205 I will protect you no matter wha (1/2)

It took her a moment to understand. Just now, it looked like he was fiddling with Something when he had his back turned from her. So this is what he was up to? Sumire chuckled softly. Indeed it seems like she has misunderstood him. He isn't an average man, nor is he that scary person, others said he was. There is more to people than meets the eye.

After resting for a few extra minutes, the two of them are walking through the quiet streets. Indeed this is a dream, while the entire town is a replica. Sumire noticed a few things that differed from the real world.

”Shin, when can I go to the SF again?”

”Right now, we are dealing with a lot of crimes. So, unfortunately, not anytime soon.”

”Is that why you don't stay in school for long?” Sumire noticed that he wasn't there as frequently as before.

At that comment, Shin nodded. ”Something serious is about to happen. I don't know what the Black Alice organization wants with you. But I don't think your pregnancy is part of their plans.”

”Are you saying--”

”It is a good thing it doesn't show. Otherwise, the situation could be very bad right now.”

So she ought to keep it a secret. Sumire intended to do so anyway. She tried to shrug away Sano's words, but it remained in her head. When she safely gives birth, she can hide the child. Wait until they have both graduated and then reveal it. One year, she can do that cant she?

It will be hard for the child, but she has no choice. She wants to protect Yuhi and his dreams.

”Just be careful.”

”You said before that you would always be able to find me whenever Im in danger.”

Shin nodded. ”As long as there is water nearby, then it is easy for me to pick up your trail.”

Eh, but then— she pointed to the bracelet in her hands. ”Do we need this GPS?”

At that comment, she watched as Shin awkwardly looked away. She immediately understood from that action alone. ”You don't need an excuse to buy me a present.”

”I didn't think you would wear it,” Shin admitted.

Why did he think- Sumire paused and sighs. ”I know I mess around and joke a lot, and it is a bad habit of mine to tease people. But I was only joking. You don't have to be in a relationship to give girls presents.”

To think he remembered a conversation she had with Asuka a long time ago. Back then, she said something along the lines of guys giving presents to girls with bad intentions. It seems like Shin overheard that conversation.

”Then I will bother you a lot,” Shin mumbled.

Her gaze softened. ”Please do.”

He is a lot clumsier than she thought. She looked at the bracelet in her hands. I can imagine it now, him choosing this gift for me. Awkwardly entering a jewelry shop and looking around lost. Getting bombarded by questions from the store clerk.

”Your welcome.”

Again another silence. But this time, Sumire didn't mind it. So Shin is a clumsy and awkward guy, huh she could get used to this. She wants to know why he joined the SF instead of the regular police force. Normally people would superpowers would try to hide it. Why would he join a force that makes use of people like him to hunt their kind?

Then again, she doesn't understand this superpower thing very well yet. Before she makes careless remarks, she needs to learn more.

The Black Alice organization and the tale she told Shin not too long ago. If it is exactly like what she thought, then could it be the Queen is- her thoughts broke when Shin suddenly stopped walking. She bumps into his back.