She then gets up and leaves him to it.

But itisntnothing, and it isnt nothing for more than just Taiki.

Ive been operating under the assumption that even if Taiki has no idea, Chinatsudoeslike him.

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Thisisa sports romance, after all.

When Chinatsu gives her the permission she seeks, shes over the moon.

Alas, Taiki isnt being any of those things this weekquite the opposite!

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To Taiki, it feels like shes drawing a line; creating distance.

But thats just one way to look at it.

As usual, Hina can see right through Taikis feigned chipper-ness and smiles the day summer vacation starts.

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Hina wants Taiki to be happy, and to not have to wear fake smiles.

Hina probably would prefer Taiki tell her how things arereallygoing, so she can help him.

All Taiki and his inner thoughts and doubts have managed to do is bring things to a standstill.

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The specter of distracting her from her sports goals is ever-looming.

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Rating: 4/5 Stars