Rock Lee had originally been noncommittal toward Kiyokawa Nako, but when he heard his mother ask about Mirai, he could not help but chuckle coldly before saying awkwardly:
"What could he do? Haven't I told you everything about him? He's strong, and he saved my life. He isn't a bad person either..."
"Who asked you that? I mean, is he interested in you?"
When Kiyokawa Nako saw Rock Lee's subtle reaction upon hearing Mirai's name, she knew there was something between them. So, she directly asked whether Mirai had feelings for Rock Lee.
Upon hearing Kiyokawa Nako's words, Rock Lee blushed even more fiercely. He immediately sat up from the sofa and said shyly, "Mom, what are you talking about?!"
"How old are you already? What are you being shy about? Tell me."
Kiyokawa Nako scolded Rock Lee, washed her hands, and sat down beside him.
Kiyokawa Nako was truly worried about Rock Lee's love life. He was already sixteen. Not only had he never been in a relationship, he had not even been on a serious date once. How could she, as his mother, not worry?
Rock Lee stammered at once, unable to say anything. In truth, he did not know whether he liked Mirai, but he did indeed have a favorable impression of him.
While Rock Lee and Kiyokawa Nako were talking, Mirai had already arrived at the door of their home.
Knock, knock...
After repeatedly recalling and confirming that this was Rock Lee's house, Mirai knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
Kiyokawa Nako had been pressing Rock Lee for an answer. Upon hearing the knock, she could not help but rise and walk toward the door, asking as she went.
Glancing back at Rock Lee, she saw that he seemed to have breathed a sigh of