Hangaku grabbed Sakamo’s hand and kissed the tip of his fingers. “I knew it… anyone would be lonely in your situation, without parents and being raised in a Shrine, surrounded by a big family of Monks. We are not so different as you may think, in that regard. I am used to being alone since I was little because my parents travel a lot or have a lot of work to do, but I never liked it. Tomiko has been my company, anytime I would feel lonely. I thought… I could be your company, and something more, if you want…”
“Well… I would like your company very much. As for the rest, let’s see after we know each other a little better. I understand very well what you are implying, but I don’t want to be a one-night stand, and I also don’t want to have you as one.”
Hangaku made a slight smile with her che
