Is that right?
Not entirely right.
If it was the kind of liking that wasn't romantic, Ichiko could nod countless times.
But only with the identity of a couple between girls, she could never get past this hurdle and continued to avoid it.
"Hey, Haruko, listen to me explain."
Ichiko grabbed one of Haruko's hands despite her resistance, "I..."
Before she could finish, there was a loud "boom" and strange noises came from the sky.
A helicopter flew over.
At the same time, many police cars also arrived, and an officer quickly interrupted their conversation, "Are you two alright!"
"It's very dangerous here, please come with us first. We will protect your safety and give you an explanation for this matter!"
After speaking, two female police officers walked up. One stood beside Ichiko, and the other looked at the tears in Haruko's eyes, feeling a little distressed.
She subconsciously reached out her hand and said softly, "Little Sister, don't be afraid. Big Sister will protect you. Let's go back to the car with us first."
Haruko looked at Ichiko with disappointment and shook off her hand.
She turned and held the female police officer's hand.
That bouquet of white roses fell to the ground under Ichiko's astonished gaze.
She reached out her hand, wanting to say something, but then saw Inari climbing down a rope, "flying" from the helicopter.
He landed steadily and said somewhat anxiously, "Ichiko, are you alright?"
Ichiko opened her mouth, but the words she mumbled were "Haruko."
Inari watched Haruko leave, and the stone in his heart finally fell. "Haruko is also fine, thankfully. Let's go, get in the car with the police first. It might still be dangerous here. These people are using guns in a crowded area, it's too crazy!"
Ichiko pursed her lips and nodded lightly.
But her mood couldn't improve.
She looked at Haruko's small back again, and there was an indescribable regret in her heart.
It's just an identity.
Only the two of us know.
Would nodding have been better?
But now that they were a couple, how could she cure Haruko in the future? If she ever mentioned breaking up with Haruko, how would she react?
The yandere illness can never be cured.
But now, she had a heart-fluttering impulse.
If she didn't hold onto Haruko now, she might regret it for a very, very long time in the future.
She hesitated once again, and Haruko had already gotten into the car with that police officer.
Ichiko bent down to pick up the bouquet of white roses and asked sideways, "Inari, if Haruko and I have a fight, should I apologize?"
Inari looked at Ichiko strangely. "With Haruko's foolish personality, if it's your fault, then you definitely have to apologize. If it's not your fault, she'll come bouncing back to find you the next day."
"Anyway, the most important thing is that you two are alright. I almost had no one to help me look after the coffee shop."
Ichiko pursed her lips and got into the car.
So this time, whose fault was it?
Back at the police station, they took statements to understand the process. Even after returning home, there were several plainclothes officers secretly observing around the neighborhood.
Kyushu City was bound to be restless tonight.
Haruko returned home like a lost soul, staggering to the sofa.
Black didn't disappear again, silently accompanying her the whole way.
Only after sitting on the sofa did she whisper beside Haruko, "How is it? I told you Ichiko wouldn't agree to your confession, didn't I? She's just avoiding your liking for her."
"The liking you've given, she doesn't want to accept it."
Haruko bit her lip tightly, showing no signs of turning yandere and blackening, but she felt incredibly pained and heartbroken.
Why wouldn't she agree?
She clearly said she liked her over and over again.
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