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I'll step out in front of her from the side, take her hand, and we'll walk to the walled city.

Just as Coai thought this and was about to start walking, Snow's head slowly approached his chin from the side.
It was an unexpected movement for Coai, so he had no time to release the repulsive force enveloping his body... and he lightly repelled her head.

"Ngh..."
Was it because the faint sensation of the repulsive force on her head felt strange, or was it because she was dazed both in mind and body?
In any case, she let out a dazed sound.

"...Is something wrong?"
As he voiced his concern, Coai was aware that he too was a little dazed.
He felt as though her hair, which hadn't quite touched his skin, had left some kind of fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose.

"Ah, sorry, I think I'm still half-asleep."
"I-I see..."
The sight of her slowly turning around and giving a wry smile was... ticklish, somehow... it made him feel strangely embarrassed, yet it also brought a sense of relief.

"Well, as long as you're not feeling unwell, it's fine."
Coai averted his gaze downward and to the side, stepping away from her for a moment to grab the bag of gold coins tied near the horse's shoulder.

"Let's enter the city and get something to eat at a shop first."
Then he immediately returned to her side and took her hand.

Her hand felt a little cold.
But when she squeezed his hand back, it suddenly turned warm.

"Ah, now that you mention it... I'm actually pretty hungry."
Her soft voice, murmured as she leaned against Coai's arm, was also warm.

"By the way, the sunset is beautiful, isn't it~"
Just as Coai had decided they should start walking... she suddenly said something completely unrelated.
Her feet weren't moving. Coai, who had taken a step forward on the outside, stopped and turned his body toward her.