After kicking an unwelcome troublemaker away and learning the basic rules and current situation of this Little Garden world from Black Rabbit, everyone settled on a plan. They naturally followed Black Rabbit and Russell toward the shop of an organization called the "Alliance," where they could have the gifts of everyone who had just been summoned to the Little Garden world examined. In other words, they would have their abilities appraised.
According to Black Rabbit, the "Alliance" seemed to be an enormous commercial alliance that knew everything about the Little Garden world, from the southeast, northwest, upper levels, and lower levels. It was also supposedly exceptionally skilled and accurate at appraising gifts.
But Annie had no idea how impressive the Alliance actually was, nor did she ask any further questions.
For now, she had simply eaten her fill and was wandering around with everyone else out of boredom. Since they all said they were going to the Alliance's shop for an appraisal, she naturally had to tag along and join in the fun, even though she herself had no need for one.
And so!
After chatting and joking around along the way, followed by some rather inappropriate-for-children commotion after they arrived, everyone finally entered the shop bearing the Alliance's flag. There, they took their seats in order of host and guests opposite the little girl known as "White Night."
"Izayoi Sakamaki!"
"My name is You Kasukabe. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Asuka Kudou!"
"I'm also pleased to meet you."
After everyone had settled down, Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kudou, and You Kasukabe, prompted by Black Rabbit beside them, introduced themselves one after another in their respective arrogant, friendly, and blandly polite tones.
"..."
(°ー°〃)
"..."
(?￣?￣)
Annie, however, said nothing.
She was merely looking around, busy examining the decorations in