Distant and serene.
It made one want to protect her.
But he hesitated.
Because Yukino had been rejected by the third-year girls at school, and rumors circulated that she had seduced a third-year girl's boyfriend.
Though he did not want to believe such a thing and did not think she would do it, she was so captivating that he could not be sure no man had truly been drawn to her.
So, to Teacher Ito, the moment that thought surfaced, it became poison of jealousy that tormented him.
He could not be sure whether she was truly pure as water.
He did not know whether he should approach her.
But when he saw her hesitating just now, he could not help wanting to protect her.
So perhaps being taken away by Mitsuha was instead a good ending.
Meanwhile.
Su Yang took Hyakka's hand and led her to an open area, saying directly, "Yukino, you need to stay away from Teacher Ito."
"Or rather, you shouldn't trust any man in this school."
"..." Yukino Hyakka.
Hyakka had always been rather introverted and reserved, and this school caused her pain. Yet Su Yang's words inexplicably made her feel lighter.
"Why do you say that?"
She spoke softly.
Even she found it strange when she spoke.
Because talking to Su Yang gave her an unusually relaxed feeling, as though she could let everything go.
And Su Yang naturally understood.
Because four years from now, she would commit suicide.
So having men around her was meaningless, and might even drive Hyakka toward suicide.
But he could not say such things to Hyakka.
"Because you're too beautiful," Su Yang said, then continued pulling her forward.
He had already noticed quite a few students casting curious looks their way. That was only natural; people had looked