Although they had the guidance of the map, Katori and Natsume were still gloriously lost.

"We're completely lost … How should I put it? It's a bit expected, right?" After all, this was a maze made of roses.

Katori calmly touched the tender and beautiful roses beside her. With just a light touch, her fingertips were stained with the rich fragrance of roses. In fact, it was impossible not to be stained with the fragrance of roses in this Rose Garden.

"But I really didn't expect there to be such a big Rose Garden here."

Natsume looked at the wall of roses that was a head taller than the wall and showed a surprised expression.

Although he had been dealing with monsters and had seen all kinds of different scenery before, and had seen all kinds of strange things on the way here, some things were still different.

"After all, this is the Queen of Hearts' beloved Rose Garden. To a certain extent, it suits that person's preferences." Katori couldn't help but ridicule in her heart. The identity of the Queen of Hearts was really suitable for Keigo.

"That person?"

Natsume asked doubtfully. Katori didn't answer. Instead, she plucked a rose that she had just taken a fancy to and gave it to him.

"Alice, who was lost here, this flower is for you, who fell into a fairyland. I wonder if the confusion in your heart has been resolved after experiencing a rich and colorful wonderful journey?"

The black-haired girl with long rabbit ears smiled and gave the most beautiful rose in the garden to the person in front of her. The water droplets on the rose fell from the petals and seemed to fall into Natsume's undulating heart.

Katori's expression was focused as if she had done something incredible. Her black pupils were filled with his small figure.

A boy and a girl wearing fantasy clothes, a dreamy Rose Garden, and a strange situation. At first glance, it did look a bit like a fairyland.

"I-I Ito?"

Natsume was so scared that he stuttered. He accidentally bit his lower lip and couldn't help but cry out in pain.

"Sorry, sorry. I just felt that the atmosphere was just right. It would be a pity if I didn't do something. Did I scare you?"

The romantic atmosphere was instantly swept away. Seeing Natsume biting his lips, Katori hurriedly went up to him to check on the situation. However, when she got closer, she realized that something was wrong. She stiffly retreated a little.

"Don't make such a joke!"

Natsume couldn't help grumbling. He blushed and tried to ignore his racing heart. He didn't know if he should feel more relieved or disappointed.

"I'm sorry," Katori said again subconsciously.

She screwed up … Katori was a little depressed. She looked at the rose in her hand in distress and gestured at the rose column beside her to see if she could find a suitable place to put it back.

"Rose."

"What?" Natsume's voice was too soft, and Katori, who was not paying attention, asked subconsciously, "What did you say?"

"Rose," Natsume repeated. He coughed and stretched out his other hand in front of Katori. His eyes glanced away unnaturally. "I'll take it."

There was still an unnatural blush on his face. Katori blinked and looked at him, suddenly feeling happy.

"Hey, hey!"

She smiled and handed the rose to him. "It's for you."

Speaking of which, did this count as giving Buddha a borrowed flower?

After fumbling around for a while, Katori suddenly thought of this random question. However, she only thought about it for a moment and put it aside.

Forget it. This wasn't Keigo's house anyway. It didn't matter.

After turning a corner, Katori was startled by the sudden appearance of the rose in front of her. She followed the white hand all the way up and met the smiling eyes of Nin Of Gojoseon.

… Then her attention stopped on Nin Of Gojoseon's furry cat ears.

"Beautiful lady, may I have the honor to put on this rose for you?"

Nin Of Gojoseon smiled and moved her wrist. The rose on her fingertips disappeared and suddenly reappeared, as if she was playing with Katori.

"I've already used this trick."

Katori was not moved by this. She even wanted to grab Nin Of Gojoseon's tail. She used her hand to push Nin Of Gojoseon's hand away and looked down.

You've already used it?

Nin Of Gojoseon was stunned for a moment. Only then did she see that there was another person behind Katori. The stranger was holding a rose in his hand. It must have been Katori who gave it to him.

"Really?

What a pity. "

Nin Of Gojoseon retracted her hand and looked at Natsume with a meaningful look.

Katori actually took the initiative to give him a rose. It seemed …

"What are you doing?!"

Nin Of Gojoseon was shocked and his train of thought was interrupted. His senses were focused on Katori's hand that was holding his tail. An electric current flowed from the tip of his tail to his spine. He could not help but feel weak at the waist.

"Touching my tail," Katori said confidently.

"Don't say it as if it's natural!"

Nin Of Gojoseon reached out to Katori's long ears without hesitation. Katori let out a soft cry and subconsciously dodged. The two of them were soon fighting.

Natsume looked at them helplessly. It was as if he could see the scene of Teacher Cat and Katori fighting.

"I say, shouldn't we find the exit first?"

"Huff … Huff … Huff … That's true." Katori let go of King Ren's tail while panting, and adjusted her crooked hat.

Nin Of Gojoseon's breathing was also a little chaotic. He swung his tail and deliberately looked at Natsume.

"But Jaji, you're very skilled. Don't tell me you've used this trick to flirt with a lot of girls?" Katori elbowed Nin Of Gojoseon and teased him. Nin Of Gojoseon finally looked away.

"Pfft, you've wronged me. I've only done this to you."

Nin Of Gojoseon spread out his hands innocently. There was a deeper meaning to his words, but Katori ignored it. Only Natsume frowned and looked over. Nin Of Gojoseon did not care and smiled, gently snorting at him.

Katori looked at the two strangely. She did not care about the undercurrent between them. Instead, she excitedly said to Nin Of Gojoseon, "This trick is very interesting. Teach me quickly!"

After Katori learned this little magic trick, she put Nin Of Gojoseon's rose on the brim of her hat. Surprisingly, the dark blue and the bright red contrasted perfectly.

The three of them wandered in the complicated Rose Maze for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, they finally found the exit. They could not help but shed tears of excitement.

After looking at the red rose for so long, even their eyes hurt.

Katori wiped the tears from her eyes due to the stimulation and said weakly, "I probably don't want to see red roses for a long time."

Natsume, who was also in tears, agreed, "Me too."

"Pfft." He agreed.

It took them some time to find the Castle of Hearts. Katori and Nin Of Gojoseon stopped right before they opened the door. They looked at the closed door with a solemn expression.

"We're finally here."

"We're finally here."

Katori took a deep breath and excitedly grasped Nin Of Gojoseon's swaying tail. With a serious expression, she said, "Jaji, I forgot to ask you a very serious question. Do you have a camera or something?"

"I know what you're thinking, because I have the same idea. I can say for sure that I have a mobile phone. But before that, can you let go of my tail first?"

Nin Of Gojoseon, who said this sentence without stopping, felt that he was about to die. In order to retaliate, he grabbed Katori's ear.

"Sorry, sorry. Please let go."

Katori, who felt uncomfortable, quickly begged for mercy. It felt really bad to be grabbed by someone. It was too exciting.

Natsume. Natsume indicated that he would just look at the two of them quietly.

After some jesting, Katori stepped forward and pushed the door open.

At this point, the door of the Castle of Hearts was officially opened. At the same time, a figure sitting on the throne behind the door was revealed.

Keigo, who was wearing a red floor-length dress and a crown on his head, rested his chin on the armrest with one hand and casually placed the other hand on his knee.

The moment he opened the door, he glanced sharply at the three people who seemed to be completely stunned.