Rhodes Island's outer glass began cleaning itself. Within seconds, Kal'tsit could clearly see the situation outside: Yae Shrine had come to a steady stop beside Rhodes Island.
"Quite the show-off."
Hoshino stood atop the shrine. Fierce winds swept around her, making her long, soft ears sway in the air. The shrine was an unmistakably Higashi-style structure, its roof adorned with upturned eaves as though it had been built specifically for people to stand on.
If the shrine maiden was standing on the roof, then who was driving?
Could it be...
Autopilot?!
She still hadn't managed to save the teacup. By the time Kal'tsit came back to herself, all she had left in her hand were fragments of porcelain.
"What does this person think she's doing?"
It was not quite as Kal'tsit imagined. Hoshino knew absolutely nothing about driving, while Heavy Bunny was far more skilled than she was. This was safer, not the other way around.
Hoshino had returned to report on her mission.
"The mission was fun, but my old line of work is still the best. I finally got to be a shrine maiden again... What an unforgettable time. The atmosphere at Rhodes Island suits me perfectly, too."
As Hoshino went on, she sensed that something was off.
Why had Kal'tsit's ears perked up?
If one walked behind her and lifted her skirt for a look, they would find that Kal'tsit's tail was standing straight up as well. It was the expression of a certain emotion—unconcealable joy.
"Ahem. I'll come visit often from now on."
Hoshino tested the waters and found that almost immediately afterward, Kal'tsit's expression did not change in the slightest, but her ears drooped at once. There was certainly nothing improper about it in a diplomatic setting, yet it still left Hoshino rather displeased.
"Visit