I avert my eyes when Genta kisses Tono, and swallow hard when Genta commands him not to leave. I'm torn between being frustrated with Genta still being so blase as to give Tono orders, and being concerned that this order was necessary in the first place.

I meet Tono's eyes briefly, then turn my gaze back down to the ground.

"Is it safe for Kotoha to be out alone?" I hate to question him, and I hate myself even more for seeking a reason not to go, to be by Chiaki's side.

"As you say, Tono."