In Honkai, I Only Love Valkyries

Along with the surprise came a suffocating feeling. Himeko helplessly patted Theresa's back, bent her knees, and let Theresa stand on the floor instead of hanging from her neck.

"All right, Theresa. What brought you here?"

Himeko asked in surprise.

Theresa released Himeko from her embrace, folded her arms across her chest, and said with a grin.

"I came to see how you were doing at headquarters, whether anyone was bullying you."

As she spoke, she carried her large bundle inside.

"Do you have any spare rooms here? If you do, I'll stay here too."

Theresa stood in the living room and looked around, unexpectedly finding Himeko's home rather tidy.

Back at St. Freya Academy, she used to toss socks and clothes around carelessly.

Then Theresa suddenly realized something. She turned to look at Himeko's legs and asked in confusion.

"Himeko, why do your stockings have so many holes? Don't tell me someone's been bullying you!?"

Theresa's eyes widened, and her voice became shrill. This was her best friend—if someone had bullied Himeko, she had to help her get even!

Touched by Theresa's concern, Himeko's face instantly flushed red. The holes in her black stockings had been torn by herself just now, and her purpose had been to attract Theresa's grandfather...

At the thought, Himeko's cheeks burned. She turned her head away so Theresa would not see her expression, nor did she dare meet Theresa's innocent gaze.

"By the way, Theresa, do you want some Bitter Melon Juice?"

Himeko hurried toward the kitchen.

"I saw Bitter Melon Juice that was only sold at headquarters before. I bought two cases intending to mail them to you, but since you're here, I'll get you a bottle first."

She practically fled.

Himeko escaped into the kitchen, wet her hands with cold water at