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"You all have your costumes, right? Remember, you aren't allowed to wear them in public."
Everyone stood around the train as they all held their briefcase, except for [Name] who was holding an extra bag of clothing. Aether mentioned that they'll be staying in Liyue and he expected [Name] to brought some stuff.
It would be quicker to travel from the Inn to Hosu because it isn't far away, but because they had to gather at the station, it became inefficient.
"Okay!!"
"Speak clearly! It's "Yes,sir" Ashido!"
"Yes, sir.."
"Make sure you mind your manners at the internship, off with you now."
[Name] walks in the direction he needs to go, Hosu, while clutching his other bag. With a silent Iida following him, [Name] could sense Iida's sadness and wrath emanating from him. It's not difficult to see.
His wrinkled brow, his clinched mouth, and his occasional zoning out. [Name], who sat next to him, pity-looked at his classmate. Despite Iida's protests, he strokes Iida's back while he takes the luggage from his grip and places it under the seat.
The journey was completely silent. It didn't feel right to tell Iida what he should be feeling because [Name] wasn't close to him.
The word of his brother's hospitalization spread like wildfire, and the class tried everything they could to support him only to be shut down.
Iida appreciate the silent as he was tired from the constant babying by the others. Don't get him wrong, he loves seeing his friends care for him, but sometimes you just need a little alone time. As the train was approaching Hosu, Iida thank the gods that he was getting away from his classmate.
Iida speed walked himself out of the station and to who knows where, leaving [Name] with no time to say farewell. With his hand in the air as a result of the rejected wave, [Name] glanced about for Aether or anyone who could help him.
After a few minutes of glancing about, [Name]'s gaze was drawn to two boys who appeared to be familiar to him. Aether with his blond long braid, but there was another person with light blue hair that reached his ears, pale skin, and a symmetrical white hooded jacket with navy embroidery.
"Aether!" exclaims [Name] to gain the other's attention. Aether and the other boy turned to the sound from the Gelato stall beside the station. As he seemed thrilled to meet him, the blue-haired boy almost dropped his Gelato and caught it at the last second.
As [Name] approached the two, he recognized it was the boy from the video Kirishima had shown.
"Took you long enough!" Paimon exclaimed as she holds a three-scoop gelato and ordered Aether to pay. Chongyun received a small wave from [Name], but the other extended their hand.
