Chapter 13

"Who's that?" I asked as I stood up from my seat. Again, I heard the old man chuckle. Huh? What is funny about that?

"Youngsters nowadays are really such scaredy cats. Don't worry, it is not something dangerous. It's my pet." A small cat came out from the bushes.

So it is. a cat. I feel at ease knowing that it isn't something horrifying.

That aside, when will the old man continue his story? Er, wait, I haven't asked what his name is yet!

"Um, grandpa—" I was cut off in what I was saying when I realized that the old man was gone. He was just right here a moment ago; where is he? I looked around, but I still can't find him.

"What a mysterious person!" I mumbled. I went inside and saw the others. Seki, Teri, and Ryuu. They are sitting on the hanging bench in the lobby.

"Eyy," they called me. I was still in my dress, and yes, I still feel so cold. I would want to borrow any jacket or clothing they have, but, to my luck, they don't have any.

Ahhh, I want to go back to the tent to ch