After our meal it was already into the evening as Rosebelle suggested we stay for the night. With most shops closing, it seems our plans were foiled by time. As I took the liberty of paying for our meals with the funds I obtained from Rosebelle's quest, she opted to pay for my accommodation.

"Hehe, you know I didn't think you'll use your hard earn money already.~"

On our way up into the second floor for our lodgings, Rosebelle giggled to herself.

"I have you pay you back somehow, if it weren't for you I would've been that laoka's dinner."

But even so, I now owe her for my stay here. With almost all my funds gone, I'm left with one gold which isn't enough to stay for a single night.

"Okay, so this would be your room. Mine's just across from yours so if you need any help just call me."

"All right... Noted."

"That's a good boy, hehe.~ Goodnight, Akira, I promise that tomorrow I'll show you around."

"Mm, goodnight, Rosebelle, and uh... Thanks for everything."

"You're welcome!"

Entering our respective rooms, there's not much asides from a small wardrobe, a desk and a bed with a small lamp beside it.

"Though I guess there's no real reason to have anything else."

Sitting against the side of the bed, I stare outside into the city and the night sky.

"Still... I can hardly believe it."

Compared to the roaring engines of vehicles, gas pollution and the sound of electronics, right now it's almost peaceful. Yet I can't help but feel anxious.

"Things are going to get a lot more hectic tomorrow, I wonder if I can keep up."

Testing the softness of the bed, I lie down as a thought crosses my mind.

"...Are there showers here? Or maybe baths are more common... Urgh..."

I miss home.