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It suddenly occurred to me that I'd completely forgotten to get a gift from the capital for Emu.
While I was internally panicking at my desk, Rui knocked on the surface to get my attention and said that he'd already gotten a gift for her with a sigh. He'd gone shopping with Akito before they returned to the inn on the 1st and got a few other gifts for Nene and Touya too because he knew it'd slip my mind with how frazzled I get when I'm sleep deprived.
It was the best news I could ever receive. Nothing could happen today to top this. The shadows looming overhead were all dispelled with just that one statement, and my mood couldn't be better.
All I have to do is hope that the favour he asks for in return isn't too ridiculous.