"I think it can't be helped. It's natural that you can't ask something like 『Are you going to leave this place eventually』 from people who you have been living with. Especially when they are the most important people to you, right"Satsuki replied clearly while shaking her head.
"........ You could say it's true. However, it won't change the fact that you came to talk about running away"Rio told her that while showing a smile full of self-derision.
"You have a strong sense of responsibility, huh"
"........... We're just cute girls you know,Satsuki"Such are the words they exchanged.Satsuki smiled but only for a moment.
"I'm truly grateful to you. Even so, I can see my situation starting to change. I want to do something more about that,Satsuki"She said so.
"......"
After a moment of hestitation, Rio swallowed the words of objection that were about to come out.Since there was no stopping once these words start coming out.
As it is, without any side yielding, both of them could only wait for something to happen.
"The most important thing is what you are going to do after this. This situation can't keep going on forever, or can it? "Maybe because they are thinking about the same things, Satsuki opening her mouth.
Rio changed his line of thought while nodding slowly."Certainly. But, it doesn't mean that they shouldn't take their time thinking about that. Since they'll miss the main point if they rush the answer. Moreover, when they leave, they will cause a huge blow to people left behind"Only time will show what they have to do.
In that case, being impatient is forbidden―― If it's a question which will take some time to get an answer, they should calm down before giving the answer that they feel is correct.
Because if they recklessly advance forward, the ones left behind would have no obligation to follow after them.
That's what Rio thought.
"You're right. I also want to be together with Miharu-chan and the others, so I think it's better for them to give their answer together"
"On that you have my support"Rio gently addressed her.
"......... Thank you"Satsuki looked downward as she gave her gratitude in a low voice.
"But you see. Miharu-chan and the others told me that they feel like they are troubling you. That's why I want to have a talk with you, just the two of us, alone"
"Alone with me?"