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The two of them walked along a path that ran alongside the forest, heading for the riverbank.

The surroundings were gradually bathed in the sunlight, revealing their forms. If there was a form that Coi wished to reveal, it would surely be Snow's.

"Once we're out of the forest, it's just a little further."
She walked a little faster than last night, ahead of me. Unlike before, I didn't sense any malicious or dangerous presences around here. So, it should be fine for her to be in front of me.

But.

Why won't she walk beside me?
Why won't she take my hand?

The wind blowing from up the path was a little cold.

Why won't she stay close to me?

As Coi worried over this, a slightly sharp wind danced across her face. And yet, it was a wind that held a certain warmth. The moment she felt it, Coi lunged forward.

"Why do you not stay by my side?"
By the time she realized it, she had spoken the words. And she was holding the girl's hand with both of her own.

"Why...? Because, don't I smell like vomit?"
"No, I do not mind."
She told another lie. The truth was, even that, I—