"Hee hee hee..."
Facing Tetsuhiro's puzzled, blinking eyes, Kyoko smiled even more brightly.
"When faced with a question like that, a scumbag wouldn't think so seriously about it. He'd just use sickening sweet talk to fool girls, feeding them the same lines to win over as many as possible and get what he wanted."
"Oh."
Seeing his lack of reaction, Kyoko realized he hadn't understood.
"What an idiot. Such a blockhead." She explained, "I'm reminding you that girls need a little sweet talk. She needs your sincerity, but she also needs your company. Don't get bored with the old and chase the new, leaving your dear wife out in the cold."
"You really lucked out, finding yourself such a good wife."
"Mm... I certainly did."
Her reminder suddenly made Tetsuhiro realize that it really had been a long time since he'd gone back to see Mito and the others, as well as Sasuke, Tenzo, and everyone else.
Nestled in Tetsuhiro's arms, Kyoko could tell from his reaction that he'd taken her words to heart.
A sweetness filled her heart. This man truly was different from the others. He hadn't abandoned his wife and children just because he held a powerful position, nor did he intend to pull up his pants and deny everything once he was done playing with her.
He truly valued her, truly loved her...
She had to hold on to a man like this, even if it meant sharing him with others. He was worth it!
Kyoko closed her eyes and burrowed deeper into his embrace, breathing in Tetsuhiro's unique scent. An inexplicable feeling prompted her to murmur:
"I wish I could stay in your arms like this forever and never leave."
Without even thinking, Tetsuhiro answered, "Then stay with me forever if you want."
But Kyoko