After briefly exchanging greetings again, they each went home. Ruri did not return to his own house, but headed straight for Mei Ling Hyuga's.
Yesterday was really enjoyable! It's been so long since I last relaxed like that! Ruri thought on his way to Mei Ling Hyuga's house.
But a moment later, Ruri thought of the mysterious man who had appeared today. Just thinking about him troubled Ruri deeply, and he frowned as he walked. But I still haven't figured out who that man really is. Does he have some purpose in coming to find me?
This is so infuriating. And with my strength, I felt like nothing more than an ant before him. In that case, if he wants to take my life someday, it would only take the blink of an eye! Ruri thought.
No, I need to hurry up and improve my strength, or it'll be hard to get past him! There's also the matter of finding a way to learn Modern Mode as soon as possible. That would be a huge help to my strength!
As he thought, Ruri reached the entrance to Mei Ling Hyuga's house. Seeing that the courtyard gate was unlocked, he reached out, pushed it open, and walked inside.
"Aunt Meiling, I'm back! Today really wore me out, but I still had a great time playing with my friends!" After stepping through the courtyard gate, Ruri saw Mei Ling Hyuga tidying up the house and spoke to her with a smile.
Hearing Ruri's voice, Mei Ling Hyuga turned around, looked at him, and said with a smile, "You really had me worried sick, child, staying out all day without coming home. Did you have lunch?"
Hearing Mei Ling Hyuga fuss over him, Ruri did not find it annoying at all. Instead, he