After finishing breakfast, Axel was led by his caretaker to return to his room and get ready for school. Meanwhile, Ariana and Gerald went back to their room on the second floor.

What was unusual was that Ariana seemed unenthusiastic. When they arrived in their room, she didn't move towards the bathroom or prepare as she usually did. Instead, she chose to sit on the couch.

"Aren't you going to the restaurant?" Gerald asked, unable to contain his curiosity any longer. Gerald sat down next to ...