Nanahara Takeshi began to suspect that Kusani Yuko was an "embezzler" as he spoke. Kusani Yuko's complexion changed dramatically, revealing a mixed expression of fear and shame, instinctively responding, "Kotobuki is a fugitive, where would she have any money? It's me who's been supporting these two children, I... I just..."
Nanahara Takeshi waited for a moment, noticing she was still stuttering, then said with a smile, "Just what? Just that you believe education is important, so you can't skimp on that, but you can be more frugal in daily life, so you casually take care of them, giving them random food and drink, any kind of housing, and all second-hand clothes—Naikawa at least has a school uniform to wear, while Aoi's clothes are so ill-fitting that they flutter when she raises her arms, they're from a flea market, aren't they?"
