Genshin Impact: One Soul in Two Bodies

Chapter 576 - 576: Sure enough, it involves Kaito...

"It's fine — you'll get used to it." Seeing Lumine's hesitant expression, Miko smiled and added that she'd get used to it soon enough.After all, it wasn't like you had to wear the thing all the time — a little patience and it would be fine.

"I see." Reaching out to take the item from Miko's hand, Lumine gave a small nod, then continued: "So, Miko... when you and Kaito are doing that sort of thing—"

"Oh my, look at that — breakfast is already finished. Time to go wash the dishes."

Without waiting for Lumine to finish her sentence, Miko suddenly stood up and walked out, talking about washing dishes and whatnot.

Lumine:

So Miko doesn't want to answer that question...

But...

The way she reacted is pretty much an answer in itself.

Watching Miko's retreating figure disappear out the door, Lumine — still sitting in her seat — quietly thought as much to herself.

Outside.

This Lumine...

She really does have a knack for poking at sore spots.

Having quickly finished washing the dishes, Miko thought this to herself with no small amount of exasperation.

She knew that walking out like that was more or less the same as answering Lumine's question — but she still couldn't bring herself to actually say it out loud.

As long as Lumine understood on her own, that was fine. And if she didn't — well, that would be even better.

It was the same as it had been earlier, when Wendy was still there. She just didn't want to discuss that kind of thing with Lumine.

She couldn't help it — it was simply embarrassing.

It wasn't like she couldn't say something blunt to Lumine about being frustrated, but this was different.

Though if it were in front of Acheron — or even Kiana — she could probably bring up the topic perfectly naturally with either of them.

She'd definitely have to ask them about it once she got back...

She had a feeling Kaito would absolutely end up making them do that sort of thing too!

Thinking as much, Miko returned to her own room.

Since Kaito wasn't here right now, she was back in her old room from before.

Of course, part of that was also to avoid running into Lumine and feeling awkward about it.

Whatever the case, hiding away for a bit seemed like the right call.

Knock knock knock —

Just then, a knock came from outside the door.

Who could that be?

Thinking this, Miko opened her room door and stepped out.

By then, Lumine had already gone to answer the front door, so Miko didn't bother walking over — she simply stood in the doorway of her room and watched.

She wanted to know who was knocking.

Childe?

The moment Lumine opened the door, Miko could see who it was.

Looks like he's here for Kaito...

But Kaito's already gone.

Thinking quietly to herself, Miko turned and went back into her room.

"Kaito has already left," Lumine said to Childe standing at the door.

"Ah, I see — I came too late. I didn't expect Kaito's friend to leave so quickly. Well then, I'll be on my way." With that, Childe turned and left.

Kaito really did leave fast...

Walking down the road, Childe couldn't help but think so.

He hadn't expected Kaito to leave this soon. He'd originally thought Kaito wouldn't be in such a hurry to go today, and since it had already been quite late last night, he hadn't bothered tracking him down to ask how he planned to depart. So when he'd shown up first thing this morning, he'd found nothing but an empty house — which was rather awkward.

Though he knew Kaito wouldn't really leave Liyue for good, the problem was that Childe had no idea where Kaito actually was right now.

Hmm...

Maybe I should ask that Jade Chamber star...

With no better option, Childe decided to try asking Keqing.

He had no choice — just yesterday, he'd told Mobius this would be a simple task. If he couldn't even manage this, there'd be no point in talking about any sort of cooperation with her.

And so, having made up his mind, Childe made his way toward Keqing.

His approach left Keqing thoroughly puzzled.

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Liyue Harbor.

Sigh...

I wonder how things are going.

Standing at the docks of Liyue, gazing out at the distant horizon, Keqing quietly sighed inwardly.

She very much wanted to go and tell Kaito what had happened — but there was nothing she could do. She didn't dare ignore the threat Mobius had made.

Besides, she knew that by now, Kaito had almost certainly left Liyue already.

The reason she said "almost certainly" rather than "definitely" was that she hadn't dared go anywhere near where Kaito was staying — not if it meant risking Mobius getting the wrong idea about something.

Hm?

A Fatui Executive?

Just then, Keqing caught sight of a familiar figure.

What's he doing here?

Could he be here to see Kaito off?

Since Kaito was acquainted with this Fatui Executive, that was the first thought that crossed Keqing's mind.

But after scanning the surroundings, Kaito was nowhere to be seen — which made her doubt her own assumption.

And at that moment, the other party noticed her too.

Yugeng Star of Liyue's Qixing...

Meeting the young woman's gaze, that information surfaced immediately in Childe's mind.

What's she doing here?

Could it be related to Kaito?

But Kaito seems to already be gone...

Thinking this, Childe looked back out toward the horizon.

He had to admit — his situation right now was a little awkward.

He'd thought at first that what Mobius had asked of him yesterday would be easy to accomplish. But now, today, he found he couldn't even locate Kaito.

His original reasoning had been that Kaito probably wouldn't leave so early in the day, and since it had been very late by the time things wound down, he hadn't gone to ask Kaito how he was planning to leave. Now he'd turned up first thing in the morning only to come up empty — which was genuinely embarrassing.

He knew Kaito hadn't truly left Liyue, of course — but the problem was, he had no idea where Kaito actually was.

Hmm...

Maybe I should just ask that Yugeng Star after all.

With no other options, Childe decided to try asking Keqing.

He couldn't help it — he'd stood in front of Mobius yesterday and declared this would be a simple task. If he failed at even this, there'd truly be no more talk of any cooperation between them.

And so, his resolve set, Childe began walking toward Keqing.

This move left Keqing quite confused.

He's coming over to find me?

Watching him approach, Keqing couldn't help but wonder.

She was curious — what exactly did he want?

"Hello, Miss Keqing." Before Keqing had finished puzzling it over, Childe had already walked up and greeted her.

"Hello. Is there something I can help you with?"

Seeing that he really had come to find her, Keqing asked directly.

"I wanted to ask — have you seen Kaito by any chance?" Childe paused, then continued: "I was hoping to see him off today, but I didn't expect him to leave so early."

As he said so, Childe rubbed the back of his head with a slightly embarrassed look.

So it is related to Kaito...

But does he know Kaito only left in appearance?

Quietly listening as he finished speaking, Keqing quickly turned that thought over in her mind.

Then she answered: "No — I haven't seen him."

She had no desire to say much to someone from the Fatui, much less bring up what had happened yesterday.

"I see." Childe gave a small nod and turned to leave.

He could tell the other party had no interest in talking with him at length, so there was no point in staying and making things awkward for himself.

Still, the matter of Kaito's whereabouts was something he very much wanted to figure out.

If he botched this task again, things would really get embarrassing.

A Fatui Executive of his standing, failing to manage even something like this.

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