Chapter 132 | Story

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I came to Rika’s house.

I came to ask her why she missed school.

“Rika. It’s me.”

I arrived in front of her bedroom.

I knocked on the door and called out to Rika inside.

“Shin-chan…”

…Oh, thank goodness. Well, Dahlia had told me she was safe.

But…I hadn’t actually heard her voice, so I was really worried.

But thank goodness…no, it’s not good.

The voice of Rika who called me earlier was clearly low.

It was the same Rika who was always cheerful and kind.

Something must have happened. I have to do something.

I didn’t know it, but that’s what I thought.

I wanted to do something for her.

It was the same with Dahlia.

It’s the same now.

“Rika, something happened, right?”

“… Yeah.”

“Tell me.”

There was silence.

She was probably having some big problems.

If that’s the case… all the more so.

I put my hands on the door and went inside.

“Rika.”

“Shin-chan…”

I felt bad for coming in without permission…

I immediately hugged her.

Because Rika was shaking and pale-faced.

Seeing that, I just had to protect her.

“It’s okay. I’m on your side.”

…Tears welled up in Rika’s eyes.

She hugged me tightly.

She must have been feeling lonely.

“It’s okay, let’s get through this together, okay…?”

“Yeah…”