It was an unusual feeling, but he certainly meant it. There is no longer any use in confessing to her or pursuing her romantically. After all, this is the first time he has seen such a clear look in her eyes in a long time. Unlike that hazard gaze from before, this situation is much better.
"Did you speak to Shin yet?"
At those words, he snapped out of his trance. Nakara Shin is here?
"Ah, is Shin here?"
"He said he had something to give you."
"Mm, it's probably the SF's recent activities report. My dear, I'll disappear for a bit."
"Sure, he is waiting near the stage area."
Sumire's gaze briefly met his, and she laughed almost like she knew what he was thinking. "I will tell Shin you say hello, Ran."
"Like hell." Ran replied as the girl merrily rushed away.
"Sorry about that, but you know how she is."
Indeed he does know. He was one of the few people who got along very well with her.
