

[quote]"...You know, now that I thought about it." Takeshi started. "Had... everything been vastly different, I'd definitely consider getting together with you." He flashed her a goofy, yet genuine, smile.[/quote]

Lunatea's face swiftly turned into a cold frown that was strangely accompanied by a blush. W-why must he bring that up out of the blue? Is he mocking me?!

"…You don't have to pity me. I can handle it just fine, you know." She returned, throwing her face away from his gaze. "I'll find another husband just fine. And one much better than you at that," she added with a certain venom in her words.