[They left .] BaoBao reported.
Nozomi had been shaking her legs on the edge of the rooftop while she kept the area clear of monsters. “There shouldn’t be any for a while.” Nozomi sighed in satisfaction and looked up at the darkening sky. “It’s so peaceful now…”
She closed her eyes and enjoyed the quiet for a while longer. No voice in her head. No book monitoring her. Free to talk to BaoBao whenever and do whatever.
“You’ve really been a huge help, BaoBao. I’ll give you a biiiiig hug the next time I see you.” Nozomi promised.
BaoBao laughed a little bashfully. [It’s nothing…] However, his heart overflowed with happiness and pride.
Although it was after visiting hours, Nozomi returned to Hikaru’s side while BaoBao took care of the cameras.
Hikaru smiled and handed her a cup of brewed tea that he had requested from his father earlier.
Nozomi wordlessly stared at the cup, then at him. /He really knew that I would come back./