Strange Mansion

"Do I have to keep my hood on?"

"If you don't, we are returning immediately."

Sumire sighed, knowing it would be futile arguing with him. Then again, Sano did make it sound like if she stepped out of his house, she would die in an instance. If she stepped out of the house without wearing this protective close, would people swarm over her?

The cloak she wore right now conceals her presence. She found it very fascinating. It is not like she is invisible; people can still see her. But even if they do, they will look past her right away since her presence is small.

For the first time in so long, there are no watchful eyes on her; something is refreshing about this. 

Sumire, however, underestimated her ability to stray off and wander. She thought she kept a good distance between her and Shin before she went anywhere, but when she next turned around, he was no longer around.