Arc 3, Chapter 31: A Sound That Leaves A Mark
Jotou peered to the silent elf, sitting next to Hotaru as the carriage wheels bumped on every brick possible.
'Was I too harsh? No. She needed to hear it, one way or another. I can't risk losing her either and if that means scolding her, then that's fine by me; I can make it up to her later.'
Hotaru sat with both hands on her tail brought forward. Asobi played with her fingers while staring at the floor. The redhead then brought her elbow up to the window, eyes siding to the lieutenant keeping an eye on them all.
Jotou sat upright, shoulders tense. She looked out the window; any view was better than this depressing one. Though, the thought lingered as the blonde's body rattled along.
Houses passing by, school children in brown and gold uniforms setting off for school from their homes. A shadow casted down, the Sun barely peeked through.