Although Seth was changing the subject, regarding what he said, I indeed had to face it as well.

......

After all, he had confessed to me in front of many colleagues of mine today. I did have to make the relationship between the two of us clear.

However...

"I'm sorry."

I, who had been pondering on it for a whole day, could only say so in the end.

As soon as I finished my words, Seth pressed his index finger against my lips, "Shh. I know what you are worried about. As long as you stand behind me, never should you be afraid. I surely will protect myself. Only in...