At dusk, the evening red glow lies quietly outside the window, and the afterglow of the sunset is gradually heralding that night is about to fall.

However, someone's time seems to have started to move now.

Coincidentally, the visitation time also ended.

Turning her head to look out the window, Lila made a decision that even she thought was incredible......

"Why don't you sneak out and meet him?"

Even if she knew better than anyone that it would never be allowed; Nor can it be easily forgiven......

But, even so, I want to do it.

In the past, it was that guy who was willful, so I wanted to try it myself this time......

Even if it's a surprise for him, right?

Thinking of this, she got out of bed and unplugged the drip by the way-

However, just as Leela was about to put her thoughts into action, the voice behind her suddenly sounded as expected......

"Where are you going? It's a question of whether you're in good shape enough to see that guy. Do you understand? ”

"I know, but even then I ......"

“...... I can't let you go, whether it's public or private. ”

He's always been like this - full of righteousness, always casually able to bring out a bunch of big truths......

In an instant, others don't even have room to refute.

Because Levi is such a person, there are only a handful of friends and people to whom he can open his heart.

But even so, this person never cared.

I can't help but feel ...... That's amazing......

However, in the eyes of most people, his rigid, conscientious, and meticulous style of acting will only cause unnecessary trouble for himself and others.

Even though it's not always a bad thing to be straightforward, no one likes someone who is too straightforward.

This is also an indisputable fact.

In other words, if you want to make friends with him like this, then you have to learn to put up with his outspoken temper at all times.

...... The fact that such a thing can be said so lightly at this moment is undoubtedly the best evidence.

"Well, it's not like it's all supposed to be seen here, right?"

However, this is how he cares about others, even if it always sounds prickly.

- Not being able to indulge in his friends is not the biggest advantage of this guy, let alone in this situation, he can't turn a blind eye.

However, his other way of saying this place is incomprehensible.

It's really frustrating. That's why most people stay away.

Of course, I didn't mean that.

“...... You should recuperate now. ”

"Didn't the doctor say that before? The burden of convergence and succession, coupled with that kind of injury......"

"You'll really regret it if you come back again!"

He also seemed to have thought about it for a long time before saying it. So what kind of mood is Levi in at this moment......

It's impossible not to know.

However, obviously this is the case, but she still told him categorically-

"No, I won't regret it. Levi, have you ever been held tightly in your arms by someone you like? ”

In an instant, in the face of that undisguised gaze, he was speechless; He hesitated—

"Nope."

"So, it's impossible for you to understand......"

The answer, of course, is "no", but so what? And what can it prove?

"That is, do you want to go anyway?"

"But it's long since you made an appointment, right?"

"Do you think he'll be waiting for you at the station?"

"Don't be stupid, where in the world can there be such a fool?"

- Leela couldn't deny that.

So all she could tell Levi was-

"It's really impossible for others to do this kind of thing, but that guy will really do it without hesitation."

"Unbelievable."

After listening to her words, Levi gave a ...... like this Expected comments and impressions.

That's him, after all......

It's so sensible from start to finish that it feels seamless, even ......

- Boredom.

"Ah...... I knew you would say that. So please help me hide this time, okay? ”

Then Lila pretended to be tearful and asked him—

I have to say, the skin is thick enough!

"Please, just this time! I promise not to take it as an example, okay? ”

“......”

"Hmph, cunning as always...... Also, your tricks of pretending to be cute and pretending to be innocent are of little use to me. ”

As soon as the words fell, the corners of Lila's mouth quietly rose. Why? Because if he will say that, it will ......

"It's still negotiable. That's pretty much what you mean, right? ”

“......”

Levi sighed silently in his heart for a moment-

Her place where she seems to be able to easily read other people's thoughts is really helpless.

"How do you know I'm going to let you go?"

"Or do you want to force me to stay?"

As soon as her words fell, she saw that Levi's expression gradually began to become mixed-

It turns out that even this guy will be hesitant sometimes...... It's a rare thing. But if he does come hard in the end......

At that time, he may have to obediently tie his hands and be caught.

If he is in a state of recovery, he can still be sure to beat him......

However, the current body is really a bit reluctant-

"Honestly, that's on my radar."

"But if I do that, you're not going to be tied up, are you?"

In response, Lila could only shrug in silence...... And with a wry smile that seemed to be something that only he could read.

"Is that really the case? In that case, I gave up. ”

"Huh?? What do you say——? ”

In the end, his answer suddenly surprised Leela very much, so he couldn't help but ask-

"You don't want anyone other than me to know about this, do you?"

"So do you want it to turn out to be a big fight between the two of us?"

Indeed, I would never want to see that outcome anyway.

"So I gave up, anyway...... No matter how hard I try, I can't convince you. ”

"Wait? If you give up so quickly, I'm embarrassed, okay!? ”

Of course, such a level of complaining is exempt, right?

