Chapter 22: Take responsibility
After some time had passed and they started to grasp what was happening, the captain finally asked Hinako, "Where did you come from?"
Hinako looked at him, then turned her gaze to Kogan.
'What should I say? If you were in my place, what would you say?'
Her mood grew heavy.
What if she said something wrong? And how could she even tell what was right and what was wrong?
If only Kogan could speak, her heart would be at ease, and she wouldn't feel this pressure.
"We... came from the giant tree," Hinako answered hesitantly.
She threw out a ridiculous answer, considering that the tree was the only obvious landmark.
Was she supposed to say they came from another world and just happened to meet here? That wasn't an option.
But what if he kept asking about their origins and their people? What would she say then?
"The giant tree! ... How long did it take you to get here?" the captain continued questioning.