The unknown fugitive was fast.

It's not an exaggeration to describe it as agile. The tiny limbs have a sense of balance and dexterity that is far beyond the reach of humans.

After all, she is a cat demon, and she must have a far advantage over humans in terms of flexibility - if it weren't for the fact that the person who captured her was the Hakurei witch, maybe she could have escaped.

However, because she has been locked down by the Hirori Shrine Maiden, all her efforts have been in vain.

"Wow, it's going to be eaten!"

"What and what......"

Looking at the cat demon who was holding his wrist and screaming in fright, Reimu couldn't help but show a helpless look.

The demon cat, which looks no different from a young girl, really has nothing to do with ferocity. Especially being stared at by the orange eyes with hidden tears, there are really not many people who can really harden their hearts.

At least Reimu Hakurei felt a little guilty in her heart. Because she always has the illusion that she is bullying children.

Even if you desperately tell yourself in your heart that the demon cat in front of you may be much bigger than you, it will be useless. The guilt has always lingered in the girl's heart and never left.

That being said, in order to avoid complications. Reimu is still a kind of safe grasp of the demon cat's wrist and never let go.

"Don't worry. We're not going to eat you."

On the side, Marisa was comforting the frightened-looking girl.

…… Of course, it was not easy to ignore her playful smile. At least the demon cat will never be able to do it. Her panicked expression wasn't alleviated by Marisa's comforting words.

"After all, we're not cannibals or anything...... But then again......

Glancing up and down at Orange, Marisa spoke recklessly.

"There's nothing you can't beat. I thought it was a four-legged one."

The so-called four-legged refers to the likes of demon beasts. The characteristics of the girl's ears and tail in front of her are so obvious that there is absolutely no reason why you can't see it.

The power of a demon beast can be seen by the number of tails, and an existence with nine tails like Yakumo Blue is undoubtedly an extremely tricky item. However, this kitten with only two tails was easily defeated by Marisa.

Although it looks like a child, Orange is actually a child, and her eyes widen angrily when she hears Marisa's slightly excessive words.

Unfortunately, for a character like Marisa, Orange's glaring is no different from a breeze.

Seeing that she smiled slightly, she planned to continue to say some inconsequential teasing words to the girl.

"Ouch, I'm angry...... Wait, have we seen it somewhere?"

However, the speech that followed the blurt out was no different from a popular pick-up. But Marisa doesn't have time to pay attention to this right now.

Looking directly at Orange's face, some inconsequential part of Marisa's memory is awakened.

I always feel like I've seen this girl somewhere...... The immature and lovely face has a sense of déjà vu.

"That's not nonsense."

Finally noticed? ――――Reimu sighed. Needless to say, it was a sigh for Marisa's sluggishness.

"Sometimes when Purple attends a banquet, this kid will follow her. You've probably seen it once or twice, but now that I think about it, I really don't have anything to say."

"Then you don't have anything to say."

Marisa rolled her eyes, taking it as a tribute to Reimu. But she didn't plan to be angry with Reimu over this trivial matter, after all, bickering was already a familiar way of communication for the two.

"Then she's ......?"

"It's Shikigami of Yakumo Blue, Orange."

「…… So how did she get here?"

"If you ask me this kind of question......

Marisa's question makes Reimu look embarrassed as well. It seemed like it was beyond her knowledge, but it wasn't bad. After all, Marisa didn't care how the kitten got here.

"It's okay. It doesn't matter. We just need to know...... This is a lost house where you can take one item back and find happiness, right?"

"That's right."

Orange answers Marisa's question. And the magic envoy who was affirmed, Chong Lingmeng showed a happy smile.

"You see, all you have to do is know this. Now we're just going to go and pick up whatever we want."

However, the words she uttered did not match the smile in serious terms. Thanks to Reimu being used to Marisa's style, she would have to be speechless.

"I know you, you're Marisa Kiriyu!"

At this moment, Orange, who had been grabbed by Reimu's wrist, suddenly called Marisa's name. Her lovely eyebrows were filled with a sudden brightness, as if she finally realized why she had fallen into this situation.

Hearing Youmu call out her name, Marisa was stunned for a moment, and then said to Reimu with a smile.

"Ouch. I didn't expect it, Reimu. See, I'm so famous, even this little cat knows my name...... Hahahaha."

Marisa was smiling happily, but Reimu didn't realize that there was anything to be proud of. It was her unabashedly cold gaze that returned the color, but Marisa was completely unaware.

Not only did she not notice it, but she also ignored Orange's disgust and stroked the top of the girl's head.

What Marisa doesn't know is ...... Cats and dogs are two very different creatures. Dogs may feel comfortable being touched anywhere, but cats are much more picky.

"I've heard of you two from Lord Lan! Lazy red and white, and bad black and white!"

Marisa couldn't laugh anymore.

"What did you say?! Hey, hey, hey! That's too much! Reimu is lazy black and white, I can still understand, why am I inauspicious black and white? Why do you say the same thing as a scourge?"

"Hey ......"

"Because Lord Lan said that Marisa Kiri Rain is a thief, and she likes to break into other people's houses to get things and borrow them but not return them."

"Nonsense! I'm Marisa a Misty Rain and I'm a thief anyway! How can a mere thief compare to me!"

Although the reason for the anger is strange, Marisa and Orange engage in a fierce fight. Of course, the confession that belonged to Hakurei Reimu interspersed between the two was rightfully ignored.

…… But forget it, that's okay anyway. Reimu wasn't going to bother to say anything more.

She's a lazy guy indeed. The demon fox was just telling the truth. There was absolutely no room for her to refute.

It's just that Reimu doesn't plan to do anything more about it. But her companions didn't think so at all.

In order to make things easier, Reimu simply let go of the orange, and this time the demon cat did not escape. Instead, he stood still and debated with Marisa.

「…… You are heresy! Lord Lan told me that taking someone else's property without the owner's permission is called theft."

Boy.

Looking at Orange, who straightened her back and raised her head to engage in a verbal battle with Marisa, Reimu felt the urge to clap her hands in admiration.

Although it's also a youkai and the like, this is a much more decent way to be a human being than Marisa.

"You're wrong."

Unexpectedly, Marisa said words of denial without changing his face. Her look so serious that it doesn't look like hers makes people feel that she is the one who is right.

Reimu would never have had that kind of stupid idea, though. She was just skeptical...... Could it be that Marisa's skin is thick enough to tell nonsense with her eyes open?

"I took something in front of you today, and this is not called theft. Got it? Kitten?"

Hearing Marisa's words, Reimu covered her eyes, her knowledge of Marisa's temperament already let her know what the girl was going to say next. But Reimu couldn't bear to look at it at all.

"I call this a robbery, you know? Rob!"

As if she was promoting her own unique values at Goldman Sachs, Marisa said words that she couldn't understand.

Orange could only stare up blankly at the radiant magician in front of him. Because she realized that she had made a mistake.

…… This man is not only a thief, but also a ......

"Bandit Magician!"

"Haha, what's the matter? Kitten ...... You're going to beat me!"

In the face of Orange's scolding, Marisa laughs and says something that only some supporting characters would say. It seems that she is planning to bully the little cat in front of her.

There's no right or wrong way to do this, as Marisa's bullying is closer to a kind of teasing banter. However, it has to be said that she also missed an extremely important thing.

…… Although it is rare to see that the road is uneven, there are still such things.