"Eek!"
Little Beauty tensed and immediately lunged forward, snatching up the Candy Jar before quickly putting some distance between herself and Little Blue.
She clutched the Candy Jar tightly to her chest.
Her face was full of wariness.
Little Blue glared at his younger sister, displeasure written all over his face.
What was that look for?
He'd personally given her the Candy Jar.
How could he possibly do anything to it?
Little Beauty gave an awkward laugh.
Well... that was true.
If her brother had wanted to do something, he wouldn't have given her the Candy Jar.
So...
Her brother really had agreed to let her keep it.
Little Beauty beamed.
Wonderful!
Thank you, Big Brother!
Silly girl.
Little Blue's expression softened a little despite himself.
For the first time, the faintest hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
"Eek~"
Let's go.
Little Beauty froze.
Go...?
Little Blue's expression tightened again.
What were they still doing here?
They should've left ages ago.
What time did she think it was?
Oh, right!
Little Beauty nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, Little Blue's tense expression relaxed a little.
As he turned to leave, he glanced at the human who had been standing on the shore the whole time.
Then he disappeared beneath the water.
Little Beauty was about to follow.
She didn't quite understand, but her brother seemed to be in a better mood.
If she behaved herself now, maybe he wouldn't scold her as much later—and maybe he'd finish sooner, too?
Thinking about it that way, Little Beauty felt better as well.
She had already stuck her head underwater.
"Splash~"
Little Beauty immediately popped back up.
She'd almost forgotten...
She looked at Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao waved at Little Beauty.
"Goodbye."
Little Beauty's eyes curved into