"A sleepover at our place for Nina-chan... Does that mean she'll be staying overnight?"
"Yes, that's correct."
Irena-san's expression was completely serious as she confirmed it. There was no hint of joking or playfulness in her demeanor.
"But why suddenly... an overnight stay? I mean, up until now, Nina-chan has stayed home alone when you've had to work."
"There's a reason for that, of course."
As I used Silveit to lift the kettle, I took out the teapot and tea leaves from the cupboard. From an outsider's perspective, it would probably look like various kitchen items were floating in midair and preparing tea by themselves.
"What kind of reason?"
"I have a bad feeling."
"A bad feeling?"
I repeated Irena-san's words, feeling that they were somewhat vague and nebulous.
"Itsuki-san, are you aware that the number of monster sightings has increased recently?"
"No, this is the first time I'm hearing about it..."
