After regaining my memories, if she were to disappear like a firefly, not even before the end of summer, I just don’t think I could—
Kei: …………
Yumei: Kei-chan, don’t make that face.
Kei: But……
Yumei: The Ohashirasama before me dwelt inside that tree for more than a thousand years, you know.
Yumei: I doubt I’ll be able to serve for that long, but I imagine I’ll last at least a hundred, maybe two hundred years.
Yumei: So you know, chances are I’ll be outliving you, you see?
In the place of an answer, my tummy gives a growl, and her face lights up with a broad smile.
I’ll bet my face is beet red, but thanks to the deep blue of darkness, no doubt it was able to remain hidden.
Yumei: Okay, shall we get home, then? The immediate danger might be past, but we’ll worry the others if we stay out too late.
That’s right. Unlike fireflies, our bodies can use more than just water.
Let’s go back and have dinner with everyone.