204 Dream World PII (1/2)

These days she plays with the idea of Ru being alive.

If he were still alive, he would support her with the child without a doubt. He would be very happy. Whenever her morning sickness happened, he would hold her in his arms. Sumire shook her head. What use is there thinking about this stuff now? Besides, it's not like Yuhi doesn't do that. Yuhi holds her so tightly these days like she is somebody precious. He treats her so kindly.

It's not like she isn't satisfied; she is very happy these days. But sometimes she can't help but think. How would Ru handle the current situation? Would he still rush and behave recklessly? Or would he stay by her side just like Yuhi?

”Say, Shin.”

”What is it?”

”You told me before that you would protect me. You seem to have a strong conviction, why is that?” It was Something that piqued her curiosity from the very start.

Shin looked away. ”Is the reason important?”

”Well, I appreciate that you want to keep me safe, and I find it sweet and all. But why?”

”You don't need a reason for it. Just know that if Something happens, I will be there for you.”

Even now, he is saying such words with resolution and conviction. It doesn't seem like she will get any more answers from him. Yuhi is weird, so is Shin. Hino is acting strangely these days, and so is Sano. The guys around here are all up to Something.

She wonders if it were the same for that guy too. After that abrupt message conversation, he hasn't contacted her. He said three days, right? That means he should be here tomorrow. A part of her was not looking forward to this meeting.

”So, you came here with your team? What are they like?”

Shin sighs. ”You're asking a lot of questions today.”

”Well, it is rare that I get this chance.” While they spoke a lot in school, it was always to do with physics.

She doesn't recall exactly how long she knew this person. But Sumire knew that her understanding of this person is small. She would like to get to know him better now that she has the chance. Sumire assumed that he was a typical book worm, but now that she thought about it, she heard some strange rumors before.

”Shin, you attended a Yankee school before you became a teacher, right?”

”Yes.”

That's right; she first met him when he was still a student. It was before he started to pursue his career in physics seriously. Back then, she was frightened of him. After all, he had a scary look in his eyes and the rumors. ”People used to say that you extorted money from women and children, was that true?”

A troubled look appeared on Shin's face. ”Did you believe them?”

”Well..”

”Hey!”

”Well, the past is the past. The things that happened back then will stay in the past; right now, we should focus on the future.”

Ah, just now, he looked quite cool. Sumire didn't know what it was. Maybe it was the gust of wind that suddenly blew just now. She wonders what kind of power Shin has; she hasn't seen it yet.

”Could I ask about your abilities?”

Hino has buzzer-beater.

That man's ability is earth.

Ru had sonic speed.