Kiana, content, led the two shy Damselettes out of the Dreamscape and back to Golden Hour.
Upon returning, she saw Liviel baring her teeth at Senti, looking fierce, and Elysia smiling at them, propping her chin.
And on a bench on the other side, Robin was chatting happily with Eden, as if they were old friends who had just met.
Then, after sensing the overall situation of Penacony, she nodded slightly in satisfaction.
Seriously, why are these two fighting again? Weren't they fine before I left?
Kiana shifted her gaze to Liviel and Senti, her lips twitching slightly.
The two of them looked exactly like two passing puppies, baring their teeth and intimidating each other, neither willing to yield.
Sigh... Thump! Thump!
"Ouch, what are you doing...!!! Ow..." x2
Both simultaneously clutched their heads, looking at Kiana, who had just withdrawn her fists, and the two Damselettes beside her who were covering their mouths and laughing.
"Kiana, why is there another girl?"
Seeing two more cute girls, and with obvious The Propagation Path reactions within them, Liviel became a little anxious.
Kiana wouldn't dislike her tentacles, right? Wuwuwu, don't want them, if you don't like them, you can pull them off!
Liviel immediately pounced onto Kiana's thigh, teary-eyed, hanging on, which left Kiana utterly bewildered.
"Hey, I didn't bully you just now, you can't slander me!"
Senti saw Liviel shedding tears, thinking the other party was going to complain, and quickly stepped back, pointing at her and shouting loudly.
How can this little girl be so dishonorable, even trying to sneak attack an old comrade who's less than a year old!
No, I'll secretly read her thoughts... Stare—
Perhaps her intention was too obvious; Senti was immediately stared down by Kiana.
"Alright, alright, ganging up to bully me, huh!"
Senti crossed her arms, turned her head away, pouting and looking unhappy.
Kiana shook her head, sighing at the child's big temper.
"Liviel, why are you crying?"
"Kiana, are you abandoning me now that you have them?"
"Huh?"
Kiana looked at He Ying and He Ying, who were equally bewildered, clearly not having anticipated Liviel saying such a thing.
"Clearly we... Ohoho!"
As Liviel said this, Senti, who had been sulking nearby, perked up her ears.
"Ahem, Liviel, be good, I'm not abandoning you, okay!"
Feeling that something was amiss, Kiana quickly covered Liviel's mouth, then immediately reassured her.
Blink, blink—
Liviel's large, ruby-like eyes blinked, then she nodded, indicating she understood.
Kiana exhaled slowly and released her hand.
"Kiana, what did little Liviel just say? You two... what happened~? ♪"
Elysia, who had appeared behind Kiana at some point, asked with great curiosity.
'If I let you know, how could I still have a good...'
Kiana rolled her eyes at her, not intending to say a single word.
If Elysia knew about this, it would probably spread, and what would outsiders think of her, the upright general, after it spread!
The loli-loving general!
So she would never let anyone know about this.
What Kiana didn't know at the moment was that when they returned, Liviel would be coaxed by Elysia into revealing everything.
"Eh~ Tell me, I'm really curious, you know! ♪"
Elysia pouted and shook Kiana's arm, constantly acting spoiled.
Seeing Elysia's relentless pursuit, Kiana immediately turned around, her body steadily closing in on Elysia.
"Eh...? ♪"
Elysia panicked a little, seeing the face steadily approaching her.
Her cheeks flushed, she wanted to push Kiana away, but it was no use; with her arm held, she couldn't escape.
Just as Elysia steeled herself, preparing to close her eyes and passively accept it—
Eh? Why didn't you continue! ♪
Elysia had finally prepared herself mentally, but Kiana directly stopped the romantic next step.
'Little rascal, can't I handle you?'
Kiana looked at Elysia, who had opened her eyes, puffed out her cheeks, and stared at her with a resentful gaze, then smugly lifted her chin.
In response, Elysia huffed and went over to Eden and Robin.
"There's still plenty of time to splurge today, let's go for a stroll."
Kiana invited the girls around her.
Eden and Robin exchanged glances, then gently shook their heads in refusal:
"Sorry, Kiana, I've decided to accept Miss Robin's invitation to hold a concert with her in Penacony, and for that, I need to make some preparations."
"Is that so? When is it scheduled?"
Kiana nodded and asked softly.
"Seven days from now. Today, I'll have my agent release posters. I believe Eden's name will also become known throughout the universe in the future."
Robin smiled; she was very happy to have such a singer perform with her on stage.
"Then Elysia will be Eden's number one fan! ♪"
"If Elysia likes it, you will always be the most important and irreplaceable person in my heart, not just a mere fan."
"Oh my, I'm so happy Eden would say that~♪"
Then the two smiled at each other.
"Since that's the case, do Senti and Elysia want to come along?"
"Me? I prefer to be free and unrestrained, don't mind me!"
Senti waved her hand, looking as if she found it troublesome.
Then Kiana looked at Elysia, who also unexpectedly shook her head:
"I must personally decorate the stage for Eden's first performance here! ♪"
She would definitely make Eden and Robin the most dazzling stars of Penacony!
"Alright, then the four of us will go play..."
Finally, Kiana, Liviel, He Ying, and He Ying left the place.
After the four of them left, it became much quieter here.
"How about..."
Robin looked around, then suggested to Eden and Elysia:
"Let's go to my agent's place and discuss it together."
"Okay~♪"
"No problem, Miss Robin."
After the two agreed, Robin led them away from the clockie Plaza.
Senti, however, had not yet left. Instead, she looked up, rubbing her chin, staring at the clockie statue.
Then, Senti's figure twisted, eventually transforming into the appearance of clockie, carrying a signboard, and found a crowded place to set up a stall... Kiana and the others were walking on a bustling street when He Ying suddenly tilted her head, noticing a cake shop.
"He Ying, what's wrong??"
"Hmm..."
He Ying pondered for a moment, then thought about the few remaining credits in her wallet. She gritted her teeth, looked at Kiana and the two others, and said:
"This shop looks good. What would you like to eat? It's my treat."
He Ying's tone was gentle, with a hint of soft sweetness at the end, and a touch of anticipation for treating them.
Because this was the first time she had truly spent time with friends other than her Stellaron Hunters companions.
Although they had only known each other for a short time (except for He Ying), Kiana was a friend worth making beautiful memories with.
"Really...?"
He Ying looked at the slightly unnatural He Ying and asked uncertainly.
She didn't doubt He Ying's sincerity in treating them, but the question was, 'My dear friend, do you really have enough money to treat us?'
"Re...really."
The remaining money should be enough to spend at this shop... He Ying, blushing, pulled the three towards the cake shop.
Normally, her saved pocket money would be enough for four people to eat cake, but... she had no idea that Kiana was a big eater, so He Ying was destined to cry while washing dishes tonight—
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