You dont want to? You dont want to live with us?

Perhaps because Touya didnt respond right away, Natsukis eyes filled with tears. Even Akio made a somewhat sad expression as if he were getting pulled in as well.

Huhthats not it. Its not like I dont want toI just

At a loss for words, Kiri came to Touyas rescue.

Natsuki . Dont trouble Touya so much. Hes still not used to this world, there are a lot of things he doesnt know yet, so he wont be able to answer anything about the future right away.

But

Natsuki made an unsatisfied face.

You said Touya needs to be in this house too, right, Kiri-sama? You said so earlier too.

I never said he had to stay. Its just, Touya isnt at a point where he can make that sort of decision, so its just sad to say things that will fluster him like that. Wouldnt you be troubled if someone urged you to do something you didnt want to do, Natsuki?

Natsuki was taken aback. He bit his lip and lowered his head.

sorry.

Perhaps sympathizing with him, Akio also made a face that looked as if he was going to cry with him.

Im not mad or anything, so theres no need to apologizeI think you too just want to be spoiled by Touya some more, and to be by his side, right?