It was a risky question, but Sano understood something. This is the best time to get the answers he wanted.
"I thought I did. But I don't get jealous of seeing you with other women anymore. I wouldn't mind if you got married either."
"Then--"
"But somehow, it is strange, even though I don't mind that stuff. Somehow I don't mind you being near me. If you end up sick or hurt because of me, it makes me feel unpleasant."
His eyes widened when he heard those words. It almost sounds like she still likes him, but at the same time, it is not like that. What on earth is with that?
Sano sighed. He didn't know what to say, and Sumire laughed softly.
"Is this confusing?"
"It is, but-" Sano trailed off. "It is better than you saying you hate me."
This is the best time, though, to talk about the things they couldn't back then.
