I wont allow that, Naomi!
Mischa chased Naomi to the outside of the base, shouting at her to try to change her mind.
But Naomi was headstrong. She only focused on one goal at a ti, and this ti it was to go to the moon and save her mother and laine.
Dont try to stop , Mischa! Dont worry. I will be fine. Naomi stopped on her track, turned over to her lover, and gave her a word of reassurance.
Dont put that face in front of ! I told you that I can recognize your fake smile! Mischa shouted angrily.
Due to their location in front of the main building of Akasa Inc., a lot of employees were looking at them. However, they quickly looked away when they realized that Mischa and Naomi were the ones arguing with each other.
They pretended they didnt see them and continued their tasks while trying their best to look away from the lovers.
Please, Naomi. Did you forget what you said to ? That you would count on when you are in a problem? Was your promise to just a sugarcoat lie?
No, Naomi replied as her smile fell from her face.
Then why did you say you would go alone?!
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Naomi couldnt retort anything because what Mischa said pierced through her heart, making it ache. In one part, she felt guilty for saying she would go alone. That would look like she didnt even depend on Mischa and only told her that she believed her to sugarcoat her intention.
In another, she was worried that Mischa would be hurt if she took her along. After she spent more ti with Mischa, the more she treasured her and didnt want her to get hurt. It seed like the platinum-haired girl also noticed that as she smiled warmly, tears ford at the corner of her eyes.
I know that youre worried about . Its strange, isnt it? I promised you not to cry anymore, but I cant hold it when I know youre going to a dangerous place alone because you dont want to get hurt.
Mischa Yeah, thats true. I dont want you to get hurt. If its sowhere on Earth, then I will bring you along. But this ti is different, Mischa. I don't even know whether I will be able to go to the Moon safely without any safety equipnt. So please wait for here, okay?
Naomi extended her hand and wiped Mischas tears.
Yes, she wasnt confident about going to space. She didnt know whether her body could be adjusted to the space environnt, and it was dangerous for her.
I could even die if I am not careful. I cant take Mischa to such an unpredictable location like space.
But Thats dangerous for you; you said so. W-Why dont we gather more information again? Who knows if Lady Mizuki isnt on the moon? It could be sowhere on Earth with a moon na on it.
Hmm? Wait that might be true.
Because Naomi was consud by anger earlier, she couldnt really think straight. That was why the first thing that she thought of was the real moon.
With the information from Angella and Millie about soone on the moon, the probability of her mother being on the moon was increased too.
However, when one used rational thought, bringing two people to the moon wasnt as easy as it sounded. Maybe Avos could do it with his ability to control space, but that must cost him a lot. It might be possible to move between the moon and Earth rather easily if he was alone. But bringing other people? That was hard.
That I really am rushing things too much, dont I?
Her mind began to work normally when she cald down considerably after seeing Mischa cry. She then realized that she hadnt thought things through. Then she panicked.
I even made her cry. W-What should I do?
So she began to make excuses.
But Angella and Millie said there was soone on the moon too. Even if my mother isnt there, surely that soone on the moon is a bit interesting. She looked at Mischa straight, not even wavering like before.
No one would ever think that she actually panicked inside. Naomi was way too calm for people to notice.
Even more so! What if the person on the moon is hostile toward you?! You will be in even more danger! Mischa retorted. She had stopped crying and was now angry. Think about your safety too, Naomi!
I will manage.
But what if that person has an ability similar to mine?
I will be able to beat that person with my Adjustnt only.
You dont understand! Mischa raised her voice as loud as she could. Naomi flinched at that. She never thought that Mischa would yell like that.
You dont understand what I am getting at! She continued, holding Naomis suit as she leaned her head on her chest. I said that I am worried about you too! I also dont want you to get hurt! Why cant you understand that?! I want to be with you!
Bad, this is bad I ssed up! Naomi thought as she looked down at Mischa. W-What should I do? Should I just say that I was wrong and apologize? Thats the best way. Umu, lets do that.
M-Mischa She raised her hands, pushing Mischas shoulder away.
Her lover looked up at her, What?
This was the first ti Naomi got nervous. Even when in the press conference, she was never this nervous.
Is this what my father felt when he was dealing with my mother? I now kind of understand why he never won against her.
Gulping a little, Naomi then opened her mouth. Actual
Ring ring!
But before she could even say one word, her holo phone rang. The pair stopped, then Mischa wiped her tears and said, You should answer that.
Naomi nodded. She took out her holo phone and looked at the screen, Father? She muttered, reading the na of the caller.
Without minding much, she answered the call, and Tetsumas voice rang from the speaker.
[We have managed to locate Mizuki, Naomi. Get over here. We will rescue her in 10 minutes.]
It was a brief call, and Tetsuma imdiately closed it. Naomi was bewildered and couldnt understand what had actually happened.
Naomi? What did your father say? Mischa asked. Her voice was soft, and there was a playful smile on her face. She definitely heard what Tetsuma said by enhancing her hearing.
Facing the playful Mischa, Naomi couldnt help but flush red in embarrassnt. She covered her mouth with her hand and turned around.
Shut up. Lets get going.
She played it cool to hide it, but her lover didnt want to back down.
Hey! Naomi, the strongest and worst Esper in the world, can get embarrassed too? Hey, answer , Naomi. Hey!
Aaaah! Alright, you won! I am wrong! I am sorry, alright?
Fufufu, alright.
The pair walked side by side toward the parking lot. Naomis face was red all the way, and she had forgotten her anger.
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