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ᵗʰᵉ ᵇᵉˡˡ ʰᵘⁿᵗᵉʳ ᵖᵗ.¹
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the next game was about to begin and everyone watched as kuga is sent away to another room

apparently, he's chosen as this 'monster' who hunts them down and there's seven marbles scattered all over the floor floors of a building

whoever collects the most marbles wins but if the 'monster' catches all seven players, they win

❝ can't believe i'm saying this but i'm kinda glad i didn't win ❞, kumiho whispers to liu

the latter nodded, ❝ same here—heard those laser beams can electrocute you if made contact with ❞

her eyes go heavy as she smiles, ❝ would love to see that in person ❞

❝ kumi no.. ❞

❝ are you ready?—it's running time! ❞, charming gold shouted, his voice ringing throughout the arena

all players stayed in pairs, leaving kumiho alone—still standing outside the building

❝ sir! ❞

her attention turns to 03-32's cries and noticed a figure falling from the bridge—charming gold

she frowns and opened her arms, watching as the host falls perfectly into her

❝ ah miss kitsune—my..what an embarrassment i am ❞, he says, flustered

ignoring him, she cradles his jaws in her hand. her gaze is molten as she passed him to the medical bots

❝ he's got a bruise on his cheek ❞, she informed before leaving

his eyes widened, ❝ w-wait miss! ❞, his hand grabbed her wrist, efficiently stopping her from walking away

❝ yes? ❞

he tips his head forward, brushing his lips to her knuckles

❝ i.. ❞, he starts and shakes his head,
❝ thank you for saving me—again ❞

❝ oh? ❞, her voice lowers, ❝ you're very welcome, sir ❞

❝ can you shut up for once in your life? ❞

❝ hey that wasn't very nice! ❞

❝ i know ❞

gai huffed, ❝ you're mean ❞

miyo rolled her eyes at the pouty male and ignored him. they both walked alongside one another in silence

when something touched their shoulders, miyo swiped her claws at the newcomer but they were already one step ahead

❝ it's just me—no need to be hostile, darling ❞

they sighed in relief when it was kumiho and she let's go of miyo's wrist

❝ don't ever sneak up on me again ❞, gai grumbles under his breath, ❝ i almost shit my pants ❞