Chapter 171: The Delivered Letter (2/2)

Mahiru nodded tersely, not looking as rattled as Amane would have imagined. She seemed blase rather than shaken by it, and a little taken aback.

Her eyes looked a little colder however, probably because of how her parents had treated her.

“Anyway, I am curious as to why he sent a letter to you, Amane-kun, and how did he know of our relationship, but that has nothing to do with me, I believe.”

“You’re not concerned about what’s written on it?”

“I do not have an interest in peeking at others’ letters. The sender may be my father, but the recipient is you.”

Amane felt that he was too concerned about her, given her adamant reply, and she ended up worrying about him instead.

However, it seemed that Mahiru would rather not get involved, rather than accept the situation.

Her eyes drifted aside slightly, and did not look as calm as usual. “You may read, shall I move away for now?” She asked with an icy tone, and Amane shook his head with a wry look.

“Hm…well, I hope you’ll stay by my side. I don’t mind if you don’t like this idea, but I’m a little nervous to read a letter from my girlfriend’s parent.”

“I shall remain here then…it is up to you to decide whether to read the letter’s contents to me.”

Mahiru started reading the textbooks on the table. Amane sighed, and look the letter from the bag next to him.

The letter was sealed really tightly. He opened it cautiously, and read the contents.

Simply put, the sender wanted to meet Amane face to face to have a chat, and included his contact.

…Why me? Is he not going to check on Mahiru’s situation?

Amane had no idea why he, someone who was completely unrelated, was invited out.

“…Looks like he wants to meet me.”

“Not his own daughter, but you, Amane-kun? I see.”

Mahiru’s voice became more frosty, and Amane instinctively patted Mahiru’s head, who felt ticklish and narrowed her eyes.

“No, I am not angry…I simply do not understand what he means, why he wants to meet you.”

“…I guess it’s because a guy’s approaching his daughter.”

“That is impossible. Why would he ask now given that he ignored me all this time.”

“…How shall I deal with this?”

“I shall not stop you from meeting him.”

It seemed Mahiru really intended to leave it to Amane, for her reply was very blase.

“Ah, but I do not think you have to worry. He is a failure as a father, but he is not someone to threaten others…I should not be saying this as someone who do not understand my father however.”

“…Mahiru.”

“I do not know what he is planning, but rest assured, he is not the kind to harm others. You are free to meet him, Amane-kun.”

Mahiru said, and leaned onto Amane. “I see.” Amane gently muttered, and looked at the letter again.