Although he is stubborn, and sometimes he doesn't know how to be flexible and is prone to extremes, he is not quite unreasonable.

For example, in terms of the handling of this matter - perhaps, his original idea was ...... Even if it's hard, you have to stop yourself, right?

However, in the end, such an idea was abandoned.

Why, exactly?

I don't want to pursue this anymore.

After all, for yourself, you are already satisfied with getting the results you want.

Anything more than that, she didn't want to seek any more.

What's more, he is already open to the net this time, and he can't be cheeky anymore.

"Thank you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she casually opened the window that seemed to be only one step away. In an instant, Levi was dumbfounded......

"Hey, hey, don't you want to jump out of the window?!"

"Hahh???"

But before he could react, Lila was already ready-

"Anyway, the hospital elevator is not broken, you can go down in a normal way for me!?"

You don't have to look at it to know he's in a hurry...... And more anxious than himself.

"No, no, no! Wait a minute, who said I was going to jump? It's quicker...... though."

Then, she spread out her hands—

In the palm of his hand, there is a chick that is constantly making noise and looking trembling.

In other words, she just wanted to save this guy.

——

"If that's the case, could you please say it earlier!? Scared the hell out of me! ”

"Sorry, sorry......"

Immediately afterward, Leela could only hold back a smile; While apologizing.

"By the way, what would you do if I did jump?"

"Save you, or what else can I do?"

As soon as Levi's words fell, Leela suddenly felt lightheaded, and then ...... She just fell without warning!

"Hey!! Wait a minute?! ”

Before she could fall like she was in free fall, Levi blinked at her body, which seemed to have suddenly lost all its strength!

Really, it's just a little bit of a way to get out of it!

"So I said it a long time ago......"

I saw that her appearance was covered with cold sweat and she was so weak that she couldn't do it......

Obviously this kind of physical condition, how does she want to go on a date?

"Are you alright?"

But in the end, this is a big deal......

Because, even everyone can see that her situation is really very serious.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect the limit to come so quickly, it's a bit of a disaster......"

"Laugh at your size, it's not because you insist on-"

Now, Levi can't take it anymore......

However, even if she pierced that layer of window paper, she wouldn't listen, would she?

At this point, he and the guy who fell in his arms at this moment are each other.

That said, she undoubtedly didn't want to hear that say that the last thing she wanted to say right now.

"Please, help, no, can you go down with me?"

“...... You, why? Why do you have to do that? ”

But halfway through that, Levi changed his mind......

After all, I had promised her before, so let's just be a good person to the end.

"Okay, who made us a person in the same boat now?"

So, Levi helped her, who couldn't even walk in a straight line, and it took some time to finally get to the elevator......

"Really, it's troublesome!"

"I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you if I have a chance."

At this moment, Leela had leaned most of her body weight on him......

Not only because the feeling of lightheadedness has not faded, but also because she is barely able to support her body at this moment.

"It's so hot! You won't be? ”

After that, the facts also proved that Levi's guess was really not wrong.

This guy ...... Her current body temperature was so high that even she was startled.

However, after getting out of the elevator, Lila seemed to be a different person, and all the discomfort in her previous body was simply shaken off neatly!

"Are you alright?! Is it back to the light? ”

"Nothing, huh?"

This mental state suddenly made Levi a little stunned-

"What's going on? Those symptoms just now...... Is it just acting? ”

No, no, no! If that's the case, that's too realistic, right?

He couldn't help but wonder if the person in front of him was the real thing, or a faked counterfeit who imitated it vividly......

And in fact, the real reason is that Leela had to do this-

If she hadn't actually walked up to Lemuel in this state, the guy would have been cranky again.

It's just that...... Maybe even she doesn't know......

How long can this mental state of mind, which is akin to "returning to the light", last?

"What if I show my stuff in front of him?"

But anyway, contact him first, shall we? Because that idiot may have really waited for himself for a day in the place he had promised.

After all, that's how he loves to drill the horns......

Lela knows this better than anyone else.

"Where are you?"

"The station? What's wrong? ”

"You, you're still asking me what's wrong? You don't really just wait for me at the station, do you? ”

- Because, it's an appointment......

After that, even if she didn't ask any more, she would know the answer.

"Well, do you mean...... Are you angry? ”

Listening to his cautious voice, Leela can't have a seizure even if she is really angry, right?

That guy, because he had made an appointment in advance, was afraid that he wouldn't find him. So really just waiting at the station from the morning until now......

Of course, dinner hasn't been eaten yet. - It's really stupid!

"How could you be so stupid!"

"Aha...... Are you really angry? ”

"Ahaha, you're big!? Really, I've convinced you......"

Suddenly, this loud rebuke attacked directly from behind in an instant!

