The girl apologized again.
After apologizing several times, she finally felt brave enough to look at the boy.
She waited for his response, almost anxiously.
Even her breathing grew faint.
Xiao Xiao looked at the girl.
A sudden inspiration struck her.
She spoke. "I was the one who had a bad attitude from the start."
"I was rude and said hurtful things."
"I shouldn't have called you... vicious."
"I'm sorry."
She'd been upset because her original plans had been disrupted, and she'd let her temper get the better of her.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have called someone vicious under normal circumstances.
Vicious.
Such a serious word...
But the truth was, the boy hadn't actually done anything.
As he'd said, he'd been there first.
First come, first served.
This place was his.
Naturally, he had the right to decide when to leave.
They were grateful that he was willing to make room for them.
But if he wasn't...
They had no reason to blame him.
She'd taken it for granted.
As though everyone ought to give way to them.
She'd simply assumed the boy should leave and give them the place.
What gave her the right?
That was right.
What gave her the right?
The girl smiled bitterly.
What gave her the right to take it for granted?
She'd suffered for no reason.
She'd been badly frightened.
Compared to actual harm—
She hadn't suffered any actual harm at all.
The shock she'd experienced emotionally had been far greater.
Even now, she still felt a little uneasy.
The feeling of being left hanging was awful.
She slowly let out a breath.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
The girl's apology had finally convinced him she was sincere.
He gave a slight nod.
"I accept your apology."
The girl was