Sazanoko, still gently holding Nakamura Tsuki, stood silently in place.
Her eyes unwaveringly followed Aoto's figure as it grew smaller within her field of vision.
The complex thoughts and emotions, so difficult to decipher and describe, flickered restlessly in her eyes.
...
...
——So tired...
Ever since traveling to this era, Aoto had persistently been training his body.
Thanks to his tireless practice, Aoto's physical strength and stamina had greatly improved compared to when he first traveled here.
However, no amount of training could cope with Aoto's level of exertion.
From the moment he discovered Nakamura Chouhachirou sneaking off alone, Aoto had barely rested.
First, he dealt with the "Scarred Warrior" and others who planned to kill Nakamura Chouhachirou, then rushed to rescue Sazanoko and Nakamura Tsuki.
