Happy times always passed quickly. Seven days went by in a flash.
Back in Yake's room, Anna and Shirahoshi had already returned to their original forms. Anna was still somewhat disappointed by this.
"Yake-sama, when will I be able to see you again?"
Anna lay against Yake's shoulder and murmured to herself. She was utterly reluctant to part with him; she only wanted to stay by his side.
"Don't worry, Anna. I'll collect the Infinity Stones as quickly as I can and bring you over sooner, all right?"
Yake reached back and scratched Anna under the chin. Normal Anna was still the cutest—so fluffy and adorable.
Yake gently caressed Hancock's delicate hand. "Hancock, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of Anna and Shirahoshi."
Hancock smiled at Anna and Shirahoshi and said confidently, "Don't worry, darling. I will take good care of Anna and Shirahoshi. The Sky God Kingdom is very safe now, and there are no pirates causing trouble anymore. You don't need to worry. They've been having a wonderful time on Amazon Lily!"
"Then I'm relieved. Robin, send them back."
Yake turned to Robin, and she nodded.
"Big Sister Hancock, Anna, Shirahoshi, goodbye! I'll come play with you when I have time!"
"Mm-hmm, Robin, Reiju, Yake is in your hands. Goodbye!"
Hancock led Anna and Shirahoshi, who kept looking back with every step, into the portal. From the other world, they waved farewell until the portal closed.
"Robin, are you hiding something from me? Just say it."
Yake had noticed that something had been off with Robin lately. He simply hadn't pressed her about it. It seemed she was hiding something from him, something she wanted to tell him but didn't dare to, and it made him uncomfortable.
"Uh... you noticed. Then I'll be direct."
Robin