The sky gradually brightened. The little girl stood before a mirror, wearing the clothes Bai Yu had bought her back then-a sky-blue dress.
The little girl smiled at her reflection, rubbing her hands together expectantly as Bai Yu slowly opened his door, having just finished washing up.
Bai Yu wore the Survey Corps' combat uniform and Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, fully armed, but the little girl seemed not to notice. She simply sidled up to him with a bright smile.
"Bai Yu, Bai Yu! What do you think? Does it look pretty?"
"Come on. Let's have breakfast."
Bai Yu didn't answer. He merely took her hand and led her outside. As the door opened, Xiate, Annie, and Kali were sitting in their chairs, all wearing Omni-Directional Mobility Gear. They all looked over.
The little girl only smiled, then obediently sat down and began eating. She was quite quiet, though she still chose the seat opposite Bai Yu, smiling at him before continuing her meal.
The others lost their appetites after just a few bites and silently waited for something. Bai Yu gently stroked her head, his eyes calm in a way that was different from usual.
Just as she had over the past few days, the little girl finished the breakfast in front of her. Seeing that Bai Yu and the others had barely eaten, she asked in confusion.
"Bai Yu, aren't you going to eat?"
"No. I don't have much of an appetite today."
The little girl pouted.
"Honestly! Here, Bai Yu. Open your mouth. Ah~"
Apparently unwilling to accept that, the little girl fed Bai Yu a few spoonfuls. But when he still seemed reluctant to eat, she could only give up.
She rose from Bai Yu's lap, took his hand, and spoke with a smile.
"Let's go, Bai