→ IC

[wetfortono]

[because I cannot enter any facility without rapping at the door, even if this is a lounge.

this is going to look so silly if nobody is in.]

[after this.]

Comments

[wetfortono]

I will definitely-- definitely repay the favor.

[bookoverflowers]

It isn't any trouble, Ikenami.

[wetfortono]

[sniff]

Ryuunosuke.

[bookoverflowers]

[why so sad]

Only if you drop the formalities too.

[wetfortono]

. . . Even though formalities are all I am ever good at. . .

[bookoverflowers]

That's not true.

[wetfortono]

[tightens his hold on the teacup]

[bookoverflowers]

[take your time, i'll wait]

[wetfortono]

. . . I feel like I just ruined everything.

[bookoverflowers]

How so?

[wetfortono]

... We are in a strange situation. Takeru and I. I feel like I can never completely stop worrying... and with this lack of conviction, I-- he has put a lot into this. I wanted to show him that love is worth taking any risk, but instead--

[bookoverflowers]

Why do you have to worry?

[wetfortono]

Us going out, it goes against our clan's politics. The both of us are to be formally married one day and have heirs.

[bookoverflowers]

So? What does that have to do with how you feel?

[wetfortono]

. . . I have spent my entire life preparing to serve him as a vassal and honoring my family. My duty has never been a burden to me before, and Takeru-- I'm afraid I may have failed to stop ... considering him as my Lord. I haven't given enough and let him down.

[bookoverflowers]

That didn't answer the question.

How did you let him down?