"That was obviously a fox ear."
Hoshino nodded noncommittally without replying, continuing to investigate the remnants of the mobile settlement. They had probably rehearsed countless times; when they fled, they had left behind no information that could reveal their whereabouts, only some abandoned supplies.
"Mm, happy water."
Hoshino casually picked up a bottle of cola and tossed one to Rope as well. Dark bubbles floated within the bottle, and Rope did not quite dare to twist it open, afraid it would spray all over her face.
"Sugar can bring temporary pleasure, stimulating the nerves to produce an illusory sense of satisfaction."
"Huh?"
"Water and sugar are nutrients people rely on to survive. Cola happens to contain both, along with Bronya's favorite bubbles."
"Huh?"
This little girl did not seem as cold and unapproachable as she looked? She unexpectedly liked cola, just like any ordinary shut-in girl? Rope found herself thinking that, then glanced at Heavy Bunny behind her. That tiny thought instantly vanished.
Mm, she was still a monster.
The courage to keep company with demons was not something an ordinary girl could speak of either. Thinking about it carefully, did that make her a little chuunibyou?
That idea did not hold up either.
When she truly possessed the power of a demon, it could no longer be called chuunibyou.
Rope twisted open the cap, dodging the black liquid that sprayed out, then took small sips of the remaining flat cola. It felt somewhat unsatisfying. She watched Heavy Bunny shovel up the soil covering the ground while Bronya took it and sniffed it carefully, her gaze still ice-cold.
"Death penalty."
Hoshino's voice sent chills down her spine.
"Anyone who tries to possess Bronya gets the death penalty."
Rope could understand her anger, but an inexplicable concern rose within her. She