The girl's face showed some hesitation.
Although the man hadn't said anything particularly useful this time either...
At least, this time, he'd offered a guarantee.
As long as she gave Xue Xue to him, she could find out why he was so fixated on Xue Xue.
As long as she gave Xue Xue to him...
The girl lowered her head and looked at the little fox in her arms.
The little fox had long, narrow eyes, but they were somewhat round.
Especially when they opened wide.
So adorable.
Like a child's eyes.
Clear and bright.
Clean and pure.
They held a hint of natural innocence and playfulness.
Now, she could also see a little fear and grievance in them.
The girl pressed her lips together.
"Is the fox more important?"
"Or is your boyfriend?"
The man's question shattered the girl's last resolve.
That was right.
No matter how much she didn't believe him...
By now, she didn't find his words quite so unbelievable.
Even if there was only the slightest chance...
As long as it might help A Nan, she was willing to try.
Xue Xue...
She liked her very much.
But A Nan was more important.
"Have you made up your mind?"
The young man in the baseball cap could see that the girl's attitude had changed.
He didn't understand how this had somehow become connected to her boyfriend.
It seemed... this was even more complicated than he'd thought.
He knew he was an outsider.
He just hoped the girl wouldn't regret her choice.
He could tell how much she loved this little fox.
She'd even confronted the other man for so long to protect her.
But if she was doing it for her boyfriend...
"...Yes."
The girl slowly nodded.
For a moment, she looked