Seeing that he could no longer keep it hidden, Shirou had no choice but to explain the truth to Shiki.
That evening, the three of them had been approached by several men, and then what happened afterward—
Unable to put his mind at ease, Shirou investigated those men the next day and learned what had happened the previous night.
"Hey... So that guy did something like that after splitting up with us that night."
After hearing the story, Shiki revealed a delighted smile.
"Don't tell Touko yet." Shirou grabbed Shiki's arm and reminded her.
"Got it. You're so nagging."
Shiki shook off Shirou's hand and frowned. "But... hm, Fujino actually went this far. That's a little beyond what I expected. I'd thought... So what are you planning to do?"
"..."
Shirou said nothing, but his expression said everything.
"I understand. The next time I see her, I'll take good care of her."
Grinning broadly, Shiki leisurely stepped into Ogawa Apartment.
"----"
The next instant, the black-haired girl felt a wave of dizziness.
To Ryougi Shiki's eyes, which possessed senses beyond those of ordinary people, the apartment's interior caused an unbearable spiritual discomfort.
If she had not been taught martial arts by her father and grandfather from childhood, and mastered a powerful, tranquil mind—the Mind of Clear Water—she might have vomited up her lunch on the spot.
"..."
What was important was that Ryougi Shiki was not unfamiliar with this unsettling sensation—
It was just like when she had awakened from two years of dreams and seen "death" in the real world for the first time.
"Are you all right, Shiki?"
Shirou walked over and took the girl's hand, rescuing her from the hell of agitation.
"I'm fine... What's wrong with this apartment?"
Shirou narrowed his eyes. "Looks like we hit