FUTABA
"But, really what brought on this question?" Ran asked. "Are you planning on travelling somewhere anytime soon? I'm surprised you're even considering it, with what is happening here."
Futaba immediately understood what he was trying to imply.
'I'm surprised you are willingly going to leave Sumire.'
Futaba laughs weakly. "It's not that. Other than securing an alliance for Succhan. I also returned because I received word that my father is getting remarried." She trails off seeing his odd expression, she quickly adds. "It's fine. It's not weird or anything, it's unexpected but eventually it would have happened. Aunt has been gone for a long time, and while my father proved to be a romantic and honoured his love for her for a long time. He needs to do what is best for the clan. But-"
She looked down at her food and picked up one of the sandwiches to take a bite.
"But, what?"