-124- The same conclusion

So, here's the question: Why is Yaya in the human city and spend these days wandering around without returning home?

The reason is quite simple.

"Wanted to observe humans again?"

On the way back home, Yaya explained the reasons for her disappearances during these days, leaving both Irori and Komurasaki astonished.

But that was Yaya's goal.

Casting a brief glance at Rozen, who was similarly surprised, Yaya's voice lowered as if she felt unwilling to admit it.

"Yaya wanted to know if the humans that are in Yaya's mind is really so different from reality."

In the past, Yaya's arrogance stemmed from her high self-worth and her disdain for humans. This led to her feeling superior and condescending towards humans, considering herself as the pinnacle of automatons with "Setsugetsuka" rather than an average human.

However, since Rozen had scolded her, Yaya began to question her beliefs.

Ever since then, Yaya had been thinking about what Rozen said that day.

Among the things he said, the most crucial sentence was...

"Then you tell me, how many human men have you met?"

Thinking back on that sentence, as well as Rozen's words, Yaya started to have this idea.

She wanted to observe humans again, to experience the various natures of different humans as much as possible.

And so, Yaya frequently didn't return home, appearing and disappearing, all because she was heading to the human city.

There, Yaya indeed encountered all sorts of people.

People who were unable to walk when they saw her appearance.

Unlike before, there were people who were genuinely stunned by her looks, showing enthusiasm without crossing any boundaries.

There were men with sinister intentions.

There were jealous women.

However, there were also people who continuously praised her beauty and cuteness, wanted to be friends with her, and even brought her food, drinks, and beautiful clothes.

Without a doubt, during these days, Yaya had witnessed various facets of humanity.

At the same time, she realized that not all humans were as unbearable as she previously thought.

Of course, with people who changed Yaya's perception, there were also those who matched Yaya's expectations, being ugly and despicable.

And that's why Yaya ended up in such places.

"Did someone try to deceive you and take you there(brothel) to sell you?"

Hearing this from Yaya, Rozen couldn't help but mutter.

"Is there really someone in this world so fearless?"

After all, what Yaya hated most was being treated as an object or a possession by humans.

Even when the puppet craftsman Karyusai Shouko threatened to give "Setsugetsuka" to Rozen, Yaya vehemently objected. The audacity of humans who looked down on her, attempting to sell her as if she were merchandise, was simply asking for trouble.

The reason Yaya managed to avoid that trouble was due to one thing.

"Do the people there know Master?"

Irori's expression turned surprised.

"No way?"

Komurasaki was equally taken aback.

But that was indeed the truth.

"It seems the owner there is familiar with Shouko. Knowing I'm acquainted with her, she protected me. She broke the limbs of the human who deceived me and threw him onto the street."

Yaya's explanation left Rozen dumbfounded.

So, the people there were really scary huh?

But then, why would someone there even know Shouko?

Could it be...

As malicious speculations crossed Rozen's mind, Yaya's explanation reached its conclusion.

"Because the owner there knows Shouko and helped me by driving away the bad people. I wanted to return the favor, and they let me rest there when I have time. Sometimes I also help chase away annoying drunken men."

Was it because Yaya's appearance was just too striking?

Having such a stunning beauty moving around in that sort of place would naturally make any man associate and be attracted involuntarily. This could be seen as a kind of promotional tactic.

Yaya didn't seem to realize this, but as long as she didn't do anything too inappropriate, it should be fine.

Irori and Komurasaki also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"That's a relief."

Irori wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, feeling as though the world had regained some hope. Then, she recalled her almost losing control due to Yaya's situation, and her face turned red. She wished she could find a place to hide.

"I really thought you did something unforgivable, sister. You scared me."

Komurasaki was genuinely relieved, her expression as cheerful as ever.

"Yaya would never do such a thing! Irori and Komurasaki are too much!"

Yaya protested loudly.

These three sisters were bickering as if there were no one else around.

The scene of the three beautiful girls, each kind-hearted and charming in their own way, playfully bickering, was truly a sight to behold.

Rozen also found it pleasant to watch, yet he had a question he wanted to ask.

"So," Rozen turned to Yaya and asked, "Do you still hate humans now?"

With that one question, the bickering among the three sisters came to a halt.

Both Irori and Komurasaki also turned to look at Yaya.

Right in front of everyone, Yaya's expression twisted into one of disgust.

"Of course, Yaya still hates humans."

Yaya said without hesitation.

"Most humans are just too shallow, lacking manners and self-restraint. They constantly do distasteful things in the pursuit of pleasure. Yaya detests humans like that."

At this point, Yaya's tone softened.

"But, Yaya also knows now that not all humans are like that."

Yaya added in a hushed voice.

"In the future, Yaya will reconsider her attitude toward humans."

After leaving those words behind, Yaya didn't say much more. She quickened her pace, heading back towards the mansion, as if she were embarrassed to linger any longer.

"Yaya... wait for us!"

Irori and Komurasaki hurriedly caught up.

Left alone, Rozen watched Yaya's back, with Yaya's pleasantly delighted expression, as her sisters chased her.

After a moment's daze, he suddenly chuckled.

In that instant, Rozen's heart held only one thought.

"That girl isn't as unbearable as I thought."

With that thought, Rozen picked up his pace, following in the direction of the three sisters.

Unbeknownst to Rozen, while he was having that thought, Yaya, who was running at the forefront, was observing him as well. In her mind, she thought:

"Compared to those ugly men, this person isn't that repulsive."

Just like Rozen, Yaya had drawn the same conclusion.

The group moved in the direction of the mansion, creating a heartwarming scene.