"Something that you should have told me…? Is it related to what Ketsueki-kun said you wanted to talk to me about?"
"Ah… Well, not really… but I still need to say this out loud!"
Sanaka suddenly bowed as she shouted.
"What is it, then…?"
"I'm really, really, really sorry, Byoudou-san!"
Sanaka kept her upper body bowed. Other people that were passing by heard her and looked toward the two of them. They whispered to each other about how sorry they felt toward the guy being rejected in public.
Teki heard the whispers and looked around. A bit of panic started to sink in.
"P-please, calm down, Sentaku-san… I'm not sure as to the reason why I am being turned down right now, but—"
"What?! I'm not turning you down or anything!"
Sanaka raised her head and stared at Teki. Her face was completely red at this point.
"That is how it sounded to me… And apparently, to most people who heard you."
Teki scratched his cheek and let out a weak laugh.