"Um…" Hode grasped her icy hand, fixing his gaze intensely on Wanda. But she didn't meet his eyes. She slowly placed the bag she had been holding outside the room. Turning, she hurried out, her steps growing more urgent. Yes, who was she really? Wasn't it already too late now, considering they hadn't even confirmed their relationship? Girlfriend? She had never referred to them that way.
The only kind of relationship they shared was probably the most embarrassing kind. Although she felt unwilling, what could she do? After all, she had been the one to initiate things. Perhaps Hode already had a girlfriend, and she was just an interloper. She was merely being too self-important, questioning what she could even count for.
Although their hearts were intertwined, she still couldn't accept it. Who Hode chose to be with had nothing to do with her; that was his freedom.
"Wanda!"
Just then, a rush of warmth enveloped her from behind, bringing a comforting scent that made Wanda long for it. But she was still in pain; this couldn't be solved with just a hug.
"You... I know." Wanda shook her head, her voice hoarse. She really didn't want to cry; she didn't want to reveal her most vulnerable side. But she had to admit, when Hode embraced her, she hesitated. Because if she truly left, it would be over. But could she accept that?
"What are you doing?!"
Just as Wanda was lost in her thoughts, she suddenly felt Hode scoop her up.
"Since the little witch can't wait any longer, let's go!" Hode princess-carried Wanda and turned towards the bathroom.
"You... you can't be thinking!" Wanda's mind suddenly went blank; she couldn't process it.
There was only one thought left.
Was Hode really planning to join her directly?!
But if that were the case, it would be...
Just as she was lost in her thoughts, Hode suddenly pulled open the bathroom door.
A cloud of mist rushed at her, making Wanda nervously close her eyes.
Hode was being so bold—he actually brought her in with him.
"But maybe this could be a good thing?
If there are three people, then having one more person
might actually reduce the workload."
"My little witch, don't you want to join me?"
"Why aren't you opening your eyes?"
Hode leaned close to Wanda's ear, his warm breath sending Sylvies.
Then...
The ticklish sensation of warm breath brushed against her ear, causing Wanda to slightly retract her neck.
Taking a deep breath, she trembled as she opened her eyes.
Since she had already prepared herself psychologically,
it was possible what she saw would be quite a disturbing scene.
But when she opened her eyes, she was stunned.
Because apart from the hazy mist, there was no one else in the bathroom.
No one?!
She was completely at a loss for words. How could there be no one?!
This was completely different from what she had imagined.
Logically, there should have been at least two sisters around, right?