Aya''s POV

-Hah...I wonder how long until I can meet my dear Farah again. (Aya)

It has been a long time since Farah''s disappearance. It''s pretty lonely not to have her by my side.

-Though I''m familiar with being alone... (Aya)

All those years when I stayed with Yua, I still preferred in dealing with everything alone. At that time, I thought I could deal with anything by myself.

-I leant I can''t solve everything by myself. (Aya)

I learn that lesson very harshly.

-Haizzz...Farah... (Aya)

Even when I call her name, she is not here now. Even though I could confirm her safety through that little girl''s information and news from Hana, I''m still worried about her.

-I miss you...so much. (Aya)

The one who taught me about love is not here anymore. I want to feel your warmth again, Farah. I take off my clothes and change into something that is more comfortable for me to sleep.

-What should I do now? (Aya)

Should I do it again? I go to the door and make sure I have locked it.

-Right! With this, no one could come in! (Aya)

I go to the wardrobe that is next to mine and open it.

-Farah''s closet! (Aya)

I take a deep breath and look at her closet. The first thing I do is grab Farah''s skirt and bring it in front of me.

-Farah... (Aya)

I could feel a faint scent of her come from it. I go to bed while holding it.

-This could substitute Farah for now. (Aya)

I blush when I think about what I will do with her dress. I immediately use both of my hands to hit my face.

-What am I shying for? It''s not the first time I''ve done this kind of thing anyway. (Aya)

I know it''s immoral to do it.

-But... I! (Aya)

-Master Aya? (Kohaku)

I startle because the voice comes from the other side of the door.

-Kohaku? (Aya)

-Yes, master Aya. I want to give you something. Could you open the door? (Kohaku)

It''s really scared me. It would be a disaster if Kohaku came a few seconds later. I stand up and place Farah''s skirt back in her closet.

-Are you there, master Aya? (Kohaku)

-Please wait for me for a moment! (Aya)

-Yes! (Kohaku)

I gently close the door of Farah''s closet and walk toward the door. I open the door and find Kohaku is holding a hot cup in her hand.

-Eh, what is this for, Kohaku? (Aya)

-Ahhh! (Kohaku)

Kohaku is a really hard-working child. Farah first took her in and let Hana train her. The current Kohaku now has been recognized by Hana as a decent maid.

-It''s a hot chocolate, master Aya. (Kohaku)

-Huhmm? (Aya)

-I thought you lost your sleep recently. So I decide to make you a cup of hot chocolate to make you sleep easier. (Kohaku)

Me? Lose sleep? What does she mean by that?

-What do you mean, Kohaku? (Aya)

Kohaku scratches her head and answers.

-Because I heard a lot of weird noise came from your room recently, master Aya. (Kohaku)

-... (Aya)

No way...No way! No way! Was I too loud when I did that?

-Uhm...You must be mistaken. (Aya)

Kohaku immediately shouts in a worried voice.

-There is no way I mistook about that, master Aya. (Kohaku)

-Why are you so sure about that, Kohaku? (Aya)

-Because I could even hear you called master Farah''s name. (Kohaku)

She heard it! SHE HEARD IT! No, you have to be calm, Aya.

-... (Aya)

-You called her name so earnestly, so I could feel your sorrow come from her missing. (Kohaku)

-AAAAAAAA! (Aya)

-Master Aya! (Kohaku)

I try to block Kohaku''s mouth from talking.

-Please stop Kohaku! I am going to die at this rate. (Aya)

Right, if this continues, I will die because of the shame.

Kohaku tilts her head as if she doesn''t understand the situation.

-Sorry, Kyuuuu...But... (Aya)

At the moment, a wolf''s howl comes from outside and interrupts me.

-Huh? (Aya)

Kohaku shakes her body and drops the cup from her hand.

-No...Again! (Kohaku)

I immediately notice something is going to happen. I run toward the cabinet beside my bed and take out the magic gun.

-Just to make sure! (Aya)

I go to the window and open the curtain.

-What are those? (Aya)

On the streets, many monsters look like wolves attacking people.

-Tchhh! (Aya)

I go to Kohaku''s place and ask her.

-Kohaku! (Aya)

-Yes? (Kohaku)

-Where is that girl''s room again? (Aya)

-You mean Mia? She is on the third floor. (Kohaku)

I pull Kohaku''s hand to make her follow me.

-Which room? (Aya)

-The furthest room on the left. (Kohaku)

I could hear a loud cracking noise on the first floor. Those wolves seem to be successful at invading the inn. I go inside the mentioned room and find a little girl sitting on the bed.

-What are you two doing here? (Mia)

-I have no time to explain! Please evacuate now! (Aya)

-Grawlllll!

-Bend down! (Mia)

I follow her instructions and pull Kohaku to the ground with me. Mia throws something like a teddy bear in my direction. It turns big and beats something behind me.

-... (Aya)

I turn around and find a wolf monster there.

-It won''t hold long! Let''s go! (Mia)

-Where? (Aya)

What does she mean by that? The door is currently being blocked by the monster!

-Through the window! (Mia)

-Eh? (Aya)

Another gigantic teddy bear appears and pulls us along with it. The last thing I remembered was we jumped off the window.

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