Chương 177: Tears of Joy

Suddenly, everyone's faces turned red!

Because if Homura can hear what they're saying, does that mean he heard their playful voices and talks earlier?

"So..." Elf's forehead displayed a '#'. "Homura! You heard everything just now, right?"

"That's right! I could hear everything you were saying, let alone the fact that you were shouting so loudly!" Homura said bluntly.

"... " Elf didn't know what to say.

"Senpai!" Nayuta called out.

"What is it?"

"Since you heard everything, don't you feel the impulse to transform into a wolf?" Nayuta smirked.

"You naughty girl!" Homura exclaimed, annoyed. "What do you mean by to transform into a wolf?"

"You know what I mean!"

"No! Thank you!"

Hearing this conversation, the girls blushed and found it somewhat amusing.

Now, the girls, who had soaked enough in the hot springs, were ready to come out. They changed into their pajamas and when they arrived in the courtyard, they found Homura lying on a large rock, with Haru still lying on his stomach.

"Homuhomu-senpai, have you been lying here all along?" Yui curiously asked.

Homura: "..."

Hearing that name again felt somewhat strange. It was so adorable!

"Yeah, the little one is comfortable lying there, so I didn't get up," Homura replied, gently patting Haru's head.

Half-asleep, Haru glanced at everyone, making them exclaim how cute she was.

Rin looked on enviously, and suddenly Maki asked, "Rin, don't you like cats? Every time you see a cat on the street, you greet them."

"That's right, nyaa~"

"Then you..."

"It can't be helped, nyaa... Rin is allergic to cats, so there's nothing Rin can do." Rin said, feeling disappointed.

Maki: "..."

The Muse girls felt a little uneasy. Rin clearly loved cats so much, but unfortunately, she was allergic to them.

Homura also remembered this very unfair fact. Rin could be described as a crazy cat lover, always saying 'nyaa, nyaa, nyaa,' but the allergy made her helpless.

"By the way, Rin, when did you find out about your allergy?" Homura asked.

"Well..." Rin thought for a moment and then said, "It was in elementary school. Back then, I and Kayo-chin saved several little kittens trapped in a warehouse. After that, I kept sneezing, and I thought it was a cold. But after getting checked, I found out I was allergic to cats..."

Rin seemed genuinely downcast, speaking so much without even using her catchphrase.

"I do have an idea..." Homura rubbed his chin. "Allergies, you see, many people have them, and for each person, the allergen is different."

"Similar to drug allergies, like penicillin, some people aren't allergic to certain medicines when they're young, but suddenly develop an allergy as they grow older. That's why doctors always do an allergy test before giving any medications."

As Rin listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter!

"As time passed, although allergies were not easily cured, for some people, the allergens they reacted to would undergo subtle changes..."

"First, I want to confirm—are your allergic reactions severe?" Homura asked seriously. It was crucial to clarify this point because allergic reactions could range from mild to severe, and if it was severe, it would be a serious matter.

"Not severe, nyaa. Just constant sneezing."

Homura scratched his head, feeling uncertain. Allergens could indeed change, and sometimes they could make allergic reactions worse. However, Rin had shown no abnormal symptoms despite being in such close proximity to Haru. This gave him great confidence.

Moreover, Haru was different from ordinary cats, because of her level!

At level 30, Haru's physical structure might have undergone subtle changes that ordinary cats couldn't compare with!

Furthermore, Homura had a comprehensive set of pet skills from System that made Haru exceptionally clean and possibly the cleanest among other cats. It even had the ability to eliminate certain allergens typically carried by cats.

So...

"Do you want to give it a try? My Haru... I'm very confident that my Haru is special, so there's a good chance she won't trigger any allergic reactions in you. I can even go as far as to say that even if you're allergic to cats, it has nothing to do with Haru."

"Of course, this is just my speculation. Although I'm confident, as it concerns your health, caution is still necessary."

Rin was hesitant, looking at the now awake Haru, who was busy grooming her paws. She made up her mind...

"Rin wants to give it a try, nyaa! Even if Rin failed, it's just one day of sneezing anyway!" she nodded firmly.

Homura nodded and lowered his head, speaking to Haru, "Little one... I'm counting on you. With your sharp perception, if you detect any problems, just leave this girl's side."

"Meow~ (Alright, got it. So this kid also has this issue, being allergic to us cats...)" Haru nodded in disbelief, finding it somewhat incredible.

'Wait, did this little one even understand allergies?' Homura thought he had to explain it to her, but it seemed unnecessary.

Haru approached Rin and said, "Meow~! (Little girl, don't worry, allergies and such are definitely gone!)"

Homura chuckled, thinking to himself, 'Rin wouldn't understand if I didn't translate.'

"What did Haru say?" Nanami asked.

"Ahem!" Homura cleared his throat. "Little girl, don't worry, allergies and such are definitely gone!"

Everyone: "..."

Elf widened her eyes. "Did Haru really say that? It sounds so mature and comforting."

"Of course." Homura naturally replied. "I didn't do any change to her words."

"Besides, the little one has always been mature, right? After all, she's a big sister figure..." Homura whispered.

The few girls who understood the situation silently nodded.

Rin took a deep breath, bent down, and slowly reached out her hand until it made contact with Haru's body.

"...Nyaaa~!!! I'm so happy! I can touch a cat again!" Rin exclaimed happily, her eyes even glistening with tears of joy!

Hanayo also discreetly wiped her eyes. She knew how much Rin loved cats. Since that incident, Rin could only greet them from a distance but couldn't get close. It was such agony for Rin.

Now, Rin could touch a cat again. Even if it was just being able to interact with Haru, it was still significantly important.

Now, everyone could only hope secretly that Rin wouldn't have an allergic reaction...

Afterward, Rin was no longer satisfied with just touching. She first hugged Haru, and after a while, she even buried her face in Haru's fur and took a deep breath!

That action frightened the others!

While other actions might have been fine, inhaling like that meant that as long as there were allergens present, she would have inhaled them for sure!

The result... What would happen next?