She allowed herself to stay more in the hot water bathtub. That was helping her clarify her thoughts. There should be a way to get out of this life. There should be someone who can help her get out. As long as Hajime was alive then there was hope.
Finally and before the water loses its comforting warmth she got out and put on the sleeping yukata Kazama brought her after she brushed her hair and set her hair at the back of her shoulders and headed back to the room.
Kazama was not there but Amagiri was as he greeted her again and she went to sit by the heating for warmth as It was still snowy. Not a sign of sadness on her face as she was not going to show weakness in front of any of them.
"Kazama is not like what you think. " said Amagiri to her after moments of silence.
"He can be your righteous husband." He continued
"How can you say that?" Replied Chizuru
"I care about you Chizuru dear. I really do. I mean it when I say he can be a good husband to you." He said in a gentle voice
"I don't care what you say. I agreed to do what I'm doing only so he spares Hajime. If Hajime dies I'll have no obligations towards any of you."
She said with solid determination in her voice.