Yuri, on the other hand, was just sitting there quietly and observing the settings and how the humans interacted here.
Her starry red eyes moved slowly around the cozy interior of Moonlit Petals, taking in every little detail with genuine fascination.
She watched how couples at nearby tables leaned in close while talking, how friends laughed over shared plates, how waiters moved gracefully between tables balancing trays with practiced ease.
The soft golden lantern light reflected off polished wooden surfaces and glassware, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that felt completely foreign to her. In her mind, she kept comparing everything to her previous existence — the long, endless hours she had spent standing motionless in armor and weapons, guarding voids and ancient places without ever experiencing sothing as simple and peaceful as sitting in a restaurant.
Back then, ti had no aning; boredom was not an emotion she truly felt because she had no concept of normal human joys.
Now, with this human body Rin had given her, every small thing felt new and exciting.
She tilted her head slightly, a soft, curious smile playing on her lips as she absorbed the gentle clink of spoons against bowls, the murmur of quiet conversations, and the faint aroma of sweet desserts drifting from the kitchen.
Her black chokers shifted subtly with each small movent of her throat as she swallowed, completely lost in this ordinary but magical human mont.
Rin, sitting right in front of her, noticed how intensely she was staring at everything and everyone.
He leaned forward slightly and said with a gentle but slightly awkward tone, "Hey, don’t you think you’re staring too much? You know, here in Japan people find it weird to be stared at."
Yuri blinked slowly, turning her starry red eyes back to him.
She replied sincerely, her voice soft but filled with bright energy, "I’m just excited seeing how humans socialize and interact... and how things are done here in the human realm."
She continued speaking with growing enthusiasm, gesturing lightly with her hands as she described her experiences.
She had been walking around school looking at the tall grasses in the courtyard, the towering buildings that seed to touch the sky, and curiously barging into random club rooms to see all kinds of inventions and machines.
She had innocently wandered into the science club room one day, staring wide-eyed at beakers and strange devices until the mbers politely but firmly escorted her out.
Another ti she had entered the drama club during rehearsal, standing silently in the back watching them practice lines before they noticed her and asked her to leave.
She had even walked into the kendo club room, picked up a wooden sword with genuine curiosity, and tried mimicking their swings — resulting in her being gently but quickly ushered out by laughing club mbers. Each ti she got thrown out, she simply tilted her head in confusion and moved on to the next room, treating the entire school like one big fascinating playground.
It was just like she was enjoying her very first vacation after a lifeti of standing guard in armor and weapons. Her starry eyes sparkled as she recounted these stories, her black jean-clad legs shifting excitedly under the table while she spoke with innocent wonder.
Rin smiled warmly at her, his deep blue eyes softening as he listened.
He said gently, "Well, that’s the whole point... I want you to be happy and have a good ti always.
That’s why I brought you out of that boring, cooped-up cell you were in."
His voice carried genuine affection as he rembered how he had found her — a being of pure void, trapped in endless duty without any taste of real life.
Giving her a human body and freedom had been one of his quiet ways of showing care, and seeing her now experiencing simple things like this restaurant filled him with quiet satisfaction.
But the thing here was that because of Yuri’s gothic looks and cute endownt, everyone had their eyes on her. The other custors kept stealing glances in their direction.
A group of young office workers at a nearby table whispered among themselves while looking at her striking starry red eyes and stylish black outfit.
An older couple smiled softly, chard by her innocent curiosity.
A few teenage girls nearby giggled and pointed subtly, clearly impressed by her unique fashion sense — the fitted black jacket, skinny jeans hugging her long legs, stacked chokers, and wristbands giving her an alluring mix of edgy and adorable.
Yuri’s pale skin and bright starry eyes made her stand out beautifully in the warm lighting, drawing quiet attention without her even realizing it. She remained completely unaware, too absorbed in observing the human world around her.
Then the waiter ca back with a small bowl of ice cream — a generous scoop of creamy vanilla swirled with rich chocolate chunks and topped with a drizzle of strawberry sauce and a single fresh mint leaf.
He placed it politely in front of Yuri with a small bow.
Yuri’s eyes widened with pure excitent the mont she saw it.
She had never seen sothing like this before in her life. Her starry red eyes sparkled brightly as she leaned forward, staring at the colorful dessert with childlike wonder.
A bright, genuine smile spread across her face as she picked up the spoon with careful fingers. Rin smiled softly and said, "Go on... enjoy."
With a bright smile on her face, she tasted the first spoonful.
Her eyes closed in pure bliss as the cold, sweet flavors lted on her tongue.
"This is so delicious..." she murmured happily, taking another spoonful with growing enthusiasm, clearly savoring every bite like it was the most wonderful thing she had ever experienced.
Then after a short while, Yuri’s mood suddenly changed. Her bright expression slowly shifted into a slightly serious, worried impression.
Her starry red eyes dimd a little as she lowered her spoon and looked directly at Rin.
Then she said to Rin in a quiet, sincere voice, "There’s sothing that has been bothering lately..."
The cheerful atmosphere at their table shifted noticeably as Yuri’s words hung in the air, her usual energetic curiosity replaced by a rare mont of vulnerability.
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