Chapter 153: Envious Feelings

"Yes… It's Modoru-san…"

Naoko finally looked at Kirei directly.

"She wanted to come back…? But she was the one who complained about it being too difficult… I find it hard to believe…"

Kirei stared blankly into space and her lips trembled as she tried to smile. She also grabbed her own arm and squeezed it tightly.

"Kirei-san… Are you alright?"

Angelie touched Kirei's stiff shoulder.

"You don't have to meet with her! I knew this would happen once I tell you about it, which is why I didn't say anything to you before…"

Naoko grabbed Kirei's other hand and held it firmly.

"No… I think that… I have to talk to her. I still have to apologize to her as well—"

"You don't have anything to apologize for to her! She was the reason why you had to go through difficult times just to recruit new members!"

Naoko had tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at Kirei.