Another seven days passed slowly within the desert city. On the morning of that day, Ruri finally opened her eyes gently. Alm and Bruno closely observed her condition; she had finally awakened after so long, but there was no sign of the natural energy she always radiated.
She sat up gently, looking like she hadn't slept much, yawning. Soon, she clung to the whale again as if wanting to go back to sleep.
"Hey, you haven't had a bad night's sleep. You've been like this for three weeks," they said softly, and her eyes seemed to jump in surprise.
