"Do you notice it?" Larissa asked while observing the group surrounding Taro.
Luna rolled her eyes, pretending to be more interested in her notes than the conversation. "Notice what?"
Larissa smiled and suddenly wrapped her cousin in a hug. "Don't play disinterested, it's getting old!"
"Larissa!" Luna protested, her cheeks reddening while trying to break free. "We're in class!"
"Not anymore... And I won't let go until you admit you've noticed it," Larissa sang near her ear.
Luna struggled a moment more before surrendering with a sigh. "Fine, yes... I noticed it," she murmured, her voice barely audible.
"And?" Larissa loosened her grip a bit but didn't release her completely.
"The... the two beasts inside Taro," Luna continued in a low voice, avoiding looking directly at her cousin. "The patterns fluctuate very well between them. Even..." she stopped, as if considering whether she should continue.