Chapter 135
After the clear affection that Hajime showed Shia, Kaori approached him with a strange sway in her step.
“….Hajime….What was that a little while ago? I wonder?
An impossible shadow floated across her face, with no discernable light source as the cause. Just her eyes darkened. Combined with her chilly look, it had a terrible effect.
“Though it hurts to think about… Did Shia really become someone “special” too? When? Why? What caused this?”
To Kaori’s interrogation, Hajime gave a wry smile while scratching his cheek.
“Well, what to say… Although I can’t say it’s within the same line as Yue… somehow or other, I have started to desire an exclusive possession for Shia. There was Yue’s advice too, and so I decided to treat Shia in suitable manner. There was nothing in particular that changed.”
“So, it’s… romantic feelings for Shia?”
“I’m not sure… It feels different. But I think you can call it love?”
Actually, Hajime could not help by incline his neck as if asking whether these feelings for Shia were in fact romantic.