Gon's home stood at the top of the hill.
At that moment, Aunt Mito was leisurely enjoying the morning sunshine while hanging out the laundry.
Gon waved as he ran toward Mito, calling out excitedly.
"Aunt Mito!"
Mito noticed Gon approaching her.
She ran over too.
The two embraced happily.
"I'm home, Aunt Mito!"
"Welcome home, Gon."
Only then did Cordis and Killua catch up behind Gon.
Cordis greeted her politely, but for some reason, Killua clung tightly to the hem of his shirt.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Cordis Paipai."
"And this is..."
Before Cordis could introduce Killua, Mito had already walked up and warmly taken both their hands.
"I know you two-Cordis and Killua."
"I'm so glad Gon has had you looking after him."
Cordis hadn't expected Mito to be so welcoming, and he felt a little embarrassed.
They all followed her back to Gon's home.
The moment they opened the door, they saw an elderly woman leisurely sipping hot tea.
Surprise and delight shone in her eyes when she saw that Gon was home.
Mito called for Cordis and Killua to sit down while she bustled about, grumbling all the while.
"Honestly! You could have let me know you were coming home!"
Cordis smiled and nodded to the grandmother before sitting down nearby.
He picked up the hot drink in front of him and took a sip.
It was sweet honey water, and the whole cup left him feeling warm inside.
Gon was just about to sit down when Mito ordered them all to strip and get into the bath within ten seconds.
Cordis actually bathed every day, getting himself fresh and clean where none of you could see.
After all, he had always liked keeping clean.
Besides, Cordis had always considered bathing