"You know, I don't think I'll miss forests all that much."
"Horo... You do know we'll probably have to go back there, right?"
"Way to bring the mood down. Right, Princess?"
Leo smirked as he listened to Horo and Luna resume their usual banter. It had been so long since he could enjoy moments like this.
The village was just up ahead when Leo suddenly came to a stop.
A quiet feeling of anticipation stirred within him. He had a hunch that once he submitted the request, he'd finally be able to return to the real world.
He took a deep breath of the fresh countryside air, the scent of grass and earth grounding him, but it couldn't quite calm the nervous energy building in his chest.
He shook off his thoughts and caught up to his companions, who were too busy chatting to notice his hesitation.
Lily noticed him lagging behind and shot him a teasing grin.
"What's on your mind, lil bro~? Nervous to be walking around town with these beauties~?"
