40 THIRD STAR

  "…?"

DEG

"Ah!" Fuyu also reflexively let go because he realized just now that he shouldn't have done it. "N-No. It's just, how could a wound be so harmless? Nii-san must treat it immediately so it doesn't get infected."

Aoba wiped the blood flowing down from his forehead again. "You're right," he said and then turned around with a smile. "Then you want to treat me?"

DEG

"What?"

Can someone say something?

How does Fuyu reject Aoba at this time.

***

Fuyu did follow Aoba and took the first aid kit as if nothing had happened. But deep in his heart, anxiety of various forms was pressing until it felt very heavy. Fuyu kept thinking about Aki while taking out the medicine. He looked like he wanted to finish the job quickly, but also didn't dare to say anything when Aoba was silent in front of him.