"...So, that's how it is."

"Hmm."

After a full hour of Journey’s detailed explanation, she had finally managed to convince Aeron. She’d recounted her poverty-stricken childhood, how her family could barely afford to go out for a meal—though not quite to that extreme. The story had been long-winded and full of emotion, but it seemed to work.

“So, you’re saying you acted like that because you see her as a little sister?”

“Yes, yes! Kana’s just so adorable that I couldn’t help it. I swear on my life, I had no impure intentions. If I’m lying, you can take my …