Hinata slowly leaned closer to Ayal…
Seeing him from such a close distance, her chest suddenly felt heavy.
(In her mind)
Why… does it feel like this?
It's hard to breathe…
Her gaze remained fixed on Ayal's calm face—
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Aira was standing nearby.
She quietly watched everything— without saying a single word.
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Hinata was lost in her own feelings—
Why… do I not like this…?
Why does it feel like… I don't want anyone else to be this close to him…?
She suddenly stopped at her own thoughts.
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Aira softly said,
"Hinata… hurry up…"
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Hinata snapped back to reality.
"Y-Yes… I'm doing it…"
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She looked at Ayal again—
No… this isn't the time to think about these things…
I have to wake him up…
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Her hand slowly reached out and touched Ayal's hand—
Her fingers were trembling.
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Aira noticed it.
Her eyes stopped on Hinata's face— slightly red cheeks… soft, wavering eyes…
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Aira said nothing. She just kept watching.
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Hinata spoke in her mind—
