★ As the doorbell rang. You already knew who it was behind that door. At least he called instead of dropping by unheralded. ☆

You opened the door, and before being able to say anything, Reita had already wrapped his arms around you. Not unusual, but something about the way he held onto you just a little tighter rang a few bells.

"Sorry for dropping by so late.. "Yurushitekudasai, ojosan."

("Sorry for dropping by so late.. "Please forgive me, Miss.")

The boy had a relaxed expression on his face as he spoke, and the sweet smell of his cigarettes still lingered on him.