Shit, did I go overboard?
Zaen panicked when Ann didn't react to his strange statement.
He had decided to go along with her request for two reasons. First, he knew he would have to join the organization sooner or later. His fight with the bus had made that much clear to him.
Second, he targeted Ann because of their not-so-decent previous encounter. She seemed to be hungry for his 'sample', so she was the least likely to reject his advances.
Besides, with Hina going off to the academy, wherever it was, the chance of Zaen finding new 'experiences' was unlikely. With Ann by his side, that wouldn't be an issue.
I do feel bad about it, because I am cheating on her, no matter what justifications I come up with. But… it's the least painful choice I have.
Was he a scum?
Definitely.
Zaen had that much of self-awareness, but that didn't mean he wouldn't do anything and everything to get stronger. Morals be damned.
