Mondstadt.

Evening.

If only I had a computer or a phone...

As the sun set, Kaito, walking towards the city gates, couldn't help but think this.

He was currently planning to walk to the city gates, then follow the road into the city all the way to the Archon Statue.

After that, he would return once Wendy had finished preparing the meal.

Although there were no phones here, the connection between him and Wendy was unusual; he would immediately know once Wendy had finished cooking.

It had to be said, having two bodies was truly efficient; one could accomplish two tasks simultaneously.

"Kaito."

Just then, Kaito, who was nearing the city gates, suddenly heard someone calling him from behind.

Judging by the source of the voice, it seemed to be coming from outside the city.

It was Amber...

Turning his head, Kaito saw that the person calling him was Amber, who was now returning from outside.

"You're always so late."

Although he had expressed this sentiment many times before, every time he saw Amber return so late, Kaito couldn't help but marvel once more.

In his opinion, Amber was truly too dedicated.

No, everyone must see her that way.

"Hehe, I'm used to it." Amber chuckled in response to Kaito's sentiment, then looked around and continued, "Where's Wendy? You didn't let her go off on her own again, did you?"

Having set up Kaito and Wendy to work together at noon, Amber was now very concerned about the outcome.

If she hadn't happened to encounter Kaito at the city gates, she would have already gone looking for him to ask about the follow-up.

"It's done. Wendy is showering back at our place now, and I just came out for a stroll."

Kaito was a little helpless as he replied, surprised that Amber was concerned about him and Wendy the moment she returned.

If Amber knew about him and Wendy, he wondered what she would think.

"Oh, right, by this time you must have already finished the task together." Looking up at the yellowish sky, Amber nodded and continued, "Kaito, I actually think your strength is quite good. While it might not be quite enough compared to Wendy's, you should still bravely show what you can do. Just like an Outrider, assisting is also fine, after all, two people are always better than one."

"Don't worry, I know."

Kaito, of course, knew what Amber was saying.

He was just waiting, waiting to grow stronger.

"Then I'll head back first. Oh, and if you want to learn some combat techniques, you can always find me."

Feeling that Kaito's combat experience wasn't quite sufficient, Amber said this before leaving.

Although she thought Wendy teaching him would certainly be more effective, she also felt that these techniques might be trivial to the powerful Wendy, so she volunteered herself.

"Mm, I will." Kaito nodded, then waved goodbye to the departing Amber.

I hope completing this mission will give my strength a good boost...

Looking at Amber's disappearing back, Kaito thought this to himself.

What Kaito didn't know, however, was that someone was currently eavesdropping on his recent conversation with Amber from a nearby corner.

What they just talked about couldn't be that matter from noon, could it?

Standing in the corner, Venti couldn't help but think this.

But he also knew that Amber most likely only knew Kaito and Wendy were going to do something, not what that specific thing was.

Never mind... the old man said to try and befriend this young man...

Deciding not to overthink it, Venti planned to approach Kaito under the pretense of thanking him for helping him and Morax pay the bill at noon.

The first step would be to pretend to coincidentally meet... Huh? Where did he go?

Just as Venti was wondering how he could casually run into Kaito, he realized Kaito had already walked far away, and quickly chased after him.

Speaking of which, I still haven't met the Traveler...

I wonder when the Traveler will appear...

Walking on the streets of Mondstadt, Kaito was thinking about the Traveler.

He knew that the Traveler certainly hadn't reached Mondstadt yet, and probably hadn't even arrived in Teyvat.

After all, Mondstadt's dragon calamity issue hadn't been resolved yet.

I wonder when that dragon will appear...

At the thought of the dragon calamity, Kaito also looked up at the sky above.

"We meet again, Kaito, thank you so much for what happened at noon."

Just as Kaito was looking up at the sky, Venti's voice came from ahead.

Venti?

Looking forward, Kaito saw Venti walking towards him.

"Don't mention it, after all, we've met before." Kaito, who had stopped, waved his hand.

However, because of what happened at noon, he felt his encounter with Venti was not simple.

This Anemo Archon isn't planning something, is he?

"Haha, true. But are you free, Kaito? How about we go for a drink at Angel's Share? I don't have much Mora, so this is the only way I can thank you."

Although he was approaching Kaito with a purpose, Venti's words were sincere.

And even if he hadn't intended to approach Kaito, he would have done this anyway.

After all, when someone helps you, you ought to show some appreciation.

"No, I don't drink alcohol."

Waving his hand again, Kaito declined Venti's invitation.

Actually, besides not drinking, he also had dinner soon; Wendy was currently on her way to buy groceries.

"Oh, I see. Well, you can eat something else then; they have other food besides drinks there."

Surprised Kaito didn't drink, Venti had to suggest other food options.

"How about tomorrow? Wendy has already gone grocery shopping, and I need to go back for dinner soon."

Seeing Venti so enthusiastic, Kaito had no choice but to suggest this.

So they're already living together...

After hearing Kaito say this, Venti realized that Wendy was already living with him.

Although Morax had mentioned at noon that Wendy's attitude towards this young man named Kaito was very unusual, he hadn't imagined they were actually living together.

Living together... buying groceries and cooking...

This is practically a romantic relationship, isn't it...?

Only now did Venti truly understand just how "unusual" Morax's description was.

"Then it's settled. We'll meet at Angel's Share tomorrow noon."

"No problem."

Nodding, Kaito continued walking forward, while Venti stood in place, watching his back.

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