"Isn't this great?" Ran Mouri nudged Sonoko Suzuki's arm after coming back to her senses, winking at her. "Go on, hurry over there!"
He was handsome, and he had taken the initiative to express interest in Sonoko. Whether it worked out or not, it would be a good thing for Sonoko and help build her confidence.
So Ran immediately gave Sonoko Suzuki a push toward him, taking two steps forward herself and conveniently blocking Tangze, who had his hands in his pockets and was watching like it was a show.
Whether Sonoko and this man could spark something between them or not, one thing was true: Sonoko, who had chosen to take the "ordinary person route," had not revealed her family background this time. This might really be a chance for her to get to know a man and have a proper conversation.
If she really spent time with someone a few times, perhaps Sonoko would change her mind and stop viewing youthful romance through such a strange filter.
Go, Sonoko!
"Shall we go, miss?" Masahiko Michikyo smiled at Sonoko Suzuki as she blankly walked forward a few steps. He naturally and skillfully moved closer, lightly placing a hand on her shoulder.
Still wearing only her swimsuit, Sonoko Suzuki felt his palm against her shoulder and involuntarily shuddered twice. She turned to look at her friends, who remained where they were and seemed pleased to see this happening.
After hesitating for a moment, she stopped walking. No matter how Masahiko Michikyo tried to guide her onward, she refused to take another step.
No, no. If she had to be alone with a man, she really couldn't do it.
"Um..." she said quietly to Masahiko Michikyo, "Can I bring my friends along? Uh, we're traveling together, after all. It feels kind