In the middle of the night, someone knocked on Ian's door.
Having received Ian's permission, Rin cautiously stepped inside the room.
"What's the matter?"
"Could we... talk for a moment?"
Perhaps she had just finished bathing, as Rin's hair was slightly damp.
Rin, entering the room with a faintly flushed face, hesitated while gauging Ian's reaction.
A sudden consultation late at night.
It was unusual, but it wasn't something he should turn her away for.
Just as Ian was about to nod.
The sudden sound of voices drifted in from outside the door.
— ...What are you two doing here?
— Li-Lia?
— Weren't you supposed to be sleeping?
— This is... the Captain's room. What were you doing out here secretly?
— Wa-wait a minute....
Mika and Tanya. And even Lia.
The sound of someone running and a commotion that sounded like a light scuffle leaked through the door.
As a flustered Rin hurriedly opened the door, she saw Mika and Tanya being held by the scruff of their necks by Lia.
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