Maruzensky, standing at the arrival gate, watched Tokai Shizen and Rudolph, who was a step behind Tokai Shizen, walk out of the arrival gate.
Maruzensky was not surprised.
After all, Tokai Nature had already made it clear at the time.
So, upon seeing Rudolph again, Maruzensky merely pursed her lips.
Then she waved at Tokai Nature.
"Maruzen is here to pick us up."
Saying this, Tokai Nature glanced at Rudolph, who was pulling two suitcases: "It looks like she still doesn't care much for you."
Tokai Nature's words were full of teasing.
She certainly knew why Rudolph was being treated this way by Maruzensky, but Tokai Nature, with a hint of mischievous intent, still posed the question to her.
Looking at the slightly teasing expression on Tokai Nature's face.
Rudolph, who had grown accustomed to Tokai Nature's behavior over the past few days, said nothing more.
She simply shifted her gaze to Maruzensky.
Maruzensky, standing there, wasn't looking at her; she was looking at Tokai… no, at Tokai.
Realizing this, Rudolph turned her head and looked back at Tokai Nature.
She didn't believe that someone standing next to her would be unaware of something she could perceive.
But thinking of this, and seeing Tokai Nature waving at the other person.
Rudolph didn't know what to say.
Because she had seen through it, but hadn't exposed it.
Ah,
So, that's why... Recalling Tokai Nature's reaction when she looked at Tokai through Tokai Nature at that time.
Rudolph silently turned her head towards Maruzensky.
She gradually understood why Tokai Nature had been sulking then.
After all… at this time, everyone was looking at Tokai through Tokai Nature, but almost no one was looking at Tokai Nature.
Noticing this, Rudolph turned her head back to Maruzensky, looked at her, and then looked at Tokai Nature beside her.
Tokai Nature saw through it, but didn't point it out, and Rudolph, who noticed this, also said nothing more.
She knew the reason why Tokai Nature was doing this.
But, the more she knew the reason, the more subtle Rudolph felt.
Because Maruzensky shouldn't be like this, which made Rudolph want to correct her, but… what could she do?
The person involved hadn't spoken, so Rudolph naturally didn't know what to say.
After all, she understood that Tokai Nature was doing this because she didn't want Tokai's social circle to fall into chaos because of her.
So Rudolph said nothing; she just followed behind Tokai Nature, walking slowly forward.
When the two reached Maruzensky's front.
Tokai Nature just looked at Maruzensky: "How about it ~ aren't you surprised?"
"Oh ~ what a surprise."
Listening to the obviously flat tone, Tokai Nature didn't get angry; she just looked at Rudolph: "You two can talk about your matters after we get back. For now..."
After a few seconds of thought, Tokai Nature just looked at Maruzensky: "Hmm, can you take us back to the restaurant?"
"To the restaurant?"
"Yes, after all, I'm quite a shock to Teio and Mochizuki."
Saying this, Tokai Nature stretched, and then continued: "I'll probably stay at the restaurant until the effects of the medicine wear off, but can you drive a bit faster later? This trip was quite tiring."
Listening to Tokai Nature's words, Maruzensky just looked at Rudolph.
Looking at her, Maruzensky was silent for a few seconds, then nodded.
"Alright!"
Maruzensky's words carried a hint of gritted teeth.
Rudolph, she definitely didn't want to take her.
Although Maruzensky knew that, in the current situation, Rudolph's return was the best choice for Tokai.
But… this didn't mean Maruzensky felt nothing about what had happened before.
Noticing the displeasure in Maruzensky's words, Rudolph just walked up to Maruzensky: "Thank you."
The not-so-loud voice was heard by Maruzensky.
Upon receiving this reply, Maruzensky looked at her with a slight surprise.
She hadn't known Rudolph would say such a line.
But as soon as her gaze swept over, she already saw Rudolph, carrying her suitcase, turn around and walk towards the rear compartment of the ordinary family car Maruzensky had driven today.
Seeing Rudolph's actions, Maruzensky said nothing more, just walked towards the trunk.
There were some things in there, and Maruzensky had to help adjust them.
And… Maruzensky, turning her head slightly, saw Tokai Nature standing by the side of the car, waiting for the two of them to finish their business, and she temporarily lost the desire to inquire about the problem.
At least, don't discuss this in front of Shizen.
With this thought, Maruzensky helped Rudolph open the trunk, put the suitcase in, and then she noticed another problem.
"Rudolph, where's your luggage?"
It was only now that Maruzensky noticed the problem.
Facing Maruzensky's question, Rudolph just shook her head: "I have no luggage."
Rudolph's words were immediately identified as a lie by Maruzensky.
But Maruzensky didn't expose her; she just closed the trunk, and then spoke again: "Let's talk later, not in the restaurant."
"No need for such trouble."
Saying this, Rudolph looked at Maruzensky: "Shizen will rest later, we can talk directly in the restaurant."
A few words made Maruzensky look at Rudolph.
She had expected Rudolph's expression to be perhaps very good, because from Rudolph's tone, Maruzensky could even understand that Rudolph had already figured out Tokai Nature's daily routine.
But she saw Rudolph's face stiff, her expression as if it didn't exist.
And as for her originally purple eyes, only emptiness and sadness remained.
Looking at such a Rudolph, Maruzensky froze for a moment.
This prevented her from responding.
And it made Rudolph look at her: "Can I?"
There was a hint of a plea in her voice, as if hoping Maruzensky would agree.
Maruzensky, noticing Rudolph's demeanor, didn't respond immediately.
She just bent her upper body slightly, glanced at Tokai Nature leaning against the side of the car, yawning, and then she looked back at Rudolph: "Okay, you can."
"Thank you."
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