Woo-woo-woo—
The whistle blared.
A train that looked old but was actually equipped with the latest energy system sped along the metal tracks.
Two heads poked out from the neatly lined windows.
"Quack?!"
Sirfetch'd's white feathers were tousled by the wind from the speeding train, but it still stretched out a hand and scratched at the air.
This wasn't just a "D," was it?
Thunk!!
Unfortunately, before Ducky could examine it properly, a slender hand precisely rapped it on the head.
Honestly.
Though it looked like an ordinary human hand without much strength, that single knock made Sirfetch'd clutch its head in pain.
"Don't corrupt the kids."
The boy holding a book wore a black round-brimmed hat that suited his head shape perfectly. He glanced sideways at it and spoke lightly.
"Quack."
Sirfetch'd nodded repeatedly while holding its head.
Not mentioning that this had originally been the boy's idea.
"Kub?"
Their conversation left Kubfu, whose head was also poking out the window, completely confused.
What were they talking about?
"Vee~~"
Sylveon giggled as it looked at the somewhat goofy Kubfu, finding it especially honest.
But laughter was laughter.
Sylveon still swiftly swept its ribbon-like feelers across the table, stuffing all the remaining snacks into its mouth.
"Quack!"
Sirfetch'd froze at the sight, instantly feeling as if it had missed out on a million.
Xia Yan shook his head helplessly and closed the Macro Cosmos Group Department Handbook in his hands.
Then he took out another pack of snacks from his backpack.
Sylveon and Ducky immediately cheered.
Only Kubfu, which had been especially focused on the scenery outside the window throughout the journey, had little interest in them.
Seeing the little face covered in such seriousness, Xia Yan could not resist rubbing Kubfu's head.
Its fur looked like it would be