The tongue-in-cheek response is accepted by the others, even if Ayame is upset her scheme didnt bear fruit.
There arent any more chances because after this its lights-out and the boys and girls separate.
Right after that Taiki runs with his team, and crosses paths with Chinatsu and the basketball kids.
Taiki doesnt even sayhelloto her.
Look guy, I know youre conflictedcream in coffee, spinning around and all thatbut theres these things calledmanners!
Taiki resents these assumptions and in his head, wants to tell Matsuoka that heliveswith Chinatsu.
He panics and denies this a bit too forcefully.
The ladys husband gives them a ride back to the inn, but they spend it together in silence.
Taiki can admire her profile in the moonlight, but thats about it.
Then they exchange cordial good nights and thats that.
Perhaps something will transpire during the forthcoming bonfire scenario…
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