[Skill: Shadow Phase Deactivated]
[Visibility restored]
The dark aura peeled off his body like mist fading into the night. His figure became solid again under the dim streetlight.
He exhaled, stretching his neck. "That skill really does come in handy…"
[Skill: Flight Deactivated]
He rubbed the back of his neck with a faint grin. "Flight is actually pretty useful. And fun."
Just then, he heard a familiar voice from ahead.
"Raito!"
Aiko stood by the entrance, hands on her hips, tapping her foot impatiently. The warm light from the apartment spilled out behind her.
"Oh, crap…" Raito muttered under his breath. "I totally forgot the groceries."
Aiko crossed her arms. "You left to buy groceries two hours ago! Look at the time — it's already past seven. And where exactly are the groceries?"
Raito scratched the back of his head, forcing a sheepish laugh. "Uh… yeah, about that. I kinda… lost them."
She narrowed her eyes. "Lost them? Don't give me that. What really happened?"
