Chapter 186-5
[Part 5/6]
"I don't have the right to meddle in friends' relationships, you know!? But that doesn't mean I'm not worried!"
"Is that so?"
Well, she probably meddled in Yukine's business too, so that makes sense.
"Iruka is definitely from Ezo, right? ...I've heard there's some history between you two. Half-youkai. There's a difference in status too, right? She's rough around the edges, and her education as a partner is questionable. It might be tough being with her since she's a bit too forward!!"
Tamaki listed out the issues related to Iruka. It wasn't gossip; they were all solid facts. There were probably even more serious problems about Iruka that Tamaki didn't know about. But why was she telling me this now... wait, partner?
"But that's why... I thought about how close you two are and what you're really thinking! I jumped to conclusions about Suzune, but I can't ignore Iruka, right!? So, come on!"
Tamaki almost talked nonstop and probably turned to face me. I felt a strange sensation, like being pierced by her gaze from behind.
"I want to know. You're so close to Iruka. What are you really thinking?"