Different now

To her surprise, Haruka didn't react the way she expected. He didn't tease her or do something inappropriate; instead, he reached over and gently kissed a strand of her hair. Thump, thump, thump. This action of his caused her heart to speed up.

"I'm glad Lila, I thought I was hurting you this entire time."

Ah? He had such thoughts? Lila blinked, surprised at his words. But when she heard his pained tone and saw his facial expression. Lila understood, something was wrong. "Did you think I resented you, Haruka?"

"Yeah."