Book 14: Epilogue: “The Seeds of Unrest”
The pouring rain began to get stronger.
Having taken the time to cool her head and come to terms with her own feelings, Nanase spoke with a heavy tone.
“It’s my loss… Ayanokōji-senpai.”
“Can I take that to mean you’re finally convinced?”
“Yes. It seems that, despite my best efforts, it truly isn’t possible for me to beat you Senpai.”
Having been seen through to her very core, she seemed resigned, as if all the spite and malice from earlier had been drained away.
Making her stand down without laying a finger on her had, in a way, been successful.
“If possible, how about you explain everything in detail? Why were you targeting me? If we don’t clear this up, there will be several issues later.”
“That’s fair. You have a right to know─ No, I want you to know, Senpai.”