Only after getting off the tram did Seele realize... this was no longer the city center.
There were very few people around, and plenty of plants...
But at least the surroundings looked beautiful.
"It's in the suburbs. Isn't it pretty?"
Kujou Oto stood beside Seele, clearly in a very good mood.
"So how do we get there now?"
Seele nodded and looked around... then continued asking.
"Come with me... but we'll have to walk for a few minutes!"
"That's fine."
The place Kujou Oto took Seele to was rather secluded. There were still many trees here, and without someone to lead the way, it would have been hard to find.
"We're here, this is the place!"
When they arrived in front of the courtyard of a rather old Japanese-style building, Kujou Oto stopped and turned to Seele.
"This place..."
Seele stared at the house and courtyard before her in surprise. It was as if she had returned to the Edo Period of the Far Eastern Land.
It was exactly like an Edo Period building, without the slightest trace of modernity.
Chapter 45: The Adorable Zashiki-warashi
"Seele, come in!"
Kujou Oto took out a key, opened the door, and invited Seele inside.
"Huh? Why do you have a key? Could this be... Kujou Oto, is this your home?" Seele looked at Kujou Oto's actions in surprise.
"No! This isn't it. My home is in the city, but... the owner here is a relative of mine. And for the past few years, I've been the one cleaning this place. Come in first!"
Kujou Oto shook her head slightly, then led Seele inside.
Seele looked at the little courtyard before her. It seemed somewhat desolate, quiet and empty.
But it was very clean, as though it had been regularly swept.
When they