By the way, what's wrong with the child beside Akari? Did she get lost?
Oh, we ran into her while sheltering from the rain. She seems to be a traveler from Earth.
Earth... At her age... Did she get separated from her parents? Never mind, come on up first, or you'll catch a cold!
Hearing this, Saya discreetly took a few steps back, edging toward the wall.
You too. Akari, bring her up with you!
Huh!?
She still had no idea what was going on, but she understood that the girl called Aika meant well. Still, Saya had no intention of following her just like that. It wasn't only caution around strangers; it was also the instinctive choice of her summer-conscious self.
She was about to thank her and politely decline the invitation.
But Akari reached out first and clasped Saya's hand tightly.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.
