She was definitely moved, but she would think:

"If I hadn't suggested the date..."

"If he doesn't like me..."

"If he didn't know me..."

After listing many "what ifs", there is only one conclusion:

“If it weren’t for me, he wouldn’t have encountered these things.”

But now, when she thinks about these things, she feels her heart is filled with emotion and she feels warm from the inside out.

I still feel guilty, but it's not all of it anymore.

She is not the type of person who reveals all her inner feelings.

Even though she thought that way, her proud and aloof personality led her to give only a simple response:

"oh."

"Then you can just keep being stupid like this."

She silently added to herself:

"I will always love you and always stay by your side."

Guangyou was unaware of this.

He tucked Ai's hair behind her ears and placed his hands on her head.

Gently ruffled her hair, Guangyou smiled and nodded, giving an affirmative answer:

Yes, it will.

The two fell silent and stared at each other.

His gaze was gentle.

Gradually, the distance between the two became closer and closer.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, or a fleeting glimpse.

The two only had a superficial encounter.

After their lips parted, under Ai's gaze, Kousuke gently kissed the corner of her slightly upturned lips.

He pressed his forehead against Ai's forehead again, gazing at her with deep affection.

The two could clearly see their reflections in each other's eyes.

After a few seconds of eye contact, Kōyū pulled Ai into his arms.

Just as the two were getting intimate, Akemi's voice suddenly rang out:

"Alright, if you two want to be affectionate, do it later."

"Wash your hands and eat now."

"good."

Without feeling embarrassed, the two released each other's hands with normal expressions.

After responding, he got up from the sofa, went to the kitchen to wash his hands, and prepared to eat.

Watching the two walk side by side into the kitchen, Akemi, wearing an apron, once again smiled with satisfaction.

My younger sister has finally found the right home.

But myself...

When will she find her true home?

Remembering what Guangyou had promised her, the sadness on Akemi's face disappeared:

"Soon."

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