206 Regrets

Sumire never thought that the day would come where somebody would tell they would protect her. Shin must know her reputation, so why is he saying such things? If he isn't careful, she might misu— ah is that the reason why? Is he trying to act cool in front of the girl he likes? If that is the force motivating him, then maybe she could shrug this off. Perhaps she could stop feeling weird. But Sumire understood something already.

Shin is not the type of person who would ask for recognition or acknowledgment of anything he does. What an unusual man. From now on, would it be okay for her to get closer to him?

"Sumire, do you know a researcher called Eli?"

At that comment, the fond expression left her face and replaced it with a dark one. "What about him?"

"I think we will need his help for this. I am a good scientist, don't get me wrong. But that man has a lot of experience and wisdom. If it's him, surely he has more information on individuals like us."