Over protective

Meanwhile, Toh had just finished throwing up a mixture of the contents of his drink and food down the sink. He sighed deeply as he looked at his now pale reflection in the mirror. This is why he didn't try to kiss her earlier because he felt like he would throw up on her. This was also the reason why he asked her to sneak away with him when the opportunity arose.

If he had stayed there any longer, he would have made a fool out of himself. He does have immunity to drugs, but there are certain drugs that his body just naturally rejects. This is one of those.

'What bad timing.' However, he is not the type of person who would take advantage of somebody. When he saw her earlier, he wanted nothing more than to pin her to the ground or the wall and kiss those luscious-looking lips.

He thought this before, but her beauty is enhanced when she wears bright clothing. He wonders what she thought when he pinned her to the wall like that.

It felt like she was trying to analyze his every move, and funnily enough, he would have let her.

Toh washed his face with cold water before exiting. He shouldn't disappear for too long.

Judging from the situation earlier, more than enough men would pounce on her the moment he isn't there. Momoi Futaba's introduction aside, an aura around her makes people want to get closer.

At first glance, she looks fragile, weak, and vulnerable- that's probably why many guys were eyeing her earlier. They all think she is easy prey. But, once they actually start talking to her, they will realize their mistake.

However, Toh recalled the expression of Akira Kenji earlier. Despite how casually that man was behaving, Toh immediately understood that he was after Sumire.

'I didn't even know she would be coming, but it seems like Kenji knew.'

Toh was aware that the man was a member of the underworld, but since he had nothing to do with the boss, he hadn't paid him much attention.

But to target Sumire like that, Kenji must know who she is. He is infamous for disliking Aki, so it wouldn't surprise him if he went after Sumire.

That girl isn't the type to fall for his tricks, so she ought to be okay. But she was acting a bit unusual earlier. Toh increased his footsteps; however, he stopped when he felt somebody's presence behind him.

He turned around and sighed. "What sort of greeting is this, Momoi Futaba-san?"

The moment he turned around, she pointed her gun at his forehead.

"I thought it was just a coincidence. But you actually know Succhan. Speak, how did you meet her?" Futaba's words were deadly.

Toh stared at her, not knowing what would be the best way to respond.

Something tells him that if he tells her they had a one-night stand, she will pull that trigger on him in a heartbeat.

He takes a deep breath before replying.

"If you saw what happened just now, then you should understand. I am somebody she can drop her guard around."

Although if he counts how many times they have actually met, he can only do so with one hand-

Futaba looked at him suspiciously for a few minutes before she lowered her gun.

"Is it normal for high school girls to carry weapons?" Toh rubbed the sore spot on his forehead where the gun was moments ago.

"It shouldn't be normal, but it is in this town. Any underworld member, or the higher level members, carry permits to carry a gun around. But of course, even if we have permission, it's still better not to be caught with one."

"That's true."

She looked him up and down and frowned. "I don't know how you got close to her, but Succhan isn't like the women you mess with. Moreover, she is underage, so I would shoot you in a heartbeat if you tried anything more than what you did earlier."

'Why is she so overprotective? Sumire was the same when she spoke about Momoi. They act more like sisters than they do friends.'

"So, are you going to tell me how you met her?"

"I think it's better if you hear it from her own mouth."

If Sumire explains it to her, perhaps she can decrease the damage.

"Now it's my turn to ask questions; why did you bring her here despite knowing her situation?"

It didn't make sense to him. Toh had been watching Momoi's reaction every time somebody spoke to Sumire and saw how concerned she was.

"You see, I just want Succhan to get along with people. She is a pretty and nice girl, so it doesn't make sense for her to be hidden in the shadows, does it? Moreover, being alone is frightening. There are no humans out there who can survive without the warmth of another person."

"I didn't expect that from you."

Based on what he knew of her, Momoi Futaba was not a people person. Many surrounded her, and she was very popular. But she did not particularly get close to another person.

"Your right; that line didn't come from me but Succhan. She was the one who told me those words with such a lonely expression. So I was always under the impression that she wanted to get along with people. But whenever I introduce her to others, she always refuses to meet them. When I asked her why, what do you think she said to me?"

"Who knows."

She just went from trying to kill him to talk. It would be too much for an average person to keep up with. But he isn't an average person; She is obviously asking him questions that she knows he won't have an answer to.

Futaba shrugged her shoulders almost like she expected his reply; she was about to say something, and she tilted her face slightly.

"'Ah, sure, whatever.' She said that while laughing. It was like she was talking to a stranger."

But since he was a psychologist, he analyzed the meaning behind that weak laughter and forced a smile. This woman is not only overly concerned for Sumire but feels like she would do just about anything for her.