Homura Ryuu took time in the shower. He had been a bit upset that Ara ended up not having plans at all, and he nearly let his ki out.
Normally at the Homura House, he could at least release some of his energy when he got frustrated, and it wouldn't matter. But doing that would cause the atmosphere to be suppressed, making ordinary people feel a lack of breathing air and get sick.
Ara would be scared. It wasn't time yet to tell her about himself so he needed more effort in controlling his power.
He closed his eyes and let the hot water rain on him as he calmed the fire dragon linked to his soul.
When he emerged from his bath, forty minutes had already passed. He felt a bit guilty making Ara wait too long, but at least he was able to calm down enough to decide that no matter what happened, he would just watch over her and protect her. After all, to him, Okada Koharu was as insignificant as a mosquito. If she tried to bite, she could simply be swatted away.
