I was confused by Asuka who suddenly changed the atmosphere. I couldn't answer well, and for a while there was a silence. Because I don't know how to react.

"... me, right? I think Meg is such a cute girl."

Asuka is too serious to take a breath away. It didn't look like I was kidding, and I found out that you were really telling me. "I wonder what's going on..."

"I-I-I think Asuka is such a cool boy, but..."

As usual, I was puzzled, but I also gave it back seriously. I mean, Asuka's really getting cool. This is the truth.

It's not just the way it looks, is it? I can truly feel that I've traveled the human continent and grown well inside... I thought that posture was cool.

It's not that I'm fighting, but when I stare back at Asuka so I don't lose to her straight eyes, Asuka finally laughs. Thanks to this, I was able to relax my shoulders.

Of course I'm cool!

I was joking, but still in a grown-up atmosphere, Asuka said. Remove your gaze from me and look a little further away.

You're back to Asuka as usual, aren't you? I still feel a little different.

Strangely, it was frightening. It probably came from anxiety. I wonder what Asuka looks like in a different way than usual.....

I feel like I'm going to be told something (......) that I don't want to be told.

"Meg, you should be more aware." There are a lot of men who are after Meg. That's what you're after, isn't it? Heterosexual. "

"No, that's not true..."

"There is. Have you forgotten about Goot?"

I was thrilled by Asuka's words when I saw it with just my eyes. That's true, though.

After all, Asuka is different than usual. I feel like running away. But my legs don't move a step, and I can't take my gaze off Asuka.

"Meg is cute, she's a good girl, and she's strong. It's loaded with elements that look fascinating. Objectively, you know, Hutu. It's just that it's so hot."

I wonder what it is. Why did you start saying that all of a sudden? It's probably not my imagination to blame me for my choice of words and my way of saying things.

Are you trying to piss me off? Why? There's so much I don't know. After all, what does Asuka want to say?

Something that was sloppy was spreading in my chest. No, this is how it feels. I was about to see my ugly emotions, and I clenched my fist.

"Hey, Meg, come on... are you going to pretend you won't see me for a long time?" It's time for us to grow up. "

Asuka's words pierced. I'm not pretending not to see it.

... no, really? Can you say that I'm not pretending not to see it?

"Be aware of it." Meg, you're really aware of this, aren't you? That's the kind of emotion, that's the kind of kindness that people have against the opposite sex. You don't know anything, you don't know anything... but you really do. "

No, I don't want to hear it. I turned my back on Asuka because I didn't want to hear any more. But at that moment, Asuka grabbed my arm. I didn't feel like swinging, but I didn't feel like swinging.

"Don't run away."

Why? I don't want to face it yet. Can't you just run away? Well, I'm going to face you someday. But not now. I'm not ready for Goot yet, because I'm a bad guy.

Tears come to my eyes. Why do I have to tell you that? I wonder if I need to grow up more quickly. Even though I remember being an adult once, I just ran away.

I don't want to think about it, so I know that you're unconsciously erasing that choice. From my previous life, I didn't want to think about love because it was too much trouble. I may have put a lid on it as an excuse for not being able to afford it.

Run, run, pretend you don't know. You're a coward, aren't you? She's a slut. I am trampling on the favor of others.

Is it your goal to make you aware of it? Does Asuka think I'm a coward? It would be much better if you blamed me for that.

"I'm sorry, I said something mean..."

Asuka lets go of my hand and mutters to herself to leave. Asuka overtook me and walked forward without turning around.

After all, I don't know what Asuka wanted to do. I don't know what you wanted to tell me.

Funny. I was hoping to celebrate Asuka today by forgetting all about Moyamoya. Otherwise, Asuka would have added more Moya Moya.

Huh? Something's wrong. It may be a long time since I felt this way. No, it's probably not the first time since I became a Meg.

I'm frustrated. I'm mad at Asuka. Why do I have to be told that at this time? I didn't do anything to Asuka.

I ended the conversation without saying anything after saying something that bothered me. It wasn't Asuka who told me not to run. "I'm sorry for saying that..."

Asuka is still walking a little faster without looking back, right? I didn't really think I was sorry, and I'm still frustrated. You can't do this to me halfway.

I feel unhappy with Asuka and I am angry with my pathetism.

On the other hand, calm down and grown-ups will forgive you. 'Cause I probably know it's my fault.

But it's not like this. I want to be angry, you idiot! I want to scream. I feel like I can't do that. I want to calm down, and I'm in a pinching state.

What am I supposed to do? No, what do I want to do? I can put up with it like this. "But..."

"I don't want to put up with it."

It was a slurping emotion, a choice. As soon as I came to that conclusion, my heart filled.

The irritation was burning deep in my chest, but my head was strangely calm.

"...... Meg"

At that time, the familiar voice that calls me echoes in my brain. I didn't hear you directly. I just remembered.

Gill-san's voice narrowed her eyes and called me gently. I don't know why I remembered it at this time. But I think it was the disgruntled mind that pulled this off.

”... I'm sorry, Meg. Was that possible?”

I always felt happy when I remembered Mr. Gill. But now I can't even smile.

When I remembered Gill looking at me strangely, I felt sorry for her, and I felt a rage inside my chest that was different from the rage I had directed at Asuka.

I don't know what that means. There's no reason to be angry with Mr. Gill.

I think it's irrational anger. I'm sorry, but I'm still pissed.

Gill-san has changed. Admit it. That day, it was obviously different when the weapon shop refused. There was a period when I didn't see each other for a while, so maybe something happened in the meantime. But it definitely changed my attitude.

I'm sure you'll take care of me as much as I do. It worries me and protects me. I promised you. I know you're not the type to break it.

However, my heart definitely opened up. I was also... strangely embarrassed and kept away from Gill-san because of my age. He is called each other.

I know very well that it's a stupid thing to do, but I'd appreciate it if you could keep it to yourself forever...

I hate to be so gentle if we're going to get a subtle distance like this. I don't know why, but I feel it is very hard. Ah, it's so messed up.

"Well, thank you for today, Meg." It was so much fun! "

While I was thinking about it, I seemed to have arrived at the Demon King Castle sometime. Asuka looked back and said with a smile that was no different than usual. It's as if I didn't have anything to do with it.

It stuck something in my chest again, but I didn't like digging it back.

Yeah. Me too.

So, just give it back. Was I laughing properly?

I turned my back and saw Asuka through the hall of the Demon King's Castle. So when no one else is around, I go out again.

At some point, the sky is getting dark. Is it not the first time that I am out by myself at this time?

In particular, there was no purpose. I didn't think about anything later.

I ran away from home for the first time in my life that day.