CH 15

After I'm done talking with Hanabi, I go back to Hasuike and Yukishiro-san. I apologize for everything and tell them about my tormented past.

“That person... We fought before and I decided to cut all ties with her. Now she wants revenge on me by making everyone around me suffer. I'm really sorry."

"Ichinose-kun, lift your head, it's going to be alright! You did nothing wrong."

"And the person you were chasing was her?"

"Yeah. It seems like she egged Erika Daidouji on. I'll see what I can do with Daidouji, though I have about a day to clear things up."

"What do you plan on doing? I can hel-"

"No, I'll handle it myself."

When I was talking to Hanabi, I was thinking of a solution for all of this. An idea came up in my head, but it could get dirty fast depending on the circumstances. That's why I don't want those two involved. It's my plan alone and I don't want anyone else getting punished because of it.

"I'm sorry Yukishiro-san. I'm sure you're feeling anxious and all..."

"Thanks, but I'm fine. But that person you were fighting with, will things be alright...?"

Talking about my time with Hanabi and her abuse would be good, but I just can't find the words to speak about it. Should I just ignore this whole conversation and not talk about it? Or if I tell Yukishiro-san, she might sympathize with me. I don't know.

But, Yukishiro-san of all people should know what happened. It's Hanabi’s fault that Yukishrio-san got roped into this. However, for now, I'll let it remain a secret. I have many other opportunities to tell them.

Then, the secret in my heart might finally escape its confines.