Xingxing tilted its head.
It was puzzled and disdainful of how it had naturally fallen in step with this human again.
How had it ended up following along again?
It finally came to its senses and shook its head.
No.
It wasn't following this human.
It just needed to leave the stairwell too.
It was only walking in the same direction as this human for a little while.
It was just a coincidence.
Mm.
That was right.
Xingxing nodded firmly to itself.
Xiao Xiao suppressed the laughter rising in his throat.
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
"Are you leaving too?"
"If so, we can go together."
Xingxing shook its paw.
For some reason, it felt a little awkward.
After hesitating for just a few seconds, it nodded.
All right.
It had been planning to leave anyway.
Just not so soon.
But since this human had reminded it...
There was no harm in leaving now.
Xiao Xiao started walking.
Chi Xiuke's wide almond-shaped eyes looked around.
She quickened her pace a little to catch up with Master Xiao.
Knowing there was a demon right beside her, the girl could hardly contain her excitement.
Even if she couldn't see it...
That didn't matter.
Just knowing that a demon was right beside her was enough to thrill her.
Her steps grew lighter.
She practically radiated joy.
When they left the movie theater, the mall's upbeat music bounced around them.
Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, they could see the bright sunshine outside.
"Ah."
Chi Xiuke's eyes lit up a little.
Xiao Xiao followed the girl's gaze.
He immediately understood.
It was a candy store with a cute decor.
The decor was very girly.
The bright, vivid colors went perfectly with the sweet candies.
At the entrance stood