Shirakawa Sawahei remained silent for a long time and softly said, "I'm sorry."
"That's not right." Tachibana Tomoku gently shook her head, "Didn't you say it yourself, Shirakawa? Friends should only apologize when needed."
"That's true, isn't it?" Shirakawa Sawahei laughed, "I forgot, sorry..."
"Hmm?"
"..."
The two of them exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh. Shirakawa Sawahei feigned surprise, "I didn't expect you to be so well-behaved, Tachibana, and yet you once considered running away from home."
"That... was back in elementary school... Now, I don't dislike going to school at all!"
"Is it because of your friends?"
Because of you and the friends.
Tachibana Tomoku silently answered in her heart but replied out loud.
"Hmm."
Because of friends.
Shirakawa Sawahei smiled, "I'm honored to be a source of strength for you, Tachibana."
"Likewise, on my end."
"So, Shirakawa, have you had many friends before?"
