I will consider it

"It's no use being together because of guilt. I think she understood that too, and that was why her attacks/her hostility towards Lila-chan became more hostile. She must have understood that you would not look her way."

Kiryu sighed. "It is hard for me to justify her actions. She hurt Lila a lot." He trailed off, realizing how that would come across.

Kotori's gaze softened. "The side of you that puts their whole into loving another person is one I like. It's because I know how loyal and devoted you are that I fell for you."

Is that how it is? It still felt strange for him to hear how she felt about him. He did suspect it before all of this, but it was only recently that he learned how serious her feelings were.

"Kiryu-kun, I know that my sister and Nobu spoke to you. But even though you learned all that stuff, I do not want you to feel bad for me. You, Lila-chan, and Haruka-san have experienced far worse things. My pain is nothing."

"But you-"

"You truly are a kind person. I understand that very well. But I am truly fine with this. It is enough for me just being able to stay by your side like this and help you."

"You cried." Kiryu pointed out. "Your definitely not okay with this."

Kotori seemed flustered after he said those words. Did she truly think he forgot about it?

"Kotori." He said sharply. "Don't act childish."

"I am not! I have been doing my best trying to consider your feelings this entire time!" Kotori exclaimed.

"I know, but it's getting harder for you to do that. Even if Mayu-san and Nobuhiko didn't talk to me, eventually, I would have sought them out. When Lila lost her memories, your behavior became very strange."

"How come you noticed?"

Kiryu did not reply to that. Truthfully it surprised him that he even noticed that. In the past, whenever something bad happened to Lila, he would neglect his surroundings and only focus on her.

When Lila lost her memories, he stayed by her side twenty-four-seven, but he noticed that Kotori behaved oddly.

It seems there must be something there after all. There is no doubt that he still loves Lila. But for him to pay attention to another woman is a miracle. Can it blossom into something if he can take this small miracle into his own hands?

He still cannot imagine getting over Lila; just the mere thought of it made him sick. But how could he possibly ignore this girl's honest and sincere feelings in front of him?

"Even though Miyazawa-san is like that. I think if she returns to normal, you two can talk it out. Despite everything, she hasn't harmed you, Kiryu-kun, even though she could." Kotori trailed off and laughed weakly. "There's also that other girl; Maria, was it? She seems to care a lot for you; maybe a girl like that is better for you-"

Kiryu did not let Kotori finish her words since he flicked her forehead. "You're an idiot." His glare deepened.

To think she would say something this ridiculous. It happened before the world became a mess. Miyazawa Maria, Rosalia's sister, came over to visit him when Kotori was over too. Kotori completely misunderstood. He did not think to clarify it back then, but now he wished he did.

"There is nothing between Maria and me, and talking to Rosalia is no use."

"But Maria-chan seems to care about you a lot-"

"But Maria won't sacrifice herself for me." Kiryu trailed off. "Is the reason why you remained by my side this? Is it so you could set me up with other people?"

"N-no, that's not it. I'm just frustrated. Kiryu-kun, I don't know you as well as them."

"Let me think about it."

Kotori blinked, startled, and he awkwardly ran his hands through his hair. "Right now, in my heart, there is only Lila. When I spent time with her earlier, I confirmed it. But," Kiryu pulled Kotori into his arms. "I think I should; no, I should consider your feelings."

He does not understand this situation very well just yet. But after hearing what the girl went through, something inside his heart stirred. He felt pained that she had to experience something that terrifying. Something was there, 'I want to protect her from those things.'

Kotori pulled away, flustered. It was a first for him to see a reaction like this from her. Kiryu, however, grabbed hold of her wrist.

"Look, I understand. It's okay to feel flustered and embarrassed. This whole thing is new for me too. I have only ever loved Lila, so truthfully I didn't know how to react when I realized how strong your feelings were."

"Then-"

"But the more I thought about it, the more troubled I became. If you were just any normal woman to me, I wouldn't have to think about it too much. Do you understand? Perhaps there is something there, but I don't realize it because my feelings for Lila have not disappeared yet."

He came up with this conclusion after listening to Mayu-san and Nobuhiko.

"What you said before you passed out. I know it was because you were worried about troubling me. But Kotori, I want you to think for once about yourself. What do you want?"

Kotori turned around and placed her hand on top of his. "Uhm, about that. I want to consider it properly too. I want to consider us having a future no matter how small the chances are."

Kiryu's eyes widened when he heard those words.

"This is a very important matter. If you could truly consider it, I would be very happy." Kotori mumbled.

"I-" Kiryu paused in mid-sentence when he felt her hands tremble. Is she truly risking everything, huh? On this part, they are very similar. The two of them would do anything for the one they love. This type of devotion is amazing.

"Your right. I'll also consider it seriously."

"Oh okay." Kotori seemed surprised and kept her head down before pulling her hands away. "I-I made something for you too, just wait."

Kiryu nodded and watched her scramble out of the room. He took a seat on the couch and closed his eyes. This is his first proper step moving forward. Right now, it's still hard for him to imagine a future without Terashima Lila, but he is getting closer.