Chapter 53

"Xue called you by your name!" Hana gasped.

"He...did..." Cecil muttered out, her hand on the same shoulder that Xue pressed down on. "What did he mean by those words...?"

"I think Xue likes you now!" 

Cecil coughed, turning to look at Hana with wide eyes, removing her hand from her shoulder.

"Wh-what?"

"He is calling you by your name now, that means he likes you, doesn't he?" Hana grinned happily, and Cecil let out a short nervous chuckle.

Somehow, with Hana's personality, the like she means is probably...like a stray animal that has finally warmed up to the person who has been sneaking them food for days.

Seeing Hana's bright smile, Cecil sighed in relief. "You don't seem scared now, you were so uncomfortable around Xue earlier." 

Upon hearing that, Hana's smile faltered.

Cecil became flustered. "So-sorry Hana, maybe I shouldn't have brought it up."

"No, it's okay," Hana shook her head. "I am still scared of Xue, but you are important as well!"