Walking on familiar roads, there wasn't much conversation between Maruzensky and Tokai.
The two of them just walked slowly forward, eventually arriving in a residential area.
Then, with a few steps, the two finally arrived at an intersection.
This was an intersection not far from Maruzensky's house.
Standing at this intersection, Maruzensky stopped.
Then, she continued forward again.
The brief stop lasted only a second, but it made Tokai understand her meaning.
Realizing this, Tokai simply followed Maruzensky, continuing forward.
Finally, the two arrived at Maruzensky's doorstep.
Looking at the familiar building,
Tokai just looked at Maruzensky: "Um, let me ask first, there isn't a basement or anything, is there?"
"You've lived here for so long, don't you know if there's a basement?"
After saying this casually, Maruzensky continued: "Besides, to deal with you, I wouldn't need a basement~"
Maruzensky's tone was relaxed, and it seemed there really was no basement.
Then, she opened the door.
The interior of the room was still exactly the same as it had been years ago.
But unlike the first time she came here,
Tokai felt that inside… "You've been living here long-term?"
"Sort of."
Saying this, Maruzensky walked into the residence.
And Tokai followed behind her, entering the house.
Once Tokai had entered the residence, Maruzensky closed the door, then casually locked it.
Hearing the sound of the door locking, Tokai realized that something might be a little off.
Then, Maruzensky hugged Tokai.
There was no violence as expected.
Maruzensky simply hugged Shizen.
"Shizen…"
Due to the height difference, this time the warm breath came from her ear.
And feeling the breath on her ear, Tokai simply controlled her ear to twitch.
Then… "Wah!"
Her ear was directly bitten by Maruzensky.
Teeth gently rubbed against the cartilage supporting the auricle.
This slight sensation made Tokai feel a little weak.
But the next second, Tokai was supported by Maruzensky, who had released her hands.
At the same time, Maruzensky finally let go: "Shizen?"
"W-what's wrong?"
Because of Maruzensky's sudden attack, Tokai's breathing was still a little unsteady.
And looking at Tokai like this, Maruzensky simply helped her to the sofa.
Then, Maruzensky spoke: "Shizen?"
The previous question hadn't received a response, and a new question was posed again.
"What is it?"
"Did you take a good bath yesterday?"
This question made Tokai freeze instantly.
Then, Tokai responded: "Yes."
Although she took a bath every day, Tokai hadn't really cooked as meticulously as she did yesterday.
So, in such a situation, Tokai would feel embarrassed when faced with Maruzensky's question.
Maruzensky noticed the expression on Tokai's face.
Maruzensky simply pinched her face: "Tokai?"
"Hm?"
"Actually, I have a basement at my house~"
Saying this, Maruzensky paused for a moment, then showed a slight smile: "It was dug after you left, but it's mainly for storing miscellaneous items."
After speaking, Maruzensky released her hand.
And after hearing her words, Tokai's expression stiffened.
Then her gaze began to wander.
Seeing Tokai's reaction, Maruzensky simply showed a satisfied smile: "I was just kidding."
"Phew..."
Hearing this, Tokai finally let out a sigh of relief.
And seeing Tokai relax, Maruzensky just continued: "To control you, why would I need a basement?"
"Hey!"
"But it's the truth."
Saying this, Maruzensky sat down next to Tokai, then she continued: "How does it feel to be back in this place you haven't returned to for several years?"
"It feels pretty good, but..." Turning her head to look at Maruzensky, Tokai's face was full of resentment: "Don't scare me, okay?"
Although her face showed resentment, Tokai's words clearly contained a hint of fear.
Listening to Tokai's words, Maruzensky casually replied: "Then you still dared to agree to Representative Chiaki's invitation to go camping?"
Saying this, Maruzensky raised a hand and poked the spot on Tokai's shoulder where Representative Chiaki had bitten her: "With your abilities, if Representative Chiaki had even a slight intention, you wouldn't have been able to come back."
While reminding Tokai, Maruzensky also turned her head: "Just like before, if I really locked you up, what would you do?"
"..."
Maruzensky's reminder made Tokai's expression change slightly.
Clearly, she couldn't answer Maruzensky's question, so after a brief thought, Tokai gave a self-deprecating response: "Then I'd just be locked up; I wouldn't have any way to resist..."
Seeing Tokai say this, Maruzensky just continued to ask: "So, how likely do you think it is that I'll lock you up now?"
"...Here we go again."
"Just kidding."
Saying this, Maruzensky shifted her gaze to another angle: "Next, is today's schedule. I only came back because I was working at Tracen Academy before and didn't have time to do anything."
Saying this, Maruzensky stood up: "Can you wait a moment?"
"That's fine. My schedule today is already completely filled by you, so even if I wait a little longer, it's no problem." Saying this, Tokai also stood up: "Have you had breakfast?"
"..."
There wasn't much conversation between the two, but Maruzensky already understood her meaning, so she just nodded at her: "I'll leave it to you. Is that okay?"
"That's fine. After all, today..." Tokai suddenly stopped speaking here.
Then she looked at Maruzensky: "In short, can I just make something simple with the leftover ingredients in the fridge?"
"Mm, thank you."
After speaking, Maruzensky went upstairs.
And Tokai walked into the kitchen.
Just like several years ago, Maruzensky's kitchen had barely changed.
Looking at the kitchen, Tokai simply opened the refrigerator, preparing to do her usual tasks.
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