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Keisuke: ...
After she leaves, Keisuke recalls the witch's advise.
Ichigo: If you continue to act this way in the future...you know that sooner or later karma will catch up with you?
He does not need to be told such a thing. He knows the condition of his body better than anyone else.
However...
Keisuke ...Even if that is to be my fate, I cannot give up...
Keisuke mutters that as he watches the figure of the witch disappear.
...At that time.
Keisuke: Hm?!
Keisuke whirls around at the sudden sound of footsteps approaching from behind.
Hinako: S-Sanada-san?
Keisuke: ...Ojou?
Even though she should be resting in her room, Hinako is standing there.
When he sees her, he finally realizes again just where he is.
Hinako: W-What is it? Why are you all the way out here?
Keisuke: Ojou, what are you doing here at this last hour?
Hinako: N-Nothing really!
Hinako holds both of her hands to her chest in a panic.
Hinako: Today was the first time I went to the beach, right?
Hinako: Therefore, I wanted to talk to you more about it...I was able to make many new friends...
Keisuke: Ojou...
When he sees Hinako's gentle smile, Keisuke leaks a sigh of relief, although he doesn't let her see it.
Apparently, Hinako had not seen him talking with the witch.
Keisuke: Ojou. If you stay out for too long, you'll damage your body.
Keisuke: We can talk together in your room...Let us go back.
Hinako: N-Nn...
She feels she must have done something bad, and Hinako shrinks back slightly.
Keisuke: Alright, let's head back.
Hinako: Ah...
Keisuke takes Hinako's tiny hand.
Keisuke: ...What's wrong?
Hinako: No, it’s nothing.
Keisuke: ...
Hinako: ...Hey, Sanada-san?
Keisuke: ...What is it, Ojou?
Hinako: Sanada-san, you won't go anywhere, right? You'll always be with Hinako, won't you?
Keisuke: ...That is obvious. I will never leave you to be alone, Ojou.
Hinako: Eheehee...Nn. Sorry for saying something so strange.
Even though Hinako is showing the same smile as she always does, she feels as if he is hiding something from her, and she
tightly squeezes his hand in return.
However, his hand is as cold as ice. She slowly realizes he is keeping something secret from her after all.