Chapter 316 - Boundary Part 2 (2/2)
She didn't like watching the news unless it involved her companions, and she did not go to town as frequently, so she did not know what was happening. She occasionally went outdoors, but the red sky had gradually become familiar until she barely noticed it anymore. It was almost as though they existed in their little world away from the rest of the world.
When she first arrived back here, Setsura felt overwhelmed by everything. She only spent a few months in the Meiji era, but already those old buildings felt more like home to her. Stepping back into the future with the tall buildings, the dome, cars - Setsura didn't know what to think.
Her thoughts broke off when Chauncey placed his hand on her forehead. ”Does it hurt? There's blood.”
”It's only a cut... Really, I don't understand why you came here.”
”Akito.”
At that comment, her eyes widened. What did he just say? Did he just say, Akito - Akito is the reason why he came here. Chauncey didn't have to explain anything to her. Setsura immediately understood what he meant. Akito, he must have learned about it from Katakura. 'He must be worried about her.' Only Akito knew her current state before she left. He kept visiting her, even though she told him to stay away.
On the last day, before she came here…
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Year 1896- January XX
The moment Setsura opened her door, Akito fell into her arms. A deep sigh escaped her lips when she smelled the alcohol. Is he an idiot or something? Why does he keep showing up in front of her? Then again, isn't she the bigger fool? Whenever Akito appears before her, she can't push him away. Setsura brought him inside the house and closed the door behind her. She debated about where to put him but saw the dark circles in his eyes.
He needs sleep, right?
Setsura brought him upstairs after much struggle. She glanced around the room and sighed. The walls in this place are so empty, and everything looks so dark. That's why Setsura never brought Akito to her room in her place before. When she was dating him, they lived together. Sure, she bought this place - but it was on a whim. She never spent the night here. So, Setsura didn't think to decorate the place. However, now that Akito is here, she feels slightly nervous.
The moment Setsura brought him to the bed, though. Akito pulled her back down, ”Setsura, where are you going?”
”I need to get you some medicine and water. Stay here.”
”Mmm, don't need that, only need you,” he nuzzled his face in her neck. ”This is the first time I've seen you this way; you look beautiful.”
Uh oh, she's wearing the outfit she asked for from Katakura. Setsura couldn't go back to the future in the clothes she originally wore. Those clothes were in an appalling state - while Setsura kept them at the back of her wardrobe. She couldn't wear them anymore. 'It brings back to many negative emotions..'
”Akito,” Setsura whispered. ”Don't get so close to me.”
”Are you nervous?”
She turned around to hit him, but he grabbed her hands and kissed her fingertips. ”Hey, you know I came here to see you.”
”I already told you not to; you never listen, do you? At least Yang does,” Setsura said, deliberately mentioning Yang. ”He wouldn't come to me drunk either; he would wait until he sobered up.”
It seems like the saying once you lie once, it's easier to lie again is true. Before Setsura knew it, a load of nonsense escaped her lips. It's not her fault; she only wants Akito to feel put off. She wanted Akito's feelings for her to vanish. However, to her surprise, Akito only nodded.
”You're rambling, and you're avoiding my gaze. You're playing with your hair, that's a sign of nerves.”
At that comment, her eyes widened.
”I told you, profiling people is my specialty.”
Why is he even profiling her for?!!