654 Behave

Why do the people he cares about have to suffer?

Is it not enough for him to suffer? Why do they have to get dragged into it? His gaze fell onto Sumire.

'You know Sumire. I visited you a few times before you dated Mamoru. I saw how happy you were. When I saw that, I felt relieved. I thought if it's Mamoru, you can finally live a normal life.'

That's why, when his situation was getting difficult. He gradually stopped contacting her. But by doing that, he implied that he no longer liked her. How hurt must she have felt when his messages stopped?

How many tears did she shed at that time?

'I never wanted to break contact. But, I was worried that the people harassing me would harass her too.' He didn't want to risk it.

Despite all his efforts to protect and shield her from harm, look at the current situation now.

His thoughts broke off when he saw Hino fiddle with his phone.

"Hino?"