The Wraith lowered its head and looked at the grave it had dug with its own hands, then filled in with its own hands.
Chiu Chiu would go on to reincarnate...
That meant Chiu Chiu hadn't disappeared from this world forever, right?
The corners of the Wraith's mouth slowly lifted.
Just the slightest curve.
A hint of a smile slowly seeped into its eyes, too.
It was enough that Chiu Chiu was still out there.
It didn't matter if Chiu Chiu wasn't by its side.
"Wa-wa~ Wa..."
Could I come here to visit Chiu Chiu in the future?
"Of course."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"If you come by now and then, Chiu Chiu will be happy, too."
"But only now and then, okay?"
Xiao Xiao was worried the monster might end up staying here all the time.
"Don't come visit Chiu Chiu too often."
"You'll disturb Chiu Chiu's sleep."
The Wraith instinctively covered its mouth.
Its voice came out muffled.
"Wa-wa~ Wa~ Wa-wa-wa~"
Chiu Chiu got really fierce when someone woke it up while it was sleeping.
Its pecks hurt more, too.
After that one time, it had learned its lesson and never dared call out to Chiu Chiu while it was asleep again.
It didn't want Chiu Chiu to chase it and peck at it again.
"Wraith, it's very late."
Xiao Xiao crouched down and looked at the monster. "You should head back and get some rest."
"When you miss Chiu Chiu, come visit it again."
"Wa-wa~"
The Wraith shook its head.
It still wanted to stay here a little longer.
"All right."
Xiao Xiao didn't force the monster.
"Today's an exception. You can stay as long as you like."
"But don't come back tomorrow, or for the next few days."
"When you feel ready to smile at