"Yes! Let's go talk to them together!" Kiku said excitedly before leaning forward to kiss Naru lightly on his cheek. However, once she pulled back slightly, her expression suddenly turned solemn as she bit her lips.
He raised an eyebrow as he observed her reaction. Did she know something? Or was there another reason for her sudden change of mood?
"Do you know something that I don't? Is it bad news?" he asked in a worried tone.
She didn't respond, instead staring straight ahead as she pursed her lips tightly together, seemingly struggling to form words. As she continued to remain silent, Naru became increasingly worried, his eyes widening and becoming filled with concern as he stared at Kiku who was sitting there silently beside him. Was she going to tell him something bad about her moth
