Nao couldn't hide his sadness and looked away.

"...I see."

As he looked away, however, he heard the creaking of wheels slowly approaching him.

The sudden grasp of cold hands made him flinch in response.

There was a small giggle from behind him.

"No way, Nao..." Hana spoke softly.

Please don't say any more, he thought.

"I can't be your friend..." There was a pause between her words.

I know that already.

Nao tried his best to look unaffected.

In his mind, he was already breaking down.

"...Since I already am!"

...

...

...W-Wait, what?