「Koto–」
「Wait here Kei-chan! I will get Chiharu-neesan! Nee–!!」
「!!」

Keita pulls Kotori back and covers her mouth.

「Shi!」

He hushes her.

Kotori wiggles free and says with teary eyes,

「But Kei-chan is sick! Kei-chan doesn't love Kotori yet... That's a lie... Kei-chan is lying...」

Kotori's voice slowly breaks and her tears begin to spill.

「Kei-chan is a liar... *hic* Kei-chan doesn't love Kotori... *hic* *sniff* That's why *sniffs* saying Kei-chan is in love with Kotori *hic* means he's sick...」

Seeing her cry after he confessed to her felt like a knife was plunged into his heart.

He grits his teeth and makes a fist in frustration.

「Koto–」
「Kei-chan is a liar! ...!?」