Not long after Nozomi entertained the thought of ditching school, she chided herself. /Don’t get complacent! I just evaded her suspicion!/
Hikaru smiled, albeit it was a sad one. “See you soon.”
Hikaru’s expression tugged on her heartstrings. She lingered a little, reluctant to leave his side as well. Besides, she remembered something she had to tell him.
“Um, I don’t think I have to say this but please don’t let anyone know about… How we are now. I don’t want anyone thinking too much.”
There was a short pause as the gears moved again in Hikaru’s head.
“It’ll be suspicious no matter how they think about it, right? I was careless. I’ll be more mindful.” He promised.
Nozomi bit her lower lip as the urge to hug him tightly surged. How dear he was! She eventually gave in and satisfied her urge by making do with a light kiss on his cheek.
“Thank you.” Nozomi said with a sweet smile.