Synopsis

Kyosuke watched her, a knot of worry tightening in his chest. He feared she might withdraw again, a consequence of his forceful persuasion of her return. The meaning behind Ruri’s kiss, offered when he went to fetch her, remained elusive. Soon after, Kirino sought his counsel once more. She requested a trip to Akihabara, specifically to view a trailer for the upcoming Meruru season, followed by a shopping spree she had meticulously planned throughout the night. As a token of gratitude for hi