The cheerful atmosphere disappeared instantly.
"Eat." Akiko's tone was flat, without any intonation.
After dinner, Akiko and Miyazaki Miyuki washed the dishes, while Dubian Che and Xiaoquan Aonai sat at the dining table.
"Teacher."
"Mm," Xiaoquan Aonai, who was dealing with work, responded.
Based on her tone, it seemed no different than usual, even softer.
"I'm sorry," Dubian Che said.
"Why apologize for taking your girlfriend out for our anniversary?" She pulled out a form and began copying something down.
Dubian Che watched her.
He could have just agreed earlier, found an opportunity to go out with Xiaoquan Aonai.
But at that moment, the image of that Divine Girl flashed through his mind.
There was always time to go out; was there a need to lie about planning to go with her all along?
Lying to the person you like, the person who likes you?
"I don't want to deceive you," he said.
Xiaoquan Aonai paused her pen for a moment and then continued to copy down, head lowered.
