Chapter 140: Excluded (2/2)

Amane was really grateful that Mahiru brought them here, and thanked her earnestly. For some reason, she lowered her eyelids awkwardly.

“…Are you not angry, Amane-kun?”

“Why?”

“Y-you seem a little moody, and not approachable.”

It seemed Mahiru too realized that.

However, she was mistaken, as Amane was not angry at all. He felt conflicted and lonely, but not furious. His parents and Mahiru were not at fault, and Amane was the only feeling moody.

“I’m not angry. I’m just feeling lonely that you got taken away, Mahiru.”

“Eh…e-erm…”

“Sorry, I know you get along really well with my mom, but I’m just pouting on my own.”

I’m rather childish huh, Amane shrugged, and took a sip of the cafe au lait Mahiru brought to him.

He knew Mahiru really yearned for a family, and he should have watched over her with a smile. The problem was that Amane did not feel that he belonged, and ran away.

He felt that he should be fine as long as Mahiru was happy, but he did not like to be left behind, and chose to be alone. He was the one who was angry, and of course, he would not vent his frustrations on his parents.

He put the mug down, and took a short breath. Mahiru watched him silently…and leaped into his chest.

Actually, she was leaning into his chest, and Amane was troubled by this sudden skinship.

He did not know what happened to her, but in any case, he patted her on the back to coax her. Mahiru slowly lifted her head, and stared intently at Amane’s eyes.

“…I am glad to be with Shihoko-san, but my most enjoyable time is with you, Amane-kun.”

She muttered, and cautiously leaned her lips on his cheeks.

Her face left Amane’s by the time he felt the little softness.

Her cheeks were red unlike before, and her eyes were moist. Amane then kissed Mahiru on her soft cheeks.

…Man, I’m like an idiot.

It was too foolish of him to pout and grumble by himself, even though Mahiru had such deep bonds with him.

Once again, he understood how much she liked him, the overwhelming emotions conveyed on the silky cheek.

Amane was unused to kissing, even though it was on the cheek. The same for Mahiru, who shivered a little whenever Amane’s lips approached.

Initially, Mahiru wanted to run away from the shame, but he embraced and touched her, and she entrusted herself to him, gently narrowing her eyes.

Sometimes, Mahiru too would kiss back at his cheek. She truly was adorable, and Amane embraced her with all his might.

“…Say Mahiru.”

After kissing each other on the cheeks for a while, Amane looked towards Mahiru’s eyes.

In return, she looked back with a bashful, somewhat delighted, and yet relaxed look.

“Erm, shall we go out together tomorrow? Mom and dad have to work?”

“Two of us?”

“I haven’t brought you around here before. It’s about the same as where we’re living thought, nothing really special.”

Amane only suggested this with the idea that the two of them would be alone, and Mahiru widened her eyes, showing a smile more relaxed than when they were kissing.

“Yes…erm, I am fine to accompany you anywhere if it is the two of us, Amane-kun.”

“Okay.”

“I do want to remain like this for a while…Shihoko-san and Shuuto-san wanted me to accompany you.”

“Those busybodies…wait, they aren’t. It’s just me being useless. They saw through me.”

It appeared his parents were concerned.

Amane found himself to be so foolish, he chortled, and his body shook as he slowly let go of Mahiru.

It appeared Mahiru was disappointed that Amane had let go of her, “I want your dessert though.” he pointed at the profiterole however, and she bashfully lowered her eyes.

“…Shall we eat together?”

“Yes.”

So Amane stopped hugging her, sat next to her, and held her hand. She showed a warm smile.