170 A Chance

Kazehaya Gin walked the length of the corridor, supposed to be in search of Ryuu and Ara to hand over the puppy before going to his room. However, he didn't really search as his hazel eyes were unseeing of his surroundings. The lips that wore a smile just earlier was now set into a grim line as he shifted the dog in his arm.

He may not be able to see Emi as she cried, but his demigod ears could clearly hear her soft whimpers, and a tight knot formed in his chest, making each step he took heavier than the last. His treads faltered as he walked further until he decided to just stop and sit at the edge of the wooden corridor. 

However, he hadn't sat long when Emi's sobs stopped, as if she had regained her senses and left as well. The grim line of his lips then softened as another sad smile stretched there.