Cordelia found a comfortable couch and planned to rest for a bit, only to see someone sitting at a nearby table and playing cards in concentration. She focused and saw that it was actually… Neil? Why was he here!?

While she was dazed, Neil spotted her as well and smiled at her. He then got up, approached her, and sat down next to her directly.

“Hi!” Cordelia sat up straight, looking a little nervous.

There was a nice fragrance on Neil. Coupled with his gorgeous features, it accentuated his grace.

“Hello,” Neil greeted with a smile. “I didn’t expect to meet you here. Are you here for interviews today too?”

“Mm.” Cordelia nodded.

The conversation stopped. Neil smiled and shifted his attention back to the cards, resuming to play on the coffee table in front of them.

Cordelia could not help the surprise when she saw the pattern on the back of the deck.

“You… know how to play this?”

Do you know how to as

is Xiroh, right?” Cordelia smiled. “I

a subtle

in this card game. No one can win against her! But I’ve seen her playing

alone or with multiple players.” Neil’s interest was piqued. “Your mom actually knows how to play.

seemed not to know where her

quickly apologized. “Sorry, I don’t mean to

aren’t many people who know how to play Xiroh. This card game comes from Southeast

and its culture is influenced as well,

a young age, but I’ve never managed to grasp it. The way to play is unusual, and

lot of rules, but there’s a regular

looked at her and pulled out a few cards to stuff them in

but when Neil gave her the cards, he held her hand lightly. Surprised, she looked

flustered. She quickly pulled her hand and

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