The blizzard howled past the windows, but the inn itself was quite warm. The atmosphere, however, was cold as ice.
"I've already called for help. They should be organizing a professional search-and-rescue team now. As soon as the weather clears, they'll head up the mountain to rescue them."
After hanging up, the director walked over with a weary look and spoke to the cast members sitting in the living room.
"The heavy snow has sealed off the mountain, so all we can do is stay here. Until the situation becomes clearer, it's best not to act on our own. Understood?"
In response to the director's order, all they could do was nod.
"I hope Mai is all right."
Arima Kana held her cup and murmured as she stared out the window. Beside her, Kurokawa Akane glanced at her.
"Aren't you worried about Xiao Ai?"
"I can't imagine her ever getting into trouble."
"Neither can I."
The two of them nodded. Unlike the panicked staff members, Arima Kana and Kurokawa Akane had complete faith in Duanmu Huai. Or rather, worrying would not help them now. The heavy snow outside had completely sealed off the area, and there was no way they could go out looking for anyone.
"In the manga, the protagonist and Ryoko seemed to find a small wooden house to take shelter in. All we can do now is hope they're as lucky as they were in the manga."
The only thing Arima Kana could do now was pray.
It had to be said that Arima Kana's prayers seemed to be fairly effective.
"Phew... We were really lucky to find this place before we got buried alive in the snow."
After entering the cold, empty Mountain Cabin, Duanmu Huai let out a sigh of relief. Even Sakurajima Mai showed