"Man... this place is getting livelier and livelier." Kyonko muttered as she held a boxed meal. "And this is only one small area. Who knows how large the other places have grown by now?"
Most of the people recruiting nearby were shrewd veterans. Once they learned that Jiu Ming's residence was in this small area, they had basically all chosen to settle here.
Leaving everything else aside, this place's safety rating would definitely be top-tier in the future. Even those who were unaware of the details would give it serious consideration upon seeing this situation.
"Well, he's probably the only one who knows that. We'll just stay here." Itsuki Koizumi smiled softly. There was no way they could explore everywhere right now anyway, so there was no need to dwell on it.
What they really needed to care about was... how were they supposed to spend this afternoon?
Looking at the players who had brought their own food, Itsuki Koizumi shook her head. Thankfully, they had done so. Otherwise, just buying meals alone would have been a hassle.
Whatever, they could take it slow. Itsuki Koizumi gave a small yawn and rubbed her eyes, then noticed the strange look in Kyonko's eyes. Unable to resist, she took out a mirror and examined her face, looking puzzled. "My face isn't dirty, is it?"
"I didn't mean that." Kyonko waved a hand briskly. "You aren't planning to slack off and sleep, are you?"
"Eh? We're so close—can't I?"
"Of course not! How can you let me suffer all the hardship alone? You have to join in too!"
"That really hurts to hear..." Noticing Kyonko's utterly unmoved expression, Itsuki Koizumi did not mind. She merely smiled softly and continued, "Since we're both so free right now, how about we talk about something else?"