With my words hitting their mark, Kanzaki gradually crumbled into a state of weakness. Exposing what’s really going on in her mind shook the resolve she gathered.
The girl then lifted the hand that I kissed, rubbed it to her cheek as though she’s trying to pass the sensation to it. Or she’s just relishing it. Because in a sense, that one was something she didn’t ask from me but something I’ve given voluntarily.
Following that, with powerlessness filling up her body, she stumbled forward. Being the one in front of her, I held her up and let her rest on my chest. Moments later, soft sobbing sounds reached my ears. She broke down into tears.
Comforting her with words came to my mind but considering she’s not talking and just letting out whatever’s inside her chest, I did the bare minimum as someone supporting her at the moment. I rubbed her head and back until she calmed down.