"Of course, I'm going to get in touch with your mom," Oreki said.
Shizuka had been listening for a while when her phone rang.
She had no choice but to stand and go over to the balcony to take the call.
Then she came back looking a little gloomy. "Then, Oreki-kun, I'll leave this matter to you for now."
"I need to hurry home for a bit."
"What happened?" Oreki looked over.
"My dad is sick. He's in the hospital."
"It seems he was too exhausted and needs to rest quietly for a few days. I have to go back and take a look," Shizuka said.
"Then do you want to take me with you?" Oreki quickly stood up.
If it was an injury or illness, he could be of great use.
"No need." Shizuka had him sit down. "You should help Haruno's side first."
As she said that, she had no time to make many preparations. She packed a few essentials, then hurriedly grabbed her car keys and went out.
"Ah..."
Haruno glanced at Shizuka.
But Shizuka had already gone down in the elevator.
So she could only return to the room.
And so, in the spacious room, only Yukino Haruno and Oreki were left.
However, the matter the two were discussing now was entirely about Yukinoshita Mother.
"First," Oreki said, "if you want me to get in touch with Yukinoshita Mother and sound her out..."
"Then tell your father not to take me to your house for now."
"Instead, we'll find an opportunity later, make some preparations, and go out to eat together. Not eat at your house," Oreki said.
"Mm." Haruno had no objection to this suggestion.
It was just that when she picked up her phone and called her father, her feelings were strange.
Fortunately, she