"You won't lose."
"I promise."
He spoke softly while gently embracing the girl, his tone both tender and resolute. Tsukimi Sakurazawa said nothing, just quietly leaned into his embrace.
The Shinkansen ran as usual, as if it would never stop, as Shirakawa Sawahei glimpsed the scenery fleeting past the car window, feeling once again a sense of confusion and melancholy.
Little transparent...
Does she like me?
She must have some affection... but to say she likes... after all, this girl's confession progress before was only twenty or thirty, quite a difference from those two sneaky little Black Hearted Lolitas at 99%.
Proactively being such a jerk to a pure, kind, introverted, and shy young lady... the guilt was remarkably strong. Shirakawa Sawahei thought for a moment, seemingly recalling a certain promise, showing a hint of relief.
The New Year's shrine visit... perhaps that's where all the answers lie, right?
[Target: Tachibana Tomoku; Progress: 33%]
