Chapter 367: I Wish To Be Strong (2/2)
“But if I’m like this…I can’t intimidate her.”
“I don’t want you to. Wait, is there even much of a difference?”
“Form 1…and Form 2 are different fields of expertise.”
“You act like those are dramatic transformations or something.”
“And Form 3 can do both…but then my lifespan shortens.”
“Not sure if you’re joking or not from that tone of yours, so I’m prohibiting it from now on.”
“Okay…I have sealed Form 3.”
“Jeez…”
“But…what will you do now?”
“About what?”
“No north wind…no way to win.”
“…”
“And besides…you’re behaving strangely, Darling.”
“How so?”
“Objective…and method.”
“Yeah, and I’m saying this way is better. If anything, you were potentially hindering my plan back there which is why I stopped you.”
“I don’t…think it would hinder you.”
“Sorry, but I’m gonna have to ban anything that isn’t first cleared with me.”
Taiyou said, patting Ruri’s head in a rough manner as if to chide her.
“I’m not going to have anyone going off and sacrificing themselves. I will never allow that.”
“Okay…no more.”
“Yes, thank you.”
Taiyou said, kissing Ruri. It was a natural kiss, and she accepted it as per usual.
“Depending on how you look at it…”
Sakura opened her mouth, and Taiyou looked in her direction.
“This could definitely be a skit.”
“I don’t disagree there. I mean yes, I did take issue with some things, but on the whole I would agree.”
“And I also feel as if I have gained a better understanding of what kind of person you are.”
“Me?”
“Take right now for instance. It’s fine that you kissed her, but why exactly did you say ‘thank you’ instead of ‘sorry’?”
“Hm?”
Taiyou tilted his head, thinking about it.
Just earlier, he had indeed said “thank you”.
“Is that something to be surprised about?”
“Of course it is.”
“But I don’t really consider it to be weird. I can never thank everyone enough.”
“And this is always the case?”
“It is.”
“You are serious about this?”
“Of course.”
Taiyou nodded firmly and spoke with emphasis.
“I’m super grateful to everyone for liking me, which is why I have to put it into words in order to convey that gratitude.”
“You don’t mean to say ‘someone LIKE me’?”
“I purposely avoid saying things like that.”
Taiyou said, face even sterner than before.
“Because that’s rude to them. If anything, it’s gotta be the opposite.”
“Opposite?”
“I have to become the kind of man who’s worthy of the love and sacrifice of seven women. At least that’s what I believe.”
“You’re a strong one.”
“No, if I was truly strong, I wouldn’t even be having thoughts like this. All I’m doing right now is telling myself to be strong.”
“Right now?”
“Because I will eventually become that strong.”
“Eventually?”
“At least by the time all seven have gathered.”
“All seven?”
“All seven.”
He responded without much thought.