Since her advice was solid and he saw no fault with it, Mirai pulled his head up and smiled. He seemed quite nice and unassuming - he would have even if it was an argument they were having. And somehow he had found it within him to do just that.

"Certainly," he said. "Because I shouldn't look forward to having a life of my own, right?" His tone had become light, even mocking. "What are you doing telling me that I should sacrifice the rest of my life? You're a defeatist, Miyume. But never mind. I shall think of something."