"?" Ethan stared pensively at the beautifully packaged item in front of him, adorned with Japanese text and an illustration of a mature, scantily clad anime woman in uniform.
It turned out his aunt knew his tastes.
"Ha ha, don't be shy, Ethan is an adult now." Scarlett patted his arm lightly, trying to ease the mood, "Being bedridden for so long, I can totally understand if you have certain... needs."
She spoke with a hint of apology in her eyes, "Sorry, I never really considered these aspects before."
"I... it's not that, I..." Ethan, seeing her understanding and encouraging look, felt utterly embarrassed.
From Scarlett's perspective, seeing Ethan bedridden for so long, her actions seemed somewhat justifiable.