"...So, what shall I do if I meet that man?"
Mahiru continued to lean on Amane's chest, and Amane asked while he gently patted her head. She then slowly lifted her head, and stared back at him with a peaceful look.
Her eyes showed no pain or hesitation, and he relaxed, looking back at her. Mahiru seemed a little gaudy to be stared at, and lowered her eyebrows.
"...I think you may do whatever you want, Amane-kun."
"You don't want to ask me what I want to do?"
He thought she would not let him interfere, but she slowly shook her head.
"No...it would be a different matter if we met him together, or if I met him alone. Since you met that man alone, Amane-kun, I shall not say comment on what you intend to do. Of course, I wish you will inform me first."
He would never probe further into her family situation, and would only supporting her silently by the side as long as she wished for him not to go further.
Despite that, Amane decided to remain by her side. No matter her family situation, he wanted her.
If Mahiru said she wanted to flee her family, Amane was adamant about fulfilling it.
"Yes." so she nodded and seemingly muttered once she heard his words. He put his hand on her head.
"Relax, I'll steal you away if anything happens."
Amane muttered with a voice Mahiru could barely hear, and chuckled jokingly. Mahiru then abruptly lifted her face towards him, her face redder than before, and he played dumb as he ruffled her hair.
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