At this time, even if passers-by cast strange glances, Leela didn't care.

Of course, she was the only one at this time, and Levi didn't come with him-

After all, he was not interested in such a thing as an "electric light bulb". And Leela also made an appointment with him...... There will never be any more surprises.

"I said you......"

She just wanted to accuse, but immediately gave up - how could she bear to accuse such a stupid and cute place!

"Anyway, let's eat some skewers to cushion my stomach, right?"

"Then I changed my clothes, didn't I get soaked! Alas......"

As he spoke, he handed over the skewers he had bought at the convenience store not long ago.

"It's okay, I'm not hungry yet......"

As a result, before he could finish speaking, his stomach, which had already been "abused" all day, began to cry loudly one after another.

"Not hungry yet? So you're not hungry, aren't you? ”

"And, where's your umbrella?"

Faced with her angry questioning, Lemuel had no choice but to be honest......

"The umbrella was lent to an old woman. So—"

Lila said and gave him a blank look as if she was angry.

"You're a good man......"

As she spoke, even Lila herself couldn't help crying or laughing......

So when he finished eating, the two of them crossed the ticket gate together.

No, it would be accurate to say that it should have been dragged by itself.

"Wait, wait, wait! I can't keep up, where the hell are I going? ”

- I always feel that she at this moment is like two people with the usual her...... Could it be that something is happening?

"I don't know!"

"Huh? Huh......? ”

No, something must have happened, right?

"Now, Lila...... Did something happen? ”

"Why do you ask?"

- Because of this, I really don't want to be a normal you! Even if you don't say this, you can understand this kind of thing, right?

Why, then?

"I just want to go farther away, can't I?"

"No, of course. But you didn't get a vacation this time, did you? Why? ”

“...... You just have to be honest with me! ”

“...... Good. ”

The answer, of course, is no, and it was sneaked out. But it's impossible to tell him about this kind of thing......

"By the way, has the previous gas leak incident been clarified?"

"The picture captured by the TV media should be the traces left after the battle, right?"

"Hmm. But I don't want to talk about that today—"

At this time, the dinner on the train began to be sold...... And it looks quite varied.

"Do you want to eat?"

Lila nodded, still silent. So Lemuel had to go buy dinner for two first.

However, it happened that at this time, it was already completely dark—

Is it already this time before you know it?

Then, at the moment when the two of them were eating lunch, she suddenly took the initiative to provoke the topic-

"In the previous incident, the murderer was really a beast ......"

"In other words, it's not a mystery, is it?"

Of course not......

The obvious denial was already evident in her disgusted expression.

"It's so easy to understand...... Hahaha. ”

“...... Well, okay, okay, the key is after that - when we go to take over the work of the police, and by the way, we want to find a way to rescue the missing people......"

"I saw those guys eating meat......

After listening, Lemuel couldn't help but stop his chopsticks -

“？！”

Leela was not at all surprised by the disbelief he had shown......

"Truth be told, I've had enough of ......!"

Because, it's so disgusting, just thinking about it makes people feel unacceptable!

"So you escaped?"

In the face of his questioning, Leela did not deny it.

"Yes."

"Don't you want to go back?"

"I really wouldn't want to go back if I could......"

Because, seeing strangers who have nothing to do with me, shouting for help; On the one hand, with a despair that is even more endless than the abyss, he looks like he is dying......

It was a really sad feeling. Obviously, he has the ability to save them......

Obviously, if I had arrived a moment earlier, it might not have been like this.

Because he couldn't accept the fact that he was happening in front of him, he escaped by himself......

Of course, this kind of behavior is contemptible, right?

However, he can't always be as calm as Levi.

And even if he was as calm as he was, he rushed faster than himself at that time......

"Really?"

Truth be told, however, Lemuel at this time had no way of understanding her visceral disgust.

Even if Lila had already told herself all the ins and outs of the matter.

"Okay, so where do you want to go now?"

So he can only comfort this guy in his own way, and now he is overwhelmed by guilt.

"I don't know."

"Hey, that's not an answer at all, is it? Why don't you just sit at the terminal? ”

"Well, let's do it."

However, at this moment, Leela suddenly took the initiative to rest her head on Lemuel's shoulder, which startled him-

"What's wrong?"

"I just want to lean in, can't I?"

Hearing such an answer, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief-

"How could I possibly say no!"

Up to this moment, Lila was secretly glad that she had hidden and covered it up well-

"It would be nice if this kind of time went on forever......"

However, as soon as the words fell, that familiar feeling came again!

Then the body began to tremble as if not listening, and then ......

Without warning, his whole body fell on Lemuel as if it had fallen apart!

Sure enough, it's the limit......

"Lela? Feed...... Lela?! ”

I seemed to hear his anxious cry......

But at this moment, he doesn't even have the strength to respond.

Because...... There is no way to make a sound!