He watches her getting into the cab with Yamashina Chiyo. Why is he still watching her like this? The cab disappears from his sight. He can't seem to find the energy to start his car. Iori's words keep echoing in his mind. Did she really think of him that way? Although, it makes sense. His brother was her first love. For years, she talked to him about his brother. He had always known that she liked his brother.
She doesn't think much of him. He's just trash in her eyes. That's what she always thought about him.
Was she always like this? There were moments when he wondered if he made the wrong decision that day. His elder brother and sister-in-law tried to talk to him, but he didn't want to admit it. There were also those moments when his decision seemed right.
He accelerates the car, speeding up while gazing at the road with a distant look. Unconsciously, he finds himself on the road that leads to Iori's home.