Alone the thought of visiting the Koishikawa family's residence was enough to make Midori feel ill at ease, but she had no other option.
Thankfully, she did not have to go alone.
When she came by Arata's house to tell him about her plan, Mai declared her willingness to accompany her on the spot.
Three years ago, the original host left the Takigawa family impulsively after stepping out of a heavy argument with her grandfather.
With nothing much to claim as her own possessions, she did not have any bags to burden her steps.
All she carried at that time was a gigantic bubble of hope for a bright future, a life of her own.
Midori looked out of the train window and scoffed at her reflection.
The original host must have regretted her poor life choice a great deal.
"O-Ojou-sama."
"Hm?"
Mai produced three riceballs, neatly wrapped in wax paper.
"You must be hungry. Please eat these riceballs."
