Chapter E016 – Shadows of Rebellion
[Highway Road]
Ruri sat comfortably in the driver’s seat of her car, though she wasn’t actively driving. Kuu—her beloved plant pet—occupied the passenger seat beside her, its pot securely fixed with a seatbelt to prevent any movement. The sight of Kuu’s tiny leaves quivering with the car’s vibrations was endearing, and Ruri couldn’t help but smile.
She wore an extremely simple outfit: denim shorts which she didn’t bother to zip up.
She brought along a white jacket and a pair of comfortable shoes out of necessity, stowed beside her on the car’s backseat. She let herself go topless and barefoot, enjoying the soft, cool feel of the car’s seating and the interior flooring beneath her feet.
Turning to Kuu, she broke the silence.
“We’re moving to a new home, Kuu. It’s going to be so much better than our previous home.”
Kuu responded with its usual cheerful “Kweeh~” sound. It made Ruri chuckle.
The car was currently cruising along the specialized highway route designed for automatic driving. With no need to steer or control the vehicle for the time being, Ruri relaxed and stretched her arms. Looking at Kuu again, she tilted her head thoughtfully.
“Hey, Kuu, do you want to listen to some music?”