After that, Chanin didn't see Bran all day, living in the same house, under the same roof, in the same room. But he was not allowed to see him, and he was not brave enough. Much as I wanted to break into the lovers on the other side of the wall, I was left alone in the room when I heard Mamoru ordering Seichi to forbid them to meet until the punishment was over.

It's not that he is afraid to face Seichi, but that Chanin is worried that Run will be in danger.

He has only one fear, now. . .

Before the punishment was over, Chanin had to...