After washing up, Orange noticed Mina standing in front of the mirror, admiring her reflection.
Orange teased, "Mina, you're already stunning, how many more selfies do you need?"
Mina smirked, adjusting her hair. "It pays to look good. Last time I dressed up, Yuto Saito gave me way more than usual."
"Well then, I better dress up too." Orange grabbed a stylish outfit and began fixing her hair.
When Ruoruo woke up, she saw the two of them all dolled up and rolled her eyes. "Seriously? We're going to meet Yuto Saito today, not out on some date. What's with the glam?"
Orange replied earnestly, "Meeting him is like a first date—it needs to be taken seriously!"
Mina agreed, "Exactly."
Ruoruo pouted. "Don't leave me behind just because I don't have as many outfits as you two." She rummaged through her suitcase and pulled out a cute skirt before heading to the bathroom.
Half an hour later, Nazi woke up and stretched lazily. "You guys are all up so early."
By this time, Mina, Orange, and Ruoruo were fully dressed and ready to go.
"It's already nine," Mina said. "I'm going to message Yuto Saito."
Orange mused, "He's probably still in Wenrou Township."
Ruoruo shrugged. "Why not ask? If he's up, we'll go. If not, we'll head over at noon."
Mina nodded in agreement and quickly typed a message to Yuto Saito.
At that moment, Yuto Saito was strolling leisurely with Yun Yun on the floating island, having just finished breakfast. Nearby, Natto and Ni Shuang were cleaning up.
Yuto's phone pinged. He glanced at it and saw Mina's message. His response was short: Come over whenever you like.
Mina's face lit up when she saw the reply. She turned to her friends. "Yuto said we can go now, they're already awake!"
Ruoruo cheered, "Awesome! Let's go!"
Orange echoed, "Let's go!"
Nazi, still lounging, asked, "Where are you off to?"
Orange glanced at Mina, who quickly texted Yuto again: Where exactly are you?
Yuto replied: We're on the lawn between the boys' and girls' dorms.
Mina's eyes widened. "He's just outside on the lawn!"
"Let's grab our things and head out," Orange said, picking up her bag.
"Goodbye, Nanako!" Ruoruo called out, waving to their roommate as they headed for the door.
"Let me know what happens later!" Nanako waved back.
Excitement in the air, the three girls left the dorm and made their way to the lawn. When they arrived, they saw Yuto Saito standing with Yun Yun under the morning sun.
Mina's heart raced as she spotted him. Unable to contain her joy, she called out, "Yuto Saito!" She dashed towards him, her skirt fluttering in a graceful arc.
Without hesitation, she threw her arms around him, planting a quick kiss on his cheek. Yuto smiled, gently releasing her from the embrace.
Juzi and Ruoruo exchanged glances, amused by Mina's boldness.
Yuto reached into his pocket and handed Mina a small box. "This is for you."
Mina's eyes sparkled. "Is this... an engagement ring?" she asked, her heart skipping a beat.
Yuto chuckled. "You're thinking too much. It's a storage ring. It lets you store items inside."
Mina slipped the ring onto her finger and immediately sensed the space within it. "Wow, this is incredible! Now we won't have to lug our stuff around, we can just store everything in the ring. Thank you, Yuto!"
"You're welcome," Yuto replied. "We're all on the same team now."
Mina's smile grew even sweeter at those words.
Yuto then handed similar rings to Orange and Ruoruo. Both of them gasped in delight as they examined the rings.
"With this, collecting supplies will be so much easier," Orange said, already imagining the possibilities.
Ruoruo nodded. "No wonder Yuto always has so much stuff!"
Yuto smiled. "Now, put your luggage in the rings and follow me."
The girls quickly stowed their belongings into the rings, marveling at the convenience.
Suddenly, five elevators appeared in front of them, leading up to a floating island hovering fifty meters above the ground.
Mina's jaw dropped. "When did this island show up?"
Orange shook her head. "I have no idea. I just noticed it now."
"Same," Ruoruo added, staring in awe.
Yuto gestured towards the elevators. "Let's go up. I'll explain everything once we're there."
The girls followed him, still brimming with questions. As they ascended to the floating island, their anticipation grew.
Back at the dorm, Nako watched them from the window, her eyes widening as Mina and the others suddenly vanished. She blinked in disbelief. "Did they just... disappear?"
Up on the island, Yun Yun greeted the girls, her elegant blue dress flowing in the breeze. She gave them a polite nod, and Mina quickly returned the gesture, remembering how strong Yun Yun was.
Not far behind, Ni Shuang and Natto joined them, smiling warmly as they introduced themselves.
As everyone exchanged greetings, Mina couldn't contain her excitement. "Where are we, exactly?"
Yuto smiled. "Welcome to my home. This is Floating Island."
"Floating Island? Your home?" Mina gasped.
Ruoruo, still processing everything, asked, "How is it even possible for your home to float in the sky?"
Yuto explained calmly, "It's my ability. As long as I have enough spar, I can keep it afloat."
Ruoruo's eyes widened in realization. "So that's why you've been collecting spar! It powers this island?"
Yuto nodded. "Exactly."
Orange looked around, taking in the vast expanse of the island. "It's so big. Do you live here alone?"
Yuto shook his head. "No one can enter without my permission. This is a safe place for our team."
Mina twirled happily, taking in the breathtaking scenery. "This place is amazing! Can we live here with you?"
Yuto nodded. "There are rooms on the first and second floors. You can choose later. Natto will give you a tour."
Natto stepped forward with a grin. "Alright, let me show you around. Welcome to Floating Island—our shared home."