I know that you've been going to Alice's house all the time lately.Eh...? Eh...?Hweh...?Whaat!?H-How...Does that mean, all the while, ever since that time...?Eh?You don't have to lie to me.What? ...What...?I already know.How did you know that—...!?Uh... Aww... I'm so embarrassed...I-It was supposed to be a secret...Er... In that case...Chen.Listen to me.You shouldleave this houseand go wherever you please.Ran-sama...? What do you mean...?You're old enough now. You don't have to let my mood concern you.It's all right... You're free to go wherever you like.It's better this way.If leading her by the hand makes me an obstruction to her happiness,then I shalllet go of her hand.I-I'm sorry. We were all so busy playing, I didn't even notice it getting this late...Chen... Chen...To hear you telling lies like thathurts me somewhere deep in my heart...And... Er... Um...I've promised to be back tomorrow... So I might be late again...That's enough.Chen.
