I stared at her in shock.
"Aira… what are you trying to say?"
Her voice was calm, but her eyes were serious.
"Neither of you can tell anyone about this. That's why I called you here."
"What are you talking about? Explain it properly."
She took a deep breath.
"The truth is… Ayal… this might be someone's plan. And if it is, then Hinata may be helping them."
Her words struck me like lightning.
"W-What? You're saying… Hinata did all of this?"
"Yes. That's what I think."
"No! That's impossible!" I shouted. "You're lying! She would never do something like that. What would she even gain from it?"
I turned toward Hinata.
She was standing there silently… her head lowered.
"H-Hinata? Tell me it's not true. This is all a lie… right? How could you possibly do something like this?"
But she didn't answer.
Not a single word.
I couldn't understand what was happening. I did so much to protect her… and now I'm hearing that she might be involved?
I looked back at Aira.
