Chapter 399

Ayaka Kamisato Ayaka were filled with joy.

Kamisato Ayato stood there with a blank expression, watching them walk away.

Father, Mother, it seems like Ayaka is about to be taken away. What should I do?

I... I can't do anything about it either!

How could we possibly disobey the Imperial Advisor Preceptor appointed by the General?

The two walked out of the Tenryou Commission.

Kamisato Ayaka looked clearly very happy.

That makes sense, though. A young girl like her spends all her time inside the Tenshukaku, facing powerful figures like the Raiden Shogun or the chief priest of Grand Narukami Shrine; it's understandable that she feels immense pressure. Being able to go outside, especially with Kaguya, naturally makes her very happy.

Kaguya affectionately pinched Kamisato Ayaka's nose, and amidst her shy smile, she took her hand and led her into the streets of Inazuma Castle.

"Ayaka, are you happy with your life now?"

"I'm so happy to see Kaguya changing Inazuma every day, and to see everyone in Inazuma Castle smiling more and feeling more relaxed. I'm so happy."

"I'm not talking about Inazuma. Right now, I'm concerned about you. Just from your perspective, are you happy?"

Kaguya asked earnestly. At the same time, she took the dumpling that Saro had bought and gently placed it near Kamisato Ayaka's cherry-like lips.

Kamisato Ayaka opened her mouth, took a bite, and then broke into a bright and flawless smile.

"I'm very happy."

"Then you must stay happy. If you ever find yourself unhappy in any way, you must tell me."

"Um?"

"Because this is my responsibility. A responsibility that is just as important as Inazuma's, or even more important."

Kaguya spoke capriciously, yet her words were natural and spontaneous, as if they were a matter of course. The wind tousled her jet-black hair, and her perfect profile, bathed in sunlight, was breathtaking.

Kamisato Ayaka paused for a moment, then covered her lips with her small hand and chewed slowly, also concealing the uncontrollable upward curve of her lips.

"Um."

She nodded and squeezed Kaguya's hand slightly, so that she could feel the comforting warmth even more.

The rear—not referring to the Saro, but to the corner further back from the Saro.

Kaguya's sister, who was unintentionally caught in the crossfire but still suffered splash damage, was so jealous she almost ground her teeth to powder.