I should've locked you in with me
With the family starting their dinner, Marika and I also ended up getting invited to the table.
Of course, Kengo frowned at it but with Koharu-chan's pleading eyes, he couldn't refuse. Plus, it wasn't like he hated me. He just didn't like the situation.
Nevertheless, no matter how stiff the situation became, Koharu-chan's cheerfulness was infectious and kept the dinner in a lighthearted atmosphere. And while doing so, she kept praising me to her dad as though trying to nail in the fact that she didn't want any other instructor apart from me.
She got scolded when she tried to throw a punch though. It was considered rude, especially on the dining table.
Marika and I didn't say anything much and let the girl run the floor. As for Ichihara-san, it was clear that she was not only relieved but also glad to see this kind of development. When our gazes momentarily intersected, her gratitude was reflected on the surface of her eyes.