Chapter 3: Fading Bonds ( 3 )
"So, dear... about moving out?"
I hesitated. Deep down, I wasn't sure how I felt about it.
A new place? A fresh start? Or just another step toward something I wasn't ready for?
But instead of voicing any of that, I forced a small smile and replied, "Well... I'm comfortable living like this. But if you want, sure,why not."
Her eyes lit up instantly, excitement dancing in them. "Really? Then I'll ask my father to help us find something near my office."
I nodded slowly. "Okay. As long as you're happy... I'm happy too."
The words flowed easily, but in the silence that followed, I couldn't ignore the weight pressing on my chest.
Was I really happy?
All I could see was her excitement.
The moment I agreed, she immediately pulled out her phone and called her father, her voice light and almost playful.
"Hello? Father? Yes, it's me, Satomi! Ah—are you busy? Aww~"