Chapter 155: The Passing Moment, and Confirmation (2/2)

The man probably did not know who Amane was, and probably had no suspicion.

It happened in a mere ten seconds or so, but Amane was strangely tense, for it involved the girl he loved.

Relieved, he went to the apartment entrance…and it was at this moment that the girl he loved appeared.

“Welcome back, Amane-kun.”

Amane never expected her to welcome him at the entrance, and was flabbergasted. Mahiru stood there, stunned, giving him a skeptical look.

“What is with that expression?”

“N-nothing…just that you just showed up,,,:

“You did send a message stating that you will be home, no? I want to help since you bought a lot.”

“I-I see.”

It seemed Mahiru merely intended to help collect the items. Amane’s heart was heavily burdened when he recognized the man, and his heart raced faster.

He worried what would happen if Mahiru noticed that man, and instinctively turned back, only to find that the man, who was standing 10 meters or so away, had disappeared.

…He’s not here to see Mahiru? He’s just going back once he sees Mahiru.

The latter was definitely impossible given Mahiru’s expression; if he was here to see Mahiru, he would would have approached them once she appeared, and had no reason to leave.

So, why did he show up?

For what reason did he approach Mahiru’s apartment, and looked up at the level she was living at.

“What is it?”

“No, nothing at all.”

Luckily or not, it seemed Mahiru did not notice the man. Amane was a little relieved, handed over the bag of snacks to Mahiru, who wanted to carry them, and took the elevator with her.

Hikaru Mikado, is that you?