Beneath the cherry blossom trees, Kamisato Ayaka's smile was gentle.
She took Qin Yu's hand and said, swaying it,
"Come, Master, you'll know once you see."
Qin Yu couldn't help but inwardly grumble.
*Girl, do you realize those words are a bit dangerous?*
However, in this short time, he had understood.
"Alright, let's go then."
Qin Yu pulled Kamisato Ayaka's hand, intending to leave.
The young lady stood still, not moving immediately.
Kamisato Ayaka was silent for a moment, then sighed softly.
*Master has noticed after all.*
Thinking this, she took out the mask she had prepared long ago.
"Master, I forgot to mention."
"The one who snuck out is not the young lady."
Qin Yu smiled knowingly and ruffled her hair.
He had already guessed.
Mokomomo Tea House was one of the Shogunate's bases.
Ayaka couldn't get in by hiding her identity.
In other words.
This girl was intentionally trying to scare him just now.
No wonder he was almost fooled.
Ayaka's tests like this had never happened before.
Was it because she had already sensed his true identity?
"Alright, Master."
Kamisato Ayaka let out a displeased huff.
"My hair, which I meticulously styled for you, is all messy."
"It's fine, let's go quickly."
Although they couldn't go to Mokomomo Tea House.
There were still many snacks to choose from in Inazuma City.
Qin Yu reached out his hand again.
"Mhm!"
Kamisato Ayaka obediently grasped Qin Yu's hand.
Every time they met, it was like this.
Master would take her to unknown places.
Whether it was delicious snacks or novel toys.
Or even surprise training sessions at Hilichurl camps in the wild.
Every departure brought new surprises.
Kamisato Ayaka really liked this feeling.
Watching Qin Yu's retreating back, the corner of her mouth curved.
"Master, where are we going this time?"
"Didn't you say last time you wanted to try that..."
Kamisato Ayaka blinked her eyes.
Feeling the warmth from his palm, her heart was filled with tenderness.
If only they could keep walking like this forever.
Cherry blossoms fell, and the two gradually walked away.
Holding hands, they were exceptionally warm.
...
On the streets of Inazuma City.
It was noon, and the sunlight was dazzling and hot.
"Lord of the Shogunate, I shall take my leave."
"Mm, we'll finalize the remaining matters this afternoon."
Kamisato Ayato maintained his smile and waved goodbye.
After the Shogunate official departed, his smile vanished.
"Finally, the morning's work is done."
He shook his head, his brow furrowed.
One thing after another had been happening recently, and the intensity was too high.
Even with his diligence, he was starting to feel overwhelmed.
He casually walked to a patch of shade.
A hint of tenderness flashed in Kamisato Ayato's eyes.
The next moment, a cup of bubble tea was taken from his sleeve.
Drinking bubble tea during leisure time was truly a great pleasure.
It even thoughtfully included extra boba.
A sticky note with a drawn heart was attached to the cup.
"Mmm, delicious."
"This milk tea is filled with the taste of love."
Kamisato Ayato smiled, feeling much more cheerful.
That's right, the bubble tea in his hand.
Was prepared for him by his good sister, Ayaka.
"Lord of the Yashiro Commission!"
From a distance, Thoma came running.
"You've worked hard, Thoma. How did things go?"
Kamisato Ayato casually inquired about work matters.
"It's like this..."
As they chatted, the two walked out of the Shogunate.
After finishing his report, Thoma breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he asked with concern:
"Lord of the Yashiro Commission, where would you like to have lunch today?"
This was part of their daily work routine.
Work, eat, work...
"Mmm, anywhere."
Kamisato Ayato strolled casually through the streets, lacking interest.
His eyes were currently only on his sister's bubble tea.
"Alright, then..."
What should they choose that was both healthy and delicious?
The Lord of the Yashiro Commission's health was very important.
For the sake of this family, for Kamisato Ayaka.
The Lord of the Yashiro Commission was too hardworking.
Just as Thoma was contemplating,
Kamisato Ayato suddenly let out a soft sound of surprise.
His gaze uncertain, he raised his hand and pointed into the crowd.
"Hey, Thoma."
"Look who she's with over there."
"She looks a lot like Ayaka."
Thoma was startled and followed his gaze.
His eyes immediately widened.
She does look a bit like the young lady!