On a clock tower in the distance, Chiron deactivated his Clairvoyance and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Darnic had told him to put up that notice. If Higashino Kanade tore it down, he would have to wait until Kanade had gone far away before putting up another one, repeating the process over and over.
"Looks like Uchiha Kanade is more magnanimous than I imagined. If possible, I really wish he weren't an enemy." Chiron sighed with feeling, then continued watching the area around the notice.
After arriving at the restaurant, Higashino Kanade had the waiter bring out one of every signature dish. Just as Kanade and the others patiently waited for the food to arrive, a snow-white pigeon flew onto their table.
"Coo, coo, coo—"
The pigeon spread its wings and cried out. A rolled-up note was tied to its leg.
"Where did this pigeon come from? Shoo, shoo!"
Mordred picked up a menu, swung it up, and was about to fan the pigeon away.
Smack!
Higashino Kanade chopped the back of Mordred's head with his hand. Her movement froze, and she turned to look at him pitifully, tears already welling in the corners of her eyes.
"Master, why did you suddenly hit me? I respect you, but you can't bully me like this."
Mordred's sniffling expression was utterly adorable, like a wilting rose that made one's heart ache. Higashino Kanade's heart practically melted at the sight.
At that moment, Higashino Kanade felt two hateful gazes land on him. One belonged to Arcueid, and the other... belonged to Arthur, who was hiding in the distance and peeking at them.
"Kanade—don't bully Little Mo anymore! Little Mo is so cute, why did you hit her?"
Arcueid glared fiercely at Higashino Kanade, the fork in her hand pointed straight at his