Another Setup

Hayashi-sensei falling down upon my mention of her current state was definitely a reaction I never thought would happen. Yet, here we are.

True, she looked stressed in my eyes but I guess I overdid it by pointing it out. Although following up on that should be my next move, I refrained from doing it and just waited until she completely recovers before approaching her.

With an apologetic expression, I reached a hand to her, “I’m sorry, sensei. I have no idea it will be this impactful. I won’t mention it again.”

The purple-haired woman looked at my hand and next to my face before blinking a few times as though trying to ascertain whether she was back in the real world or not.

Because she wasn’t taking it, I flapped my hands to get her attention. Fortunately, that seems to do the trick.

Her shoulders jumped as she averted her gaze in slight embarrassment before taking my hand.