124 Suspicious People

"Thanks... Sorry, it suddenly became a rant."

"No worries. It's a good thing you can let out the emotions you've been keeping. Once those emotions you don't let out on your chest, they'll start accumulating until they explode one day. That's why we have people around us. But if you haven't, go consult with a psychiatrist."

"Ohh... Thanks for that. Now, I'm really curious how come Aniki got an amazing person like you?"

"Quite flattering, thanks. He's the one who approached me, so that's perhaps the answer you're looking for?"

"Doesn't really answer anything, if I'm being honest to you."

"I don't even know the answer. Anyhow, I've got a question for you."

"Okay? Go ask."

"Has there been always a case of your brother getting bullied in middle school?"

"I'm not aware of it, but from my deduction, he must be. But he never shows it to someone because his motto was 'Everything's going to be fine as long I have a smile on my face.'. It's stupid..."