We ended up working all night to thank the animals for their help.
　I managed to finish by thanking the last animal at the end of the day.

　There is still a lot of work to be done, but as expected, I'm at the limit of my activities...
　I returned home, feeling woozy.

'Hey guys....goodnight....thanks for staying late, really, for staying with me...'
Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
"Don't tell me you're tired, it's even more mind-numbing you tired cat...
I'm exhausted...

　Kanade and Tania meander from side to side, heading down the hallway that leads to the room.
　Tina calls out to their backs.

'Oh, Kanade, Tania. What are we going to do about dinner?'
'I can wait...'
I want to go to bed now too.

　They said this and disappeared into their rooms, each of them disappearing into their own rooms.

'Sora and Luna...'



　Sola and Luna had run out of steam before they returned to their room and were lying shoulder to shoulder on the couch.
　I can't thank them both enough for working so hard to get to this point.

'Sora, Luna. You'll catch cold if you sleep here, right?
Okay, Tina. I'll get you two up to your room.
Yeah?
We're both light, so it's not a problem. More importantly, Tina....

　I glanced at Nina and saw that she was slumped.
　Her eyes were half closed and her head was swaying from side to side.

'Ta-ha, Nina looks like she's at her limit.
That's why Tina takes care of Nina.
Roger that!

　I took Sora and Luna to my room and...
　Tina took Nina to her room and....
　Finally, I was able to get everyone to sleep.

　No, I don't mean everyone.
　Tina and Rifa are still there.

'Tina and Rifa aren't going to sleep?'
We're ghosts, you know. I don't get tired, and I don't get sleepy.
I'm a vampire. Night is the best time to be a vampire. It's morning.
I see.

　It's good to see you.

"...phew.

　However, Tina was slightly wobbly.
　The outline of her body appeared to be blurred for some reason.

　Nope.
　I'm a ghost, so it's natural for them to be blurry...
　It's kind of like she doesn't feel energetic and doesn't feel her usual strength.

'Maybe Tina's tired too?'
What makes you think that?
'Why, if you ask me why I don't have a clear reason. I can only answer that it's somehow. I just feel like Tina's not the same right now.
It's not like he's tired or anything, but he's a little tired. Maybe he used too much magic power.
'Then maybe you should get some sleep.　I think just lying down would make a lot of difference.
Well, I'll take it.
Are you okay on your own?
You'll be fine. Or is Rain's husband trying to get into the noisy damsel's room?
'No, no, I didn't mean...'
Ha-ha, just kidding. Well, I'm going to go lie down too.

　With a fluttering wave of her hand, Tina also disappeared in the back.
　.........or rather, I don't want you to go through the wall.
　I want her to fly down the corridor because everyone will be surprised, but.......well, she looks tired and I'll tolerate her today.

'Is Refa okay?　Are you pushing yourself?
No, I'm fine.

　Rifa nodded coyly.
　She doesn't seem to be straining.

　Vampires are tough, aren't they?
　Or is it their youth?
　No, no, no, I must be young.

Then I'm sorry, but I think I'm going to bed too. I'm tired as expected I'll talk about Krios in the afternoon, okay?
Yeah, okay.
Good night. Good night, then.
Wait, Rain.

　I was about to move to my room when Rifa grabbed my hand.
　When I turned around, I saw Rifa with an indescribably complicated face.

　She looked at me and tried to open her mouth....
　But I mean in words, and my mouth is shut.

　You have something to say, but you can't seem to put it into words.
　Nope.
　It's more like I'm lost.
　I don't know what to say, because I can't digest the feelings inside me.
　It was like that.

What's going on?

　I don't want to rush her.
　I tried to sound as gentle as I could and waited for Rifa to get her words together.

''I........''

　Somewhat later, Rifa opens her little mouth.
　The way she looked at me was filled with apology, as if she was already sorry for some reason.

''I'm sorry.''
'What?　Why are you apologizing?
I thought it was Lane.
What do you mean...?
'When the stampede broke out near this city and Rain disappeared when he called for reinforcements I thought Rain had escaped. I had my doubts about Rain....

　I see.
　So, you're sorry.

I'm ashamed of myself. Rayne kept her promise. And yet...
Okay.

　I put my hand on Rifa's head with a pop.
　As it was, I somehow stroked Rifa's head.

''Rain...?''
I don't blame Rifa for feeling that way. We only just met. We don't know much about each other. If you ever had any doubts, I think it's only natural.
Rain.....
That's why I'm doing my best.
What?
'I'm going to do my best to get Refa to trust me. I'm going to do my best to make sure that he doesn't suspect me anymore. So why don't you stay a little closer to me?　I promised to save Krios, and I will keep that promise.
Thank you.

　Rifa hugged me.
　As it was, she buried her face in my chest.

'But you don't have to try so hard.
'What?　But....
I already believe in Lane.

　A strength is put into his hugging hands.

'I didn't believe it at first. I doubted it. But now I don't.

　Rifa looked up at me.
　The emotion in those eyes.............trust.

　Looking straight at me.........
　He has absolute faith in me and....
　Rifa's straightforward gaze is directed at her as if she's surrendering her heart to him, as if she's telling him her thoughts.

'I trust Rain,'
Well thank you, Rifa.
Hmm.

　He stroked Rifa's head and his eyes narrowed in a pleasant way.
　It's like a cat.
　Somehow it reminded me of Kanade.

''Huh........''

　I can't help but yawn.

'Lane, are you sleepy?'
Yeah, I'm in for a long night, indeed.
My story is over. You can go to bed.
Hmmm....

　Rifa looked somewhat sad, even though she said she could go to bed.
　That's true.
　So if I sleep, Rifa will be alone........
　I'm going to miss it until everyone else wakes up.

　However, I can't stop thinking about what's coming up later, and I can't stop sleeping too...

Uh ... well, I'll sleep with you then.

　I feel like I just said something outrageous...
　I was getting quite sleepy, and my mind was so foggy that I couldn't think properly.

Hmm. I'm going to sleep with Rain.
Can you sleep?
It's morning, so get some sleep.
Okay. Okay, let's get some sleep.
Hmm.

　I moved to my room with Rifa and we went straight to bed together.

　After that........Kanade was surprised when he came to wake me up, but that's another story.