After everything was finished, Melisa entrusted the task of closing the café to the workers. Meanwhile, she, Moona, and Mikail left together, heading home to prepare themselves for the battle against the shadow creatures later that night.
With Melisa walking in the middle, the three moved silently along the dimly lit sidewalk. The city was still lively, cars rushed past on the highway, and groups of pedestrians strolled by, their conversations blending into the background hum of urban life. Despite the noise around them, an awkward silence enveloped the trio. No one seemed to know how to start a conversation, each lost in their own thoughts.
Finally, after a long moment, Melisa decided to break the silence.
"So..." she began, her voice casual but carrying a teasing edge, "just an 'ordinary' friend, huh?"
She spoke while glancing at Moona and Mikail in turn, a small, knowing smile playing on her lips.
