Chapter 38: The Talk
Shuichi frowned at Akira whose only interest was the floor as she pecked at the arms of her chair.
Shuichi sighed before kneeling. "Please talk to me." His hands hovering over hers, keeping a distance and she fought the urge to pull away.
"I could've hurt him. Ruined any chance of trade, and-."
"But you didn't." Mint eyes flashed in her mind, and she looked up. "It's obvious he wants to be friends."
"Friends aren't worth much." They all left eventually.
"Are we friends?"
"Shuichi-."
"I understand. You protect people," Violet eyes gleamed. "But some people are worth a risk."