It is difficult to not become fond of someone after being exposed to their existence your whole life. Especially when that person is the only one you have. Hiyori is well aware of both facts.

What he did not subconsciously recognize, however, is that after being in the possession of someone’s attention for a long time, it is difficult to be without it.

“You made new friends?” Hiyori blinks, his unnerving smile and wide eyes stay unchanged. Yet, you feel that something is off.