When Yumi Miyamoto, usually so eloquent, was suddenly left speechless, Hitoshi Shiratori beside her couldn't help letting out a snort of laughter.
"Looking at it this way, you two are actually quite a good match." He restrained his laughter for a moment before trying to twist the knife. "It wouldn't be a bad thing if you ended up together."
For some reason, Officer Sato and Wataru Takagi's relationship had seemed to grow much closer lately.
It was no longer a matter of feeling threatened. He could already clearly sense that he had little hope left.
The two of them chatted privately and went out together more and more often. Especially after they had run into the bombing at Fantasy Park during their last date, they were practically inseparable, always seeming to discuss something.
Still, slim as the chances were, he had to keep digging while he still could. After all...
Tang Ze, who had not noticed him before, turned around and gave him a subtle look.
Pot calling the kettle black. How did you have the nerve to laugh at someone else?
Teacher Kobayashi did look somewhat like Officer Sato without her glasses, but honestly, if you had mistaken your beloved for someone else, you should probably stop talking about love or pursuing anyone...
Tang Ze cleared his throat and spoke again. "Why did you ask Officer Miyamoto to play the role? I thought Officer Sato would be happy to take on this kind of part. She always seems eager to charge into the front lines."
He had not deliberately brought up Wataru Takagi and Officer Sato's relationship. He was simply asking from the standpoint of practical experience and enthusiasm, but Hitoshi Shiratori's eyes immediately lit up.
Shiratori turned around and eagerly joined in. "You're right. Sato did volunteer, but