Chapter 256: The Angel’s Profound Thoughts (2/2)

“If Mahiru doesn’t want to tell me anything, I shouldn’t be asking. I too have a secret or too. If she doesn’t want me to probe into it, I shouldn’t.”

“You’re rather chill about that.”

“I believe Mahiru’s definitely not doing this to harm me. Instead of butting in everywhere, we should all have our secrets and not probe into it. We trust each other, and should respect each other’s privacy. I heard this is the trick to remain amicable with others.”

Such were the words his lovey-dovey parents said for many years, and it was convincing.

They were on such fine terms, but they did not have to interfere in everything. One should always treasure alone time, and while they dabbled in their interests, they were separate from each other.

Even when together, they did their own things, and the warm, gentle atmosphere was comforting even to Amane, the son.

Thanks to his parents’ teachings, he learned how to respect his own time, and others’.

“But speaking of which, what if she really did something guilty?”

“It means it’s not anything worth discussing with me. If she actually abandoned me, it means I’m uncharismatic and useless. It’s my fault.

Mahiru was likely a devoted girl who treasured her relationships a lot. If she abandoned Amane without discussing this, it would most probably be Amane’s fault.

Mahiru would probably explain her feelings truthfully before disengaging the relationship.

“Well, it’s Mahiru, so it should be fine. I’m just restless out of curiosity.”

“…Seriously, you’re rather calm when you make up you mind, Fujimiya.”

“Really?”

His stance was simply due to his complete trust in Mahiru. He would not get the answer no matter how restless he was, so he should simply wait until the answer was revealed.

Mahiru’s issue definitely was not a bad one, and he believed so, so he would not ask. He was a little anxiety, but that could be forgiven.

“Like, you didn’t look confident when I used to see you on the corridor…you really look better now as the boyfriend of the amazing Angel.”

“I really didn’t have confidence. I only get to stand upright because I got friends kicking me in the back, and Mahiru supporting me.”

Amane really was kicked in the back and beaten physically, and metaphorically. Thanks to them, he could stand next to Mahiru, and have her support him.

He was sustained with proper food and living habits, and also mental support. Amane did not think this effort was suffering,  and he really enjoyed so.

I’m really grateful, Amane summized, and Kayano nodded understandingly.

“…It’s all thanks to Shiina-san’s support as the wife…or rather, the more you treasure her, the more she glows for you, Fujimiya.”

“I don’t know about glow or anything, but I can’t be weak when I stand next to Mahiru, and I have to be someone I can be proud of. I want to be impressive as a guy…it’s all thanks to Mahiru than I have such thoughts. She really supported me.”

“…I think it’s also because of your morals that she’s willing to support you, you know?”

“Thanks for the compliments, but I think that I can straighten my back thanks to her. I’ll do so for her sake…or not. I’m working hard to be a match for Mahiru, all because of her”

Mahiru’s the impressive one, so Amane muttered. “So I’m the one getting the humblebrag now?” Kayano retorted, and Amane felt a little apologetic, awkward until they reached the station.