Ellyn, perched comfortably on Hazuki's shoulders, hummed a soft, cheerful tune as they strolled through the bustling market.
Hazuki walked with a smug strut, hands casually in his pockets, feeling like the coolest man alive.
Meanwhile, Ridan floated lazily around them, spiraling slow circles above their heads like a bored balloon.
After a few steps, Hazuki tilted his head up slightly, looking at the golden-haired catgirl sitting atop him.
"Hey, Ellyn..." he called out, voice casual but a little nervous.
"That... adult version of you. Is it real? Or just some mana transformation thing?"
Ellyn grinned mischievously.
She tightened her grip gently on Hazuki's hair to steady herself and leaned closer, whispering into his ear with a playful lilt.
"Who knooows~?" she teased.
"EHHHH!!??" Hazuki gasped, staggering a little.
He grabbed her legs instinctively to make sure she didn't fall.
"That means you just SCAMMED ME!!" he cried dramatically.
Ellyn giggled, her tail flicking.
