This left Mirai to give another smile, which seemed to grow wider the quieter and distressed Miyume got. Though there was no sign of any cruel enjoyment - he would have looked kind no matter how he was expressing himself. He expected her to understand him better than that.

His arm around her began to pull itself. It was growing chillier now, and he wanted her close. He was just about to say she had a spine when he thought it was unnecessary. He had a little shiver go down the length of his.

"I was talking about something else. I would tell you what, but I think it would be inappropriate."