They had yet to see the treasure vault when the soft sofa caught them as they fell.
Satoru Gojo pulled off his blindfold. The white wings around his eyes trembled faintly, and something in that azure blue struggled to hold back a volcanic eruption.
"Qianxing, don't say dangerous things."
His voice was unbearably hoarse, yet sweet enough to steal her heart.
Miwa Chisei reached out to stroke Satoru Gojo's face, her red eyes clouded with confusion.
Her soft, cool fingers peeled away his reason layer by layer. He pressed forward slightly, making Miwa Chisei fall back onto the sofa without warning.
"Satoru, you've been feeling insecure all this time, haven't you?"
It was especially obvious today. Miwa Chisei had to acknowledge that her insistence on doing things her own way had indeed subjected Satoru Gojo to far too many unfair feelings.
A smile appeared in Satoru Gojo's azure eyes when he heard her. Then he reached out and pulled Miwa Chisei up from the sofa.
The surging flames subsided, turning into a gentle spring.
"You're so mean, Chisei. Are you only saying that because you feel sorry for me?"
His tone was still hoarse, but mostly cheerful.
Miwa Chisei was pulled upright in a daze, the blush on her earlobes still lingering. Meeting those clear, unclouded eyes made her breathing falter.
"No..."
What on earth has he misunderstood? This is nothing but wholehearted love.
Satoru Gojo couldn't hear Miwa Chisei's thoughts. He merely smiled despite himself, thinking how badly he had handled this. Losing control would surely frighten Qianxing.
"Shall we keep touring the treasure vault?"
Satoru Gojo made to stand, but Miwa Chisei caught his wrist. He looked down in surprise, only to see her flushed cheeks and a hint of anger.
"Did I scare you?"
Seeing that expression