“–Ah, I see,” Tamaki said, “You’re looking for the beekeeper.”
“Yeah, for a friend’s wedding present.” Kiba said, “We were thinking of giving honey wine.”
“Ahh, that’s a very good choice.”
Shino watched Kiba and Tamaki as they talked. Somehow, Kiba had finally managed to get to the point. Kiba and Tamaki were holding the conversation by themselves.
Shino was silently patting the head of Akamaru, who was also not participating in the conversation.
Akamaru had looked like he’d been upset by something, but when Shino petted him the dog seemed to feel better, looking up at Shino with his eyes crinkling. Shino would never have imagined that despite being a bug user he’d end up spending such a long time with a dog and learning to read its heart.
“–Then, I’ll guide you.”
“Ah, you know where it is? We’d be really grateful.”
It looked like Kiba and Tamaki’s conversation had ended. She was going to guide them.
“It’s easy to get lost in this town,” Tamaki said with a wry smile as she and Kiba walked side by side ahead. Shino and Akamaru silently followed.