Kenji looked at the box for a few seconds before removing the paper which was warped around the box.

After removing the paper, he carefully opened the box. The manager was looking at the box with great curiosity as well.

"What could he have ordered?"

The manager thought as he was starting intensively at the box. But he wasn't able to see what was inside it.

[ They made it safe! ] ( Kenji )

Kenji confirmed the content inside the box with a relieved tone.

[ Mr. Kenji, I don't want to be rude but what is inside the box? ]

The manager was really curious so he made sure to sound really polite when he asked this question.

Kenji stared at the manager's eyes when he heard that question.

[ *gulp* ]

A gulping sound was heard from the manager when he noticed the intense look on Kenji's face.

[ ...Oh, they are some special drinks I always wanted to try! ] ( Kenji )

But Kenji's response was way more positive than he thought.

[ Eh? I s-see. ]

The manager let out a relieved sigh.

After confirming that the box was safely closed, Kenji placed it on a bag and started leaving the room.

[ H-have a n-nice day Mr. Kenji! ]

But without caring at all, Kenji closed the door without responding to the manager.

[ Haaa... Why do I have to deal with this... ]

He looked outside of his window as he said that.

"What could have been inside the box? ...If those were drinks then why did he try to hide it?"

The manager thought.

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[ Haa... haa... ] ( Ichika )

In Hatsuko's apartment, the girls were still there. Ichika was laying on the couch while trying to catch her breath with an embarrassed look on her face. Saliva was dripping out of her mouth a little.

[ I... I need to use the toilet! ] ( Hina )

Hina was rushing towards the toilet while holding one of her hands near her crotch.

Her face was beet red as well.

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[ You humans sure are weak to touch... ] ( Akemi )

Said Akemi.

[ I can't get married anymore... ] ( Ichika )

Ichika said after catching her breath.

[ Married? You mean that thing when you mate? ] ( Akemi )

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In those moments, Hina came back from the toilet still with a blushed face.

[ Okay everyone stop fooling around! While we are here having fun here, Hatsuko is still out there in the forest! He could be anywhere! ] ( Hina )

Akemi turned around and looked at Hina.

[ You don't need to worry about that. I can find Hatsuko's location as long as he is not dead. ] ( Akemi )

She casually responded to her.

[ How? You placed a tracking device on him or something?! ] ( Hina )

[ Tra-cking davace? What is that? Is it food? ] ( Akemi )

She confusedly looked at Hina as she said that.

[ You don't know that either? How can you find him then? ] ( Hina )

Akemi started thinking for a bit. She remembered that telling them that she has a soul contract with Hatsuko, wasn't something that Hatsuko would want.

[ You humans shouldn't worry about that! Cause the great me can find Hatsuko with no problem! ] ( Akemi )

[ Haaa... ] ( Hina )

Hina released a long sigh while placing the palm of her hand in her face.

After Ichika calmed herself down she was finally ready.

[ Okay, everyone let's go! ] ( Hina )

[ Yes! ] ( Ichika )

Ichika responded to Hina while Akemi showed a proud smile.

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While they were on their way to the gate of the city, Akemi just like always was looking around.

[ Akemi, We don't have time for shopping! Let's do that after we save Hatsuko! ] ( Hina )

She said to her.

[ I know, I know... ] ( Akemi )

But that didn't stop her from taking a glance at the shop's windows.

Hina looked at Ichika who had a determined look on her face.

[ I'm surprised that your father allowed you on helping us find Hatsuko. ] ( Hina )

Ichika looked back at Hina when she heard that question.

[ Eh? Y-yeah... ] ( Ichika )

She averted her eyes away from Hina as she answered.

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In the past few days, when Hatsuko disappeared in front of them. Ichika and Hina started freaking out about what just had happened.

They weren't sure what to do in that situation.

But Akemi managed to calm them down in her own way when she told them that Hatsuko was alive.

None of the girls told anyone about the disappearance of Hatsuko since that wasn't something he would want. And the girls already knew that.

That's why they prepared equipment and food on their own, to find Hatsuko and bringing him back.

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[ Huh? Hina is that you? ] ( Haruto )

In front of them came a black-haired guy.

[ H-Haruto? ...What do you want? ] ( Hina )

Both Ichika and Akemi were looking at Hina.

[ It's been weeks since we have talked! Can't you just forgive me already? ] ( Haruto )

He desperately looked at Hina.

[ Oh, I already have forgiven you! ] ( Hina )

She happily responded to him.

[ Then we can go back together! ] ( Haruto )

He smiled as he suggested her.

[ I have forgiven you because thanks to you... I finally realized what kind of disgusting person you are! ] ( Hina )

She showed a disgusted face as she was looking down at him.

[ H-Hina... Come back with me, I don't know what I did to you but please come back! ] ( Haruto )

He looked straight into her eyes.

[ If it makes you feel better, your friends can come with you as well- BUAGH! ] ( Haruto )

*Punch*

Hina punched Haruto on his nose before he could finish talking. He fell down on his butt without realizing it.

"Was she always this strong?" Haruto thought.

[ Pigs like you will always be pigs! ] ( Hina )

She said to him as they left him there.

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[ Was it okay to leave him like that? ] ( Ichika )

Ichika asked.

[ Ah, don't worry about that disgusting guy! We should focus on finding Hatsuko! ] ( Hina )

She showed a smile to Hina.

[ Y-yes! ] ( Ichika )

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Haruto clenched his fists and teeth as he was looking at Hina and the girls beside her leave without a care.

That was the first time Haruto had been treated by someone like that.