Chapter 260: The Most Expensive Bread
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The next day, nearing noon, the clear and melodious chirping of birds sounded continuously in Haru's ears.
Inside a hotel room in a certain part of town, Haru opened his eyes, turned lightly, and sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze shifting towards the window.
Looking at the four or five sparrows standing guard on the large tree outside the window, Haru pursed his lips. "Surveillance familiars should just do their job honestly, why pretend to be real birds!"
"It's this late already? Guess I'll buy some bread to fill my stomach." Haru stood up, got dressed, walked out of the hotel, and headed along the street towards Elesia's bakery.
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Looking at the bakery before him, which appeared somewhat deserted due to the noon lunch hour, Haru gently pushed open the glass door.
"Welcome! Eeeeeek, Mister Ghost??" Elesia, who was counting money at the cash register, quickly looked up upon hearing the door open. When she saw Haru's face, she immediately cried out in surprise.
"...Mister Ghost?" Haru looked at Elesia with astonishment.
"Ah... um, my deepest apologies." Realizing her remark, Elesia's pretty face instantly blushed, and she quickly bowed towards Haru in apology.