A Jiu was indeed the name of the Little White Fox.
The girl was certain of that.
Then why had A Jiu shown no reaction at all upon hearing its name?
That wasn't right...
The girl with her hair half-tied into a bun felt her heart jolt.
She realized that she might have been thinking too optimistically before.
She had a faintly ominous premonition.
The girl with her hair half-tied into a bun took a deep breath.
She walked to the front of the Little White Fox's head.
"A Jiu."
She called softly.
"A Jiu, A Jiu..."
The Little White Fox did not respond, but the girl was not discouraged.
Instead, she patiently called the Little White Fox's name over and over again.
The Little White Fox's ears twitched.
So noisy.
Its closed eyes opened to a slit.
Not particularly friendly light shot out from within.
The girl with her hair half-tied into a bun remained completely unaware.
She was delighted that, after her unremitting efforts, the Little White Fox had finally opened its eyes.
Wonderful.
She cheered inwardly.
"A Jiu."
The girl with her hair half-tied into a bun smiled sweetly.
"Hello."
"There's something I want to ask you to do."
"Could you help me with a little favor?"
The Little White Fox looked at the girl as if she were an idiot.
Who was this person?
What was she babbling on about?
Why should it help her?
Ridiculous.
The girl with her hair half-tied into a bun's eyes curved into crescents.
"A Jiu."
"All right?"
"I'll treat you to something delicious."
"Lots and lots of delicious food..."
At this, she regretted that she had not prepared properly.
Why hadn't she brought some food that the Little Fox would like?
They really had