Chapter 157: The Adamant Murmur (2/2)

He gently chuckled when she showed a shocked look, and kissed her on the forehead to console her. She quickly turned beetroot, and buried her face into his chest, hiding it.

She seemed a little forceful compared to before, probably because she wanted to hide her embarrassment, and it felt like a headbutt into his chest. She looked so adorable that Amane had to chuckle.

“…Well, I’m not you, and I can’t say much to your family…I think it’s best for me to follow your wishes though, so I’ll support your decision.”

Amane was still an outsider. Of course, this was merely ‘something happening now’.

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.