I returned to the Literature Club room feeling both relieved and slightly drained from the encounter. The atmosphere was noticeably tense but hopeful with the girls waiting anxiously for my return.
As soon as the door clicked shut behind me, Kana rushed to me with concern filling her eyes. "Ruki, is everything fine?"
I nodded and put on a reassuring smile before patting her head, "Of course. You don't have to worry. In the first place, that guy would never be able to lay a hand on me."
“So, what happened to that guy?” Hana asked as she also stepped forward. She went to hold me by my cheeks, moving it from left to right, checking if I got a bruise.
“Well, I won't overstep my duty so I left him to the Guidance Counselors. You know who's there, right? Also… if he still gets away from them, there's a backup right outside the door.”
Hana narrowed her eyes before eventually letting go of my cheek but not after pinching it.