"I'll definitely support Kanade. No matter what Kanade does, I'll support him!" Arcueid answered without hesitation. Her innocent yet earnest expression moved Higashino Kanade deeply.
Looks like I'm not alone... Higashino Kanade reached out and pinched Arcueid's ahoge, feeling greatly comforted.
Higashino Kanade had once believed he could not compare to Madara-sama at all, that he was merely a pawn Madara-sama could crush with a casual squeeze. But now, Higashino Kanade felt that he had at least one thing Madara-sama did not: the support of his family. After losing his younger brother, Madara-sama had remained alone until the day he died.
"Darling, why are you suddenly asking something like that?"
The clever Miss Hyena was not like Arcueid, who acted entirely on instinct without thinking things through. She keenly sensed that something was off and felt that Higashino Kanade had to be hiding something from them.
"I just happened to think of it and asked casually. What do you think, Luvia?" Higashino Kanade asked, putting on an indifferent expression.
"This... You suddenly ask what I think? How am I supposed to come up with an answer to such a huge question right away?" Luvia looked troubled.
If Higashino Kanade was Arcueid's entire world, then Luvia's world contained more than just him. There was her family, her ambitions, and her career. If she supported Higashino Kanade, she would have to stand against her own world and sever ties with the things she loved.
Seeing Luvia's dilemma, Higashino Kanade stroked her head and comforted her softly.
"It's fine if you don't want to answer. I was just asking casually."
Luvia's face reddened slightly. She glanced at the resolute Arcueid, gave a light snort, and stomped her foot hard, as though making up her mind.
"I support you. I believe that if that