Mahiru's eyes widened in surprise as she observed the shift in Daichi's demeanor, his expression now tinged with anger.
Slowly, she shook her head in response to his question, her silence speaking volumes.
Daichi gently clasped her hand in his, his voice soft but firm. "Why do you let others' opinions affect you?" he asked, his eyes searching hers for an answer.
Mahiru remained silent, her gaze fixed on Daichi, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions.
With a sigh, Daichi continued, "Do you know what people say about me?" he questioned, his tone heavy with resignation.
Again, Mahiru offered no response, the weight of his words hanging heavily in the air between them.
Daichi's voice carried a weight of conviction as he spoke, "If I let every word from others affect me, Daichi Hakuto would have been long gone."
Mahiru remained silent, her eyes fixed on Daichi, absorbing his words.
