Only later did I get the man's attention and as expected his face was serious. "Why did you just tell me about that now?"

"..." I couldn't continue my line when I stared at his very serious face. "Well... because that's not important anymore. I mean, I don't want to add to your problem because I can solve it myself. I guess that's my own problem," I nodded quickly as I continued.

"You must stop," he replied coldly, he thought that very coldly.

I was so nervous that I couldn't move, but eventually I was able to look away and sighed. "W-When I told you..." I couldn't take the shame...