"You'll know once you come out with me!"
Holding Yae Sakura's hand, Kallen spoke mysteriously.
"We're going out?"
Although she had been staying in Stigmata Space the whole time, Yae Sakura was rather reclusive by nature and had no other thoughts. She did not mind remaining in Stigmata Space.
But if Kallen was inviting her, going out for a stroll was fine too.
"Mm! Rin, you should come too."
Kallen nodded at Yae Sakura, then turned her gaze to Rin beside her.
"Huh?! Me?"
Rin, who had been listlessly standing there, froze at her words. She had thought Kallen was going to take Yae Sakura on a date. Although she had let go of the hatred in her heart, she still felt a little displeased. She had not expected Kallen to invite her along.
"Yeah! The more people, the livelier it is. Want to come?"
It was not as though they were doing anything shameful. Leaving Rin alone in Stigmata Space would be too pitiful, so it would be better to take her along and have some fun.
"..."
Being invited by Kallen herself, Rin suddenly hesitated.
"Come with us, Rin."
Yae Sakura invited her as well.
"Fine, then. Since you both want me to go so badly, I'll keep you company." Though she was delighted inside, Rin put on an act as though she did not really want to go and was only accompanying them because they insisted.
"Let's go!"
Not minding Rin's manner, Kallen took Yae Sakura and Rin out of Stigmata Space.
After appearing in the real world, Yae Sakura looked around her. Then... she saw a familiar girl, and for a moment, she did not even react.
Once she did, her entire expression changed.
"Rin?!"
There had only ever been two people Yae Sakura cared about